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11 Stellar Rooftop Patios in Dallas

Where to kick back and enjoy cocktails with a view

by Courtney E. Smith and Amy McCarthy Updated
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It’s time to get outside on the rooftop patio at Sky Blu Rooftop Bar.
| Kathy Tran
by Courtney E. Smith and Amy McCarthy Updated

While enjoying a meal or drinks on a regular patio is a standard level of pleasant, 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 a few of the city’s finest, all with excellent cocktails, plenty of snacks, and stunning views.

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Sundown at Granada

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It’s a great spot to brunch and a nice place to sit with a cocktail and watch life on Greenville Ave. pass by. And the happy hour is nice and long, going from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and Sundays from 4 to 10 p.m., plus drink specials on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

3520 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206
(214) 823-8305
(214) 823-8305

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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. Try the HG Mule, a standard on the menu, or the Double Under, a frozen margarita with a kick of rosemary turbinado.

2008 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206
(469) 334-0896
(469) 334-0896

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Upside West Village

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Located at the Canopy by Hilton Hotel, this bar boasts one gorgeous view of the Dallas skyline. Order some apps, including shishito peppers, edamame, or a crab roll, to go with their impressive wine list. Or, try out a custom cocktail. They’re all named after notable women, and the Ava Gardner and Veronica Lake are fabulous choices. 

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

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Sky Blu Rooftop Bar

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Go classic with a negroni or a bourbon smash, or new with one of the in-house cocktails, beers, or wines at this spot — no matter what, there will be a great view from the Design District looking into Dallas. 

1949 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75207
(214) 741-3000
(214) 741-3000

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 such as 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 Henry

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Hit this rooftop for light bites, fancy cocktails, and crazy views of Victory Park. Everything on the menu changes seasonally, but there are always craft cocktails and local beers in the can and on tap — plus enough champagne options to satisfy even the most discerning palate.

2301 N Akard St, Dallas, TX 75201
(972) 677-9560
(972) 677-9560

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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 and a bar facing 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 are also tons of margarita flavors here, including mango and jalapeno, making Vidorra a delightful summertime drinking destination. 

2642 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226, United States
(972) 215-0640
(972) 215-0640

Sky Blossom

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Vietnamese eats, gorgeous cocktails, and a view that impresses 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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Saint Rocco's New York Italian

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The rooftop is open on Fridays and Saturdays from 5 to 11 p.m. for “late night happy hour.” Head up before or after your Italian dinner for cocktails or wine with one of the city’s great views of the downtown skyline.

3011 Gulden Ln #100, Dallas, TX 75212
(469) 320-9707
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The Gallery Lounge

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The Canvas Hotel in the Cedars has a rooftop bar, lounge, and pool open to all. The place has a solid menu of bourbons, cocktails, and wine. It’s a whole scene on the weekends and seating is open on a first-come, first-served basis.

1325 Botham Jean Blvd, Dallas, TX 75215
(214) 778-6777
(214) 778-6777

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Sundown at Granada

3520 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206

It’s a great spot to brunch and a nice place to sit with a cocktail and watch life on Greenville Ave. pass by. And the happy hour is nice and long, going from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and Sundays from 4 to 10 p.m., plus drink specials on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

3520 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206
(214) 823-8305
(214) 823-8305

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. Try the HG Mule, a standard on the menu, or the Double Under, a frozen margarita with a kick of rosemary turbinado.

2008 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206
(469) 334-0896
(469) 334-0896

Upside West Village

2950 Cityplace W Blvd, Dallas, TX 75204

Located at the Canopy by Hilton Hotel, this bar boasts one gorgeous view of the Dallas skyline. Order some apps, including shishito peppers, edamame, or a crab roll, to go with their impressive wine list. Or, try out a custom cocktail. They’re all named after notable women, and the Ava Gardner and Veronica Lake are fabulous choices. 

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

Sky Blu Rooftop Bar

1949 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75207

Go classic with a negroni or a bourbon smash, or new with one of the in-house cocktails, beers, or wines at this spot — no matter what, there will be a great view from the Design District looking into Dallas. 

1949 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75207
(214) 741-3000
(214) 741-3000

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 such as 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

The Henry

2301 N Akard St, Dallas, TX 75201

Hit this rooftop for light bites, fancy cocktails, and crazy views of Victory Park. Everything on the menu changes seasonally, but there are always craft cocktails and local beers in the can and on tap — plus enough champagne options to satisfy even the most discerning palate.

2301 N Akard St, Dallas, TX 75201
(972) 677-9560
(972) 677-9560

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 and a bar facing the impressive Dallas skyline. 

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

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 are also tons of margarita flavors here, including mango and jalapeno, making Vidorra a delightful summertime drinking destination. 

2642 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226, United States
(972) 215-0640
(972) 215-0640

Sky Blossom

1514 Elm St #611, Dallas, TX 75201

Vietnamese eats, gorgeous cocktails, and a view that impresses 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

Saint Rocco's New York Italian

3011 Gulden Ln #100, Dallas, TX 75212

The rooftop is open on Fridays and Saturdays from 5 to 11 p.m. for “late night happy hour.” Head up before or after your Italian dinner for cocktails or wine with one of the city’s great views of the downtown skyline.

3011 Gulden Ln #100, Dallas, TX 75212
(469) 320-9707
(469) 320-9707

The Gallery Lounge

1325 Botham Jean Blvd, Dallas, TX 75215

The Canvas Hotel in the Cedars has a rooftop bar, lounge, and pool open to all. The place has a solid menu of bourbons, cocktails, and wine. It’s a whole scene on the weekends and seating is open on a first-come, first-served basis.

1325 Botham Jean Blvd, Dallas, TX 75215
(214) 778-6777
(214) 778-6777

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