USA have some of the best rooftop bars on the planet. The variety of big cities and number of high skyscrapers makes the US a heaven for rooftop lovers.
Here you find everything from a luxurious rooftop bar in New York, to beautiful rooftop terraces in Austin. There’s is really something for everyone! Both regarding food, views, service, drinks, atmosphere and all in between.
Here is The Rooftop Guide’s list of the 10 best rooftop bars in USA
Overlooking Venice Beach and the Pacific Ocean, High is LA’s top rooftop lounge in Venice, where large umbrellas and cozy lounge sofas welcome visitors for an upscale delight. When chilly, blankets and heaters will keep you warm.
The roof top bar has a robust of hand-crafted delicious cocktails and a selection of fantastic craft Californian beers for those of you who love a cold drink. If you feel any signs of hunger, you can quickly order a fantastic bar bite or simply stop by the venue for a proper weekend rooftop brunch.
The HIGH, set on top the fantastic Hotel Erwin, is perfect for sunbathing sessions, probably one of the reasons the staff has included sunscreen as part of their menu. Nights at the hotel roof are lively, with a guaranteed party atmosphere by a live DJ set.
HIGH ROOFTOP LOUNGE AT HOTEL ERWIN
1697 Pacific Avenue, Venice, Los Angeles
Mon–Thur: 12pm–11pm / Fri: 12pm–midnight / Sat: 11:30am–midnight / Sun: 11:30am–11pm
The Big Apple has many secrets, and the Press Lounge is a one to be revealed by those willing to seek for its location. Situated atop the Kimpton Ink48 Hotel, the Press Lounge rooftop bar opens its doors to a world of luxury and style.
With a view overlooking the Hudson River and the bright and picturesque Manhattan skyline, your perfect rooftop evening has a guaranteed happy ending. And it is offered year-round.
The rooftop bar is known for its superb service and top-notch menu. A fine selection of beverages and bar bites guarantees a delightful experience, whilst accommodating as many as 100 guests at once.
Despite its large rooftop terrace, we recommend arriving early to avoid waiting lines. Dress to impress, as the official dress code is more on the formal side.
THE PRESS LOUNGE
653 11th Avenue, Hell's Kitchen, New York
Mon–Tue: 5pm–1am / Wed-Thur: 5pm–2am / Fri-Sat: 5pm-3am / Sun: 5pm-12am
For the most amazing views over both the scenic Charles River and the Boston city skyline, Over the Charles Rooftop Bar is the place to go.
Perched on the 16th floor of the fabulous and recently updated DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Boston - Cambridge, the outdoor rooftop bar really lives up to its name, offering a locally crafted experience, well above the hustle and bustle below.
Surrounded with a laid-back atmosphere and friendly service, the terrace is somewhat subtle yet charming, where hanging lanterns frame a mix of loungers, dining tables and high-top bar tables.
A perfect Boston rooftop bar to gather with a group of friends and enjoy a menu including everything from locally-crafted beer from Jack’s Abby and award-winning lagers, to a selection of wines, cocktails, lemonade and lite fare.
OVER THE CHARLES ROOFTOP BAR
400 Soldiers Field Rd, Boston
Thu: 5pm–10pm / Fri-Sat: 5.30pm-11pm
On top of the popular restaurant 5Church Atlanta, in the heart of Atlanta's Midtown Business District, you find the sexy and upbeat Virtue Cocktail Club.
Part of the venue is covered interior space, with unique artwork and design details, but the true gem is found outdoors, with a spacious rooftop terrace. Equipped with comfy loungers and front-row bar stools, you are surrounded with really cool views among the Midtown skyscrapers.
Serving an extensive wine and beer selection and a list of crafted specialty cocktails, Virtue is designed to be the perfect spot for drinks before or after dinner at 5Church downstairs. But the rooftop also has its own menu of shareable and seasonal dishes.
While pre- or post dinner drinks is always a good idea, Virtue rooftop also works as a great destination for a night out on the town with friends. With a rotating roster of live musicians and DJs, the atmosphere is pretty much always on top.
With a downstairs restaurant, lounge and patio, as well as a top floor rooftop bar, Canary KC sure has a lot to offer. All found in the historic The Netherland in Midtown KC.
Home to expertly crafted cocktails and modern American cuisine, created by Executive Chef Mark Dandurand, you can visit the lower floor restaurant and bar for dinner most nights of the week, as well as weekend brunch, while the top floor rooftop is a little less about food, but a whole lot more about views and drinks .
Surrounded with sweeping views over Kansas, the modern and lush Canary rooftop serves everything from crafted and froxen cocktails, to beer and wine. And there is some food up here as well, served as picnic style bites.
A new, high and great addition to the US rooftop scene, Canary is a fanatstic spot to enjoy Kansas City from above while sipping fine drinks. Make it a combo with dinner or brunch downstairs, and you will have a day and/or night to remember.
CANARY
3835 Main St, Kansas City
Mon: 4pm–midnight / Tue: closed / Wed-Fri: 4pm–midnight / Sat-Sun: 12am - midnight
Miami - Americas favorite party destination. With its warm weather and cheerful crowd, you are yet to have a good time pretty much anywhere you go. Since we write about rooftop bars, a hidden gem in the crown is Area 31 - a rooftop lounge, situated on the top of Kimpton EPIC Hotel.
