If you go up to the rooftop floor of the Canopy at Hilton in the Wharf area, you will discover the genius and spiritual alchemy of Whiskey Charlie. A bar with glorious rooftop views of the wharf and south of the Nation's Capital. Their drinks like their Old Scalawag are delicious made with Smooth ambler whiskey, grand marnier, and bitters. Their original Negroni is also on point and made think of a better life that lies in front of me for the sake of human purity and steadfast strength. It's very class and stylish the interior with modern artsy designs, sleek booth and chair seating. The bar area has a lovely whiskey selection to do neat pours or have in a cocktail depending on your persuasion. Very classy at night with splendid views. It's a good spot to bring a date and make out on the balcony overlooking the River. Just know that people will be judging you if it's a busy night. read more

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They have a happy hour and it's a really good deal! They even have HH on the weekends. $10 hand crafted cocktails! Limited food menu. Service is good. They appear to be light on staff, but that does not take away from the care and attention they provide. It just takes a bit longer to get a drink. My wife and I got engaged here AND had our 1st date here. I am very biased. . But come check this place out yourself. Their old fashioned are high quality and we appreciate the cocktails are hand made, not batched or draught. They recently redid the seating space to make it more appropriate for all seasons. It's very nice, but seat height puts the railing right where it cuts off the view of you aren't tall. Still, the view is one of the best in DC! Their out door seating is very nice. The roll back outdoor section was not working today. So the true outdoor areas were very sought after. read more

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I quite enjoyed Whiskey Charlie's, although admittedly we only went for an after dinner drink with the spectacular view. Whiskey selection was ok but service was friendly and the view was unparalleled. read more

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Come for the cocktails, stay for the view. Whiskey Charlie is a fantastic rooftop spot at the DC Wharf with gorgeous sunsets and sweeping water views. The food menu is limited, but that's not really why you come -- this place is made for raising a glass and soaking in the scenery. Friendly staff, Great seating both indoors and out, and an ideal stop for a relaxed, scenic DC evening. read more

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I think this might very well be the best rooftop bar view in the city. Beautiful place to be to watch the sunset. You have unobstructed views of Kennedy Center, Roslyn skyline, Jefferson Memorial all the way across to the George Washington Masonic Temple, the Woodrow Wilson Bridge, and National Harbor. Service was great, but I just walked up to the bar ordered a Negroni. It was delicious and the place was filled with attractive people, but I still found it easy to claim the South East corner for the very best view. Recommend coming by boat and docking (new pricing is $50 for four hours) because it's always a fun and relaxing way to come to the Wharf. I would definitely recommend you bring a date here for a drink and watch the sunset before having dinner at one of the great restaurants at The Wharf. Cheers everybody! read more

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we're celebrating our anniversary and we decided after dinner to go to the Whiskey bar to top the night off, plus it's upstairs from our room, why not!. Josue was our bartender.. very informative and friendly. John the manager was a great addition to the evening. we told him we're staying here for our anniversary and he made us another cocktail that was equally delicious.. we enjoyed our time and plan to return when it's a little warmer. read more

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Nice views. Staff were friendly. I visited for after-work drinks and a snack. The inside space is a glass hotbox; if they have air conditioning, it wasn't up to the task. And this was April, not even summer. Food took 45 min to arrive but tasted good. Bartenders don't measure ingredients so your mileage may vary if ordering mixed drinks, but mine tasted ok. They had five beers listed for happy hour but had none available other than Bud Light. Music volume made conversation challenging. read more

Whiskey Charlie is located on the rooftop of the Canopy Hotel wharf. Being it is a rooftop bar, I recommend sitting outside when the weather is good to catch the sunset or unwind for an evening night cap. This review is only for the cocktails. On this visit I got the Whiskey Charlie mule and old scallywag, one for each hand. I don't like my drinks sweet so I requested to hold the simple syrup and to make them spirit forward. Both were perfect and went down to fast. I have read some reviews complaining of the drinks and the prices. I didn't have that experience, but recommend if there is anything wrong with your drink ask nicely and they will fix it. Service was ok, but I'd return when in the area. read more

