Complete guide

Rooftop Bars Phoenix

2024 update

Join us as we explore everything from swanky Downtown Phoenix rooftop lounges with skyline views, to relaxing poolside terraces.

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Phoenix Rooftop Guide

By:Rikard Fredricson

Updated:June 15, 2024

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With great outdoor-weather pretty much all year round, a Phoenix rooftop bar is the perfect spot to enjoy a mix of sunny hours, refreshing drinks and elevated views over the Valley.

This complete guide will lead you to the very best ones, packed with all info you need about each rooftop: opening hours, dress codes, pictures, locations and much more. All you need to do is remember to drink water and put on some sunscreen. So, which is the best rooftop bar in Phoenix? Just scroll down and find the Phoenix rooftop bar best suited for you.

The list

12 best rooftop bars in Phoenix

Rooftop bar Phoenix Floor 13 Rooftop Bar in Phoenix — 1

Floor 13 Rooftop Bar

13th floor | Downtown Phoenix

Highlights

Skyline views

Misters & fire-pits

$$$

A chic and charming Phoenix rooftop bar, set on the top floor of the Hilton Garden Inn. Intimate in space, but much more grand when it comes to views, offering **breathtaking vistas over the city skyline**. Equipped with comfy lounge furniture, the terrace also has misters to keep you cool during hot days, and heaters and fire-pits to keep you warm and cosy during the chilly nights. Expect a relaxing and friendly atmosphere, along with great mixology cocktails and carefully selected beers.

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Rooftop bar Phoenix Rooftop at STK Scottsdale in Phoenix — 2

Rooftop at STK Scottsdale

2nd floor | Scottsdale

Highlights

Vibe-dining

Waterfront views

$$$$

Located in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale, STK Scottsdale invites to a unique fusion of **a modern steakhouse and a chic lounge**. Set over several floors, here you find an expansive and sleek main floor dining room, as well as an airy and modern rooftop, overlooking the waterfront. Among stylish firepits and comfy dining spots, here you can indulge in a refined yet approachable menu featuring prime steaks, sophisticated cocktails, and a fine selection of wine and bubbles.

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Rooftop bar Phoenix Diablo From the Rooftop at Cambria Hotel in Phoenix — 3

Diablo From the Rooftop

7th floor | Downtown Phoenix

Highlights

Rooftop pool

Events

$$$

Diablo From the Rooftop is a **modern and trendy rooftop bar**, set on top of the equally modern and trendy Cambria Hotel in Downtown Phoenix. Equipped with comfy loungers and a refreshing rooftop pool, this is a fantastic spot for soaking up some Southwestern sun while enjoying smashing views over the city skyline. Open daily for vibes, views, drinks and bites, FTR also host many events, from rooftop yoga to evenings of 'Cosmic Cocktails'.

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Rooftop bar Phoenix Alibi Tempe in Phoenix — 4

Alibi Tempe

14th floor | Tempe

Highlights

Tropical

Global street food

$$$

Located in downtown Tempe, Alibi Rooftop Lounge is whimsical rooftop bar and restaurant, **inspired by tropical coasts** from all around the world. The stylish indoor/outdoor rooftop comes with shaded cabanas and lounge-style seating, as well as a glittering rooftop pool and panoramic views over Tempe and the mountains. The rooftop menu includes crafted specialty cocktails and globally inspired street food, served in a great and friendly vibe.

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Rooftop bar Phoenix Cottontail Lounge at W Scottsdale in Phoenix — 5

Cottontail Lounge at W Scottsdale

2nd floor | Scottsdale

Highlights

Live DJs

Luxurious

$$$$

A trendy and vibrant rooftop bar, located in Scottsdale, a bit north of downtown Phoenix. Situated on the second floor of the W Scottsdale Hotel, this stylish and luxurious lounge holds an exclusive corner of the hotels WET Deck, bringing **a slice of LA meets Las Vegas**, right in the heart of Arizona. A lovely mix of rooftop bar, lounge and club all at once, the vibe is more chill lounge on weekdays, with plenty of room to enjoy crafted cocktails. At weekend nights / events, the Cottontail Lounge turns real vibrant, with large crowds enjoying the sky-high atmosphere.

