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Chill Out at the Best Rooftop Spots in Philadelphia

Posted on September 18, 2023   |   Updated on September 30, 2025
Brittany Valentine

Brittany Valentine

Why stay at ground level when you could enjoy your meal with an incredible view? Exactly. Check out some of the best rooftop bars and restaurants in Philly:

Take a dip into luxury at this Logan Square hotspot. Head to the 9th floor to catch panoramic Philly views while sipping on a fancy cocktail. Keep your eyes peeled for fun events like drag tea parties and happy hours 🍾

This South Philly seasonal rooftop bar (April through October) offers spectacular skyline views, a large beer and wine selection, salsa nights, and yummy bar food from rotating chefs. Sign me up! 🍻

Hey Philly newsletter editor Brittany Valentine posing in front of colorful mural of an East Asian woman with her hair on top of her head.

Far East Descendant has a brilliant mural along the side of the building. (Brittany Valentine/City Cast Philly)

Treat yourself to modern Cantonese cuisine and culturally-inspired cocktails at this year-round rooftop restaurant and bar in Chinatown 🍜

Indulge in ceviche and mezcals at this 11th floor Rittenhouse Square taquería and bar. Enjoy Sunday brunch with a view on their lush terrace. It’s open all year, thanks to a retractable roof 🌮

This Old City haven is brimming with Philly history, dating back to the 1700s. Enjoy wood-fired pizza, Korean tacos, and craft beer on its year-round rooftop 🍕

What are your go-to rooftop spots in Philly?

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