The Best Rooftop Bars in Washington, D.C. - AFAR
"D.C. native and renowned whiskey expert Bill Thomas opened Jack Rose Dining Saloon to share his passion with the locals. The Adams Morgan establishment is home to one of the largest collections of whiskey—over 2,500 bottles—in North America. A selection this deep means that pours can range from an affordable $8 to some top-shelf elixirs at $1,200. (Don’t assume the cheaper drink will be rotgut, though; Thomas’s staff curates the list to provide the best tastes for all budgets.) The Saloon’s rooftop spaces provide different experiences depending on the season. In winter, a fireplace in the glassed-in Balcony Room becomes the cozy focal point. In warmer weather, the mood is traded for something more playful as the open-air tiki bar brings the focus outside again. Cigars, sold on-site, may be smoked on the deck." - Susan Mason