The hotel itself does correspond with its name, and so does the bar. Perched 16 floors above the ground, the rooftop terrace has a view to remember. Located in the heart of the city, the combination of a rooftop bar and restaurant is being surrounded with Miami’s signature skyscraper skyline.
The rooftop restaurant menu has a robust of delicious dishes, handcrafted by Executive Chef Wolfgang Birk. He hand his staff are only picking top-quality local produce, with main focus on seafood and butchery goods.
Open all-day-round, you can stop by for breakfast, lunch or dinner, enjoying a proper drink for each part of the day. Both the restaurant and the bar’s menus have a fine palette of crafted drinks, including bubbly wines and champagne for true beverage aficionados. Both spaces are equipped with comfy and cozy lounge sofas so you can chill-out while enjoying your order.
Area 31 rooftop bar is a fantastic choice to bring a date, or even have a casual business meeting for a drink.
AREA 31 AT THE EPIC HOTEL
270 Biscayne Boulevard Way, Miami
Sun–Thur: 7am–10pm / Fri-Sat: 7am–11pm
Hosted on the roof of the five-star Hilton Hotel, LondonHouse is a tri-level rooftop bar overlooking Chicago River and Michigan Avenue. Despite its picturesque vista, the hotel roof bar offers a diversity of environments and a robust of drinks and bites to order, once you are comfortably seated.
The tri-level architecture starts with a cozy indoor lounge, called LH on 21. A floor up is the bar’s largest terrace, located on floor 22, thus it explains its name - LH on 22. The 23rd floor is the last of the tri-level setting, called Cupola - a smaller space, left for private bookings and much more intimate and private environment.
The rooftop bar has a restaurant part, offering an acute menu of tasty and delicious local food dishes, crafty cocktails and a list of fine wines and sparkling champagnes. The place’s interior design is a mixture of luxury, turning it into one of Chicago’s trendiest spots to grab a bite or a drink on the weekend.
It is quite packed, so a reservation is highly recommended to skip the waiting lines.
The very heart of Dallas is also home to one of its most hip rooftop places - the Gallery Rooftop Lounge. Located right in the Cedars area, south of downtown Dallas, this 6th floor rooftop terrace suggests a panoramic skyline view and an infinity pool for the hotter summer days.
The rooftop pool is mostly reserved for guests of the hotel, so if you’re wondering where to stay while in Dallas, maybe consider booking a room at the excellent Canvas Hotel Dallas. But from time to time there are also vibrant pool parties, available to all.
Available to all is also the Gallery rooftop bar, where the luxurious touches start from the small details in the interior design and finish with the twist your cocktails are being served.
Both the outdoor terrace and the inside lounge have an ambient, chilled-out atmosphere, creating the perfect spot for a casual drink or a business date. You can choose from a robust of delicious cocktails, crafty bears, bubbles and some smaller bites to fill your tummy if you ever start feeling hungry while enjoying the view.
Check out the venue for a Sunday rooftop brunch, available now and then. Casual attire is good to go. Once the clock hits 9pm, they prohibit underage visitors.
GALLERY ROOFTOP LOUNGE
1325 South Lamar , Dallas
Mon–Wed: 4pm–11pm / Thu-Fri: 1pm–2am / Sat: 12pm-2am / Sun: 12pm-11pm
Westlight NYC is one of the Big Apple’s true treasures. It comes with a fantastic location - situated atop the 22nd floor of the William Vale in the very heart of Williamsburg.
Visitors are welcomed to a chilled atmospheric environment and a sweeping view of the Manhattan skyline. Ran by Chef Andrew Carmellini’s NoHo Hospitality Group company, the rooftop offers a dynamic menu with both original and classic cocktails, a fine list of wines and some exclusive beers to treat yourself with. Served with small bar bites, to accompany the drinks in style.
Weekends are busy, so unless you have a reservation, be prepared to wait a little for your seat. Perfect spot for an after-work delight and early evening cocktails.
WESTLIGHT NYC
111 N 12th St, Brooklyn, NY
Mon–Thur: 4pm–midnight / Fri: 4pm–2am / Sat: 2pm-2am / Sun: 2pm-midnight
Overlooking Coronado Bridge to Point Loma, the Nolen rooftop bar is all you are looking for in San Diego. Its terrace gives a bird’s-eye view of the San Diego skyline, rising 14 floors above the Gaslamp Quarter of the city’s downtown.
The bar has mastered the craft of signature cocktails, providing a range of flavors, aromas and a stylish presentation to each. You can enjoy an evergreen classic, or be brave and chose one of the Nolen Originals, all made with the finer spirits you can get on the market. The rooftop bar also offers a list of bite specials, if you get hungry.
The open-air terrace offers both a comfy dining seating and a chilled-out lounge area, large and cozy fire pits and an extravagant outdoor bar.
Visit between 4 and 6pm for a happy hour and a sunset delight. Each Sunday, Nolen’s chef serves a fantastic rooftop brunch, high above the San Diego madness. Dress smart-casual and be sure to leave your favorite (old) sneakers at home.
THE NOLEN ROOFTOP
453 Sixth Ave, San Diego
Mon–Thu: 4pm–midnight / Fri-Sat: 4pm-1am / Sun: 11am-2pm & 4pm-midnight
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