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Crimson Rooftop is a skyline-facing rooftop bar above Crimson with recurring music programming and private-event use. Soul, hip-hop, R&B and dance-oriented sets fit the 21+ atmosphere, especially when delivered in a polished lounge style. The rooftop setting means the crowd is there for the view and social energy as much as the music, so performers need to work with that rather than against it.

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info@crimson-dc.com
202-847-4459

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Age policy
21+
Genres
Dance, DJ, Hip Hop, R&B, Soul
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Address
627 H St NW, Washington, DC 20001, United States
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202-847-4459
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