I've visited this bar several times for drinks with colleagues, and it never disappoints. The cozy, chill vibes make it the perfect spot to unwind, and the intimate size creates a welcoming atmosphere. With top-notch bartenders crafting high-end whiskey options, it's truly a gem for whiskey lovers. Highly recommend. read more

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Very poor and dismissive service. Embarrassing treatment by the management because we spilled some ice. Treated us like drunks. Never going to this establishment again. Used to be very good but since the modernization went down hill read more

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Niceeeee if you are in the area stop by and have a drink! Amazing strongly suggest if you are in need of drink, good convo and rooftop views. read more

The ambiance of this rooftop was great. Overall it's just a beautiful place to spend the evening. There was no heat lamps and its a personal thing I know. Haha. Ordered hummus for 25 bucks and waited half an hour. Meh. I'd go again for the views. read more

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Absolutely great views from the rooftop and they have very nice selections of drinks! and the old fashions were outstanding!!! Also the customer service was on point because the place was unusually full Because of the Christmas event that was happening . read more

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Sway is great and we really love the drinks here! The view is great and we always enjoy a nightcap or happy hour moment here. It's great when the weather is nice but fun in the winter too! And less pretentious than other wharf bars. read more

The customer service was nonexistent. We sat at a table and waited for 30 minutes before we had to chase down a waitress. We ordered drinks and food and the waitress never came back for the rest of the night. The waitress had actually finished her shift and left. Completely unacceptable!!! So disappointed given the price of the drinks!!! Definitely don't plan to go back!! read more

Nice rooftop bar at The Wharf. It was about 100 degrees the Saturday that we went and the bar was just starting to fill up around 5 PM. They have a lot of delicious cocktails on their menu ($19-22+ each) but the bartenders were ready to go for any off-menu requests. The food is typical bar food, but good for a rooftop snack. read more

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Came here on a freezing, windy night so expectations may need to be adjusted. First, I never knew about this place until friends recommended it that lived in the area. You basically need to enter a lobby and get in the elevator that points you automatically to the floor of this bar. Second, the place is pretty small and I'm not sure what kind of atmosphere they are going for. There are only a few couches and a dozen or so bar stools outside of the actual bar area on the inside of this place. I'm sure the balcony has its perks when the weather isn't miserable. In terms of drinks, they are good, not great. You can easily get better drinks for half the price at the MGM a couple of miles away, or dozens of other bars in the DC area. Overall, though, it can be a cool place to have a date. However, be aware of the parking situation if you don't live in this area. read more

I was staying at the Canopy and the lady at front desk said that the rooftop bar was open, so we decided to go up for a drink. The setting is nice and there are some nice views. It wasn't too crowded when I was there and the hostess said there was service so I had a seat outside and after about 10 minutes, nobody walked by so I went up to the bar to order. Of course as soon as I sat down someone came by so I wasn't quite sure if I did the right thing or not. The seats outside were a little worn and threadbare so they didn't scream VIP. The drinks were fairly pricey but not too bad, although the sweet drinks were very sweet. This is a nice enough place and if it's not too crowded it's worth a visit. read more

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Whiskey Charlie's was once a bright date spot on the wharf. Now it is a shadow of itself. The lack of inventiveness from the staff is deafening. It is an empty hallway I wish not to see again. read more

I came here for late night drinks and had an excellent time! The views are amazing and you can walk right in. It can be very romantic, they have small bites but I wouldn't expect a dinner. This is a great spot to start or end your night and locally they're open late night even during the week read more

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Well this must be the best kept secret of the Wharf. I didn't even know it was there! It's the rooftop of the Canopy hotel and is basically not advertised. It was pleasantly vibrant but not even remotely full on a beautiful Friday night. Incredible view and stunning atmosphere! I had a "Captains Choice" cocktail and it was super well made and enjoyable. its a pricey place but worth grabbing one drink and enjoying the scene! read more

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Beautiful rooftop bar. Ordered lamb schwarma to go and when I got home found only hummus. Wouldn't go back.

