I thought I was too old for places like this, and I was certain I was going to be the oldest one in this place on a Sunday afternoon. But I was wrong! I wish I caught the name of who the DJ was, but that playlist was absolutely made for millennials and I was here for it. Entry was easy... You show your ID downstairs, and then you take the elevator up to the 12th floor. Even on the elevator, the music is blasting to get you ready for the party that is upstairs. It's a fairly spacious interior with a lot of VIP sections. The bar is big enough, though by the time we got there it was pretty crowded. Being a rooftop and being in the wharf, the drinks are easily more than $20. No, there were some Sunday specials that were $16, which is not bad for a place like this at all. I just drank water, which was conveniently located at both ends of the bar for self-service. The balcony outside was nice, though it was hot, so that water came handy, whew. Really nice views for sure! Maybe it was just that DJ, but I would come back. The food that I saw floating around looked really good too. I wonder how much it was? read more

Came back for a white themed day party. I have been here a few times before with overpriced drinks, limited menu options ans rude customer service. It hasn't changed. The party was okay. Way too many women and not even men. Supposedly they capped the women's tickets but it didnt appear that way looking at the attendees. read more

12 stories was cool! Great views and a pretty nice ambiance. Came midday on a Saturday after brunch with my sister and her friends for her birthday. The service was nice our waitress was very attentive and friendly. We didn't order any food so no comment on that, but have heard that Sundays at 12 stories is a fantastic time read more

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Pretty much a staple go to venue in DC. Perfect views of the wharf, landing nearby planes, and slight visions of downtown memorials and monuments. The DJ is consistently a good vibe and sometimes social clubs will host parties or gatherings here. The drinks are pricey but very good. Food options are the same. I like the fries. They always are a good quick snack option. This is one of the few clubs I know of that don't allow smoking inside which I love and prefer for crowded bar spaces. read more

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Always a good time when I come to 12 stories in DC. The drinks, music and vibes are top tier. I ordered the espresso martini and it was very good, I also had a sip of my friend's midnight stories and enjoyed that too. There are bartenders and servers walking around to take your order or you can go directly to the bar. read more

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Lady! It does not matter if the bill is accurate or NOT. Its still remains a FACT that the price for a drink an a small appetizer is outrageous! I am not disputing if the bill is accurate or not. I am saying that people should NOT go there, because its a total RIPE off! Go someplace else with better views of the city and lower prices. I will NEVER be back there again at those ripe off prices! So no need to reply with an apology, unless u want to refund me money! read more

I have been to 12 stories multiple times and my experience is always lackluster. Beautiful view. Beautiful decor. Drinks are good. But price is ridiculous. They may have events where they charge at the door and then drinks are still $30-$40 for anything at all. I used to say it's the wharf, but there are many other businesses on the wharf that are managing to make a profit with $20 drinks. There's also not many places to sit unless you come early and it's unreserved as there are only so many couches to space ratio. Cute stop in for a view and leave to eat and drink. read more

12 Stories - Inside- rooftop - Lounges Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

12 Stories DC is one of the most exquisite fine dining places I highly recommend for those visiting and living in the area. Whether it's for food & drinks, date night or a day party on the weekends. it's a perfect place with hard working employees & owners who make sure every patron is comfortable and happy while eating their meals and drinks while looking over the water and the boardwalk of the beautiful Wharf. read more

I absolutely don't recommend this place the host lady was so rude had a stank attitude didn't want to order my friend her food so I'm giving this place a one star it wasn't bad. The music was good. The service could be better.won't be coming back . read more

Rooftops are my favorite places to go and 12 Stories is in my top 5. I normally hate going to bars where it gets super crowded because it takes too long to get a drink. Definitely not my experience anytime I come here. The bartenders are great, especially Mike! He makes the best St Germain Spritzes and although the drinks ARE a bit more pricy than your average bar, you definitely feel like you get your monies worth. One of the best views in the city, diverse crowd, the music is always on point, you can't really go wrong coming here unless you don't feel like spending $50+ pp. I bring all my friends when they visit from out of town and I've heard nothing but great feedback. Not too sure about the food, but once I try it...I'll come back and update. read more

