Hip Flask Rooftop Bar: Experience the Best of Bethesda from Above

Everything you need to know! - Parking is walking distance to the Marriott and the hotel also offers valet parking. Once in, go to the front desk and you will escorted to the elevator. Food: They have a restaurant downstairs with a full menu but the rooftop only offers appetizers which includes between 5-6 items. I ordered the wings and they were the best wings I ever had. They were SOO GOOD. Drinks: I basically had the bartender freestyle on my drink as I always do. They were soo good but you can always order from the menu list. I will also recommend sitting outside so get there early to secure a seat. There are no reservation!

We stopped here for a cocktail on a Saturday night after seeing a show at the Bethesda Theater and walking past it in our way back to our hotel. You enter through the Marriott lobby and take an elevator near the front desk up to the rooftop. There were plenty of people here but we were able to get seats at the bar. Our cocktails were very good. We did not eat any food and I didn’t see anybody else’s with any so I can’t speak on that. We chatted with one of the bartenders - he was personable and attentive and very good at making drinks. Prices were a little higher than our usual places but this is on the roof of the Marriott so it was expected. It was dark out when we went so I can’t say what the view is like but I’m sure if there’s blue skies it is beautiful. It was a club atmosphere - upbeat and dance music.

Highly recommended sitting at the bar!! We chatted with the bartender Nick most of the night and he made us some of the best cocktails (N/A ones too). Lots of great options and phenomenal service. Definitely want to come back.

Loved it! All the drinks were great, food tasty and vibes were right. Will be back very soon. -would love to see some heaters outside during the winter months to stay warm Nick was our bartender

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.

We had a great time on this rooftop bar! Firstly, the inside was packed so we ended up sitting on the patio, but we're happy to see that we were provided blankets to stay warm. Our server, Andre, was the highlight. He had a great energy and had us laughing all night! He was excellent and made our experience extra fun. The drinks and food were good, and the view was even better! I think they could invest in a few heat lamps outside to make it a little more comfortable, but the blankets were a good alternative.

My first time and my first rooftop bar in Bethesda. I very much enjoyed my Old Fashioned. The deviled eggs and burrata were well prepared - the flare of bacon on the deviled eggs was a nice touch. Like others I enjoyed the atmosphere but there was an air that service while polite and helpful was still learning the trade. This didn’t bother me - I still had a great time.

Finally had a chance to check out this rooftop bar in Bethesda. Had a bit of a wait to be let up but well worth it! The atmosphere was great, the service was fantastic, and the drinks were good. Will definitely be coming back. Great place to bring a date or meet up for a few drinks and food!