Whiskey Charlie -- 38.88oN 77.02oW - Located atop the Canopy Washington DC. Great rooftop views and excellent signature cocktails. Food menu was not available when we were visiting. They told us the kitchen opens after 3pm. Seating can be a little uncomfy if you are wearing a dress but the cocktails were amazing. Great music and the ambience was very welcoming and relaxing. We enjoyed our afternoon and the nice views of The Wharf read more

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It's the views for me!!! I did a staycation at the Canopy hotel over the weekend!! I've been wanting to check this place out for the longest and I finally made it! So this rooftop bar is at the top of this hotel. It's located next to Hank's! The views are just breathtaking. It rained Friday evening so the outdoor bar was closed. We came back the next day and no rain, so we got so many IG worthy pics in!! The inside isn't big but it's cozy! We came back again yesterday (Sunday) and it wasn't too crowded during the day! We got amazing cocktails made by C (Collins)! Shout out to him for the excellent service. I can't wait to come back soon!!! read more

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Very slow service. Inattentive. Brusque. Mediocre cocktails. But great view. i would not recommend it.

Fun rooftop experience. Really enjoyed the (lighted) boat parade and follow on fireworks. Crazy busy this Saturday night. Ok but expensive parking in the basement. I had the Buffalo Wings. Nice cuts of chicken and flavorful. I also tried the pretzel and cheese. This was a very pleasant surprise. The pretzel was warm and so good. I also really enjoyed the cheese dip. Lots of heaters and some seating. I had fun. Give them a try. read more

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Awesome views, great vibes but weak drinks.... We came here on a Saturday night around 10:30. Standing room only inside and out. We decided to stay outside for a while to look at the amazing views. We also ordered our drinks at the bar outside. There was a line at both sides of the bar which moved pretty slow but wasn't horrible as it gave me time to figure out my cocktail of choice. I went with the Sundress Season which was presented beautifully but was very juice like. My friend ordered all of his drinks neat so he had zero complaints. After ordering the drinks outside and taking a few pics we were able to snag an indoor table in the corner right by the door. I appreciated that due to the airflow. We attempted to order food but were told the kitchen had closed. Also the bar outside closes at 11:30, the bar inside and the entire establishment is done by Midnight. I would definitely venture back at an earlier time to give their food & other cocktails a try. read more

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I've been to Whiskey Charlie at least 3 times. And in the past the experience has always been upscale, relaxing and flawless. This Saturday I went during the bloomaroo cherry blossom festival and I noticed that the level of service has declined and honestly that my bartender didn't really seem like he wanted to be there. The bar wasn't busy when we went maybe 6-8 people were around. I asked about the cherry blossom special drink they have been advertising for cherry blossom season and the event and I was met with a response that only one person there knows how to make the drink. I really wanted that drink to celebrate the season but I got the feeling that my bartender did not want to make that happen for me. So I ordered a different drink instead because it seemed like no one was going to make the cherry blossom drink. My bartender brought out the drink I had settled on and then 15 minutes later he handed me the cherry blossom drink. I told him that I didn't order that because it seemed like they didn't know how to make it. So he said okay and took it away. It was honestly a very awkward encounter. The view is still great but the service has declined and I am not dying to return anytime soon. read more

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Ambiance is a 10/10 it gives restoration hardware restaurant rooftop vibes. Such a nice place to have a drink and relax and take in the views with a nice breeze. Great spot to pop up to after dinner on the wharf. read more

