Calico
Lucha Rosa
Wild Days
Urban Roast
Crimson
Present Company
Ciel Social Club
Dacha Beer Garden
Takoda
Wet Dog Tavern
Lulu's Winegarden
Cork
Garden District
Aslin
Barcelona Wine Bar
Lady Bird
The Imperial
Jack Rose Dining Saloon
Tiki on 18th
No Kisses
St Vincent Wine
The Midlands
Dirty Habit
Brookland Pint
Metrobar
Ivy City Smokehouse
Other Half Brewing
Upstairs
Yara
Wundergarten
The Pub & The People
Big Bear Cafe
Mercy Me
Fairmount Courtyard Bar
Bottles Wine Garden
Pinstripes
Donahue
Continental Beer Garden
Courthaus Social
The Lot
Pirouette
Tonic
Officina
The Saltline
Due South Dockside
Bluejacket
The Brig
The Freshman
Comet Ping Pong
Denizens Brewing

An outdoor dining guide to Washington D.C.

Al is collecting the best places to eat and drink outdoors in Washington D.C. Discover breezy, chilled out patios, lively beer gardens and secluded gardens.

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Calico

snacks cocktails – snacks

Breezy backyard grill bar serving snacks, adult juice boxes and draft cocktails.

  • Firepit

  • Patio

tacos

Lucha Rosa

tequila tacos – tequila

Stylish rooftop lounge at The Moxy with Southern Mexican vibes. Enjoy upscale tacos, tequila and lively music.

  • Rooftop

tacos

Wild Days

cocktails tacos – cocktails

This hip rooftop bar is a verdant oasis in the city. Sip a cocktail surrounded by lush plants and big sunsets.

  • Heated

  • Rooftop

cocktails

Urban Roast

smores cocktails – smores

Cafe meets cocktail bar offering brunch, sharing plates and smores by the firepits.

  • Firepit

  • Heated

  • Patio

cocktails

Crimson

snacks cocktails – snacks

Find craft cocktails, local wines and a lively crowd at this penthouse level rooftop bar. Grab a lobster roll and take in the view.

  • Rooftop

beer

Present Company

tavern beer – tavern

Rustic pub nestled inside DC's oldest firehouse serving all the classics alongside hearty apps and sandwiches.

  • Patio

luxe

Ciel Social Club

views luxe – views

Ritzy rooftop serving craft cocktails and lite bites and 360 degree views of the DC skyline.

  • Rooftop

beer

Dacha Beer Garden

'wurst beer – 'wurst

This expansive beer garden is the perfect place to spend a sunny afternoon. The menu is bolstered by beer garden classics like sausage and belgian beers.

  • Heated

  • Patio

beer

Takoda

sliders beer – sliders

Rooftop beer garden with plenty of room for the whole gang and plenty of shareable plates.

  • Heated

  • Rooftop

beer

Wet Dog Tavern

dogs beer – dogs

Take your pup out for a well deserved night on the town at this lively bar with an extensive beer list.

  • Heated

  • Patio

wine

Lulu's Winegarden

chic wine – chic

Casual bottle focused wine bar with 3 patios and Southwestern inspired bites.

  • Garden

  • Heated

  • Patio

  • Streetery

wine

Cork

bites wine – bites

Trendy spot for shareable small plates and a heady wine list from producers around the world.

  • Garden

beer

Garden District

bbq beer – bbq

Beer garden meets BBQ with grilled foods and chilled beers at this lively patio spot.

  • Heated

  • Patio

beer

Aslin

vibes beer – vibes

Expansive and playful beer garden in a former fuel station! Sample the 20 draft beers, natural wines and unusual teas.

  • Patio

wine

Barcelona Wine Bar

spanish wine – spanish

An award winning tapas bar capturing the spirit of Spanish cuisine and offering an extensive bottle list. Salud!

  • Heated

  • Patio

cocktails

Lady Bird

views cocktails – views

Rooftop lounge where you can enjoy expansive city views, hand crafted cocktails and small plates.

  • Heated

  • Rooftop

buzzy

The Imperial

modern buzzy – modern

Buzzy spot where Mid-Atlantic cuisine is peppered with the influence of Southern France.

  • Rooftop

whiskey

Jack Rose Dining Saloon

upscale whiskey – upscale

High end bar offering the largest whiskey selection in the Western Hemisphere.

  • Heated

  • Rooftop

cocktails

Tiki on 18th

tiki cocktails – tiki

A tropical escape paying homage to classic tiki cocktails and flavorful Filipino bites.

  • Heated

  • Streetery

funky

No Kisses

cocktails funky – cocktails

Slick bar and garden featuring natural, low intervention wines, unique beers and well crafted cocktails.

