Complete guide

Rooftop Bars Philly

2024 update

From Center City rooftop lounges to South Philadelphia beer gardens, join us as we explore our favourite elevated spots in Philly.

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Best time to visit May - October

Courtesy of Assembly Rooftop Lounge

Philly Rooftop Guide

By:Rikard Fredricson

Updated:July 10, 2024

Philly rooftop map

When the warm weather hits Philadelphia, it's high time to take your dining and drinking experience to a new level, and enjoy a new perspective on the city skyline. It's time to hit the Philly rooftop bars.

This complete guide will help you find the very best venues for some elevated fun, complete with all info you need about every rooftop bar in Philadelphia worth a visit: opening hours, dress code, pictures, maps and much more. Just scroll down and find the Philly rooftop bars best suited for you.

The list

17 best rooftop bars in Philadelphia

Rooftop bar Philly Assembly Rooftop Lounge in Philadelphia — 1

Assembly Rooftop Lounge

9th floor | Logan Square

Highlights

Upscale & chic

Panoramic views

$$$$

The Hotel Logan, set right in the heart of Philly, comes with an **upscale rooftop bar and cocktail lounge** called Assembly. Set on the 9th floor, the modern and chic rooftop terrace serves as a great vantage point for panoramic views over the city. Serving a wide range of champagnes and sparkling wines, as well as bubbly cocktails, Assembly is the perfect spot to unwind and relax in some luxurious and sophisticated vibes, all days of the week, and all year round.

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Rooftop bar Philly Bok Bar in Philadelphia — 2

Bok Bar

8th floor | South Philadelphia

Highlights

Amazing skyline views

Seasonal

$$$

Set on top of former Bok High School building in South Philadelphia, the Bok Bar is a seasonal rooftop bar, offering **beer-garden vibes and spectacular views** over the Philly skyline. From April through October, everyone are welcome to enjoy the open-air vibes, stunning vistas and plenty of events. The rooftop menu includes a large selection of beers, some wines and cocktails, as well a tasty bar bites from different food partners.

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Rooftop bar Philly Sunset Social in Philadelphia — 3

Sunset Social

12th floor | University City

Highlights

Panoramic views

Summer hot-spot

$$

Sunset Social is found at Cira Green, an elevated and impressive rooftop park in West Philadelphia’s University City District. Surrounded with **amazing and panoramic views** over the city and river, the rooftop offers a weekly summer programming including lawn games, movie nights, DJs, and much more, and it is an elevated spot for everyone, including kids and dogs. Enjoy the fun and a fast-casual street food menu, as well as beer, wine, and frozen and bottled cocktails.

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Rooftop bar Philly Stratus Rooftop Lounge in Philadelphia — 4

Stratus Rooftop Lounge

11th floor | Center City

Highlights

Crafted cocktails

Stylish lounge

$$$$

Perched on top of the Kimpton Hotel Monaco you find this **stylish and upscale** Philadelphia rooftop bar. Both indoor and outdoor lounge, Stratus is located in the most hisoric parts of the city center, right next to Independence Hall. Trendy and chic in both vibe and setting, the roof terrace is beautifully decorated with lounge sofas and cosy fire-pits. From the expansive rooftop bar you can order well-crafted signature cocktails (even a few cocktails on draft), a nice selection of wines, beers and some tasty chef-crafted small plates.

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Rooftop bar Philly El Techo in Philadelphia — 5

El Techo

11th floor | Rittenhouse Square

Highlights

Mexican flavours

Year round

$$$

El Techo is an 11th floor rooftop taqueria, set on top of the Pod Philly hotel, between Market Street and Rittenhouse Square. Open nightly for al fresco drinking and dining, and on Sundays for rooftop brunch, the rooftop bar offers **Latin American vibes and flavours**, including tasty tacos, margaritas and an extensive list of mezcals & tequila. Stylish and modern in decoration, the terrace is aslo equipped with a retractable roof, so you can visit for rooftop fun all year long.

