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America's Best Rooftop Bars (Foursquare 2016)

1. HandleBar

121 E 5th St (Brazos), Austin, TX
Bar al aire libre · Downtown Austin · 70 tips y reseñas

John C.John Cassillo: Great outdoor patio with shade, plus great beer list and Happy Hour.

Mr. Purple is one of America's Best Rooftop Bars (Foursquare 2016).

2. Mr. Purple

8.7
180 Orchard St (btwn Houston & Stanton St), New York, NY
Bar de hotel · Lower East Side · 179 tips y reseñas

3. Red Derby

8.0
3718 14th St NW (at Quincy St NW), Washington, D.C.
Antro · Petworth · 93 tips y reseñas

Ben R.Ben R: Good cheap beer and a roof deck, what's not to like? Cans only, cash only.

4. Rooftop Bar at The Standard

550 S Flower St (at 6th St), Los Ángeles, CA
Bar de azotea · Financial District · 150 tips y reseñas

Rachel L.Rachel Lodin: Go on a Thursday to avoid the cover charge!

Berry Park is one of America's Best Rooftop Bars (Foursquare 2016).

5. Berry Park

8.2
4 Berry St (at N 14th St), Brooklyn, NY
Bar al aire libre · Williamsburg · 293 tips y reseñas

Fanny C.Fanny Cussac: Amazing view from the rooftop! Try the Huckleberry lemonade

6. Mad Oak Bar

9.1
135 12th St (at Madison St), Oakland, CA
Bar · Downtown Oakland · 41 tips y reseñas

Alice M.Alice M: Awesome patio and wide selection of craft beers

7. Ale House

8.0
2501 16th St (at Central St), Denver, CO
Bar al aire libre · Highland · 125 tips y reseñas

Erin G.Erin G: Great beer, food & rooftop overlooking Denver.

8. The Rooftop Bar at Vendue

8.1
19 Vendue Range (at E Bay St), Charleston, SC
Restaurante · French Quarter · 92 tips y reseñas

Aaron S.Aaron Sabino: The view is fantastic. Place is lively and just swanky enough without being pretentious.

The Rooftop Lounge is one of America's Best Rooftop Bars (Foursquare 2016).

9. The Rooftop Lounge

8.5
1289 S Coast Hwy (Cress St.), Laguna Beach, CA
Bar de cócteles · The Village · 62 tips y reseñas

honeywhatscooking.comhoneywhatscooking.com: Breathtaking views! Come here for cocktails during sunset. Loved the mango mojito. Classic mojito was good, but slightly strong. Coconut shrimp was yummy.

10. Acme Feed & Seed

9.0
101 Broadway, Nashville, TN
Bar · 131 tips y reseñas

Andy M.Andy Mattice: Roof deck is fabulous, when it is open. Great place for when you get tired of the honky tonk.

11. Fountainhead

1970 W Montrose Ave (at N Damen Ave), Chicago, IL
Bar · Ravenswood · 100 tips y reseñas

Eric V.Eric Venker: Great rooftop seating with a dedicated bar up there, very solid selection on draft.

12. Fly Bar & Restaurant

1202 N Franklin St (at Royal St), Tampa, FL
Bar de vinos · 106 tips y reseñas

Melissa B.Melissa Black: Great cocktails and menu! The rooftop is fun, when it's open! Fresh juices and ingredients make it very tasty!

Upstairs Rooftop Lounge at Ace Hotel is one of America's Best Rooftop Bars (Foursquare 2016).

13. Upstairs Rooftop Lounge at Ace Hotel

8.3
933 S Broadway (at 9th St), Los Ángeles, CA
Cubierta techada · South Park · 81 tips y reseñas

Jessica W.Jessica Westbrook: They have a hot tub and towel service. You don't need to be a hotel guest. Just order drinks!

No Name Saloon is one of America's Best Rooftop Bars (Foursquare 2016).

