Rooftop bars offer stunning panoramic views of a
destination, making them a perfect spot for enjoying the scenery and
socializing outdoors. The elevated setting provides a relaxed and exclusive
magical atmosphere, and they are becoming more and more popular, especially in urban
developments.
Here are some
destinations that have ¡°raised the bar¡± on the rooftop scene.
ALTITUDE Sky Lounge, San Diego
The sleek rooftop bar set 22 stories above downtown San
Diego at the San Diego Marriott Gaslamp Quarter is not only vibrant, energetic
and fun, it offers unparalleled views of the city skyline, the Coronado Bridge,
and Petco Park, home to the San Diego Padres. The perfect place for a cocktail,
wine or beer.
Astrea, Indianapolis Rooftop Bar (Photo Credit: Intercontinental Indianapolis)
Astrea, Indianapolis
The city¡¯s first luxury hotel debut in nearly two decades
includes an exciting new rooftop bar. Astrea offers unobstructed views of
Monument Circle and downtown, bold interior designs, an open-air setting and a
vibrant nightlife. With its seamless indoor-outdoor flow and creative
cocktails, it¡¯s a delightful place to celebrate the social hour.
Beck & Call Memphis (Photo Credit: Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis)
Beck & Call, Memphis
Located on famous Beale Street on the roof of the Hyatt
Centric Beale Street Memphis hotel, Beck & Call¡¯s luxe bar guarantees the
best panoramic views of the cityscape and mighty Mississippi River with the
Hernando de Soto and Big River Crossing bridges. Each evening the iconic ¡°M¡±
Bridge comes to life with a unique light performance making Beck & Call¡¯s
location ideal for witnessing this impressive show.
Halo, Fairmont Breakers Long Beach (Photo Credit: Fairmont Breakers Long Beach)
Halo, Long Beach
Home to the only rooftop bar in this West Coast town, Halo,
located at the Fairmont Breakers Long Beach offers incredible 360-degree vistas
stretching from downtown Los Angeles to Santa Catalina Island. The hotel has
been meticulously restored to its original grandeur with its grand marble bar
with brass accents and reflective surfaces enhancing the beauty of this
impressive venue.
Kisbee on the Roof, Denver
This stunning rooftop pool and cocktail lounge atop The
Jacquard Hotel in Denver¡¯s Cherry Creek neighborhood offers sweeping views of
the city skyline and Rocky Mountains. The bar provides a blissful retreat from
the bustling vibe of Denver. Guests can relax on poolside loungers and private
cabanas while sampling Latin-American inspired cuisine and beverages.
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Beverages at Kisbee on the Roof, Denver (Photo Credit: Stephanie Kelly Photography)
LilliStar, Brooklyn
Moxy Williamsburg is Brooklyn¡¯s newest neighborhood haven,
and its Aussie-inspired rooftop bar delivers show-stopping scenes of the
Manhattan skyline and iconic steel trusses of the Williamsburg Bridge. With
eclectic, vintage-inspired d¨¦cor, lavish plantings, vibrant hues and hanging
lotus flowers, the outdoor space offers a playful, approachable place to chill
with a drink in hand.
Pavilion Bar, Charleston, S.C.
Located at the Market Pavilion Hotel in Charleston¡¯s
historic district, the Pavilion Bar is a must-do experience for its sweeping
views of historic
Charleston and the waterfront. The eclectic setting is accompanied by a
cascading pool and the city¡¯s most beautiful sunsets, the perfect romantic
setting for a couple or a get-together with a group of friends.
Roof 108 at The Matheson (Photo Credit: Sonoma County Tourism)
Roof 106 at The Matheson, Healdsburg, CA
Perched high above the Healdsburg Plaza, this rooftop bar
offers a vibrant, immersive experience that captures the essence of Sonoma Wine
Country with a sophisticated twist. Guests are enveloped in a lush, open-air
setting with garden planters, fire pits and sleek redwood lounges. The
surrounding coastal hills provide the ideal backdrop for enjoying a wood-fired
menu and cocktails.
Skyfall Panoramic Bar & Lounge, Las Vegas??
Perched 64 floors above the city inside the W Las Vegas, the
venue sports a sleek and stylish rooftop escape. Guests can sip handcrafted
cocktails while taking in sweeping sights of the skyline and the desert beyond.
On Friday and Saturday nights, a DJ sets the tone with a relaxed soundtrack,
making it a great spot to unwind high above the Las Vegas Strip.?
Sugar, Miami??
Patrons heading to the 40th floor of the East
Hotel¡¯s ultra-trendy rooftop lounge will be rewarded with 360-degree views of
the city and surrounding waterway. The lush oasis serves bold original
cocktails behind its hand-carved Balinese bar and Asian-inspired shared plates
and feels more like a storybook garden setting than a bar.
th¨¦a, Global Ambassador, Phoenix (Photo Credit: Visit Phoenix)
th¨¦a Global Ambassador, Phoenix
Restauranteur turned hotelier Sam Fox recently opened The
Global Ambassador, a resort in the heart of Phoenix¡¯s up-and-coming Arcadia
neighborhood featuring top-notch amenities and five restaurant concepts,
including an 18,000 square foot Mediterranean rooftop with some of the best
views in Phoenix. The rooftop restaurant and bar, th¨¦a, named after the Goddess
of light features views overlooking the iconic Camelback Mountain and a fresh,
elevated menu featuring one of the largest ros¨¦ collections in the nation. ?
The Rooftop Beverly Hills, CA
Situated 12 stories above the city, the classy, elevated venue at the luxurious Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills sports an impeccably
styled lush garden setting with sweeping views of the iconic, glamorous city
and nearby star-studded Hollywood from the pool on the rooftop bar¡¯s lounge
deck.
The Rooftop, Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills (Photo Credit: Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills)
The Rooftop Bar, Oceanside, CA
This oceanfront venue nestled above Oceanside Beach at
Mission Pacific Hotel is Oceanside¡¯s first rooftop bar. The sky-high hotspot is
a day-to-night modern tropical oasis that offers lounge seating, a stunning
pool, craft cocktails, small bites, expansive vistas and awe-inspiring sunsets.
TWA Hotel New York (Photo Credit: Eric Laignel)
TWA Hotel, New York
The Rooftop Pool at the TWA Hotel invites guests and
non-guests (those with a long layover at JFK) to enjoy the infinity pool and
cool off with a seasonally themed cocktail such as Jet Fuel, Quickie Vacation
and Paper Plane. With its 10,000 square-foot observation deck, visitors can
watch jets take off and land on the stretches of tarmac just below the hotel.
Urban Oak, Raleigh
Perched atop the 14th floor of the city¡¯s newest
dual-brand Tempo and Homewood Suites Hilton, Urban Bar offers sweeping
skylines, creative cocktails, elevated tapas and a rotating lineup of live
music and DJs. The open-air north patio features cozy sofas, dining tables and
lush greenery under the starts while the south patio offers a shaded, stylish
escape with panoramic vistas. The elegant indoor lounge is chic, modern and
glamorous.
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