12 Stories

"I’ve come to 12 stories multiple times and the experience has been great. For my birthday which was July 3rd, I had been calling for three weeks prior about getting a table. The website has a number listed that is “out of service” and the website has no calendar service to explain when private events are being held, what the vibe is each night just nothing of importance on that website. So the day of my birthday, we show up to get in and it’s a private event. Bear in mind I have 20 people plus behind me from every walk of life. To lawyers, every blend of race, ages 25 and up..with at least 6 more people coming to party with me. I was told that the “private event tickets just closed” tables are $600. $600 for what exactly? We don’t know the clientele for the this private event so why would we want to blindly walk into a private event to spend 600? Let’s be realistic. Please update the contact information on the website and have better forms of communication. We will like to come to this business in the future but things must be updated and fixed to compete with your fellow businesses in the area. Very unprofessional"

"This spot is so chill and the vibe is amazing! Queen HD the DJ had their spot rocking! It’s a lounge super cute you can wear a cute dress, top, and jeans for ladies , men dressed fresh in their fav button downs, jeans and sunglasses. I would say demographic is upscale and classy 30+. Drinks are lit and food is tasty, front desk was amazing, and service was fast and management was A1. Views of the boats, water and Wharf was breathtaking. They have seating outside, high tables around the bar and VIP seating you can reserve. Will definitely come back. Drove from Baltimore to experience this place and I will be back!"

"12 STORIES IS UPSCALE AND VERY CUTE! THE VIEWS ARE EVERYTHING. I WENT HERE TO SEE KIM MICHELLE EXPERIENCE. I HAD A GREAT TIME! VIBES WERE GOOD. THE BAND CRANKIN. THE DRINKS ARE VERY EXPENSIVE FOR NO REASON!!! I ORDERED A PATRON MARGARITA $30. I’VE HAD CHEAPER DRINKS THAT TASTE BETTER!!!!"

"This place has SUCH a cool vibe and is an especially romantic spot to watch the sunset! There’s an elevator that takes you from the entrance at the wharf directly to the 12th floor. The service was amazing. The vibe was cool. The outdoor patio has an amazing sunset view. We got (free) tickets to an “exclusive” event on eventbrite (if you got tix at the door there was a cover). It was empty when we got there and still pretty sparse when we left, but it was cool - there was a dj (but no one dancing). The ONLY issue is drinks are wildly expensive (even wells, even EARLY - like HH time when there was literally one other patron inside). I got a well and my partner got one of the highlighted cocktails and our bill was $50, lol. The tip is automatically included. I’m glad we checked it out but probably wouldn’t go back for drinks unless it’s a special occasion, but that view is worth checking out!"

"My experience is different from other reviews because I was there at 3 in the afternoon, alone, and was only there for drinks. The views are excellent and the place has a very upscale club vibe, but in the day it was bright and rather empty. The entrance is almost hidden. Cool. The security guy asked for my ID, which was unexpected. There is a hallway with an elevator door with only two buttons. This elevator has no stops and opens into a very posh seating area. The bar has no seats, and so I ordered. Service was fine. I say outside on a sunny January day and was warm. There was a birthday party of only about 8-10 people. They were not too crazy and everything was peaceful. I don't know how insane this place gets at night. Other reviews make it sound like a serious club. But in the afternoon it seemed like a normal cocktail bar, though relatively expensive(!) It's got great waterfront views, though the direction means no views of the iconic things like the Capitol or Washington Monument. Not sure what else to say here that I'm allowed to say. I recommend it. Don't complain about the prices. When there's a bouncer at 3pm, that on you."