14. No Name Saloon

8.2
447 Main St, Park City, UT
Bar al aire libre · 125 tips y reseñas

Caroline D.Caroline Dickey: Awesome vibe here. Eclectic decor and really laid back atmosphere. The rooftop patio is amazing on a nice day, but there are big space heaters too for the chilly days.

15. 230 Fifth Rooftop Lounge

8.1
230 5th Ave (btwn W 26th & W 27th St), New York, NY
Bar de azotea · NoMad · 714 tips y reseñas

Tim B.Tim Bushnell: An amazing place to sit outside and enjoy the skyline with a drink

16. Marvin

2007 14th St NW (at U St NW), Washington, D.C.
Bar · U-Street · 144 tips y reseñas

Nushy S.Nushy SC: Several floors with great food downstairs, dancing, mingling and a great rooftop deck with a nice selection of beers. Interesting mix of people.

17. Departure

7.8
525 SW Morrison St, Portland, OR
Restaurante asiático · 124 tips y reseñas

Hemant J.Hemant J: Cocktails and the city view. Can't go wrong here!

18. The Ides at Wythe Hotel

80 Wythe Ave (at N 11th St), Brooklyn, NY
Bar de hotel · Williamsburg · 162 tips y reseñas

Alexandros P.Alexandros Plexidas: A bit expensive but the view towards Manhattan is very nice, especially during sunset. Enjoy it with a cocktail in the terrace sitting in a chaise longue.

19. Drumbar

8.0
201 E Delaware Pl (at Mies van der Rohe Way), Chicago, IL
Bar de cócteles · Streeterville · 68 tips y reseñas

EaterEater: Add this to the list of downtown rooftop spaces with a hip, modern terrace atop the Raffaello Hotel. The menu features a mix of seasonal cocktails along with a focus on bourbon and whiskey.

20. P.O.V. Rooftop Lounge and Terrace

515 15th St NW (at W Hotel), Washington, D.C.
Salón · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 168 tips y reseñas

SELF MagazineSELF Magazine: A rooftop pool AND bar... with a view of The White House. Need we go on?

21. Juvia

8.2
1111 Lincoln Rd (at Lenox Ave), Miami Beach, FL
Bar de azotea · City Center · 282 tips y reseñas

Miguel L.Miguel Lopez: Great dishes, awesome cocktails. Best rooftop view in South Beach.

22. High Rooftop Lounge

8.6
1697 Pacific Ave, Venice, CA
Bar de azotea · Venice Beach · 99 tips y reseñas

Shali N.Shali Nguyen: Grab a drink and enjoy the view. Reservations are recommended if you are with a group!

The Canopy is one of America's Best Rooftop Bars (Foursquare 2016).

23. The Canopy

8.9
340 Beach Dr NE (4th ave NE), Saint Petersburg, FL
Salón · North Downtown · 51 tips y reseñas

Kaitlyn W.Kaitlyn Watson: The rooftop bartenders are fantastic! Excellent service industry specials on Sundays and the view is killer. Great for brunch or just slacking off for the day.

24. Top of The Standard

8.8
848 Washington St (at W 13th St), New York, NY
Cubierta techada · Meatpacking District · 313 tips y reseñas

Meg F.Meg Farmer: Perfect day drinking on a sunny nyc wkend day. Outdoor rooftop views can't be beat, grab some friends and a pitcher, arrive by 3-ish to grab a table, the rowdiness sets in around 5.

25. ROOF on theWit

7.7
201 N State St (at Lake St), Chicago, IL
Bar de hotel · The Loop · 131 tips y reseñas

Patrick F.Patrick Finley (@pjfinley): You can find amazing views of the city from this rooftop bar. The service is great and a pretty stellar atmosphere. One of my go-to's in Chicago.

26. E.P & L.P.

8.8
603 N LA Cienega Blvd (at Melrose Ave), West Hollywood, CA
Bar de cócteles · 43 tips y reseñas

Alex A.Alex Atkind: Great place for the ambience more than the food. Try the rooftop bar in the evening for a city view.

