Wine, dine and float on cloud nine at these popular Raleigh rooftop bars and restos.
Alexa, play “Rooftops” by Wiz Khalifa. … Come for the views and stay for the vibes (and the food and bev options, natch) at these high-in-the-sky spots around Raleigh. We’re seeing lots of alfresco meals in your future this fall!
Taverna Agora
An alfresco outing on Taverna Agora’s rooftop could easily be mistaken for a night out in Greece—what with its lush greenery, string lights and live Greek music on select nights, NTM those delish authentic Mediterranean dishes. Opah!
10th & Terrace
The perf Instagram backdrop doesn’t exis-… Don a fancy fit and venture to the rooftop of DTR’s Residence Inn for drinks and dinner—and that perf ’Gram-worthy photo op of course. Go before summer’s over to enjoy one of 10th & Terraces uberpopular boozy pops!
Level 7
Hop on the stairway to seven… or settle for the elevator that takes you to the rooftop lounge of the AC Hotel Raleigh North Hills (a 2021 RM Best Rooftop Bar winner!). This swanky and sophisticated space offers sips and samplings ideal for your next date night, GNO or any occasion in between.
Raleigh Beer Garden
With three floors, there’s plenty of alfresco seating ops on which to cop a squat and sip one of RBG’s 350+ beers on tap—but, obv, the rooftop provides the best perch for panoramic views of Glenwood South. We’d tap that!
Raleigh Times Bar
Here’s one hot off the presses! Raleigh Times Bar’s rooftop is a DTR hidden gem—the ultimate spot for an alfresco outing with the crew, co-workers or your SO—whether for lunch, dinner or drinks. Essentially, it’s always time for those famous Times Nachos (!).
The Willard
Take your next night out to new heights at The Willard, a can’t-miss sip and sup spot located atop DTR’s AC Hotel—and don’t miss the bar’s regularly occurring events and pop-ups.
Young Hearts Distilling
Oh, distill our beating hearts! Young Hearts’ rooftop is only open for brunch, so book a rez to enjoy eats like pulled pork hash, ciabatta French toast, and biscuits and “sausage” gravy while overlooking DTR for a Sunday Funday done right.
Carolina Alehouse
Hop over to Glenwood South and head up to Carolina Alehouse’s rooftop for your next game day outing—or when you’ve got a hankering for beer and bar food. Oh, ale yeah!
Highgarden Rooftop Lounge
Ride the high at one of our 2021 Best Rooftop Bar winners, Highgarden. This new-ish Glenwood South addition offers a 100% open-air setting—aka views for days!
Hibernian Pub
Get the paddy started with a Guinness and some pub grub at Glenwood South’s staple Irish bar and restaurant. How grand!
Jolie
Transport yourself a la Paris via this Person Street rooftop where the elevation serves as the perf match for elevated French dining at the hands of five-time Beard-nominated chef Scott Crawford.
Gallo Pelón Mezcaleria
Mezcal is having a moment—and there’s no better spot to enjoy the smoky liquor than at this famed local mezcaleria’s intimate open-air rooftop.
Tin Roof
It’s all in the name. … Head to this lively Glenwood South live music bar every weekend to jam out to tunes from local DJs—or work your own vocal muscles during karaoke every Wednesday night.
Lynnwood Grill & Brewing Concern
For impeccable views that aren’t tall buildings, head to Lynnwood Grill’s super-popular rooftop boasting a casual atmosphere and even better bites (Pizza! Wings!)—plus beer, natch.
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