The Courtyard Bar

Set within the Fairmont in Washington’s West End, adjacent to Georgetown and Dupont Circle, the open-air courtyard opens from April through October. Among the garden greenery, the kitchen sends out coastal plates including oysters, salmon tartare, lobster tempura, and gougères. Serving as a cocktail hour destination, an al fresco dining venue, and a seasonal event space, it brings together hotel guests and neighborhood residents under the open sky.