12 Stories

12 Stories is a sleek modern cocktail bar occupying the entire twelfth floor of the InterContinental Hotel at 75 District Square SW in Washington DC's trendy Wharf district. The venue boasts nearly 360-degree views of the Potomac River and the Washington cityscape, with an expansive 26-foot NanaWall that opens onto an outdoor terrace to blur the line between inside and out. Industrial-chic design elements including concrete flooring, velvet, marble, leather, wood furniture, and wired pendulum lighting create a sophisticated atmosphere across 3,500 square feet of curated space. An inventive cocktail menu puts fresh spins on classics alongside one-of-a-kind house drinks, paired with elevated bar bites and small plates. Wednesday and Thursday happy hour all night makes 12 Stories a compelling after-work and weekend destination on the DC waterfront.