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This place has nice views, but paying nearly $30 for a drink with mediocre service and a drink that wasn't even strong is diabolical. The food was overpriced too, so I ended up not ordering anything. read more

Service great: drinks delicious: everything too damn expensive: shrimp overcooked: sent it back and it came to me over cooked again. 4 stars for the dope comedy show on a Thursday once a month. Eat before you come. I got a passionfruit margarita without ginger. Why isn't the bar stocked? Besides that it's a beautiful view and the servers and bartenders super friendly and understanding, especially G! read more

12 Stories - Grilled shrimp: 22.00: overcooked twice. If you like tough seasoned shrimp, enjoy! - Lounges Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

You have to check out 12 stories when you visit the DMV area it is a whole vibe and the night sky views of the city is bomb! Me and my friend went on a Thursday night for R&B night we definitely wasn't disappointed the DJ has us rocking all night the music was on point and the drinks were good but $26 for a drink is crazy work I had the casamigos Margarita read more

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I had been to this establishment before but just to grab a drink. This visit was more extensive. I made a reservation for 2 not knowing that they didn't have a full menu, but just appetizers. We had considered going elsewhere, however I am glad we didn't. Upon entry, the staff was very hospitable and helpful with the process to get to the seating area. From the hostess to the manager and all in between were great. Our server (I believe her name was spelled 'Keilah') was fantastic. We notified her that we had time constraints and she ensured we were accommodated. The menu had many diverse food options so we ordered the grilled wings, French fries and crab dip. The fries were crispy, the wings were savory and the crab dip was delectable. We had enough food to get us to through most of the evening. The stunning views of the waterfront, the ambiance and most importantly the food,drinks and service were top tier. I'll visit again to try out Brunch. read more

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I've been here twice---just on Sundays for their House of Friends Day party. I had seen videos of it on social media and could tell it was somewhere I wanted to check out. My first time there was a good experience. My friend and I got there early and were able to move around before the place got packed. It did get packed pretty quickly. Everyone that came in was dressed to impress. I will say that the DJ was on point and played so many good songs. I Shazamed so many of them. I loved the vibe of 12 stories. It was giving 30s+ and the aesthetic was really elegant. There was ample seating and a beautiful rooftop view of the wharf. I was honestly upset I hadn't checked it out sooner. Then, I came back again with my sister this past Sunday and once again, it was another good time. Great music spinning, a nice crowd, and the weather was gorgeous outside. We were treated with a complimentary drink ticket and we each had their pineapple margarita which was really nice. I was glad about the complimentary ticket too just because their drinks are rather expensive and not what I would be comfortable spending for one cocktail. Their staff was on standby during both my visits and seemed very nice/helpful. Definitely recommend if you enjoy music and chill vibes for a Sunday afternoon. read more

Nice location, fast entry. I enjoyed my first experience here last night. I didn't think it would be as crowded as it was. I've heard good things about this place and I agree. The bar was very crowded but the bartenders work the crowd well. Friendly service, tasty drinks.... We were enjoying the patio. Although it is February and temperatures were pretty low the heaters on the patio and the view made it the perfect overflow area. It was a bit warm inside because of the crowd, so I wish we were able to stay on the patio, but they asked everyone to move inside and closed the patio at 12:30. No food, I'm not sure if they even have a food menu, we arrived around 12midnight, most kitchens are closed so we didn't bother to ask. The music they played was a mixture or old r&b, a few throw back gogo classics and new hits. We enjoyed the selections!! Bathrooms were clean and well lit! Thank you for that!! When we were ready to leave we had to stand in a pretty long line to load onto 1 elevator, they did allow us to sit while our men stood in the line for us. Overall great experience! I wish there was a coat check! Everyone seems to just have their coats on or holding them in hand. read more

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Expensive for no reason. $25-$30 for a simple drink with a dash of alcohol. Not worth it.

