What are the opening hours?

Monday 4:30pm - 9:30pm Tuesday 4:30pm - 9:30pm Wednesday 4:30pm - 9:30pm Thursday 4:30pm - 9:30pm Friday 4:30pm - 9:30pm Saturday 9:30am - 3:30pm 4:30pm - 9:30pm Sunday 9:30am - 3:30pm 4:30pm - 9:30pm

Betsy

Hidden rooftop garden open year round! Passionate about Gin and Whiskey infused with Belgian flare.

06/06/2026

Brunch at Betsy is anything but egg-stra ordinary 🐓🥂

From Banana Nutella Crêpes topped with whipped cream and chocolate, to the seafood-filled Belgian Omelet, to our “Egg” in A Waffle with Korean BBQ pork belly — weekends at Betsy were made for brunching.

🍳 Brunch • Saturday & Sunday
⏰ 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Come hungry, stay awhile, and let Betsy handle the rest ✨

🍸 Happy Hour | Tues-Fri • 4:30pm-6:30pm
📞 202-544-0100 | Call ahead before visiting
🐓 Hours may vary due to private events or weather

📍The Betsy • Rooftop Gin Garden
514 8th Street Southeast, Washington, DC

06/04/2026

Shaken, stirred, and poured with a little Betsy flair 🍸🐓

From the first pour to the final garnish, every cocktail at Betsy is made to match the rooftop mood — bright, botanical, and just a little bit dangerous in the best way.

Meet us at the bar and let the gin do the talking ✨

🍸 Happy Hour | Tues-Fri • 4:30pm-6:30pm
📞 202-544-0100 | Call ahead before visiting
🐓 Hours may vary due to private events or weather

📍The Betsy • Rooftop Gin Garden
514 8th Street Southeast, Washington, DC

06/01/2026

Gin o’clock hits different at The Betsy 🍸🐓

Bright, botanical, and made for rooftop sipping, our cocktails are best enjoyed with good company and a little extra time to stay awhile.

🍸 Happy Hour | Tues-Fri • 4:30pm-6:30pm
📞 202-544-0100 | Call ahead before visiting
🐓 Hours may vary due to private events or weather

📍The Betsy • Rooftop Gin Garden
514 8th Street Southeast, Washington, DC

05/29/2026

Brunch at The Betsy Rooftop 🥂☀️

Cocktails, rooftop views, and a table full of brunch favorites above Capitol Hill.

Join us this weekend for slow mornings that turn into afternoon plans.

🍸 Happy Hour | Tues-Fri • 4:30pm-6:30pm
📞 202-544-0100 | Call ahead before visiting
🐓 Hours may vary due to private events or weather

📍The Betsy • Rooftop Gin Garden
514 8th Street Southeast, Washington, DC

05/26/2026

Happy Hour at The Betsy Rooftop 🍸✨

Cocktails flowing, shareable bites on the table, and golden hour on the rooftop.

Join us upstairs for the kind of happy hour that turns one round into a whole evening.

🍸 Happy Hour | Tues-Fri • 4:30pm-6:30pm
📞 202-544-0100 | Call ahead before visiting
🐓 Hours may vary due to private events or weather

📍The Betsy • Rooftop Gin Garden
514 8th Street Southeast, Washington, DC

05/22/2026

Memorial Day Weekend plans?
Meet us at The Betsy Rooftop ☀️🍸

Cocktails, open-air tables, and rooftop corners made for lingering a little longer.

Planning a private event? Our rooftop is available for celebrations, gatherings, and unforgettable nights above Capitol Hill.

We will be closed Monday, Memorial Day.

🍸 Happy Hour | Tues-Fri • 4:30pm-6:30pm
📞 202-544-0100 | Call ahead before visiting
🐓 Hours may vary due to private events or weather

📍The Betsy • Rooftop Gin Garden
514 8th Street Southeast, Washington, DC

05/21/2026

A cheese board and a glass of wine always feels like the right decision 🍷🧀

✨ Vermont creamery young goat cheese with pistachio-ginger gummy
✨ St Andre triple cream with cranberry orange chutney
✨ Brie stuffed with truffle and butter brioche toast
✨ Aged Manchego infused with sweet black garlic, paired with cured Italian salami

A little savory, a little rich, and made for sharing upstairs.

🍸 Happy Hour | Tues-Fri • 4:30pm-6:30pm
📞 202-544-0100 | Call ahead before visiting
🐓 Hours may vary due to private events or weather

📍The Betsy • Rooftop Gin Garden
514 8th Street Southeast, Washington, DC

05/19/2026

A little hidden-away rooftop moment in the middle of D.C. 🌿✨

Cocktails, cozy corners, fresh herbs growing steps from the bar, and the kind of atmosphere you accidentally stay at for hours.

Meet us upstairs at

📍The Betsy • Rooftop Gin Garden
514 8th Street Southeast, Washington, DC

Happy Hour • Tues-Fri • 4:30pm-6:30pm

05/16/2026

Brunch cocktails on the rooftop >>> 🥂☀️

This weekend’s lineup at

☕ The Best Part of Waking Up
Kraken black spiced rum, cold brew coffee, Baileys, roasted cocoa nibs

🥕 Jack the Rabbit
Carrot-infused rum, mango-carrot juice, ginger beer, red beet ice cube, ginger candy

🍊 The Original Spritz
Aperol 1919, sparkling wine, soda, blood orange

Brunch is in full swing. Come sip with us upstairs ✨

Saturday & Sunday from 10:00AM–3:30PM.

📍The Betsy • Rooftop Gin Garden
514 8th Street Southeast, Washington, DC

Happy Hour • Tues-Fri • 4:30pm-6:30pm

05/14/2026

Spring on toast ✨🌿

Roasted brioche layered with fromage blanc, French radish, green peas, snow peas, fresh mint, and chives.

Light, bright, and made for rooftop afternoons at

📍The Betsy • Rooftop Gin Garden
514 8th Street Southeast, Washington, DC

Happy Hour • Tues-Fri • 4:30pm-6:30pm

Address

514 8th St SE, Back Alley
Washington D.C., DC
20003

Opening Hours

Monday	4:30pm - 9:30pm
Tuesday	4:30pm - 9:30pm
Wednesday	4:30pm - 9:30pm
Thursday	4:30pm - 9:30pm
Friday	4:30pm - 9:30pm
Saturday	9:30am - 3:30pm
	4:30pm - 9:30pm
Sunday	9:30am - 3:30pm
	4:30pm - 9:30pm

Website

https://thebetsyusa.com/

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