With a name like "Whiskey Charlie" one would think you'd be in for a treat! First, let me say that the view is AMAZING, and if COVID wasn't here, it would surely by a vibe! But, the view is where it stops for me. The drinks were just ok. My sister had to send her drink back because it tasted like pure water. It was supposed to be a strawberry margarita. As far as the food, I understand that this is supposed to be a "small snacks" or tapas style shindig, but the options weren't great. I don't care to write more. Won't be back. read more

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Not impressed at all with the drinks here. Out of two people I was with, only one in our group finished their cocktails and they were not cheap. On the bright side, the view was incredible of the river and sunset. It wasn't enough to make us sit for any longer or bother to order another drink though. Skip it. read more

Came here on a Sunday afternoon. Ordered the mermaid margherita. It was open seating on the rooftop and you go order the drinks at the bar. Music was mellow. It was a bit cold outside but the heater was strong read more

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I was visiting town and saw that Whiskey Charlie is a rooftop bar in The Wharf area, which is by a river meaning beautiful views! I tried calling to make a reservation, but was only able to connect with the hotel portion and not the restaurant itself. We were able to walk in on a Wednesday without any problems. My friend and I got a couple of drinks while we took in the gorgeous view of the city and the river. I got a Moscow Mule and it was delicious. It is on the pricier side of $15 for one. My friend got whiskey and she also paid $15 for each glass. I have not tried the food so I cannot comment on that portion. The aesthetics of the restaurant/bar is seriously gorgeous. There is plenty of seating outside and they have a bar outside also. read more

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Gorgeous views! Drinks and service have been hit or miss depending on how crowded it gets and who is bartending. I will say their frozen drinks during the summer are pretty freaking delicious. Their pina colada is probably one of the best frozen cocktails I've had in years. I wish their outdoor area had some umbrellas or some shaded areas for those hotter days where you still want to be outdoors but not be melting. Overall it's got a great vibe! read more

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If you want a classy after dinner place to relax and have some drinks and dessert, look no further than here! I have a feeling we may come back here again just to check out the rooftop when it gets warmer. Also the waterfront view is always an enticing excuse to come back! But seriously, look at that decadent cake! read more

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This is a cute bar at the wharf that has a great view of the Potomac. The bar is pretty small, and the patio was not open due to renovations/ construction. The cocktails are about $18 to $20 and gratuity is added at 20%. The strawberry "mermaid" margarita was really great! We had a fun time, and I would come back. read more

Good drinks from a pro bartender and a cool vibe to look out over the city. A great old fashion with top shelf bourbons! Back soon! read more

Whiskey Charlie - Great view to enjoy a nice Old Fashion on a FriYAY nite!! Back soon. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

A great spot for some drinks before or after dinner. I totally recommend catching sunset as this place offers the best views of the Potomac. Come here to get a great drink and an appetizer, however, big meals would not be ideal here. Great spot for huge groups or just you and a friend. The space is first come first serve at the top of the hotel. However, both times coming, we never had an issue finding a spot. It's totally a vibe and will be amazing for the gram. Bring your friends and your best outfit and stop here when at the Wharf. Bathroom sitch: Great and clean. It's at a hotel so you know they're good. read more

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We were here on a Saturday to enjoy the new district waterfront. After walking along the way, we saw Whiskey Charlie because it had a penthouse view and direct elevator access. We had 2 cocktails (old fashioned & Bandit) and bao. The cocktails were great, and the bao was good. However, the bread on the seamed to be from a freezer. Overall, it was a great time there. I would come back here for an office happy hour. read more

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Ssssooo I rate on "relativity".... Was surprise at the 3.5 stars.... How many rooftops are there with this view, decent drinks, pretty ok bar snacks, and fun vibe?? I find the servers here nicer and more engaging than those at la vie or 12 stories (two other rooftops at the wharf).... Our drinks were strong so maybe they've listened to the other complaints posted ... we tried a few sig cocktails, the wings, and the pretzel and pimento dip- really tasty ... again ... the view. The biggest tip, go BEFORE 7pm... !!! read more

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