Still a nice vibe. I hadn't been in sometime. It wasn't super busy early on a Saturday evening. We made it for the tail end of happy hour. I love a place with weekend happy hour. The specials were pretty good. I tried the old fashioned and it wasn't bad. We sat outside trying to soak up what little was left of summer. The DJ was good. I do plan to try the igloos this fall/winter. read more

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Nice views. Missed the special elevator so got a hotel guest to key us up. Comfy chairs and seating on balcony. Didn't try food. Good stop if you are a guest or in the area. read more

Hip Flask Rooftop Bar - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

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Loved it. It is beautiful and the spirits are amazing!!! The space is so lovely and the service was wonderful. I will be back and will make sure I check out the food the next time. read more

Came here for the first time with my best friend. This is the rooftop bar on the Marriott which has a special elevator near the entrance of the hotel. It had a chill vibe. There were a good amount of seating but I easily see this spot getting filled up quickly. It was cold outside so the only outdoor seating was under the heated domes (there were 2). The waitstaff were great and the drinks were reasonable (on par with most places). Would love to come back when it's warmer to sit outside. read more

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Had a great time at Hip Flask Rooftop Bar. Just went there for drinks so didn't get to try out the good. The drinks were well-crafted and the vibe was relaxed yet lively. Had stunning rooftop views that make it perfect for unwinding. Definitely a go to spot for a chill evening with friends. read more

Hip Flask Rooftop Bar - An Old fashioned - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

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I've been hearing about this place for years and finally decided to check it out for happy hour. Drinks were good and strong with so many unique options. The service was great and food was prompt. They said it was a new menu, but the Mac and cheese was so good and buttery. It's cold outside so I didn't get to go out on the terrace, but it seemed nicely decorated and that there was a way for people to the view without freezing! Things to note: There is 20% auto-grat and it's 21+ read more

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Service: my friends and I sat at the bar so the bartenders were very attentive. Erick, the manager there is super sweet! Food: we were there for cocktails. I had the whiskey sour and my friend started with an espresso martini then switched to a dirty martini. My drink was SO GOOD! Ambiance: we got there around 5:30-6pm with a decent crowd in a Saturday. It got more crowded around 7:30ish. BONUS: They even have some igloos you can rent outdoors on Thursdays (minimum $250 food and beverages) and weekends (minimum $300 food and beverage) the igloos are heated and can sits about 6 people. read more

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This place is definitely hyped up quite a bit. The view is cute for the Silver Spring area but overall, this is not a place I would recommend. Their food menu is extremely limited and the few items you can get are not very good. We got the cheese plate and something else and neither was wonderful. Service is also a little bit slow if you sit anywhere other than the bar. They do not have sangria, which I do find interesting. However, they have Barbancourt, which is not super common for this area. I can appreciate that. They played a nice little mix of music on a Saturday night, so that was cute. Parking in the garage is nearby. Can be a little pricey, but it's relatively accessible. Just remember where you parked. I ordered a drink that the server said was as close to sangria as they have. It tasted like syrup and medicine. Then, I just ordered vodka cranberries after that. I think the prices are average for this type of establishment, but I would not go out of my way to go here again. It was fine, but I'm sure there are a better places around. read more

This is a fun spot to enjoy a pre-dinner drink/app or hang on a rooftop on a warm afternoon. The bar service is incredible, the menu is unique and rotating, and there's never been a line or trouble finding a seat or getting served. I look forward to coming here with our of towers when they stay at the hotel, and it's perfect walking distance to so many other dinner restaurants. The food/apps are also pretty good. A little overpriced, but will hold you over. We liked the charcuterie and cheese samplers and the crab & artichoke dip. The "Honey I'm Home" and "The Art of Magic" are 2 cocktail favorites as well! read more