Everyone was so kind!! Especially the bartenders- they made sure everyone was taken care of. I would definitely recommended this spot for causal happy hour drinks or for group activities , etc. read more

The ambiance is a vibe. The outside patio area was a decent size for a small crowd of people and you can still hear the music and talk. The view was nice from the patio. read more

We are staying overnight at The Intercontinental for my husband's birthday. So I wanted to start with drinks, with a good view of the river and the Wharf. I made an afternoon (3:00 pm, so very early) reservation at 12 Stories. They have a separate entrance and a dedicated elevator, where the attendant checks your reservation before you are allowed up. The view did not disappoint. There is a beautiful view of the Jefferson Memorial and the Tidal Basin. I had two glasses of the Conundrum wine, a California white blend. My husband had a beer. The music is very loud for so early in the day, but it was still enjoyable. We did not order food, but they have a menu of small plates. The servers were very pleasant. We are seniors, and I was glad to be able to enjoy the view before the Saturday night crazies set in. Check it out if you are down at The Wharf. read more

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If you're looking for an incredible view of DC, this is it. We came on a Saturday night as an after-party event. The drinks were pretty pricey ($20 for a really strong margarita). It took awhile to get a drink but there was a lot of people. My only complaint is that the DJ was pretty bad. There was no flow, and it was hard to vibe with the quick turns of songs. read more

Made a reservation for a table 2 weeks in advance, 30 mins before my scheduled time the establishment canceled it. Got there they said it was a day party going on and reservations were only for people who purchased bottle service, but to accommodate me my party of 3 could enter for free and stand up somewhere - strike 1. Went to the bar ordered a lemon drop martini it was $33 -strike 2. The first bartender at least warned us of the price and was friendly so 1 star for that. Second round my friend ordered us 2 coronas $11 each cake with no lime. I went to the bar to request 2 limes (to go with the $11 beer) and was told there is a limit on limes. I was given one lime only and told my friend would have to order another drink to get her lime. Different bartender ( tall guy with dreads and a not so friendly attitude). What a mess!! Prices are beyond ridiculous. DJ was good but overall service didn't match the excessive prices. I personally will not return. read more

12 Stories - $33 lemon drop martini - Lounges Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The ambiance is nice enough but the prices are a disaster. Is the vibe ok, sure. Is the bar a chaotic mess half the time, certainly. Will you have fun here, probably. Will you be upset with yourself for wasting so much money later, yes. Will you come back? *heavy sigh* someone in your friend circle will convince you to come right back in the next two months and you'll go through this same cycle again. I recommend going for an after brunch day party during colder months. Go for the night time affairs in the warm months. read more

I had a wonderful experience at 12 stories. First and foremost the staff are wonderful. From the security person, to the greeter and the server, they are all top 10 in my book. I was the first to arrive in my party. The seated me where the view was gorgeous. The checked on me, had conversations with me and of course brought my drink as I waited. They had impossible sliders and they were impressive. Great vibe all the way around. read more

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The view is pleasant, but they overcharge for basic drinks. The mediocre customer service and lack of even a single chair to sit on make it a 1 star worthy. read more

Went on a Sunday night, it was decent. Beautiful view and beautiful decor. But I think this is more a "let's grab a quick drink" type of vibe. Not much food on the menu. The drinks were decent and moderately priced. I think the view and the intimacy is what makes this place. But I do want to come back on a Saturday night because I heard it is a different type of vibe. read more

