The Best Rooftop Bars & Restaurants in Philadelphia for 2025

Modern luxury is what it’s all about at Assembly Rooftop Lounge at The Logan, Philadelphia’s Hotel.

Far beyond your average hotel bar, Assembly is situated nine floors above street level, is open year-round, and offers plenty of seating nests and firepits.

As if picturesque views of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway aren’t enough, craft cocktails and wines, charcuterie, flatbreads and more add to the sophisticated rooftop’s appeal.

Perched on the 16th floor above the Cambria Hotel on Broad Street, Attico serves up gorgeous Center City views from dozens of feet above the street.

The stylish year-round outdoor balcony is the perfect spot for epic brunch parties, post-show plates, and happy-hour eats like $2 oysters, $3 shrimp cocktail, and $8 baked ham and cheese toast or chicken parmesan nuggets.

Armed with a creative menu of sushi and other pan-Asian dishes, premium sake, Japanese whiskey and more, Azie brings the bold flavors of Asia to this Philly suburb.

During the warmer months, the restaurant takes its global influences outdoors with two open-air dining areas, including the restaurant’s upstairs roof deck, which sets the tone with twinkling lights and a lovely view of downtown Media.

Each spring, summer and fall, the rooftop of South Philadelphia’s former Bok High School turns into a spacious bar with stellar skyline views.

The seasonal watering hole serves a variety of drinks (including a mostly local can list) alongside bites from monthly restaurants-in-residence like James Beard Award-nominated restaurant Little Fish, mission-driven bake shop and cafe Darnel’s Cakes, Venezuelan restaurant Puyero, and Vietnamese staple Gabriella’s Vietnam.

Even better? No reservations are required, so drop in whenever you’d like to feel the wind in your hair and a cold drink in your hand.

Just off Rittenhouse Square, Stephen Starr’s classic eclectic restaurant features a retro rooftop lounge — the spot’s pièce de résistance. With its 1960s vibe (think comfy sofas and firepits), the rooftop is partially enclosed so that it’s serviceable year-round.

The lush deck area is uber-popular during warmer months, particularly with happy hour regulars and the Saturday and Sunday brunch crowd. Why not sip your martini — a favorite among Continental regulars — in peace under a clear blue sky or the stars?

Chester County brewery East Branch Brewing Co. is one of those neighborhood spots you hit up for laid-back craft beer and bar fare.

On warm days (double check their straight-to-the-point Instagram account), the brewery’s second-floor rooftop is open for diners and drinkers. While there aren’t skyscrapers to gaze upon, there are great sunsets to watch. The menu includes banh mi, burgers, fried goat cheese balls, and, of course, beer and cocktails.

Queso fundido, tacos, frozen cocktails, oh my! Add in the smattering of downtown skyscrapers peering overhead and you’ve got yourself the whole package at El Techo.

Condesa’s taqueria spans the 11th floor and brings all of the tropical Miami vibes to you. Best of all, it offers rooftop dining all year long (and in all types of weather) thanks to a retractable glass roof. The Center City rooftop is first come, first served from Mondays through Saturdays, but resys are available — and a smart move — for the restaurant’s Sunday brunch.

Detroit-style pizza, award-winning burgers and frozen cocktails on a roof? Yes, please.

In the warmer months, Emmy Squared offers plenty of outdoor terrace seating at its spot in Queen Village, where diners can take their pick of cocktails by the glass or pitcher (hmm … pitchers on a patio, don’t think we could name a better pair), beer, wine and, of course, pizza. Seating is walk-in only.

A neighborhood staple since 1991, The Great American Pub’s reputation as a timeless go-to for locals in search of a great time precedes it.

When the weather warms up, diners gather ߴround the pub’s rooftop mascot — the ever-regal eagle — for burgers, beer and a bird’s-eye view of downtown Conshohocken. The spacious, third-floor Skytop Garden — decked out in tons of greenery and intimate tables and couches — serves a rooftop-only menu of shareables, sandwiches and salads, plus brews, wine and hand-crafted cocktails.

Bok Bar’s more formal counterpart, Irwin’s has garnered acclaim from the likes of Bon Appétit and Esquire, pairing fresh Sicilian cuisine from chef Michael Vincent Ferreri with delectable natural wines.

If you ask us, that award-winning menu is best enjoyed with a breeze on the restaurant’s breezy eighth-floor rooftop terrace overlooking South Philly.

Pro tip: The seasonal, outside space officially opens for the season on May 1, 2025, and reservations are encouraged.

From riverside sunsets to starlit evenings by outdoor fireplaces, Lark, Top Chef-winner and James Beard Award finalist Nicholas Elmi’s Bala Cynwyd restaurant, is a perfect date-night destination.

The seasonal menu changes frequently (giving you and your date a reason to return again and again), but you can always count on delicious Mediterranean-inspired, seafood-forward cuisine, handmade pastas, elevated cocktails and handpicked wines.