Hip Flask Rooftop Bar - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

This city girl loves herself a rooftop! If I'm in Bethesda it's probably because I'm at Woodmont grill and if I'm at Woodmont, I'm coming to Hip Flask Rooftop Bar! Located in the Marriott on the top floor you exit the elevator and typically you'll see a doorman. Sometimes there are waits but I've never actually had to wait, larger parties seem to have to hang out before they will let you in. Drink prices are your normal standard prices. Bartenders stay busy but tend to you quickly. I love to sit outside when weather permits. Always my end game when doing dinner in Bethesda. Can't go wrong coming here! Definitely a live spot. Fun fun fun! read more

Hip Flask Rooftop Bar - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

As much as I love this place, I can't overlook the behavior of one of their employees. I have been a regular customer since they first opened, and overall, I've had great experiences. However, my opinion changed when they hired an employee with a poor attitude (and I'm not the only one who has noticed this). I didn't want to mention a previous bad experience, thinking it was a one-time issue. A few months ago, I invited some friends, many of whom had never been there before, because I genuinely enjoyed the place. Unfortunately, they had a negative experience, as one of the bartenders was very rude to them for no reason. I asked another bartender to address it, but let it go without escalating to management. A few weeks ago, some of my friends, who also go there, encountered the same employee, and he asked them - Where's your f****ng Russian b**ch friend? Well, I'm not Russian, but thank you for pointing out my accent, and it's completely inappropriate to refer to any customer in that manner. I hope to continue supporting this establishment without encountering this kind of hostility, especially when all I've done is ask for politeness toward my friends. read more

Hip Flask Rooftop Bar - Sauvignon blank - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

This is a cute after hours place! I visited here with a friend for an after work meet up. The staff was really friendly. The cocktail list was very unique. I had the Nikiwi and it was so refreshing and delicious! The view from the rooftop was gorgeous. There is inside and outside seating. There is a parking garage across the street from the hotel. Parking was free at the time I went. (After 5 on a Friday). I def plan to return! read more

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Hip Flask is part of the Marriott hotel and has a separate side entrance for those not staying at the hotel. As suggested in the name it's located on a rooftop and there's both indoor and outdoor seating. There wasn't too much space and it was quite crowded but service was fast and the drink was good! read more

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Very cute rooftop! Went for food and drinks with some friends and everything was great. Can't wait to return.

Another cool rooftop and this one is a bit off the beaten path. Located on top of the newish Bethesda Marriott, it's the perfect place to hang out at after dining at Woodmont Grill or even Black's which are just a few steps away! If you're not starving, Hip Flask offers a nice appetizer menu that will fill your belly when a full meal isn't needed. Of course you want to do a rooftop for the outside vide but if it's a litrle too warm or maybe too cold, Hip offers ample inside seating as well. The times I've come, service has been ON POINT and I especially like the craft original drinks with the HIP names attached.. Pun intended. Lol! read more

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Beautiful view from the top floor of the Marriott Downtown Bethesda Hotel. Classy and cozy decor with a beautiful outdoor terrace with views. I enjoyed relaxing for a moment and taking in the sunset at the end of my workday. I didn't order anything this evening, but it had a beautiful well stocked bar. Folks were relaxed and enjoying cocktails and bar bites. Why four vs five stars? It wasn't because of the higher prices, I actually expected that here. It was because while they had several customers, they were not busy. There were four bartenders at the bar when I entered tidying up their stations but not one of them said hello, welcome or what can we do for you. I basically was ignored. Hmmmm - read more

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Beautiful rooftop bar in the center of Bethesda! Has an amazing decorated interior and a nice spacious exterior! You'll be surrounded by the tall city buildings of Bethesda. Check it out soon as they have 2 cozy igloos available for rent!! (Outside) Drinks were on the boozy side to me (not my cuppa tea!) but if you like booze, check out their bar menu! Tried a few appetizers on their menu and thought they were tasty! read more

