A VIP PRIVATE LOUNGE AREA YOU CAN RESERVE ON A BETHESDA ROOFTOP? HERE'S HOW:

While downtown Bethesda has a long way to go to match the nightlife in Las Vegas or South Beach, it has been making gradual progress in recent years. A few clubs introduced VIP bottle service (although one had its liquor license yanked by Montgomery County [Relic], and another recently lost its lease, reportedly for not paying rent [BlackFinn]).

Roof Bethesda then opened the first full-service rooftop bar and restaurant in downtown Bethesda. Now Roof has stepped up again with a VIP lounge area you and your friends can reserve for yourselves. Comfortable furniture - and a view over Bethesda's Woodmont Triangle - are the main selling points of the Roof Retreat, which you can reserve now using their online reservation system. 

As of this writing, 8:00 PM tonight is already booked, but 6:00 and 10:00 PM are still available.

Photos: Roof Bethesda (top)

Robert Dyer @ Bethesda Row (bottom)