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14 Stellar Rooftop Patios in Dallas

Where to kick back and enjoy cocktails with a view

by Amy McCarthy and Courtney E. Smith Updated
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by Amy McCarthy and Courtney E. Smith Updated

While enjoying a meal or drinks on a regular patio is a regular level of nice, sometimes dining al fresco is better with a bird’s eye view. Luckily, Dallas is packed with sky-high patios that offer stunning views of the city’s unbeatable skyline.

Looking for the best rooftop patios in Dallas? Here are 14 of the city’s finest, all with excellent cocktails, plenty of snacks, and a solid view.

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HG Sply Co.

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As one of the preeminent rooftop bars in the city, HG has the patio game on lock. Enjoy the view from Greenville Ave. while feasting on nachos loaded with Mexican pulled pork or smoky carrot hummus and drinking cocktails like the frozen Double Under, a frosty cocktail that combines beet-infused tequila, lime juice, and rosemary turbinado sugar.

2008 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206
(469) 334-0896
(469) 334-0896
HG Sply Co.
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77 Degrees

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77 Degrees quickly became the go-to spot in Vickery Park for Dallas’s youngest rooftop enthusiasts. It’s a scene. But the skyline views on the double rooftop patios are worth it, at least one time.

2107 N Henderson Ave, Dallas, TX 75206
(214) 770-0793
(214) 770-0793

Upside West Village

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A newer addition to Uptown is Upside West Village in the Canopy by Hilton Hotel, which boasts one of the best views of the Dallas skyline. Order up some apps, including shishito peppers and edamame or a crab roll to go with their impressive wine list. Or, try out a custom cocktail. They’re all named for notable women, and the Ava Gardner and Veronica Lake are both fabulous choices.

2950 Cityplace W Blvd, Dallas, TX 75204
(214) 522-2929
(214) 522-2929

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The Quarter Bar

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This longtime Uptown haunt keeps drinkers coming back with its extensive draft selection and its expansive, multi-level indoor/outdoor space. Park on the roof and prepare to sip reasonably priced bottles of wine like Miraval rosé, or more potent libations like a classic Vieux Carre cocktail.

3301 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75204
(214) 754-0106
(214) 754-0106
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The Clover Club

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For more of a fancy night out head over to the Clover Club in Victory Park. The El Chapo, featuring poblano infused mezcal, grapefruit, cucumber, and St. Germain, will add some fire to the night.

2404 Cedar Springs Rd Suite 400, Dallas, TX 75201
(469) 691-0299
(469) 691-0299

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Happiest Hour

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This massive indoor-outdoor bar near Victory Park boasts a giant ground-floor beer garden, indoor bar area, plus outdoor rooftop patio. Grab one of the draft beers from Happiest Hour’s expansive selection, or a cocktail like Berries from the West, which mixes blueberry vodka, blackberries and Pinot Noir syrup.

2616 Olive St, Dallas, TX 75201
(972) 528-0067
(972) 528-0067
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The Green Room

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Sidestep the bottom floor in this Deep Ellum dive and go straight for the stairs, where one of the best views of Downtown Dallas in town awaits. It’s breezy enough to survive the summer heat.

2715 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75226
(214) 748-7666
(214) 748-7666

Harlowe MXM

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This Deep Ellum favorite boasts a massive rooftop space that’s often bustling with a party-friendly crowd. Bring a few friends, and sip Palomas or a White Negroni while sharing snacks like loaded fries doused in white queso and covered in pulled pork, or the famed “Cookies” dumplings.

2823 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226
(214) 624-3310
(214) 624-3310
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STIRR

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Diners will find plenty of snacks and an extensive cocktail list on Stirr’s third-floor rooftop. The expansive space offers cushy sofa seating for larger groups, plus a bar that faces the impressive Dallas skyline.

2803 Main St #110, Dallas, TX 75226
(214) 983-1222
(214) 983-1222
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Vidorra

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This massive rooftop deck is the perfect place to eat queso and sip tequila flights in Deep Ellum. There’s also tons of frozen margarita flavors here, including mango and passionfruit, making Vidorra a delightful summertime drinking destination.

2642 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226, United States
(972) 215-0640
(972) 215-0640
Photo by Kevin Hann Photography

Sky Blossom

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Vietnamese eats, gorgeous cocktails, and an even better view collide at this rooftop favorite. Snack on bright spring rolls while drinking super-fruity cocktails garnished with everything from chia seeds to flowers to sour candies.

1514 Elm St #611, Dallas, TX 75201
(469) 313-1524
(469) 313-1524

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Waterproof

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A relative newcomer to the scene, Waterproof at the Statler Hotel has all the appeal of a rooftop under the expansive Downtown skyline with the added panache of a pool for warm weather day-drinking. Pro-tip: it gets crowded quickly here, which makes getting to Waterproof early a must.

1914 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75201
(469) 776-3702
(469) 776-3702
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HQ Dallas Rooftop Bar

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Nestled atop the Marriott Courtyard in Downtown, this evening cocktail bar offers a perch to stand still and soak in the views.

310 S Houston St 11th floor, Dallas, TX 75202
(214) 214-5000
(214) 214-5000

Vetted Well

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Rooftops don’t have to be a club scene or even all that fancy to be fun and offer what you want: a gorgeous skyline view. This one, which is part of the Alamo Drafthouse in Cedars, has one of the best views in the city, along with an extensive beer list and all the standard cocktails worth passing some time sipping.

1005 Botham Jean Blvd, Dallas, TX 75215
(214) 914-4443
(214) 914-4443

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HG Sply Co.