Billed as the city’s largest restaurant, Liberty Point has enough space to seat over 1,000 people across three indoor-outdoor levels.

The Delaware River waterfront-located establishment boasts multiple elevated outdoor deck areas for dining, dancing, live music and exciting DJs — perfect for views of the river while vibing and sipping.

Taco ’bout a view. The fiesta goes outdoors at Más Mexicali Cantina in West Chester. The expansive rooftop can fit 150 people eager to catch a glimpse of downtown West Chester from above over a pitcher of margaritas.

The only thing topping the view is the restaurant’s extensive menu of Mexican cuisine, featuring over a dozen varieties of tacos, as well as plenty of options for fajitas, burritos, enchiladas and más.

With a wine list that feels like it goes on forever — we mean, there are 50 reds alone — and an equally impressive collection of global whiskeys, this intimate New Hope wine bar has you covered.

But Nektar delivers on outdoor vibes, too, with a treehouse-like, covered terrace that offers views of the cute Bucks County town. So grab your pick of sips and sit back for some serious R&R.

On the second floor of the Hyatt Centric Center City, hotel guests and visitors can find the New American spot Patchwork.

In addition to the seasonal menu, the restaurant has a tight list of hand-crafted cocktails, global wines and beers — all available to be enjoyed on the patio.

Smack dab in the middle of Center City high rises, you’ll feel teeny tiny — in the best way — among all the brick, glass and steel.

Positano Coast’s Italian eats taste even better from the elevated seating on the spot’s second-floor balcony.

While overlooking a historic Old City street — and admiring the restaurant’s stylish decor and design reminiscent of the Mediterranean — diners can enjoy tasty snacks such as calamari and burrata paired with fine wines or signature cocktails from the bar.

With its impressive beer list and laid-back vibes, Rams Pint House and Rooftop Lounge is a top pick in Perkasie.

After work and on weekends, guests find fresh air at the spot’s rooftop lounge, where burgers, beers, handcrafted cocktails and nonalcoholic bevvies await. Seats on the roof are first come, first served, and keep in mind, this Bucks County pub is for ages 21 and over only.

On warmer nights, patrons of Old City’s Revolution House take advantage of the spot’s elevated outdoor patio, offering a prime view of Christ Church’s steeple. (Christ Church is where Ben Franklin, Betsy Ross and many other colonial notables worshipped.)

The restaurant’s full menu of comfort food and creative cocktails are all available from the higher perch.

Tucked away from the bustle of 2nd Street in Northern Liberties is Standard Tap’s always-inviting, always-laidback second-floor porch.

The neighborhood mainstay serves up delicious gastropub fare — burgers, mussels, chicken pot pie and more — and a thoughtful supply of craft beer that pairs perfectly with the breezy balcony.

Tucked away in the boutique Ghost Light Inn and located in — you guessed it — New Hope, this Bucks County darling overlooking the Delaware River offers specialty cocktails, local flavors and panoramic views.

The pet-friendly restaurant features a heated outdoor terrace on the second floor, complete with covered tables and an outdoor bar, with red Adirondack chairs sprinkled along the picturesque riverside lawn below. The robust American-style food menu features upscale dinner options, plenty of brunch offerings and even eats specifically for pups.

The trendy Stratus Rooftop Lounge sits on the 11th story of the Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia. A curated cocktail menu pairs perfectly with light bites and shareable snacks, and the rooftop’s rotation of DJs makes it a prime place to spend your weekend evenings.

Adding to the ambiance: leather seating, low lighting and a “green wall” that serves as an Instagram-friendly backdrop.

High atop West Philly’s Cira Center, Sunset Social offers drama and relaxation in equal measure. The menu includes fast-casual eats (think burgers, fries and chicken tenders), plus a selection of beer, wine, cocktails, water ice and ice cream that patrons can enjoy along with the epic view.

Throughout the season, the high-altitude locale offers a ton of fun events, including a weekly outdoor movie night on Wednesdays and Friday night block parties. Stay tuned to Sunset Social’s website and social media as events are weather-dependent.

Drinks, hookah and rooftop views: There’s little else you need at Center City’s Vango Lounge and Skybar.

This vibey restaurant and hookah bar keeps its third-story deck open all year for American and Middle Eastern-inspired eats, good drinks, and high style. The DJs at Vangos don’t stop spinning dance, EDM and hip-hop hits until two in the morning, making it a great place to begin or end a fun night out.

As if its 14,000-square-foot interior wasn’t enough, Victory Brewing Company’s taproom on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway boasts a rooftop patio with panoramic views of the city.

The place keeps the good times flowing with over two-dozen Victory beers on tap, plus brews, spirits and ciders from sister brands Sixpoint Brewing Company, Southern Tier Distilling Company and Bold Rock Hard Cider. Hungry? Guests can fill up on a respectable menu of pub grub, including braised brisket tacos, cheesesteak egg rolls, Atlantic cod fish and chips, and more.