"See Bethesda from a whole new perspective from Hip Flask, the penthouse-level bar atop the 12-story Marriott Bethesda Downtown at Marriott HQ. Declared as the “first and only high-rise rooftop bar” in Bethesda, floor-to-ceiling windows offer direct views of the suburban skyline, and there’s a large terrace for outdoor drinking and dining in the sky. Spacious interiors are drenched in a deep blue meant to evoke the Potomac River, and French 75s also take on a watery hue. Non-hotel guests can zip right up to Hip Flask in a separate elevator in the lobby." - Tierney Plumb