2008 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206

As one of the preeminent rooftop bars in the city, HG has the patio game on lock. Enjoy the view from Greenville Ave. while feasting on nachos loaded with Mexican pulled pork or smoky carrot hummus and drinking cocktails like the frozen Double Under, a frosty cocktail that combines beet-infused tequila, lime juice, and rosemary turbinado sugar.

2008 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206
(469) 334-0896
(469) 334-0896
HG Sply Co.
[Photo: HG Sply Co./Facebook]

77 Degrees

2107 N Henderson Ave, Dallas, TX 75206

77 Degrees quickly became the go-to spot in Vickery Park for Dallas’s youngest rooftop enthusiasts. It’s a scene. But the skyline views on the double rooftop patios are worth it, at least one time.

2107 N Henderson Ave, Dallas, TX 75206
(214) 770-0793
(214) 770-0793

Upside West Village

2950 Cityplace W Blvd, Dallas, TX 75204

A newer addition to Uptown is Upside West Village in the Canopy by Hilton Hotel, which boasts one of the best views of the Dallas skyline. Order up some apps, including shishito peppers and edamame or a crab roll to go with their impressive wine list. Or, try out a custom cocktail. They’re all named for notable women, and the Ava Gardner and Veronica Lake are both fabulous choices.

2950 Cityplace W Blvd, Dallas, TX 75204
(214) 522-2929
(214) 522-2929

The Quarter Bar

3301 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75204

This longtime Uptown haunt keeps drinkers coming back with its extensive draft selection and its expansive, multi-level indoor/outdoor space. Park on the roof and prepare to sip reasonably priced bottles of wine like Miraval rosé, or more potent libations like a classic Vieux Carre cocktail.

3301 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75204
(214) 754-0106
(214) 754-0106
Quarter Bar/Google

The Clover Club

2404 Cedar Springs Rd Suite 400, Dallas, TX 75201

For more of a fancy night out head over to the Clover Club in Victory Park. The El Chapo, featuring poblano infused mezcal, grapefruit, cucumber, and St. Germain, will add some fire to the night.

2404 Cedar Springs Rd Suite 400, Dallas, TX 75201
(469) 691-0299
(469) 691-0299

Happiest Hour

2616 Olive St, Dallas, TX 75201

This massive indoor-outdoor bar near Victory Park boasts a giant ground-floor beer garden, indoor bar area, plus outdoor rooftop patio. Grab one of the draft beers from Happiest Hour’s expansive selection, or a cocktail like Berries from the West, which mixes blueberry vodka, blackberries and Pinot Noir syrup.

2616 Olive St, Dallas, TX 75201
(972) 528-0067
(972) 528-0067
Happiest Hour

The Green Room

2715 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75226

Sidestep the bottom floor in this Deep Ellum dive and go straight for the stairs, where one of the best views of Downtown Dallas in town awaits. It’s breezy enough to survive the summer heat.

2715 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75226
(214) 748-7666
(214) 748-7666

Harlowe MXM

2823 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226

This Deep Ellum favorite boasts a massive rooftop space that’s often bustling with a party-friendly crowd. Bring a few friends, and sip Palomas or a White Negroni while sharing snacks like loaded fries doused in white queso and covered in pulled pork, or the famed “Cookies” dumplings.

2823 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226
(214) 624-3310
(214) 624-3310
Harlowe MXM/Facebook

STIRR

2803 Main St #110, Dallas, TX 75226

Diners will find plenty of snacks and an extensive cocktail list on Stirr’s third-floor rooftop. The expansive space offers cushy sofa seating for larger groups, plus a bar that faces the impressive Dallas skyline.

2803 Main St #110, Dallas, TX 75226
(214) 983-1222
(214) 983-1222
Stirr Dallas/Facebook

Vidorra

2642 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226, United States

This massive rooftop deck is the perfect place to eat queso and sip tequila flights in Deep Ellum. There’s also tons of frozen margarita flavors here, including mango and passionfruit, making Vidorra a delightful summertime drinking destination.

2642 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226, United States
(972) 215-0640
(972) 215-0640
Photo by Kevin Hann Photography

Sky Blossom

1514 Elm St #611, Dallas, TX 75201

Vietnamese eats, gorgeous cocktails, and an even better view collide at this rooftop favorite. Snack on bright spring rolls while drinking super-fruity cocktails garnished with everything from chia seeds to flowers to sour candies.

1514 Elm St #611, Dallas, TX 75201
(469) 313-1524
(469) 313-1524

Waterproof

1914 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75201

A relative newcomer to the scene, Waterproof at the Statler Hotel has all the appeal of a rooftop under the expansive Downtown skyline with the added panache of a pool for warm weather day-drinking. Pro-tip: it gets crowded quickly here, which makes getting to Waterproof early a must.

1914 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75201
(469) 776-3702
(469) 776-3702
Waterproof/Facebook

HQ Dallas Rooftop Bar

310 S Houston St 11th floor, Dallas, TX 75202

Nestled atop the Marriott Courtyard in Downtown, this evening cocktail bar offers a perch to stand still and soak in the views.

310 S Houston St 11th floor, Dallas, TX 75202
(214) 214-5000
(214) 214-5000

Vetted Well

1005 Botham Jean Blvd, Dallas, TX 75215

Rooftops don’t have to be a club scene or even all that fancy to be fun and offer what you want: a gorgeous skyline view. This one, which is part of the Alamo Drafthouse in Cedars, has one of the best views in the city, along with an extensive beer list and all the standard cocktails worth passing some time sipping.

1005 Botham Jean Blvd, Dallas, TX 75215
(214) 914-4443
(214) 914-4443

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