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Rooftop of the Marriott, great spot for apps and cute drinks! They open at 5 and have both indoor and outdoor seating. Pretty quick bar service for fancier cocktails. Paid parking garage right across the street from the hotel read more

Hip Flask Rooftop Bar - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

This rooftop bar is a great experience . It is mostly sit yourself seating but it has both indoor and outdoor areas. The service is pretty great , the bartenders are pretty funny , and the drinks are good. This is one of the only bars that is open late ( in terms of Maryland ) , modern, and plays alright music . It goes get busy on the weekends but it is a pretty great bar read more

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This place was such a vibe. I had a great time. I wish the rooftop outside area had more spaces to sit but next time we will show up earlier. The food was good, the drinks were good, the service was amazing! The menu we had was a special menu i was told for that night and that they often change, it was pretty cool! We ended up going there on the way back from happy hour down the street and realized we had been missing out! read more

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The ambience, smell and drinks are out of this world! Amazing views from the roof. Bar staff was helping select drinks and guide the experience. read more

This was my first time visiting HIL and I will say I love the parking garage directly across the street. The ambience once you get off of the elevator is amazing. I will say, the view on the rooftop is best as the sun is setting and or at night time as a surrounding areas are mainly parking garages and or apartment complexes. The food was delicious. I definitely recommend the crabcakes and the duck and the cocktails were definitely specialty! I would also like to give a special shout out of appreciation to our server Rosenica. she made us feel like family and made sure that our time here was enjoyable. I would literally come back just for her! read more

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Very cute rooftop in the mix of the new Marriott headquarters in downtown Bethesda. It's winter so the outside area is a little off limits. There were 2 igloos outside though --perhaps you can't tent them out or it's first come, first serve. Drinks were absolutely delicious! Pricier end at $15-20 per drink. Be mindful that 20% tip is already included. Our bartender was very nice and told us this. I would def come back in the summer time or for a nice sunset. read more

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We were looking for a rooftop bar to hang out at and decided to venture to Bethesda. The weather had other plans as it started raining on our route out that way, but honestly rainy weather doesn't ruin the experience at Hip Flask. The windows are wide so you can still see the view on a cloudy day and there are more than enough chairs to get a good seat. It is first come first serve so I imagine later in the evening might be more of a challenge. They do not have entrees, more small plate appetizers, so don't go too hungry or have plans for after some drinks. Their cocktails were so fun and definitely strong. We have the Empress and Melon Head. If you are looking for a spot to relax and throw back a couple drinks highly recommend. Can't wait to go back as the Spring and Summer weather kick in. read more

Hip Flask Rooftop Bar - Empress - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

The rooftop view is nice and the restaurant has a nice vibe. I did not appreciate the fact that you had to order your food at the bar, and come back and pick it up. This spot is upscale and they should have service outside. I had the chicken and it was good and my drink was amazing. Honestly, I did not stay long or order any additional drinks because I did not want to leave my seat to go inside to order. This evening, I was solo and celebrating my birthday. This spot would be nice for Happy Hour or meeting up with friends for dinner and cocktails. read more

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I went on a Thursday evening with a group of 8 for an igloo reservation, and the host who grants entry to the rooftop was very dismissive. He immediately told me there's a wait, and I can scan a QR code because of capacity. I asked for further clarification, and he persisted to tell me I won't be able to go up. When I told him that I have a reservation, he immediately was more friendly and granted access. It was such an uncomfortable and unprofessional experience because he should've led with that. The rooftop is cute! Love the views and the servers are friendly. We ordered a round of apps, and cocktails. I liked that they had non-alcoholic options, but it could've come in a cocktail glass respectfully. The crab dip and edamame were the popular favs. No complaints there. read more

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This is exactly what Bethesda needed! What a fun and happening place on a Thursday night while most other places around the hotel is pretty dead. It's such a modern and hip place- Marriott knew Bethesda needed a rooftop bar and boy did it deliver. Great views of the Mormon temple, Tysons Corner and Silver Spring. They had many bartenders so getting drinks was no issue. They were so friendly and attentive. I would come here after dinner as food menu is very limited. Thank you for opening Hip Flask in Bethesda! read more

