5 Rooftops to Celebrate Fourth of July in Washington, DC
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Photo: Hi-Lawn at union Market
Celebrate red, white, and blue with a fireworks view
Tim Ebner, Edible DC
Washington, DC goes all out for the Fourth of July, hosting one of the nation’s best fireworks displays. You can see it from all across the city with rooftop views looking toward the National Mall.
And as we all know, DC lights up with neighborhood fireworks displays that continue into the early hours of the morning, making for a surreal experience when seen from high above the city.
If you’re looking for a red, white, and blue party with a view, there are several DC area restaurants and bars planning extravaganzas. From Arlington to The Wharf and Union Market, we have a round-up of parties that will spark joy this Fourth of July.
Photo: Pendry Hotel
The Pendry’s signature rooftop restaurant Moonraker plays host to “Red, White, and With A View” on July 4. This indoor-outdoor bar comes with monumental views and expansive sightlines of the Potomac River. Guests can witness fireworks from across the river in Virginia, as well as fireworks on the National Mall.
This party requires tickets (that are selling quickly) and passes includes a mix of Japanese and American-inspired bites. This includes wagyu cheeseburger sliders, Japanese potato salad, assorted sushi rolls, karaage chicken wings, and a dessert pie bar. There’s also an open bar with craft beer and five themed cocktails. A live DJ keeps the party going late into the night. Reservations can be booked on OpenTable.
Photo: Buena Vida
Buena Vida is hosting a July 4th Rooftop Party from 5 pm-10 pm with views of fireworks. The party includes a DJ spinning throughout the evening, plus $6 margaritas and $5 Coronas and Pacifico.
The party is being hosted both indoors and outdoors should weather play a factor in your celebration plans. Join this celebration either on the rooftop or throughout the air conditioned first floor space.
Photo: Hi-Lawn
Union Market’s Hi-Lawn is transforming its rooftop for five days to celebrate the cult-favorite movie Wet Hot American Summer. The party includes fireworks views, grilled meats, icy treats, and live DJ sets from June 30 to July 4.
For the extra-long weekend, Hi-Lawn will have the rooftop grills fired up for local road trip-inspired hot dogs, such as the corn-and-crab salad-topped Maryland Dog, the “I-95 Is On Fire” Dog with ribeye, long hots and provolone, and the half smoke-style DC Dog.
To drink, Hi-Lawn will have seasonal adult juice boxes such as the “Sour Watermelon Summer” and the vodka-and-elderflower “I Used to be a Real Bartender,” plus ice pops and ice cream. Guests can cool off with some water party fun at rooftop Hydration Stations, featuring misting fans and sprinklers. Best of all, this party is free to attend.
Photo: Lucha Rosa
Lucha Rosa at The Moxy, Downtown DC
Watch the fireworks from the rooftop at the Moxy Hotel in Downtown DC. Lucha Rosa is one of Washington’s newest rooftop bars with a range of mezcals and tequilas to taste.
For Fourth of July, the bar is hosting a party that includes Mexican ceviches, tortas and tacos, as well as a carefully curated selection of 130 agave spirits along with specialty cocktails, wine, and beer.
Photo: The Conrad
Conrad DC at CityCenter
Celebrate the Fourth at the Conrad DC’s SUMMIT Rooftop with an exclusive firework experience for hotel guests, featuring picturesque views of the U.S. Capitol, and firework show from the National Mall.
Guests can enjoy a specialty menu featuring oysters, Maryland crab, and lobster rolls, and playful twists on American classics like the root beer float. Hotel reservations are still available online, then be sure to request July Fourth party access to the SUMMIT Rooftop with concierge.
Tim Ebner is a food and travel writer. He has been featured in The Washington Post, Eater, Thrillist, Edible DC, and appeared on-air on the PBS television show “If You Lived Here.” He lives in Washington, DC and most recently traveled to Coastal Italy, France, Mexico City, Tel Aviv, Milos, and Bali.
He was honored with an IACP Food Writing Award for his coverage in Edible DC. He won a Food Writing Award from the Society for Features Journalism for the history of Crystal Hot Sauce published by Eater And he received an “Eddy Award” for his cocktail coverage.