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Rooftop bar Philly Attico Rooftop in Philadelphia — 6

Attico Rooftop

16th floor | Center City

Highlights

Urban rooftop oasis

Weekend brunch

$$$

Blending cosy indoor lounge with a modern outdoor terrace, Attico is a **lush and lovely** year-round Philly rooftop destination to enjoy drinks, bites and fantastic views over the south and east skyline. Set 16 floors up at Cambria Hotel, the rooftop bar offers an urban rooftop oasis most days of the week, including weekday happy hours and weekend brunch. A great spot for both relaxing pre-show cocktails and more vibrant late night drinks.

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Rooftop bar Philly Patchwork in Philadelphia — 7

Patchwork

2nd floor | Rittenhouse Square

Highlights

Cool views

Locally sourced

$$$$

Nestled in the bustling Rittenhouse Square, Patchwork is **a culinary mix of restaurant, bar and market**, located on the second floor of the Hyatt Centric Center City Philadelphia. Modern and stylish, the spacious and beautiful interior is complemented with a small but charming outdoor terrace, surrounded by majestic views over all the brick, glass and steel of the close-by buildings. Enjoy the seasonal menu of New American cuisine, with focus on locally sourced ingredients, along with local brews, global wines and signature cocktails.

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Rooftop bar Philly Irwin’s in Philadelphia — 8

Irwin’s

8th floor | South Philadelphia

Highlights

Sweeping views

Sicilian food

$$$

Located opposite Bok Bar, on top of the former Bok High School building, Irwin’s is a unique rooftop venue, **mixing Sicilian tastes with sweeping views**. Part whimsical-chic indoor lounge, the prime spot is the seasonal 30-seat outdoor terrace, where you can see basically all of South Philly. Run by chef Michael Vincent Ferreri, Irwin’s serves a menu where modern Sicilian fare is complemented with a fine selection of natural wines and crafted cocktails. The outdoor terrace is usually open from May to October, and reservations are highly recommended to secure a seat.

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Rooftop bar Philly Revolution House in Philadelphia — 9

Revolution House

2nd floor | Old City

Highlights

Rooftop garden

Weekend brunch

$$$

The charming and multi-story Revolution House restaurant & bar comes with almost as much history as its surroundings in Philadelphia’s Old City district. With plenty of warm and inviting spaces throughout, including a **lush and year-round** second floor rooftop garden, here you can indulge in a menu filled with New American dishes, crafted signature cocktails, 8 rotating craft beers on draft, and a nice selection of wine. A perfect spot for a pit-stop while visiting the attractions in historic Philly.

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Rooftop bar Philly The Rooftop at Emmy Squared Pizza in Philadelphia — 10

The Rooftop at Emmy Squared Pizza

4th floor | Queen Village

Highlights

Detroit-style pizza

360° views

$$$

Found all across the US, the Emmy Squared Pizza venue in Queen Village Philadelphia comes with one unique feature: a lovely rooftop terrace. Called The Rooftop at Emmy Squared, the spacious terrace offers **fantastic 360° views over South Philly**. Apart from Detroit-style pizza and award winning burgers, the rooftop menu also includes seasonal cocktails and an impressive selection of wine and beers. The terrace is open daily during the warmer months for relaxing afternoon and evening sessions with drinks, bites and fun.

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Rooftop bar Philly Continental Midtown in Philadelphia — 11

The Continental Midtown

3rd floor | Rittenhouse Square

Highlights

Retro inspired cocktails

Great food

$$$

One of the most popular places to hang out at around Rittenhouse Square. With three floors of wonderful atmosphere, good drinks and tasty global food, the Continental Midtown's rooftop lounge is really the icing on the cake. Both indoor lounge and outdoor rooftop patio, the setting up here is somewhat of a 1960's living room. Get cosy in the lounge sofa with fire place or head out to the wooden decked terrace and enjoy **retro inspired and well-crafted cocktails**, along with a great selection of Martini's, beers and wines.

