The Best Rooftop Bars

The Best Rooftop Bars

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Created by SELF Magazine • Updated On: Agosto 12, 2013

From coast to coast we've got the best rooftop bars to make your happy hour that much happier.

Departure is one of The Best Rooftop Bars.

1. Departure

7.7
525 SW Morrison St, Portland, OR
Ristorante asiatico · 124 consigli e recensioni

SELF MagazineSELF Magazine: With a maritime theme and a view of the ever-majestic Mount Hood, the lounge atop the Nines Hotel is the coolest spot in Portland.

P.O.V. Rooftop Lounge and Terrace is one of The Best Rooftop Bars.

2. P.O.V. Rooftop Lounge and Terrace

515 15th St NW (at W Hotel), Washington, D.C.
Lounge · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 168 consigli e recensioni

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

Shanghai Terrace is one of The Best Rooftop Bars.

3. Shanghai Terrace

7.4
108 E Superior St (The Peninsula), Chicago, IL
Ristorante cinese · Streeterville · 54 consigli e recensioni

SELF MagazineSELF Magazine: This Asian-inspired bar is a great escape from the bustle of the windy city.

High Rooftop Lounge is one of The Best Rooftop Bars.

4. High Rooftop Lounge

8.4
1697 Pacific Ave, Venice, CA
Bar terrazza · Venice Beach · 99 consigli e recensioni

SELF MagazineSELF Magazine: Get out of the urban rut in LA and hit this Venice Beach rooftop for stunning views of the Pacific and a passionfruit mojito.

JIMMY is one of The Best Rooftop Bars.

5. JIMMY

8.5
15 Thompson St. (at Grand St), New York, NY
Cocktail bar · SoHo · 157 consigli e recensioni

SELF MagazineSELF Magazine: This 360-degree panoramic lounge has some of the best views in the city, and the handcrafted cocktails and gourmet small plates are just an added bonus.

Sheltering Sky is one of The Best Rooftop Bars.

6. Sheltering Sky

160 N 12th St (btwn Berry St & Bedford Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Bar dell'hotel · Williamsburg · 7 consigli e recensioni

SELF MagazineSELF Magazine: A step back creates the perfect view of the skyline, and star mixologists and guest D.J.'s will keep you coming back for more good times.

The Press Lounge is one of The Best Rooftop Bars.

7. The Press Lounge

653 11th Ave (btwn W 47th & W 48th St), New York, NY
Bar dell'hotel · Hell's Kitchen · 201 consigli e recensioni

SELF MagazineSELF Magazine: This sprawling deck over looking the Hudson is a great spot to wind down after a long day at the office.

ROOF on theWit is one of The Best Rooftop Bars.

8. ROOF on theWit

7.1
201 N State St (at Lake St), Chicago, IL
Bar dell'hotel · The Loop · 131 consigli e recensioni

SELF MagazineSELF Magazine: Enjoy the expansive deck, the fire pits, the telescopes, and yes -even a table that hangs over the edge of the building, at this super popular lounge.

Float is one of The Best Rooftop Bars.

9. Float

6.4
207 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA
Bar dell'hotel · Gaslamp · 11 consigli e recensioni

SELF MagazineSELF Magazine: It may not be the tallest bar on this list, but with a pool, private cabanas, and a view of San Diego, this rooftop bar stands tall with the rest.

Jones is one of The Best Rooftop Bars.

10. Jones

7.4
620 Jones St (at Geary St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail bar · Lower Nob Hill · 148 consigli e recensioni

SELF MagazineSELF Magazine: This after hours sanctuary blocks the winds off the Bay and features unique cocktails like the Breakfast Martini (fresh orange marmalade, egg white, & Plymouth gin with orange liquor).