Rooftop bars New Orleans

Complete guide to the 7 best rooftop bars in New Orleans in 2020

Made by the world's leading experts on rooftop bars

Here you'll find the best New Orleans rooftop bars with all info you need about each place. Opening hours, dress code, pictures, maps and much more. A city known for top class entertainment and restaurants, Mardi Gras festival and exciting architecture. The atmosphere is set for a great time, and why not put some extra views into it. So, which is the best rooftop bar in New Orleans? Below you'll find all the info you need about each rooftop. Just scroll down and find the New Orleans terrace best suited for you.

Or use the New Orleans rooftop map in the top right corner.

Last updated: October 15th, 2019
Area:Central Business District
Rooftop Alto Rooftop bar in New Orleans
Alto
$$$ 600 Carondelet
  • Highlights
  • 9th floor
  • Rooftop pool
  • Great views
  • Roof garden
A roof garden and rooftop bar perched on top of the luxurious and modern Ace Hotel. Located just off Lafayette Square in the heart of New Orleans, Alto is an urban chic venue, open for all everyday to enjoy lunch, dinner and drinks. The rooftop bar serves a mix of seasonal cocktails, craft beers, wines and frozen drinks along with Italian inspired small plates. Grab a seat at the tiki-style bar, or even better, lounge away in one of the sun beds right by the lovely rooftop pool.
Area:Central Business District
Rooftop Catahoula Hotel Rooftop bar in New Orleans
Rooftop Bar at Catahoula Hotel
$$$ 914 Union St
  • Highlights
  • 3rd floor
  • Charming
  • Central
  • South American vibe
The lovely boutique hotel Catahoula comes with an equally lovely rooftop bar. Located right in the middle of the Central Business District, this third-floor rooftop terrace is a green and tiki-bar inspired oasis amid all the office building sky scrapers. Cuasual and charming in vibes, the wooden-decked terrace is open to all, and here you can enjoy a South American / Peruvian influenced menu, ranging from well-crafted Pisco-cocktails and crafted beers to Peruvian-style bar bites.
Area:Garden District
Rooftop Hot Tin Rooftop bar in New Orleans
Hot Tin
$$$ 2031 St Charles Ave
  • Highlights
  • 11th floor
  • Crafted cocktails
  • Panoramic views
  • Stylish
A classy rooftop and cocktail bar, perched on the 11th floor of the fantastic Pontchartrain Hotel, located in the Garden District of Central City New Orleans. Up here, champagne and bright cocktails are complemented with fantastic 270-degree views of the city skyline and Mississippi River. Taking inspiration from a 1940s artist’s loft, the stylish indoor lounge leads out to the rooftop balcony-terrace with front-row seating to one of the best views in town. Enjoy delicious, creative and well-crafted cocktails along at very reasonable prices.

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Area:Central Business District
Rooftop Monkey Board Rooftop bar in New Orleans
Monkey Board
$$$$ 1111 Gravier St
  • Highlights
  • 17th floor
  • Urban & trendy
  • 360-view
  • Live DJs
One of the newest rooftop bars in New Orleans, perched on top of the modern Troubadour Hotel New Orleans. Located in the heart of CBD, the 17th floor terrace offers fantastic 360-degree views of the downtown skyline. Very modern and urban chic in decoration, Monkey Board looks and feels like a smaller rooftop park. Not a huge menu, but there is a nice selection of crafted speacialty cocktails, beers and bar bites served in a vibrant atmosphere, often highlighted by local bands and live DJs.
Area:Central Business District
Rooftop Above the Grid at NOPSI Hotel Rooftop bar in New Orleans
Above the Grid at NOPSI Hotel
$$$ 317 Baronne St
  • Highlights
  • 9th floor
  • Rooftop pool
  • Great atmosphere
  • Skyline views
NOPSI Hotel have one of the coolest rooftop bars in New Orleans. Called 'Above the Grid', the terrace offers a stunning rooftop pool, a rooftop bar and stellar skyline views over the city. Open for all, however at a bit different timings. During daytime it's a relaxing pool-lounge for hotel guests only, but after 4pm the terrace transforms into a more vibrant bar where all are welcome. Upscale an sophisticated in vibe, it is a perfect spot for an after-work with a view.
Area:French Quarter
Rooftop La Riviera at Omni Royal Orleans Rooftop bar in New Orleans
La Riviera at Omni Royal Orleans
$$$ 621 St Louis St
  • Highlights
  • 7th floor
  • Calm oasis
  • Mississippi views
  • Frozen daiquiris
On top of the charming Omni Royal Orleans Hotel you find La Rivera Poolside Bar, one of few New Orleans rooftop bars with a clear view over the Mississippi River and the historic French Quarter. Open during daytime / early night in the warmer months, this is a true summer oasis. As the name suggests, the terrace is equipped with a fantastic rooftop pool. While the pool is only for guests staying at the hotel, outside visitors can come up and enjoy the view and refreshments from the bar.
Area:Central Business District
Rooftop The Roosevelt New Orleans Rooftop bar in New Orleans
The Roosevelt New Orleans
$$$$ 130 Roosevelt Way
  • Highlights
  • 4th floor
  • Handcrafted cocktails
  • Rooftop pool
  • Exclusive
The luxurious and classic Roosevelt Hotel comes with an equally fancy 4th floor rooftop terrace. Spacious and equipped with a lovely rooftop pool, sun beds, lounge sofas and fine views over the city, this is about as swanky as you get among the New Orleans rooftop bars. Open seasonally, the terrace is a daytime destination, perfect for relaxing hours under the Louisiana sun. An exclusive venue, mainly open for guest staying at the hotel, But also with the option of renting one of the private rooftop cabanas.

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Rooftop bar New Orleans

Rooftop-grade: 5/10
Prime season: Mars-Oct
Residents: 1,2 million
Climate: Humid subtropical

Which are the best rooftops in New orleans? The climate is very rooftop friendly. Long warm summers and shorter and mild winters. Perfect for all rooftop bar sin New Orleans.

Here, you can find both luxurious rooftop pools and smaller terraces located at restaurants. The rooftop pools in New Orleans is located at luxurious hotels and only available for the guests at the hotels. A perfect mix is to hang out at a rooftop pool during the day, and then round of with some rooftop dinner in the city.

About New Orleans

New Orleans has a population of approximately 1,2 million, in the metropolitan area, which makes it the 46th largest in United States. The city is well known for its French and Spanish Creole architecture. New Orleans is also famous for its cuisine, festival and music. Jazz was for example born here. The city is often refered to as “most unique” in United States. Unfortunately, New Orleans has been victim for several large hurricanes through out the years. Katrina and Rita are only a few of them. So, it’s not recommended to come here during the stormier season.

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