Moonraker
Southwest Waterfront, Washington DC
Bar in Washington DC, United States
Book with PearlWhy go
Moonraker is worth booking when the brief is a polished Wharf rooftop with Japanese whisky, cocktails, light sushi, a clear day-to-night scene. It is less compelling for a wine-first evening, but strong for dates, small groups, travelers who want waterfront views with more identity than a standard hotel bar.
About Moonraker
Moonraker’s planning details are limited to its Washington, D.C. location, $75 per person listed price, daily hours, casual dress code. The decision is mainly about whether those confirmed basics fit the outing you are planning.
What is about Moonraker
Moonraker is a Washington, D.C. venue with a listed price of $75 per person. Its hours are Monday through Thursday from 5 PM to 12 AM, Friday from 4 PM to 1 AM, Saturday from 12 PM to 1 AM, Sunday from 12 PM to 12 AM.
The dress code is casual. Beyond that, the available confirmed details do not establish a specific cuisine, drinks focus, menu format, service style, or special programming, so it is best to check directly with the venue before making plans around a particular menu or experience.
Because the confirmed hours include afternoon opening on Saturday and Sunday, Moonraker can work for weekend daytime plans as well as evening visits. During the week, the schedule points to evening service only.
Food and drink details are not fully verified
The confirmed data does not specify Moonraker’s cuisine, signature dishes, cocktail program, wine list, or other beverage focus. Treat the $75 per person figure as the clearest starting point, confirm current offerings directly if the meal, drinks, or dietary needs are central to your visit.
If any of those factors matter, contact Moonraker before you go.
Who should book, who should skip
Consider Moonraker if you are planning a casual-dress outing in Washington, D.C. and the $75 per person price point fits your budget. It may be a better fit for guests who are flexible about the exact format and are willing to confirm current details in advance.
Reservations: confirm directly with the venue. Dress: casual. Budget: plan around $75 per person. Timing: Monday through Thursday run 5 PM to 12 AM, Friday runs 4 PM to 1 AM, Saturday runs 12 PM to 1 AM, Sunday runs 12 PM to 12 AM.
For broader planning, use our full Washington, D.C. bars guide, our full Washington, D.C. restaurants guide, our full Washington, D.C. hotels guide, our full Washington, D.C. experiences guide, our full Washington, D.C. wineries guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 655 Water St SW #14th, Washington, DC 20024
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- pendry.com/washington-dc/dining/moonraker
- Phone
- (202) 843-1115
Venue details
Ambiance
Glamorous rooftop lounge with contemporary design, a central bar, roaring fireplace and panoramic views; laidback and sun-drenched by day that transitions into a buzzy, upscale nightlife scene in the evening.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
View
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Rooftop Bar
- Late Night
- Open Until 2am
- Music
- Djs Spinning Japanese City Pop, Nu Disco, and Chill Jazz Funk During Daytime Socials, Transitioning to Upbeat Lounge and Nightlife Sets in the Evenings.
- Live Music
- Yes
Signature Pours
- Man on the Moon
- Kongo Highlands
Planning details
Location
655 Water St SW #14th, Washington, DC 20024 · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Bar Pendry, Notable alternative
- 12 Stories, Notable alternative
- Tiki TNT & Potomac Distilling Company, Notable alternative
- 301 Water St SE, Notable alternative
- Peacock Alley, Notable alternative
Bar context
How Moonraker compares in Southwest and D.C. hotel-bar territory
Moonraker is the easy-booking choice in this set. Pick it when convenience and a higher-floor setting matter more than a fully documented food or wine proposition. Bar Pendry is the more hotel-polished alternative, better for a controlled lobby-bar style plan than for a waterfront-first outing.
12 Stories is the closer cross-shop for readers prioritizing height and scene. Choose 12 Stories when the night is about a louder, more destination-style bar plan; choose Moonraker when an easier, lower-friction booking is the deciding factor. Tiki TNT & Potomac Distilling Company is the more casual and theme-driven choice, better when the group wants rum drinks and energy rather than a polished perch.
301 Water St SE works as the simpler nearby fallback if availability is the main issue. Peacock Alley is the better fit for a classic hotel-bar mood, especially when the group wants a more formal setting away from the waterfront circuit.
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Compare Moonraker
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Moonraker | Washington, D.C. | No published awards |
| Bar Pendry | Washington, D.C. | No published awards |
| 12 Stories | Washington, D.C. | No published awards |
| Tiki TNT & Potomac Distilling Company | Washington, D.C. | No published awards |
| 301 Water St SE | Washington, D.C. | No published awards |
| Peacock Alley | Washington, D.C. | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best time to go to Moonraker?
Use the hours to plan: Monday through Thursday, Moonraker is open 5 PM to 12 AM; Friday, 4 PM to 1 AM; Saturday, 12 PM to 1 AM; and Sunday, 12 PM to 12 AM. Weekends offer the broadest listed hours.
Is Moonraker good for a date?
Moonraker may work for a date if you are looking for a casual-dress venue in Washington, D.C. at about $75 per person. Confirm current food, drink, seating details directly if the format matters to your plans.
What's the crowd like at Moonraker?
Moonraker is in Washington, D.C. has a casual dress code, is listed at $75 per person.
Is the food good at Moonraker?
Is Moonraker good for groups?
Moonraker may work for a group if the $75 per person price point fits everyone’s budget. Confirm reservations, seating, group policies directly before you go.
Is Moonraker worth the prices?
That depends on what you want from the visit. The price is $75 per person, so it is best suited to plans where that budget feels comfortable and current offerings have been confirmed in advance.
Do I need a reservation at Moonraker?
Contact Moonraker directly to confirm whether reservations are needed for your preferred day and time.