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Rooftop bar Phoenix Eden Rooftop Bar at Hotel Palomar in Phoenix — 6

Eden Rooftop Bar

3rd floor | Downtown Phoenix

Highlights

Rooftop pool

Urban oasis

$$$$

A new **urban oasis in the heart of downtown Phoenix**, with a stunning view of South Mountain and the Phoenix skyline. Perched on the 3rd floor of the amazing Kimpton Hotel Palomar, Eden Rooftop Bar offers an elegant and stylish setting, with half part lounge with private cabanas and bar stools, and half part fantastic rooftop pool with sun beds. From the rooftop bar you can order reimagined Coastal / Mediterranean cuisine, along with crafted signature cocktails, craft beer on tap and a fine array of wine and bubbles.

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Rooftop bar Phoenix Outrider Rooftop Lounge in Phoenix — 7

Outrider Rooftop Lounge

7th floor | Scottsdale

Highlights

Rooftop pool

Sunset views

$$$

Found on the 7th floor of the Canopy By Hilton Scottsdale Old Town, Outrider Rooftop Lounge is a posh yet laid-back rooftop bar and restaurant, offering a mix of crafted drinks and **unrivaled views of Camelback Mountain**. The lounge-style terrace mixes comfy seating with cosy fire pits, perfect for friendly and relaxing sips with a view- The rooftop at the Canopy also holds a beautiful and refreshing rooftop pool.

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Rooftop bar Phoenix Skydeck at The Clarendon in Phoenix — 8

Skydeck at The Clarendon

5th floor | Encanto

Highlights

Amazing views

Live music & DJs

$$$

The Clarendon Hotel and Spa comes with a lovey rooftop hangout, called the Skydeck. Offering panoramic views over the Phoenix skyline and the surrounding mountains, the Clarendon Hotel Phoenix rooftop bar is known as a great spot to take in a sunset while sipping on a cocktail, but it is also **famous for its live events**. From vibrant DJ nights to more unplugged and jazzy evenings. Open to all, Skudeck serves food and drinks from the Mexican restaurant Fuego below.

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Rooftop bar Phoenix Upstairs At Flint in Phoenix — 9

Upstairs At Flint

2nd floor | Biltmore Area

Highlights

Sunset views

Chef-crafted bites

$$$

Flint By Baltaire is a modern and trendy restaurant, serving wood-fired contemporary American fare daily as lunch and dinner. Best of all, the downstairs restaurant is also complemented with a top floor open-air cocktail lounge, called Upstairs At Flint. A bit lighter on the food menu, Upstairs do serve a set of chef-crafted bar bites, but even more so, a premium selection of **creative and crafted cocktails** and amazing Arizona sunsets.

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Rooftop bar Phoenix Degree 270 at Talking Stick Resort in Phoenix — 10

Orange Sky at Talking Stick Resort

15th floor | Scottsdale

Highlights

Live entertainment

Magical views

$$$$

At the impressive Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale you do not only find a casino and golf courses, but also a fantastic Phoenix rooftop restaurant and lounge. The fine dining restaurant Orange Sky is perched on the 15th floor and offers **breathtaking views** of the desert and mountains. Enjoy dinner by the floor-to-ceiling windows or on the rooftop patio, or head to Orange Sky Lounge for live music and crafted speciality cocktails.

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Rooftop bar Phoenix Rockbar Inc. in Phoenix — 11

Rockbar Inc.

2nd floor | Scottsdale

Highlights

Live music

Sports bar

$$

As the name suggests, Rockbar Inc is a bar where **the rock'n'roll-vibes** are always present. But it is also a place where all are welcome, and it do also come with a lovely rooftop terrace, perfect for a casual beer looking out over the Scottsdale skyline. This is a place where both local and national bands come to play. And if there are no bands playing, you can enjoy yourself with some pool, or catch a game on TV. The rooftop bar serves a classic bar menu with pizza, sandwich, wings and just about anything you could want in terms of drinks.

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Rooftop Bar Smith in Phoenix — 12

Bar Smith

2nd floor | Downtown

Highlights

Night spot

Live DJs

$$$

A bi-level nightclub and Phoenix rooftop bar, where **famous DJ's play all night long**, both at the indoor main room and up on the rooftop, which holds both dancefloor and an outdoor bar. Bar Smith Phoenix is not your go-to place for sitting down and sipping on a relaxing drink, here you need to put your festive hat on, and preferably also your dance shoes. Open nightly from Wednesday to Saturday, and weekend nights you can expect the dance floor to be packed with a party and dance hungry crowd.

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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.