12 Stories - Lounges Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

12 Stories gives all the vibes! My friends and I were here on a Friday evening with a 7pm reservation. We were lucky enough to snag a table on the patio which allowed us to catch the beautiful sunset. We started with drinks of course. Firstly I had the Casamigos Margarita (good balance of ingredients) but I prefer it spicy so I followed up with a Spicy Margarita. Although I ordered a Spicy Margarita I was given a watermelon Margarita (I know this because my friend had one & after tasting it realized it wasn't spicy) but the waitress quickly fixed that by taking the wrong drink and bringing the correct one. It was well worth the wait, the spicy margarita was strongggggg AND spicy!!! My friend went with the Chicken Sandwich for her meal. Unfortunately it was soggy at the bottom and bland so she decided to send it back. I went with the Crab Dip which was AMAZING!!!! I could come back daily for it. Full of flavor, creamy & served with yummy Pita. The shrimp were good as well but unpeeled and messy. We enjoyed our time at 12 Stories. I would definitely come back when I visit DC again. read more

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We made a reservation for a Thursday and then we're contacted on Wednesday confirming that we were coming in later that day. I was a bit worried because they mentioned a $25 per person fee if you don't show up. Upon arrival, we were seated immediately and the view was beautiful. The drinks were reasonably priced and the service was good. We ordered the tuna tacos and they were nice. The problem is that the lights were so dim that we could barely see them to eat. Why the 3 stars? First of all, the server was helpful when we she came back around which was rarely. Next, the waitress recommended the po-boy sandwich which we accepted. We were excited to try this as it is one of my favorite sandwiches but this one was so bad that we didn't finish it. Additionally, when we received the bill, we found out that the recommended sandwich was $25, which was $8-10 more than any other menu item. Overall, it is a nice place that could be a lot better if they maybe incorporated some of the feedback from reviews. Maybe consider getting call buttons for the tables? This is a European thing but it would work well with the vibe that they are going for here. read more

12 Stories - Tuna tacos - Lounges Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Okay sure it's got great views that are good for your socials, and overall good ambiance. That's kinda of where the positives end for me. I came here for a birthday party, where the birthday girl had reserved an entire side of the bar area. Let's say the party reservation ended at 10. One of my friends wanted to order food after 10 and was told she couldn't because the reservation was over and all the reservations were booked up for the rest of the night. WHAT?!? You're telling me, I'm in the establishment, but I can't order food because the party reservation is over?? Make it make sense. Drink prices are OC, this coming from someone whose paid $20 for a cocktail, so don't try me. A waiter did sneak us some fries and the bartender was real cool, so a couple more positives. But the "establishment" is meh for me. Salud! read more

Definitely understand that your prices are in the menu, my concerns is how you are charging your guest, you are charging for the whole bag of potatoes and a bottle of goose for one shot. U don't have to check my receipts, you need to check with the owner and fix the price range Many thanks will not be back read more

I will never forget the day that 2 Long Island Ice Teas cost me $65 and didn't come with a souvenir cup to take home. Maybe I don't understand economics.. but this almost hurt my feelings more than my pockets. read more

12 Stories - 2 drinks! - Lounges Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This place has SUCH a cool vibe and is an especially romantic spot to watch the sunset! There's an elevator that takes you from the entrance at the wharf directly to the 12th floor. The service was amazing. The vibe was cool. The outdoor patio has an amazing sunset view. We got (free) tickets to an "exclusive" event on eventbrite (if you got tix at the door there was a cover). It was empty when we got there and still pretty sparse when we left, but it was cool - there was a dj (but no one dancing). The ONLY issue is drinks are wildly expensive (even wells, even EARLY - like HH time when there was literally one other patron inside). I got a well and my partner got one of the highlighted cocktails and our bill was $50, lol. The tip is automatically included. I'm glad we checked it out but probably wouldn't go back for drinks unless it's a special occasion, but that view is worth checking out! read more