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Rooftop bar Philly Far East Descendant in Philadelphia — 12

Far East Descendant

2nd floor | Chinatown

Highlights

Charming

Cantonese flavors

$$$

Far East Descendant is a modern Cantonese restaurant in Philadelphia’s Chinatown neighborhood, opened during 2021. With an intimate indoor dining room, FED also holds a picturesque and handcrafted second floor rooftop terrace, which is **the only rooftop in the Chinatown area**. Featuring a food menu deeply rooted in authentic Cantonese flavors, as well as a unique cocktail menu with creative uses of Cantonese ingredients, this is a great spot to enjoy exciting craftsmanship in both setting, food and drinks.

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Rooftop bar Philly Victory Brewing Company in Philadelphia — 13

Victory Brewing Company

2nd floor | Logan Square

Highlights

From-scratch food

Taproom

$$$

While Victory Brewing Company has been around for quite some time, their new taproom right by Logan Square is a much newer creation. Housing an impressive 14,000-square-foot interior, the modern building also comes with a wraparound rooftop terrace, featuring a large bar, plenty of seating and panoramic views of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Serving **a full lineup of Victory beers** and seltzers, the taproom and rooftop also offers brews, cider and spirits from sister brands, as well as a from-scratch, beer-inspired pub grub menu.

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Rooftop bar Philly Skytop Garden at The Great American Pub in Philadelphia — 14

Skytop Garden at The Great American Pub

3rd floor | Conshohocken

Highlights

Authentic

Live entertainment

$$$

Located in the heart of downtown Conshohocken, a borough North-West of central Philly, the comfy and vibrant Great American Pub has been serving up classic American dishes and craft beer since 1991. Set over several levels, the warmer months mean **plenty of open-air seating**. On the sidewalk patio, or even better, up on the spacious Skytop Garden, overlooking Conshohocken and Montgomery County. Serving a generous selection of food and drinks, you can visit for a dinner, or for a fun and vibrant night out with live entertainment.

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Rooftop bar Philadelphia Standard Tap in Philadelphia — 15

Standard Tap

2nd floor | Northern Liberties

Highlights

Crafted beers

Weekend brunch

$$$

A Philly rooftop with a local joint-feel and a very good selection of different beers. Located in Northern Liberties, three blocks from the Spring Garden Station, this pub and restaurant aims to be a a neighborhood tavern that features **great beer and wholesome food**. While the wooden deck rooftop terrace (or rooftop balcony) is not huge and does not offer any grand views, it is still a great spot for a sunny day to enjoy locally-produced draft beers, or maybe a seasonal margarita, along with some great gastro-pub food.

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Rooftop bar Philly Balcony Bar @ The Kimmel in Philadelphia — 16

Balcony Bar @ The Kimmel

3rd floor | Center City

Highlights

DJs

Exclusive hours

$$

Found at the impressive Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Balcony Bar is a **summer-only hot-spot** to enjoy sips, bites, DJs and views in the heart of Philadelphia. From the outdoor balcony-like terrace, you get some great views over all the action on Broad Street, continuing up to the City Hall. Highly exclusive in opening hours, Balcony Bar is available on Wednesday evenings from June through August, when the views are complemented with a rotating selection of DJs, as well as beer, wine, cocktails and select food.

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Rooftop bar Philadelphia Vango Lounge and Skybar in Philadelphia — 17

Vango Lounge and Skybar

3rd floor | Rittenhouse Square

Highlights

Nightclub-vibe

King-sized day beds

$$$$

Spacious and **vibrant lounge and nightclub**, located just a block of Rittenhouse Square. The large, darkish and stylish indoor lounge is complemented by a lovely rooftop terrace, which is Vango's absolute best feature. Up on the rooftop you find king-sized day beds, infrared heaters and a really cool upwards-view among the city's sky scrapers. So buy a Vango cocktail from the full service bar, or go for a hookah, and head up to the rooftop terrace.

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Rikard Fredricson

Rikard has spent the last 10 years exploring, enjoying, researching and working with rooftop venues. During these years he has visited more than 700 rooftops across the globe. The experience he has gained is used to create helpful, in-depth and accessible content, and to share his knowledge and rooftop expertise with fellow rooftop-lovers.