Your Dream Event Starts Here

Conveniently perched in Rosslyn, just across the river from the National Mall, Top of the Town has quietly been one of Washington’s most striking event spaces since 1999. The moment you step out of the elevator, the city opens up in front of you: a panoramic sweep of the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, the Capitol, the Potomac River, the Jefferson Memorial, the Iwo Jima Memorial, the Kennedy Center, the Pentagon, National Airport, and even the Washington Commanders’ stadium in the distance.

Nighttime cityscape of Washington D.C. with illuminated landmarks including the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and U.S. Capitol, along with a river and bridges, and aircraft trails in the blue sky.

The View

The room itself is designed to let that view do the talking. A dramatic vaulted ceiling and a 100-foot span of floor-to-ceiling windows frame the monuments like a living backdrop, with an adjoining outdoor terrace that lets guests step out into the open air and take it all in. By day, the space is bright and airy, filled with natural light and river views; at sunset, the sky glows over the city; by night, the monuments and skyline become a glittering stage for your celebration.

Top of the Town is intentionally flexible, so it can feel just as right for a wedding reception as it does for a milestone birthday, an intimate gala, a corporate reception, or a seated dinner. The layout can be tailored for gatherings of up to 180 guests, whether you’re planning cocktails and dancing, a formal dinner, or a polished business event that still feels warm and personal.