Upstairs at the Morrow

Caught up with some friends here for happy hour and a quick bite. They don't have very much in the way of food options, and truth be told, their happy hour isn't much of a deal, but the rooftop is nice with great views of the capital, and the vibes were cool with the inclusion of a DJ. The happy hour drinks are nothing to write home about and watered down, but their regular menu drinks are well made, even if overpriced. The food is also fairly good, and I was also happy to see that they have a catfish sandwich on the menu, which is hard to find in this city. Overall, it's a decent place to grab a drink and some food with good views, and I would come back.

The great: Amazing views but varying and limited seating. The good: The food is decent. I really enjoyed the French Onion Burger. Some of the items are a little overpriced. The cocktails are pretty good as well and average DC prices ($14-$18).The bad: Service is very spotty and often not good. I've sat at the bar before and left after not being greeted for after several minutes. The last time I went with a group they refused to split our checks and said we gone given them a heads up when we got there that there would be separate checks. We finally got it to split it but it was a hassle.

Beautiful skyline view, menu options and atmosphere. Driving here in insane. No parking.

Upstairs at the Morrow, may just be one of my favorite places to be in DC during the summertime. The DJ, the bartenders, the food, the views, the ambiance inside are all spectacular. Every time I go I always order the chicken tenders and french fries because they are seasoned so well. They have a happy hour Wednesday-Friday from 4-7 pm. The next time you're in the NOMA area be sure to check this place out. It's a hidden gem within The Morrow, which I would also recommend staying at, the rooms are beautiful!

Located on the rooftop of the Morrow hotel, the bar makes great use of the small space. Sitting roughly 30-40 ppl comfortably the area is a mix of indoor/outdoor space with a view you can see from nearly every seat. My friend and I opted for the bar and were waited on right away. Mainly there for the drinks, and to line my stomach before a show at the Howard theatre, I ordered a lemon drop and chicken tenders. The 3 stars were for the amount of time it took for the chicken tenders to come out (23mins) as well as the breading. The chicken tenders themselves were solid but the breading was falling off and soggy. They're served with a mambo sauce but I didn't enjoy it. Having MS at the carry out all my life I haven't been able to stomach the gentrified MS haha. I instead opted for their ranch which was AMAZING and tasted like it was made in house. They also have a sunset toast that happens at sunset where the bar offers you a generic drink. I did not partake because I don't mix liquor but it was a cute touch. Overall if you're looking for a spot to grab drinks this is a decent place to be. For 6pm on a Friday it was very lowkey and the perfect vibe for a quick drink with a view if you're in the area. The DJ left much to be desired but musical taste will vary from person to person.

Would love to come back at a busier time but went on a Sunday after brunch! No one is lying about the views ! It's different from the standard city views, the angle they have of the city from here is so beautiful. It's a larger sized rooftop bar which I appreciate for the area and it was very chill and had a relaxed atmosphere. Service was very attentive and willing to give recommendations. However, food was pricier than expected. I got the shrimp cocktail and it was underwhelming. It's shrimp, basic cocktail sauce and the veggies were just raw salad. A little vinaigrette would've gone a long way. Overall save your money there. The burger however is a better bet for price. Fries were really good but my friend did wish more than ketchup was added as a topping. I would return !

The views here were amazing. Great service. I had the Sunset margarita. 3 of them. Was a little weak. I had to ask to get some tequila added to my third one. Tasted great though. The burger was amazing. I think it was called the French onion burger. Best I had in a while. The fried tasted like McDonalds French fries. I hope healthier lol. My friends had the tacos, they said they didn't like it. I didn't have it so I can't speak for it. One friend got the chicken fingers as well and said they were good. We went there for a bday happy hour. The drinks were $10 each but after happy hour they $18 each. That's when I had to stop lol. I'd come again during happy hour, which is from 5-7PM, grab a burger. Enjoy the views. And have a good time. You get a great view of DC and the Capitol. I highly recommend it.

The Upstairs at The Morrow Review: Fantastic Rooftop Vibes (4.5/5)The Upstairs at The Morrow is a rooftop bar that I absolutely love. The vibes are wonderful, and the view of NoMa is fantastic. The drinks and food are good and well thought out. The French burger with beef jus is probably one of the best I've had in the city, accompanied by delicious frites. We also tried the strawberry shortcake, which was just okay.The service was fast and friendly, and they accommodated us as walk-ins. Honestly, you go for the vibes--the views are incredible, and the decor is luxurious throughout the bar and hotel, featuring clean modern finishes. The DJ that night added to the lively atmosphere. I also appreciated that all the dishware was high-quality plastic, which felt really well thought out for a rooftop setting.Disclaimer: I worked at Le Clou, the associated restaurant, for about a week before leaving. I wasn't the biggest fan of Chef Nic, but I will say that the burger was damn good.

I've visited Upstairs at the Morrow several times! The venue is amazing and so beautifulI've had the wings, fries, and tacos. Everything is so so good! It's a great place for date night , ladies night, and taking pictures! The hotel is Beautiful and service is amazing The director of sales , Rosie bailey and Kristina Christopher are awesome ! They exceed great customer service !!! It's a gem in NOMAI can't wait to come back !

The Morrow burger was very good.Cooked to order, very tasty and good portion. Came with fries which were crisp.Service on a Sunday night seemed a bit haphazard but bar tender/server was attentive.The view is great - and free!Would definitely recommend.