Rooftop bars Phoenix

Complete guide to the 5 best rooftop bars in Phoenix in 2020

Made by the world's leading experts on rooftop bars

All info you need about each rooftop. Opening hours, dress codes, pictures, locations and much more. Phoenix is one of the biggest cities in United States. The climate here is also perfect for rooftop bars, which means that you can find several superb terraces here. Some with swimming pools and others with a spectacular desert view. So, which is the best rooftop bar in Phoenix? Just scroll down and find the Phoenix rooftop bar best suited for you.

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Last updated: October 25th, 2019
Area:Scottsdale
Rooftop bar Phoenix Shade Lounge at W Scottsdale in Phoenix
Shade Lounge at W Scottsdale
$$$$ 7277 E. Camelback Rd
  • Highlights
  • 2nd floor
  • Swimming pool
  • Live DJs
  • Mediterranean style
A trendy and vibrant rooftop bar, located in Scottsdale, a bit north of downtown Phoenix. Situated on the second floor of the W Scottsdale Hotel, this Mediterranean style terrace, with its white daybeds, sofas and large wooden floor, is a slice of LA meets Las Vegas, right in the heart of Arizona. A lovely mix of rooftop bar, lounge and club all at once, the vibe is more chill lounge on weekdays, with plenty of room to enjoy crafted cocktails. At weekend nights / events, the Shade Lounge turns real vibrant, with large crowds enjoying the sky-high atmosphere.
Area:Downtown
Rooftop bar Phoenix Lustre Rooftop Bar at Hotel Palomar in Phoenix
Lustre Rooftop Bar
$$$ 2 E Jefferson St
  • Highlights
  • 3rd floor
  • Rooftop pool
  • Great ambience
  • Downtown
A true 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, Lustre Rooftop Bar is a really lovely spot. Stylish and modern, half part lounge with sofas and bar stools, and half part fantastic rooftop pool with sun beds. From the rooftop bar you can order fresh eats along with crafted house cocktails, crafted beer on tap and a smaller selection of wines.
Area:Scottsdale
Rooftop bar Phoenix Degree 270 at Talking Stick Resort in Phoenix
Orange Sky at Talking Stick Resort
$$$$ 9800 E. Indian Bend Rd
  • Highlights
  • 15th floor
  • Live entertainment
  • Magical views
  • Weekend nightclub
At the impressive Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale you do not only find a casino and golf courses, but also more then one fantastic Phoenix rooftop bar experience. The fine dining restaurant Orange Sky is perched on the 15th floor and offers breathtaking views of the desert and mountains. Enjoy dinner by the floor-to-ceiling windows or on the rooftop patio, or head to Orange Sky Lounge for live music and crafted speciality cocktails. One floor below you also find Degree 270, a weekend vibrant night spot with live DJs, dancing and tasty cocktails.
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Area:Scottsdale
Rooftop bar Phoenix Rockbar Inc. in Phoenix
Rockbar Inc.
$$ 4245 North Craftsman Court
  • Highlights
  • 2nd floor
  • Live music
  • Sports bar
  • Great atmosphere
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.
Area:Downtown
Rooftop Bar Smith in Phoenix
Bar Smith
$$$ 130 E Washington St
  • Highlights
  • 2nd floor
  • Night spot
  • Live DJs
  • Downtown
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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Rooftop bar Phoenix

Rooftop-grade: 7/10
Prime season: all year
Residents: 1,6 millions
Climate: subtropical dessert

Which are the best rooftops in Phoenix? This complete guide will help you find the best rooftop bars in Phoenix. The temperature in Phoenix is warm all year-round with highs around 40 degrees celsius in summer. The climate allows the rooftop bars in Phoenix to be open all year round.

The terrace bars in Phoenix often have a swimming pool and comfortable lounge furnitures. If you like luxury, party and nice views, this is a great city to visit.

The beautiful desert views of Arizona's landscape makes one think about the old western movies.

About Phoenix

The capital of the US state of Arizona. Phoenix is located in the middle of the Arizona border with Mexico to the south and California to the west. The proximity to Mexico contributes to about 34% of the city's population beeing of Hispanic descent. The city is very scattered with a center consisting of skyscrapers.

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