What better way to enjoy the season than by heading to a rooftop bar for a drink, a bite to eat, and a late afternoon bask in the sun? Savor it while you can, since it’s likely that a month from now, heat and humidity may prompt some metro commuters to carry work clothes to the office rather than sweat through a dress shirt. Though you may already have a table with your name on it at your regular rooftop haunt, here are a few suggestions in the District to entice you to branch out.

Cleveland Park Bar and Grill
It’s a perfect 80 degrees after work and you’re certain that every roof and patio will be jammed by the time you get there. Even though the remodeled rooftop of CP’s isn’t dramatically different from the old Brick’s, a spruced-up deck and a few hanging geraniums are certainly an improvement. A nice thing about CP’s is that it’s rarely crowded. Even if the tables are filled, there are usually seats at the bar or spaces on the rail. And on a good night, their pizza rivals Vace’s. Between great pie, Blue Moon Ale, and the charming Uptown sign as a backdrop, CP’s might become your favorite neighborhood rooftop, even if it’s not in your neighborhood. 3421 Connecticut Avenue NW.

Ardeo
Speaking of Cleveland Park, if you’re looking for a rooftop perch that’s less sports bar and more stylish, head to Ardeo. The relatively new Executive Chef, Chris Bradley, suggests the key lime martini, made with Stoli Vanilla, Liquor 43, and a splash of fresh squeezed lime juice, served in a martini glass rimmed with crushed graham crackers. Though it’s a lovely spot to grab a drink, you may also want to try the jumbo lump crab salad with bloody Mary sorbet and micro celery as an appetizer or the grilled mahi-mahi with mint apricot couscous, roasted pepper and pea shoot salad, with the vanilla-almond foam as an entrée. 3311 Connecticut Avenue NW.