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I'm sorry, Not worth it! Way over priced... I didn't complain about anything because I thought maybe it's worth the price... absolutely not! Nothing you see on Yelp TikTok FB IG is actually on the menu. The truffle fries are trash and the impossible sliders are less than impressive. No Happy Hour specials. I was surprised to find they didn't have happy hours... points loss with that. However, the good thing about the spot was the service. Very happy, helpful energetic staff. Looks like they enjoy what they do. In addition, another plus is the view. Overlooking DC's Warf boat docks, it's a real feel for the new look of the city. Now for the breakdown, Good, Bad and Ugly. The Good- the views from this place are enjoyable. Makes a great setting for a date, day or night. Fun energetic staff.. hope they keep those positive vibes going. It looks like a great place to throw an event if they allow you to provide your own catering. The Bad- them truffle fries. Really missed the mark with these. Gross, I wasn't even mad that it was a very small portion. I didn't even eat the overpriced poisonous potatoes. The Ugly- The Price! Better bring the bag and the bank, you're gonna need it. For me, I don't mind paying for good food. But, this here was theft! Automatic 20% gratuity (The staff was nice so they deserved it & I added extra) But, $16 for Sliders! $12 for garbage Fries $20 Drinks! The math ain't mathing... read more

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Let me keep it simple - Take your business elsewhere & preserve your dignity. TIP: There is literally no single shot cocktail under $30 and they tag 20% undeserved gratuity on top of it. Do the math. read more

I just tried to walk in to look around and get some feel for my daughter's impending wedding venue. We have been shopping locations on the wharf. We were greeted by the mist obnoxious man sprawled on the chair on his phone who abruptly said "no, no we aren't open". I asked if we could just take a look and he said "no, no". First put out a "closed" sign, lock the door or don't have the elevator available. Lastly, be nice. What a silly way for you to have lost a 6 figure night for a potential venue. read more

Make a reservation! We showed up with out a reservation and even though the restaurant was empty, they did not want to seat us. Luckily the manager came over and gave us a table (90 minute time limit). We just got drinks and appetizers which were both great. Our waitress was friendly and suggested the Crab Dip and Crab Balls that were Specials that night. The view was amazing and is definitely the #1 reason I would go back! It's a little pricey but overall it was worth it! read more

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I don't get what the hype is about. I give it 2 stars only for the views and the vibes. The place is super cool aesthetically. The views of DC are beautiful, especially at night. And that is about it. The whole vibe online sets an expectation that absolutely did not deliver. The food is overpriced. Drinks are expensive and small (but actually really good, I won't lie). The server was awesome. However, it is just a place (in my opinion) to go visit and flex for IG or TikTok. The amount of money we were charged to reserve a table (which hasn't been refunded), drinks, and Applebee's tier food was ridiculous. Next time I'll just stand in a pre-set up section in Ikea and snap photos and post them online for the same effect. Hopefully someone had a better experience than I did. I def wish them and the Gen-Zers the best of luck. Snap away for social media. I just can't. read more

I normally come here for the nightlife festivities so o can't speak on much else. I definitely have to say this place presents you with a beautiful view of the city. Bar can get pretty crowded. Beautiful well lit Mirror In the womens bathroom which is a win. Drinks are solid-street parking or park in the garage. I do wish that they would have more than one elevator. read more

Ambiance 12 stories is a chic and sexy rooftop lounge/bar. Amazing panoramic view overlooking the the Wharf! Suggested Attire: grown & sexy/ trendy Service Service was superb. The bartender even created a drink based on my fav flavors! Follow IG: @What.Alecia.Ate for more reviews Taste I ordered the Seafood Po'Boy and it was divine! Crispy. Plentiful. Flavorful. That drizzled sauce was SO good. Presentation The portion size and plating was excellent. The burger was made so well and the Po' Boy was delicious! #aleciaapproved Price Burger was $20, Po' Boy was around $30. Drink prices vary. Follow IG: @What.Alecia.Ate for more reviews read more

12 Stories - Seafood po' boy - Lounges Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Swung by here for happy hour with a friend, but fun fact they don't actually offer a happy hour. We split wings and a chicken sandwich. The food was tasty and the views were great. It's definitely pricy for the limited selection they have to over but the venue is a looker. I hear it's a vibe a night with a DJ so I look forward to giving that a try. Also? You need a reservation, they don't let your upstairs without one. read more

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