The 11 Best Rooftop Bars in Dallas for an Elevated Drink

When the weather is cooperating, our city is prime for al fresco drinking. You can find a great rooftop bar in a number of Dallas neighborhoods, but we’ve managed to narrow it down to our absolute favorites.

Here are the best rooftop bars in Dallas for sipping, munching, and enjoying the views.

Upside West Village

2950 Cityplace W. Boulevard

Located on the 8th floor of the Canopy by Hilton hotel in Uptown, Upside has an incredible view of downtown Dallas. With an upscale but cozy ambiance and an ideal view of the Dallas sunset, this is the perfect place to have an al fresco drink.

The menu includes some fun cocktails named after famous characters like Miranda Priestly, Gracie Hart, and Mrs. Doubtfire, as well as wine and beer. There are also bar bites including Tandoori chicken bites, flatbreads, and a spicy tuna roll.

HG Sply Co.

2008 Greenville Avenue

This classic Lower Greenville spot has been a go-to for a while now. And for good reason. HG Sply has one of the best rooftops in the game. The bar has tons of string-lit colorful tables and a covered, shady area when the sun becomes a bit much.

The rooftop menu includes a few food items such as HG chips & queso, deviled avocados, and salmon poke tacos to munch on. For drinks, you’ve got your beer, wine, and ciders, but the cocktail menu is what’s fun here. The frozen Moscow Mule is a favorite.

The Quarter Bar

3301 McKinney Avenue

This New Orleans-inspired Uptown bar next to Bread Winners features a lovely rooftop patio that makes you feel like you’re in the French Quarter. The seating overlooks McKinney Avenue and is great for people-watching on a Friday night. Quarter Bar also has a pool table and dart board on the inside of the second floor.

Sky Blossom

1514 Elm Street, Suite 611

Opened in downtown Dallas in 2019, this Vietnamese restaurant and bar has an incredible rooftop patio with views overlooking Elm Street. Head upstairs for a signature cocktail like the Midnight Unicorn or Lychee Martini, along with bites including shishito peppers, spicy tuna tacos, and short rib pho.

Catbird

205 N. Akard Street (at Thompson Dallas Hotel)

On Level 9C of the Thompson Dallas hotel, this snazzy cocktail lounge offers plenty of space (and a massive fireplace) on their outdoor terrace. The Catbird cocktail with tequila, Aperol, and grapefruit foam is a must-try, but the rest of the drink menu is outstanding as well. Pair your sips with some shareable plates from the menu, featuring popcorn cauliflower and burnt end hummus for a perfect evening on the rooftop patio.

STIRR

2803 Main Street, Suite 110

A Deep Ellum hotspot, STIRR also has an excellent rooftop bar. The design is fun and bright with a bar and comfy chairs to settle into for a mid-day happy hour or a night out with friends.

The drink menu is extensive, but a few notable cocktails include the refreshing Femme Fraise, the frozé, and the Punch of Passion, a $160 large format drink the whole group can enjoy.

Waterproof

1914 Commerce Street

Located on the 19th floor of The Statler hotel, this downtown pool bar offers stunning views of the city. It’s a pool by day and a rooftop lounge by night, offering a beautiful setting to catch some rays and have a few drinks.

Waterproof’s current cocktail menu includes creations like the Pink Pistol and Skinny Dip. Wine and beer are also available by the glass, bottle, or bucket.

Gallery Rooftop Lounge at CANVAS Hotel

1325 Botham Jean Boulevard

This former SODA bar rooftop bar spot became Gallery Rooftop Lounge when CANVAS hotel took over NYLO in 2019. The views are still as stunning as ever, and the new ownership has added an artsy twist. The Cedars location gives access to one of the most stellar views of downtown Dallas.

Grab some chickpea and blackbean hummus and a Beachy Peachy and sidle up to the pool to take in unique Dallas views from the Cedars.

The Henry

2301 N. Akard Street, Suite 250

This increasingly popular spot at The Union has made a name for itself — and its aesthetically pleasing rooftop bar — since opening in 2019. The breezy bar and lounge is open until 11 pm on weeknights and until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. Catch The Henry’s Happy Hour (only on the rooftop) daily from 4 pm to 6 pm.

The wine and beer lists are long at the Henry, but some unique cocktail options are the Thai Grapefruit Smash and Brazilian Limonada.

RH Rooftop Restaurant Dallas

3133 Knox Street

In 2021, RH Gallery debuted its rooftop restaurant featuring a glass-encased garden overlooking Knox Street. It’s a beautiful place to sip cocktails or wine, as well as indulge in favorite bites like the RH Burger, lobster roll, or burrata.

Culinary Dropout

150 Turtle Creek Boulevard, Suite 101

Opened this summer in the Design District, this new restaurant from Phoenix-based Fox Restaurant Concepts — the group behind The Henry, North Italia, and Flower Child — is a massive 22,000 square feet with a DJ booth, private rooms, a stage for live music, and a rooftop bar.