Complete guide

Rooftop Bars Richmond

2024 update

Elevate yourself above the cobblestone streets, and enjoy views over one of the oldest cities in the US.

Country United States

Currency US Dollar

Best time to visit May - September

Courtesy of Byrdhouse

Richmond Rooftop Guide

By:Rikard Fredricson

Updated:April 16, 2024

Richmond rooftop map

Known for its rich history, Richmond also offers an upbeat selection of trendy restaurants, bars and breweries. Some of them located a bit above the rest, with stunning views over the charming city.

To help you find the best Richmond rooftop bars, this guide comes packed with all info you need: opening hours, dress code, photos, menus and much more for every elevated venue worth a visit. Just scroll down and find the RVA rooftop bar best suited for you.

The list

7 best rooftop bars in Richmond

Rooftop bar Richmond Kabana Rooftop in Richmond — 1

Kabana Rooftop

20th floor | Downtown

Highlights

Unparalleled views

Restaurant + bar

$$$

Perched on the 20th floor of Homewood Suites by Hilton in downtown Richmond, Kabana Rooftop is the city’s highest and most exciting rooftop restaurant and lounge. The impressive and over 8000 sqft rooftop features a stylish interior dining room, as well as a sprawling outside terrace. Surrounded with **unparalleled views of the city**, here you can enjoy an elevated selection of food and drinks. From contemporary New American dishes, to crafted cocktails, local tap beers, and over 50+ selections of wine and champagne.

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Rooftop bar Richmond Q Rooftop Bar in Richmond — 2

Q Rooftop Bar

8th floor | Downtown

Highlights

Panoramic views

Summer evenings

$$$

On top of the art-forward Quirk Hotel Richmond in the heart of the RVA Arts District, the open-air Q Rooftop Bar inivtes to a bright and chic rooftop space, set over two levels, and surrounded with inspiring and **panoramic views over Richmond**. Open every evening (weather permitting) from April to November, the rooftop menu feature crafted and summerish signature cocktails, as well as a curated selection of wine, beer and elevated street fare.

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Rooftop bar Richmond Byrdhouse in Richmond — 3

Byrdhouse

16th floor | Downtown

Highlights

Rooftop pool

360° views

$$$

Just across the street from the Virginia Commonwealth University campus, up on the the 16th floor of Graduate Richmond, Byrdhouse offers a breezy spot to enjoy the city from above. **Completely open-air**, and surrounded with panoramic 360° views stretching over downtown Richmond and beoynd, this is a seasonal destination for playful signature cocktails, boozy slushies, and local beer & wine, complemented with comfort-food favorites.

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Rooftop bar Richmond Starr Hill Beer Hall & Rooftop in Richmond — 4

Starr Hill Beer Hall & Rooftop

2nd floor | Scott's Addition

Highlights

Craft beer

Charming

$$

Located in Richmond's historic Scott's Addition neighborhood, Starr Hill Beer Hall & Rooftop is a **must-visit for craft beer enthusiasts**. Open daily, here you can enjoy a wide range of brews, from lagers and IPAs to sours and wheats, all expertly crafted to perfection. Gather with family and friends, inside the vibrant and inviting taproom, or even better, up on the comfy rooftop terrace, where the views over the city often is accompanied with live music.

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Rooftop bar Richmond Hofheimer Rooftop in Richmond — 5

Hofheimer Rooftop

3rd floor | Scott's Addition

Highlights

Quaint

Local music

$$$

The iconic Hofheimer Building (built in 1928) is a unique event venue, as well as the home to a modern restaurant, bar and rooftop. Set on the 3rd floor, the spacious Hofheimer Rooftop invites to a **quaint and industrial-chic setting**, with sweeping views of local landmarks such as The Flying Squirrels Diamond and the Science Museum of Virginia. On the breezy terrace you can enjoy everything from specialty batch cocktails and an impressive selection of beers, to various local music artists and DJs.

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Rooftop bar Richmond Common House Richmond in Richmond — 6

Common House Richmond

5th floor | Downtown

Highlights

Exclusive

Rooftop pool

$$$$

Found in the heart of Richmond’s Arts District, Common House is a **modern social club designed for connections**. Set over six levels, the venue features everything from coworking and event spaces, to restaurant, bar and a top floor rooftop pool terrace. Here you can take refreshing dips, sip crafted cocktails and savour tasty small plates in the sun, or join in on fun events and pool party's. To do so, you need a Common House membership, or visit as a guest to a member.

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Rooftop bar Richmond Juan's Rooftop & Cantina in Richmond — 7

Juan's Rooftop & Cantina

2nd floor | Downtown

Highlights

Mexican

Year round

$$$

While Juan’s can be found at several locations around Virginia, it's the one in the heart of the Arts District in downtown Richmond that offers a unique concept of Mexican cantina, rooftop & sports bar all in one. From the colorful and modern main dining room on the ground floor, take the stairs up to the charming rooftop terrace, nestled between the surrounding brick walls. Dive into a **wide selection of Mexican food and drinks**, including street-style tacos and distinct ceviches, as well as zesty margaritas and special cocktails.

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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.