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I would suggest only ordering wine or beer here. The cocktails are nowhere near quality. You will be mad after paying $20 for a watered down cocktail. I've never had cocktails at this grown age of mine this bad Lol. But fr! I came here last Friday night for my friend's surprise bday party. I ordered myself the Tiger Vogue and I ordered him vodka and tonic. He wanted Ciroc but they do not sell any of the Cirocs. His drink was just as watered as mine. A very faint taste of liquor. I'm not the one to try another bad cocktail so I just stuck to Chardonnay the rest of the night. I knew they couldn't water down wine straight from the bottle. Now the rooftop view on the other hand is spectacular at sunset!!!!! I'll come back just for the relaxing view overlooking Bethesda. Plenty of nice comfortable chairs and couches outside too. read more

Hip Flask Rooftop Bar - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

We didn't have a reservation and we had a party of 6 so we were looking for a table and they were pretty busy as it was a Friday night. Eric, one of the managers, saw us waiting and offered for us to sit in their igloo outside. The igloo felt very cozy with the small heater, blankets, and multiple places to sit. The actual bar was also beautiful and the ambiance here was perfect We got around 2 drinks each and honestly every single drink was impressive. I got the sage drink and the vagabond rose, and their ooo berries drink was unlike anything I have had before and delicious. Eric and the other staff members were extremely attentive and nice, and it was all in all a wonderful night here. Everyone in our party had a great time, we will definitely come back! read more

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Came here for the first time last weekend, and it's honestly the cutest place. The service was good, and it was pretty empty for a Saturday when we arrived, so we could get good seating. I got an espresso martini, which was good, and a mocktail as well. My only feedback would be that it would be great if there were more options on the appetizer menu - specifically, the sliders from downstairs or chicken wings, but that would be it. Definitely, a great place to come if you are going on a date or want a mellow evening out. read more

Hip Flask Rooftop Bar - Espresso Martini - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

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This place definitely had a great ambience and views from the rooftop. Unfortunately it rained so we could not use the rooftop but definitely will be back with good weather to catch the sunset and enjoy the rooftop. We caught the sunset hour and I got the "smoking beauty" Mezcal drink and the "Nikiwi" but a less sweet version. Raphael, one of the bartenders made the Nikiwi's perfectly the way we wanted them! The food definitely hit! We had a little of everything but the fav was the crab dip! We had the deviled eggs, charcuterie, crab dip, crab cakes, and the tomato + burrata. I would forego the eggs and burrata next time. Would recommend based on drinks, good food options to snack, and the views! If you want dinner this is not your place and as a bar know that it will get loud later in the night, especially when the patio area is not open . read more

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Service: I have been wanting to visit hip flask for months now and I finally got to visit to celebrate my birthday! We visited on a Friday night around 10pm (I was worried there would be no seats because the rooftop bar doesn't take any reservations). They allowed us to bring in a cake and the service was phenomenal. Alfredo, the manager was super kind enough to check on us and bring us champagne on the house. In all my experience with managers I've never had a manager who went above and beyond like Alfredo! He went above and beyond to even provide us plates and take our pictures after his shift was over. Ambiance: The ambiance of the bar is absolutely gorgeous, the outdoor area is spacious and they actually provided us blankets! It would be nice if they provided fire pits (similar to how urban roast in DC has theirs). I'm not sure if as it gets closer to winter if they provide outdoor heaters, but that would be very much needed! The indoor bar area was pretty dark and provided a intimate aesthetic. The bathroom was beautiful as well! Parking was readily available, there are several garages in the area within walking distance and street parking also available. Parking was free when we arrived at 10pm on a Friday night. Food/drinks: I got a few shots and the Nikiwi, the nikiwi was delicious! My friends got other cocktails on the menu (i forgot which ones they got) but we all pretty much stayed the same thing that the cocktails were not as strong and pretty sweet! We got the crab cakes and wings. Most of my friends didn't like the wings (4/10) and everyone said the crab cakes were pretty good (7/10). Overall I will definitely return again because of the service we received from Alfredo and other staff members and the overall aesthetic of the place. read more

