By Izzie Claudio By Izzie Claudio | July 18, 2024 | Food & Drink,
Beat the heat and grab a drink! Here, we’ve rounded up the best rooftop bars in Dallas.
HG Sply Co.
Sitting on Greenville Ave., HG Sply Co. draws you in with its mouthwatering farm-to-table fare by day and savory sips by night. The rustic wood and string lights are perfectly paired with a breathtaking skyline view. Grab a seat at a picnic table on the patio and pass around plates bursting with bold and colorful flavors like the HG chicken chopped salad with smoked pork belly, soft-boiled egg, tomato, pickled sweet peppers and shredded carrots Keep an eye out for 10 a.m. yoga on the roof, complete with brunch and mimosas!
Sky Blossom
Looking to escape the hustle and bustle of downtown Dallas? Sky Blossom has you covered. Surrounded by cherry blossoms, this classic Vietnamese spot bursts with mouthwatering bites and sweet sips to match. Enjoy a fruity Blue Mermaid with vodka, banana rum, pineapple, lime and blue curacao alongside a refreshing Banh Hoi woven noodle wrap packed with pork sausage, rice noodles, lettuce, fried shallots, carrots and peanuts.
Stirr
Looking for a way to spice up your Sunday? Stirr hosts a rooftop party with a live DJ every weekend from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.! Sip fruity cocktails, like the Punch of Passion with Bacardi coconut, passion fruit syrup, pineapple, lemon and orange, while lounging on the couches that put you face to face with the Dallas skyline. When hunger strikes, the menu boasts a range of hearty bites like ahi tuna tacos with avocado-lime cream and citrus slaw or buffalo chicken egg rolls packed with fontina cheese and honey garlic buffalo sauce. You’ll leave Stirr with a full stomach and amazing photos of the city!
Upside West Village
With breathtaking skyline views, a chic fireplace wall, and plush seating, Upside West Village is the perfect spot for a nightcap. Menu highlights include Shrimp Ceviche and Prosciutto-Arugula Flatbread, which you can enjoy alongside a signature cocktail with a familiar name like the decadent Miranda Priestley with Makers Mark whisky, raspberry, lemon juice and mint simple syrup.
The Henry
At The Henry, pour over an expansive menu and drink selection with plenty of space to gather with friends. Rain or shine, you can stay put because their rooftop is covered and heated. On the weekend, munch on their exclusive brunch menu, featuring favorites like the cinnamon swirl french toast. In the evening, sip on a fruity specialty cocktail like the strawberry and kiwi highball with its delicious mix of tequila, sake, strawberry bramble and yuzu sour. Don’t miss happy hour from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. daily!
Vidorra
If you’re looking to dance, this is the place for you! On Wednesday, let your hips sway at its weekly salsa classes, and on Thursday through Sunday, dance the night away with live Latin DJs! Here, culture is celebrated through authentic dishes, bold cocktails, and a highly energized environment. You’ll get your fill of margaritas like the Big Guava with reposado, triple sec, guava, rosé, agave and lime, and keep cheering because margaritas are half-off on Mondays! Vidorra means “the good life,” and life will sure feel good here.
The Happiest Hour
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It’s game on at Dallas’ signature sports bar, The Happiest Hour. For the sports lovers, this is a dream rooftop. With 40+ big-screen TVs and two floors of open-air fun, no slam dunk, homerun, or touchdown will ever be missed. Oh, and did we mention there are 50+ beers on tap and an array of Texas-sized appetizers for the table? As if that’s not enough, live DJs get the party going on Fridays and Saturdays, and during happy hour, all signature cocktails and appetizers are half-off, which happens twice a day from 4 p.m.-6 p.m. and 9 p.m.-10 p.m. It’s not called Happiest Hour for nothing!
Hide
Nestled in the heart of Deep Ellum, this trendy rooftop has been praised for its innovative signature cocktails. Nothing short of spectacular, indulge in Hide’s most creative seasonal sips, including the Chickory Dickory with Irish whiskey, chai tea, cold brew, chicory and coconut cream and the Day Walker with ghost habanero tequila, pineapple, cinnamon, lemon and egg white. Twice a year, the cocktail menu changes to reflect the flavors of each season. Enjoy killer views of downtown with the rich, layered flavors of your cocktail.
Mexican Sugar Cocina
Celebrate Mexico’s rich culinary heritage at this cozy spot nestled in Uptown, complete with beautiful wood furniture and vibrant tiled floors. Enjoy a mouthwatering plate of carne asada tacos and a refreshing Desert Rose margarita, a full-flavor explosion with Corazón Reposado, Mezcal Joven, prickly pear, grapefruit, agave and lemon. Mexican Sugar has an impressive Agave Library with a full range of tequilas and mezcals to indulge in like Clase Azul reposado and Don Julio 1942. They know their tequila, so stop by for a private pairing and tasting for a complete culinary and sensory experience.
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