27. The Social Lounge and Tapas

7.7
29 Broadway St (btwn College & W Walnut St), Asheville, NC
Bar de cócteles · Downtown Asheville · 29 tips y reseñas

LaurenLauren: Gorgeous rooftop bar. Get the Thalia.

Altitude Sky Lounge is one of America's Best Rooftop Bars (Foursquare 2016).

28. Altitude Sky Lounge

8.8
660 K St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave), San Diego, CA
Salón · East Village · 74 tips y reseñas

Alina S.Alina S.: Incredible views of the stadium - must be the perfect spot to watch games and nice music dj

Nellie's Sports Bar is one of America's Best Rooftop Bars (Foursquare 2016).

29. Nellie's Sports Bar

8.0
900 U St NW (at 9th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Bar gay · U-Street · 176 tips y reseñas

30. Three Sixty Rooftop Bar

8.8
1 S Broadway (Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark), San Luis, MO
Bar de hotel · Downtown East · 93 tips y reseñas

Elizabeth W.Elizabeth Whittington: Scenic view and atmosphere were outstanding. Food was average.

31. Preservation Pub

7.6
28 Market Sq, Knoxville, TN
Pub · Downtown Knoxville · 56 tips y reseñas

LaurenLauren: Love the rooftop bar. Especially if you can get towards the edge to look out onto the square. They have live music every night so you have to get here before 8pm for no cover.

32. Moto-i

8.0
2940 Lyndale Ave S (Lake & Lyndale), Mineápolis, MN
Sake Bar · Lyn Lake · 142 tips y reseñas

jason p.jason perry: rooftop drinks and good late night menu

Taylor's People's Park is one of America's Best Rooftop Bars (Foursquare 2016).

33. Taylor's People's Park

8.8
337 W Main St (at Clinton St), Waukesha, WI
Bar · 82 tips y reseñas

Duane D.Duane Drzadinski: Sit on the roof top. Worth the price of admission. :)

Night of Joy is one of America's Best Rooftop Bars (Foursquare 2016).

34. Night of Joy

8.3
667 Lorimer St (at Meeker Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Bar de cócteles · Williamsburg · 157 tips y reseñas

GothamistGothamist: This casual rooftop in Williamsburg has patio furniture and graffiti, and very large and strong signature cocktails during happy hour. You can also score cheap beers. Leer más.

JIMMY is one of America's Best Rooftop Bars (Foursquare 2016).

35. JIMMY

8.4
15 Thompson St. (at Grand St), New York, NY
Bar de cócteles · SoHo · 158 tips y reseñas

36. The Well

7.6
7421 N Broadway St (at W 74th Ter), Kansas City, MO
Pub · 86 tips y reseñas

lauren w.lauren wells: Amazing rooftop patio. Great for drinks after work or fun DJs for a night out on the weekend. Beware they close a little earlier than other MO bars.

37. The Lockview

8.7
207 S Main St (at University Ave.), Akron, OH
Bar · Downtown Akron · 86 tips y reseñas

Alison S.Alison Stewart: The food is amazing, the Bloody Mary's are my favorite, and they have a rooftop patio. What's not to love!?

Birreria is one of America's Best Rooftop Bars (Foursquare 2016).

38. Birreria

7.9
200 5th Ave (at W 23rd St), New York, NY
Cervecera · NoMad · 326 tips y reseñas

39. Black Sheep Rooftop

8.9
1534 Oak St, Jacksonville, FL
Bar de cócteles · Riverside · 18 tips y reseñas

Melanie M.Melanie Martinez-McClung: So fancy and I just love the rooftop atmosphere!

40. Jack Rose Dining Saloon

8.5
2007 18th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Whisky Bar · Adams Morgan · 142 tips y reseñas

Washington PostWashington Post: An enormous whiskey-focused bar and restaurant from the owners of Bourbon, Jack Rose features an expansive rooftop deck and a dining room/bar offering more than 700 kinds of Scotch and bourbon. Leer más.