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Been here twice now and good experiences both times. Lovely vibe on a brisk fall evening and the winter igloos are very cosy. They are booked out pretty far out for the igloos as there is limited space in the rooftop so there is only 2 available at 2 hour intervals. We saw a girl use the igloo for a bridesmaids proposal and it was a super cute idea. Our server was attentive as well. Only complaint is their drinks selection is pretty limited. I would recommend checking it out! read more

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I went on a Tuesday night and was shocked at the service (or rather, lack thereof) in an establishment with cocktails in the $20 range and automatic 20% gratuity. I waited at the bar for 10 minutes while the solo bartender made drinks for another group, but he never acknowledged me or told me that a server would take my order if I sat at a table. Once we were seated, our server barely spoke to us or made eye contact. My group agreed it was the worst service we've experienced in a long time. The space is just fine, a standard issue rooftop hotel bar. However, the ugly blue heart wall seemingly designed for Instagram pics circa 2016 really cheapened the ambience. Overall I am very disappointed. I would only go back against my will. read more

The crab dip and drinks were really good however for a rooftop bar there isnt much of a view and seating is limited at peak hours. read more

Hip Flask Rooftop Bar - Artichoke & crab dip, old bay wings - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

Service was on point and the drinks and snacks were excellent. Definitely a good place to take a date or hang with friends read more

Hip Flask Rooftop Bar - Drinks with friends - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

Took a minute for the bartenders to see us but the drinks were 10/10 especially the expresso martini! The layered cake was the best part read more

Hip Flask Rooftop Bar - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

It's a beautiful view and everything is comfortable and modern inside. It's looks like a cool 20-30 something hangout with a few of us hotel visitors;). Very limited apps so we just had a drink and charcuterie board (highly recommended) and then left to have dinner at another place. If there were more choices, we would have stayed. read more

Came here for "happy hour" gathering (they do not have a happy hour menu by the way). Nice decor and set up. We sat outside it was a beautiful spring day and the views are nice. Service was good although things did take a little while, it wasn't too bad. Food was not good, they have small plates meand they were just bleh. I recommend for the ambiance a nice after work cocktail or pre dinner cocktail with a view. read more

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Aesthetically pleasing, good drinks, and good food....horrible service Quick shout out to the manager for basically being our server, since our actual server never came back. The story goes like this. I arrive at Hipflask and find a seat at the bar. My friend who arrived 20 minutes later could not get upstairs because there was now a waitlist. Ok cool, not a huge issue. The bartender however, tried to get her upstairs so she wouldn't have to wait (which didn't work even though he sent two people downstairs to get her) good initiative, bad judgement. Once she finally gets upstairs we find seating and our sever takes our orders for the spiced edamame and the beer and goat cheese bruschetta (appetizers) After about 25 - 30 minutes I asked someone (who happened to be the manager) to check on our food order. The server comes back apologizing and brings 2 plates, 2 forks and 1 table napkin. Another 10 minutes or so goes by and my friends food is brought out, but not mine. I flag the manager down again and pretty quickly mine is then brought out. After this point, the server never came back to check if we needed anything. We had been done with our food and drinks for about 40 minutes and we did actually want to order other things. Eventually saw the manager again and mentioned what was going on and what we had wanted. The manager offered 2 drinks free to make up for it. I can't remember his name, but the manager was respectful, helpful and apologetic. I would come again only because of how well we were treated by him. It's not a bad place at all and has great date night vibes. The food was good and the drinks were good. They just need to work on their customer service a bit. read more

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