Whiskey Charlie

"On weekdays, Whiskey Charlie feels like feral ground for congressional interns and recent grads entering the workforce. The snug rooftop overlooking the Wharf is located on the penthouse floor of the Canopy Hotel. Be prepared to stand around avoiding eye contact and rubbing shoulders with the strangers as you wait for your $20 cocktail. If you're balling on a budget (interns whose parents cover their rent don’t count), you'll want to stick with draft beers and seltzers, which are $7 and $6 respectively." - omnia saed, tristiana hinton

"The Canopy hotel’s 10th-floor rooftop bar is a scenic spot to sip margaritas, mules, frozen orange crushes, and local draft beers to go along with finger foods like tuna poke, wings, and baked pimento dip. The sprawling setup overlooks bobbing boats below. An outdoor rooftop deck dotted with soft seating complements an indoor lounge dubbed the Cabin." - Tierney Plumb, Vinciane Ngomsi

"Inspired by the bar’s scenic waterfront location at the Canopy Hotel, this refreshing cocktail features D.C.’s Green Hat gin and Lillet Blanc, garnished with berries and rosemary. It’s available at the Wharf from March 20 through April 14 ($14)." - Tierney Plumb

"The rapidly developing Wharf neighborhood has become the city’s fun waterfront destination. The best place to watch the area’s ongoing transformation is from Whiskey Charlie, an indoor-outdoor cocktail lounge on the 10th floor of the Hilton Canopy Hotel. Day or night, the views over the sparkling marina and its surroundings docks and streets are stunning and serene. Get cozy around fire pits on the roof deck or find a table inside the glass-enclosed “cabin” lounge. Come for the views and be equally wowed by the local craft beer, served by the can, or cocktails, which are served by the glass, carafe, or in a tankard for four or more." - Susan Mason

"The rooftop respite at the Wharf is throwing an intimate soiree with an open bar of top-shelf spirits, beer and wine, a Veuve toast at midnight, and a buffet of heavy hors d’oeuvres from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.. The price: $175 per person (plus tax and fees). Doors open at 8:30 p.m." - Tierney Plumb