TAKODA Beer Garden & Rooftop Bar
Cardozo, Washington DC
Bar in Washington DC, United States
Book with PearlWhy go
Choose TAKODA Beer Garden & Rooftop Bar for a casual rooftop night in Washington, D.C., especially with a group or low-pressure celebration. It is a stronger fit for open-air drinks and social energy than for a wine-focused evening, quiet date, or business conversation.
About TAKODA Beer Garden & Rooftop Bar
TAKODA Beer Garden & Rooftop Bar is a Washington, D.C. option to consider when the plan calls for a casual bar setting rather than a formal dining decision. The basics are useful: the dress code is casual, the venue is closed Monday and Tuesday, opens in the evening Wednesday through Friday, opens at noon on Saturday and Sunday, runs until 3 AM on Friday and Saturday.
The clearest reason to choose it is the venue's stated identity as a beer garden and rooftop bar. That makes it a better fit for people looking for a relaxed Washington, D.C. bar stop than for anyone trying to compare detailed menus, prices, or a specific drinks program. If you want another bar option to compare, consider All Souls Bar, or scan our full Washington, D.C. bars guide for a tighter match.
A rooftop-first choice for casual celebrations
Use TAKODA Beer Garden & Rooftop Bar for occasions where a casual setting and later weekend hours matter more than a documented restaurant-style experience. The schedule makes it especially relevant for Friday and Saturday nights, when it is listed as open until 3 AM, for weekend daytime starts, when it opens at noon on Saturday and Sunday.
There are no details for pricing, food menu, seating count, takeout or delivery, allergy accommodations, happy hour, or a specific beverage list. Plan around the known facts rather than assuming a particular service style. If the food decision matters as much as the bar choice, pair this research with our full Washington, D.C. restaurants guide.
Plan around the schedule, not just the bar
The hours are the most concrete planning detail. TAKODA Beer Garden & Rooftop Bar is closed Monday and Tuesday; open Wednesday from 5–10 PM; Thursday from 5–11 PM; Friday from 5 PM–3 AM; Saturday from 12 PM–3 AM; and Sunday from 12–10 PM. If the night is part of a broader plan, compare it with 9:30 Club or other Washington, D.C. options before deciding where the evening should start.
Planning details
- Location
- 715 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001
- Reservations
- Book on Resy
- Website
- takodadc.com
- Phone
- +1 202 525 1257
The take
The Take
The Vibe
TAKODA presents itself as an approachable, neighborhood-forward rooftop beer garden. The tone is casual and unpretentious—accessible rather than aspirational—so regulars and neighbors feel at home alongside visiting crowds. Its outdoor orientation and rooftop setting prioritize fresh-air conviviality over high‑design exclusivity, and the writing frames the space as functional and comfortable rather than theatrical. Across late spring and early fall, the bar leans into the open sky, offering the relaxed energy of a communal beer garden with the added vertical perspective of a rooftop, delivering a sociable, easygoing city escape.
Best For
This spot is built for uncomplicated socializing: after-work meetups, group outings, and casual hangouts feel natural here. The combination of beer-garden format and rooftop terrace makes it especially appealing during the seasonal windows when D.C. outdoor life is most pleasant—late spring and early fall—so plan visits when the weather cooperates. Because the place is described as neighborhood-anchored rather than tourist-facing, it functions well for regular gatherings with friends or colleagues who want a relaxed, outdoor setting without the formality of a cocktail room or hotel rooftop.
Venue details
Ambiance
Industrial-modern design with original brick walls, wood beams, lush vibrant rooftop under canopy, warmly lit open spaces.
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Vibe
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Experience
Format
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At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Rooftop Bar
- Late Night
- Open Until 2am
Signature Pours
- TAKODA Old Fashion
- Rosemary Greyhound
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- All Souls Bar, Notable alternative
- Nellie's Sports Bar, Notable alternative
- Brixton, Notable alternative
- 9:30 Club, Notable alternative
- Right Proper Brewing Company, Notable alternative
Bar context
How TAKODA compares for D.C. drinks
All Souls Bar is the better call when the priority is a drink-first, low-frills neighborhood bar feel. TAKODA Beer Garden & Rooftop Bar is more useful when the group wants rooftop energy and a casual celebration setting; All Souls is easier to justify for a quieter, less occasion-driven stop.
Nellie's Sports Bar is the stronger pick for sports-bar socializing, while Brixton is the closer comparison for a group-friendly night out. Choose TAKODA when the rooftop is the point; choose Brixton or Nellie's when the night is more about crowd, screens, or pub-style momentum.
9:30 Club is not a substitute for a rooftop bar; it is the move when live music drives the schedule. Right Proper Brewing Company is the cleaner choice for beer-focused drinkers, while TAKODA is easier to frame as a social rooftop stop before or after other Northwest D.C. plans.
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Compare TAKODA Beer Garden & Rooftop Bar
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| TAKODA Beer Garden & Rooftop Bar | Washington, D.C. | No published awards |
| All Souls Bar | Washington, D.C. | No published awards |
| Nellie's Sports Bar | Washington, D.C. | No published awards |
| Brixton | Washington, D.C. | No published awards |
| 9:30 Club | Washington, D.C. | No published awards |
| Right Proper Brewing Company | Washington, D.C. | No published awards |
How TAKODA Beer Garden & Rooftop Bar compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does TAKODA Beer Garden & Rooftop Bar have happy hour deals?
TAKODA Beer Garden & Rooftop Bar does not list happy hour details. The schedule is Wednesday 5–10 PM, Thursday 5–11 PM, Friday 5 PM–3 AM, Saturday 12 PM–3 AM, Sunday 12–10 PM, closed Monday and Tuesday.
What is TAKODA Beer Garden & Rooftop Bar known for?
TAKODA Beer Garden & Rooftop Bar is presented as a beer garden and rooftop bar in Washington, D.C. with a casual dress code and late Friday and Saturday hours.
Where is TAKODA Beer Garden & Rooftop Bar located?
TAKODA Beer Garden & Rooftop Bar is located in Washington, D.C.
