The Rooftop at the Graham
East Village Georgetown, Washington DC
Restaurant in Washington DC, United States
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Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
A Georgetown rooftop that makes sense for drinks, a view, and a flexible start or finish to the night. Choose it for setting over a chef-led meal; small groups and bar-style visits are the safer play, while larger parties should have a backup plan.
About The Rooftop at the Graham
The Rooftop at the Graham is a Washington, D.C. venue with evening hours through the week and later closing times on Friday and Saturday. Plan around the essentials: the venue is in Washington, D.C., its dress code is smart casual, and its posted schedule begins at 3:30 PM Monday through Saturday and at 2 PM on Sunday.
For a more defined restaurant plan, compare other Washington, D.C. options such as the full Washington, D.C. restaurants guide.
Use the hours to plan the timing
The Rooftop at the Graham is open Monday through Thursday from 3:30–10 PM, Friday and Saturday from 3:30 PM–12 AM, and Sunday from 2–10 PM. Those hours make it easier to consider for an early-evening or later plan, especially on Friday and Saturday.
For broader planning in Washington, D.C. the Washington, D.C. hotels guide and the Washington, D.C. bars guide can help you build a wider itinerary around city listings.
The repeat-visit play: keep the plan flexible
For a return visit, the most reliable approach is to keep the plan flexible and use the hours and smart-casual dress code as the main planning anchors. If group capacity, table availability, reservations, cuisine, or a full-meal format matter to your plans, check directly before building an entire evening around those specifics.
If you are comparing options, consider other named venues only where they fit your plan, such as Angolo Ristorante, CUT Above, Citronelle, Say Cheese! or Two Nine.
Planning details
- Location
- 1075 Thomas Jefferson St NW, Washington, DC 20007
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- thegrahamgeorgetown.com
- Phone
- +12024742000
The take
The Take
The Vibe
The Rooftop at the Graham is a restrained, neighborhood-focused rooftop bar that privileges curation over spectacle. Set on the upper level of the Graham Georgetown hotel, it frames evenings around the scale of Georgetown — federal architecture at eye level, tree canopies and the C&O Canal corridor — rather than vertigo-inducing height. The program matches that measured approach: a drinks-first menu rooted in wine and spirits depth rather than loud production. The overall effect is intimate and classic, a relaxed hotel rooftop where the view and the list work together to foster well-paced conversation and focused tasting.
Best For
This is primarily an evening destination for guests who favor carefully composed drinks and shareable plates. The rooftop’s wine-and-spirits emphasis and small-plate signature items suit date nights, celebratory evenings, or casual hangouts with friends who appreciate a thoughtful list. Because the bar leans away from DJ-led late-night energy, it’s better for conversation and lingering over bottles or cocktails rather than high-energy dancing. Expect a polished, hotel-rooftop atmosphere that fits after-work drinks and relaxed dinners in Georgetown’s quieter, residential-adjacent setting.
Ordering Tips
Focus on the curated drinks program: ask the bar staff for recommendations from the wine and spirits selection, since the venue positions curation as its editorial angle. Share small plates — the ceviche, cheese and charcuterie board and seasonal flatbreads are named signatures — to complement cocktails and wine. Because the format is drinks-forward and shareable, order a couple of items to pass and a bottle or a flight if you want to explore depth without constant reordering. Service at this hotel rooftop tends toward the polished side, so expect knowledgeable pours and approachable pairings.
Venue details
Ambiance
Chic and laid-back with cozy seating, lounge beats, and stunning city views, creating a see-and-be-seen atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
View
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- Small plates, A la carte
- Wine Program
- Curated
- Drinks Focus
- Craft cocktails
- Private Dining
- Available
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- Ceviche
- Cheese and Charcuterie Board
- Seasonal Flatbreads
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1075 Thomas Jefferson St NW, Washington, DC 20007
Planning details
Location
1075 Thomas Jefferson St NW, Washington, DC 20007 · Directions
Also consider
Where to go if this does not fit
If the rooftop plan is not available, try CUT Above for a similar drinks-led hotel-bar direction. If the group needs a proper restaurant backup instead, Angolo Ristorante is the more practical cross-shop.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Washington, D.C.
CUT Above is the closest comparison if the priority is a rooftop-style atmosphere, while The Rooftop at the Graham is the more Georgetown-specific choice. Pick The Rooftop at the Graham for a relaxed view-led stop; pick CUT Above if the night is built around a hotel-bar feel in a different part of the city.
Angolo Ristorante and Citronelle are better fits when the meal matters more than the setting, because they read as restaurant decisions rather than rooftop-drinks decisions. Say Cheese! and Two Nine are easier cross-shops for casual plans, but neither replaces the visual appeal of a rooftop in Georgetown.
For booking difficulty, The Rooftop at the Graham is the easier call than a high-commitment dinner reservation: go when flexibility matters and the group can adapt. For value, it works when the view is part of what the group is paying for; if the group wants a fuller food experience, Angolo Ristorante or Citronelle is the more sensible direction.
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Compare The Rooftop at the Graham
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| The Rooftop at the Graham | Washington, D.C. | No published awards |
| Angolo Ristorante | Washington, D.C. | No published awards |
| Citronelle | Washington, D.C. | No published awards |
| Say Cheese! | Washington, D.C. | No published awards |
| CUT Above | Washington, D.C. | No published awards |
| Two Nine | Washington, D.C. | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book The Rooftop at the Graham?
Use the posted hours when planning: Monday through Thursday 3:30–10 PM, Friday and Saturday 3:30 PM–12 AM, and Sunday 2–10 PM.
Can I eat at the bar at The Rooftop at the Graham?
For bar dining, cuisine, menu format, or specific food service, check current details directly before relying on it for a structured meal in Washington, D.C.
Can The Rooftop at the Graham accommodate groups?
If you are planning with multiple people, use the hours and smart-casual dress code as the baseline and confirm any seating or group arrangements directly.
What is The Rooftop at the Graham known for?
The Rooftop at the Graham is a Washington, D.C. venue with posted weekly hours and a smart-casual dress code.