  • Garden

  • Heated

  • Covered

wine

St Vincent Wine

garden wine – garden

Warm and welcoming neighborhood wine garden with light bites.

  • Garden

  • Heated

beer

The Midlands

pretzels beer – pretzels

This vast beer garden offers local and Euro beers, draft cocktails and giant pretzels. Perfect for groups!

  • Heated

  • Patio

cocktails

Dirty Habit

snacks cocktails – snacks

Trendy bar and restaurant serving globally inspired cocktails and plates around an urban campfire.

  • Firepit

  • Patio

american

Brookland Pint

comfort american – comfort

Southern tinged American cuisine and a passion for craft beers are the main draw at this friendly neighborhood tavern.

  • Heated

  • Patio

culture

Metrobar

drinks culture – drinks

This 11,000 sqf cultural hub is home to art installations, rotating food trucks and a full bar menu.

  • Heated

  • Patio

  • Covered

fish

Ivy City Smokehouse

oysters fish – oysters

Fun neighborhood hotspot for smoked fish, seafood and local spirits.

  • Firepit

  • Heated

  • Rooftop

beer

Other Half Brewing

snacks beer – snacks

Lively taproom and brewery famous for their IPAs.

  • Patio

  • Covered

  • Rooftop

cocktails

Upstairs

views cocktails – views

Your new go-to spot for eclectic light bites, well crafted cocktails and golden hour views.

  • Firepit

  • Rooftop

japanese

Yara

peruvian japanese – peruvian

Buzzy rooftop bar melding Japanese and Peruvian flavors through seafood and shareable dishes.

  • Rooftop

beer

Wundergarten

games beer – games

Relaxed beer garden outfitted with games, firepits and a great drink selection.

  • Garden

  • Heated

beer

The Pub & The People

burgers beer – burgers

Neighborhood gastropub serving classic tavern fare and craft beers.

  • Patio

american

Big Bear Cafe

green american – green

Lush green patios with vines and herb gardens are the perfect setting for New American cuisine.

  • Firepit

  • Garden

  • Patio

ceviche

Mercy Me

cocktails ceviche – cocktails

Cafe,restaurant and bar offering South American inspired dishes on a sleek patio.

  • Patio

upscale

Fairmount Courtyard Bar

gin upscale – gin

Secret and secluded bar is a lush oasis in the heart of the city. Sip on freshing cocktails alongside coastal inspired bites.

  • Firepit

  • Garden

wine

Bottles Wine Garden

garden wine – garden

Secret wine garden oasis showcasing female winemakers and low intervention wines.

  • Heated

  • Patio

bocce

Pinstripes

italian bocce – italian

Family friendly destination for Italian-American fare, bocce in a riverside setting.

  • Heated

  • Patio

oysters

Donahue

caviar oysters – caviar

Swanky cocktail lounge with champagne menu, seafood towers and a spritz garden.

  • Patio

pups

Continental Beer Garden

pints pups – pints

Spacious outdoor patio with pups, picnic tables and pints!

  • Patio

german

Courthaus Social

beers german – beers

The largest patio in Arlington! Enjoy craft beers, German style snacks and a lively atmosphere.

  • Patio

  • Covered

beer

The Lot

tacos beer – tacos

Multi-vendor beer garden with cabanas, tiki bars, games and tacos. Something for everyone!

  • Patio

wine

Pirouette

modern wine – modern

Stylish neighborhood restaurant and wine store with a modern industrial vibe.

  • Patio

american

Tonic

casual american – casual

Staple American comfort eats with a Southern twist famed for their tots and mac & cheese.

  • Garden

  • Heated

  • Patio

italian

Officina

views italian – views

Head up to the roof of this Italian trattoria for the best views in DC and cozy firepits.

  • Firepit

  • Rooftop

oysters

The Saltline

seafood oysters – seafood

Ahoy matey! Stop by this nautical inspired seafood restaurant and oyster bar for a taste of New England.

  • Heated

  • Patio

  • Covered

southern

Due South Dockside

bbq southern – bbq

Southern staples like shrimp, grits and BBQ are served up at this waterfront boardwalk.

  • Patio

brewery

Bluejacket

american brewery – american

Taproom and restaurant serving comfortable classic dishes alongside craft beers.

  • Patio

german

The Brig

beers german – beers

Beer garden offering a large selection of German beers, pretzels and bratwurst.

  • Patio

coffee

The Freshman

cocktails coffee – cocktails

All-day hotspot for coffee, craft cocktails and locally sourced eats.

  • Patio

ping-pong

Comet Ping Pong

pizza ping-pong – pizza

Ping-pong pizzeria serving up wood-fired pies and points.

  • Heated

  • Patio

brewery

Denizens Brewing

seltzer brewery – seltzer

Craft brewery and taporoom serving beer produced on site and scratch-made gastropub bites.

  • Patio