Top of the Yard Rooftop Bar & Bites

Name: Top of the Yard Rooftop Bar & Bites
Address: 1265 First St SE, Washington, DC, 20003, US
Telephone: (202) 800-1000
Price range: $
Rating: 3.7

$ • Cocktail Bar, Sports Bars, Burgers

Hours:
1265 First St SE, Washington
(202) 800-1000

Menu Reserve

About Top of the Yard Rooftop Bar & Bites

Top of the Yard Rooftop Bar & Bites is a delightful spot with a great location, particularly for a drink overlooking Nationals Park. Located on the rooftop of the Hampton Inn & Suites, this bar features large comfy sofas, making it a perfect place to relax with a drink or enjoy soups. The service is friendly, and the drinks are surprisingly great, with a vodka soda priced at just $7.70, a steal compared to ballpark prices. The food is impressive, with standout dishes like crab cake, seafood pasta, pretzel bites, and pizza. Happy hour offers unbeatable deals on $1 oysters and runs until 7 PM. While the view of the outfield is partially blocked by solar panels and the garage, it still provides a cool vantage point. When it rains, guests can head down to the lobby with their drinks or sit at the small covered bar area on the rooftop. However, the space is not ideal for afternoon visits due to a lack of shade, and the bar is fully exposed to the weather, closing when it rains. This bar is a great pregame spot, or a fun way to catch the start of the game from above.