Dining at Arlo Washington DC: Bodega, ART DC and Altair overview
Arlo Washington DC offers three on-site dining options: Bodega (the lobby café for coffee, pastries and grab-and-go sandwiches), ART DC (the rooftop Japanese‑ and Pan‑Asian–inspired cocktail bar with shareable plates), and the new American restaurant Altair located on the ground floor. ART DC runs daily from 4pm to late with a kitchen that typically closes by 10pm; Bodega is open daily 6:30am–10pm.
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Overview of on-site dining
Arlo Washington DC’s food-and-drink lineup covers quick morning coffee and grab-and-go items, a full-service ground-floor restaurant, and a rooftop cocktail bar with small plates. These venues serve both hotel guests and outside visitors.
The property lists Bodega, ART DC, and Altair as its primary outlets. Bodega handles morning and casual daytime needs; ART DC focuses on cocktails and shareable Pan-Asian dishes; Altair provides a sit-down New American menu under a glassy ceiling.
- Bodega — lobby café for coffee, pastries, sandwiches (open daily 6:30am–10pm).
- Altair — 82-seat New American restaurant with a celestial theme (ground floor).
- ART DC — rooftop Japanese/Pan-Asian cocktail bar (daily 4pm–late; kitchen closes ~10pm).
| Venue | Primary focus | Typical hours (listed) |
|---|---|---|
| Bodega | Coffee, pastries, grab-and-go lunch | 6:30am–10pm |
| Altair | New American dinner service | Hours vary — see concierge |
| ART DC | Cocktails & Pan-Asian shareables | 4pm–late (kitchen to ~10pm) |
Bodega — lobby café and grab-and-go
Bodega is the lobby café offering coffee, tea, pastries, sandwiches, bowls, toasts and Spanish‑inspired 'combinado' plates. It’s intended for quick breakfasts, takeout, or light lunch.
The café’s listed hours are 6:30am to 10pm daily. For guests who prefer room service alternatives, Bodega covers most casual morning and daytime needs but the hotel also offers cooked-to-order breakfast for a surcharge.
- Good for: early arrivals, coffee runs, quick sandwiches and pastries
- Open daily 6:30am–10pm (per hotel listing)
- Menu leans Spanish-inspired in some items, plus standard grab-and-go selections
| Typical order | When to get it |
|---|---|
| Espresso / drip coffee | Morning and all day |
| Pastries & toasts | Breakfast or mid-morning |
| Sandwiches / bowls | Lunch or grab-and-go dinner |
ART DC rooftop bar and pool lounge
ART DC is the rooftop indoor‑outdoor cocktail lounge and bar at Arlo Washington DC. The menu highlights Japanese- and Pan-Asian–inspired shareable dishes (hand rolls, yakitori skewers, a Wagyu tasting menu) paired with cocktails, sake and local beers.
ART DC is open daily from 4pm to late, with a kitchen that typically closes at 10pm. The rooftop is a ticketed hotel amenity for registered guests (pool access is room-key controlled), but ART DC itself is open to the public and takes reservations via Resy.
- Cuisine: Japanese- / Pan-Asian–inspired small plates and snacks
- Hours: daily 4pm–late; happy hour 4pm–7pm (per venue listing)
- Reservations: available through Resy; an elevated dress code is noted
| Feature | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Food style | Shareable hand rolls, skewers, tasting options |
| Drink program | Signature cocktails, sake, craft beers |
| Setting | Indoor-outdoor rooftop with city views; connected seasonal pool deck |
Altair — the ground-floor New American restaurant
Altair is described as an 82-seat New American restaurant at the foot of the hotel with a glassy, greenhouse-like ceiling and a celestial concept inspired by earth, air, fire and water. The menu includes oysters, duck courses and several vegetable-forward small plates.
Altair replaced the former Arrels restaurant. Hours for Altair vary and guests should check with the concierge or the restaurant directly for current service times and reservations.
- Seating: 82 seats beneath a glass ceiling
- Menu highlights: oysters, duck, honeynut squash ravioli, persimmon and beet small plates
- Operator: Renwick Hospitality (per press reporting)
| Dish examples | Type |
|---|---|
| Oysters | Seafood/appetizer |
| Duck courses | Entrée |
| Honeynut squash ravioli with brown butter and pancetta | Vegetable-forward small plate |
Practical notes for dining guests
Breakfast is available on-site: Bodega opens early for coffee and quick items, and the hotel offers cooked-to-order breakfast for a surcharge (pricing varies). For dinner or later drinks, ART DC and Altair are the main full-service options.
ART DC accepts reservations through Resy for tables on the rooftop; Altair hours vary and may require a reservation. The rooftop maintains a suggested dress standard; check with the concierge if you’re unsure.
- Bodega handles quick breakfasts and daytime grab-and-go items (6:30am–10pm).
- ART DC happy hour runs 4pm–7pm; kitchen closes around 10pm.
- Altair hours vary — contact concierge or the restaurant for reservations.
| Need | Where to go |
|---|---|
| Quick coffee or pastry | Bodega (lobby) |
| Rooftop cocktails & small plates | ART DC (rooftop; open 4pm–late) |
| Sit-down dinner with broader menu | Altair (ground floor; hours vary) |
Accessibility, events, and private dining
All on-site dining spaces are listed as wheelchair accessible, and the hotel offers multiple event spaces (including the rooftop and a glass‑roofed courtyard) that can be booked for private functions. ART DC and the courtyard are both marketed as bookable event spaces for weddings and receptions.
Event bookings for rooftop and courtyard spaces require in-house catering and beverage services. Private events typically start from a stated minimum spend; contact the hotel events team for up-to-date packages and capacities.
- All dining venues are wheelchair accessible per hotel listings.
- ART DC and the courtyard can be booked for events; in-house catering is required for ART DC functions.
- Event minimums and capacities vary — consult the events team or concierge.
| Space | Notes |
|---|---|
| ART DC rooftop | Bookable for ceremonies/receptions; in-house catering required |
| Arrels Courtyard | Glass-roofed ground-floor outdoor-style event space |
| Private dining (Altair/other) | Contact events team for menus and capacity |
