10 Best Rooftop Bars in Dallas
Enjoy Dallas Nightlife with a View
The best rooftop bars in Dallas can be found across the city – from the bustling streets of Downtown to under-the-radar neighborhoods that have been transformed by artists and entrepreneurs. Thanks to its glorious warm weather, “Big D” is renowned for its open-air nightlife including cocktail lounges, hotel terraces, and award-winning restaurants.
Our handy guide will help you decide which Dallas rooftop bar to visit, whether you’re on an epic road trip with a group of friends or are taking a short staycation with the family. From Mexican joints with al fresco patios to sprawling sports bars that spin live music, Dallas has a rooftop for all tastes and budgets.
1. HG Sply Co.
Relaxed revelry in rustic-chic surrounds
Good for: Couples, Families, Food, Nightlife
The eternally hip HG Sply Co. is a laid-back farm-to-table restaurant with a 9,000-sq-ft rooftop bar that never fails to draw in the crowds. Here, you can enjoy craft beers, signature cocktails, and international wines while taking in views of the glittering Dallas skyline and the tree-lined streets below.
On the downstairs menu, you’ll find Tex-Mex-inspired dishes such as bison chili, cochinita pibil tacos, devilled avocados, and Delmonico ribeye steak with chimichurri butter. Pair with a Guava Margarita or a Julio’s Bloody Mary and really make a night of it.
Location: 2008 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206, USA
Open: Monday–Thursday from 11 am to 11 pm, Friday from 11 am to 12 pm, Saturday from 10 am to 12 am, Sunday from 10 am to 11 pm
Phone: +1 469-334-0895
HG Sply Co.
2. Happiest Hour
Bites, brews, and views
Good for: Couples, Families, Food, Nightlife
Situated in Dallas’ buzzing Harwood District, Happiest Hour is a show-stopping entertainment mecca with a sprawling 2nd-floor rooftop deck that delivers a panoramic vista of the city. With 50 beers on tap and over 40 big-screen TVs, this is the perfect place to come when you want to watch a match on game day.
Satiate your appetite with loaded cheddar fries, pulled pork sandwiches, smoked brisket tacos, or the Ferris wheel of wings. On Friday and Saturday evenings, take to the dance floor to boogie the night away thanks to an acclaimed DJ lineup (including celebs like Steve Aoki).
Location: 2616 Olive St, Dallas, TX 75201, USA
Open: Monday–Wednesday from 4 pm to 12 am, Thursday and Friday from 4 pm to 2 am, Saturday from 10 am to 2 am, Sunday from 11 am to 12 am
Phone: +1 972-528-0067
Happiest Hour
3. Waterproof
Sky-high luxury
Good for: Couples, Food, Nightlife, Luxury
Perched on the 19th floor of The Statler Hotel, Waterproof is a chilled-out urban oasis by day and a luxe lounge come night. As the Dallas sun beats down, unwind in a private cabana, cool off in the turquoise pool, or take an Insta selfie with the venue’s giant silver llama.
With lobster rolls, vegetarian charcuterie platters, and homemade berry cheesecake on the menu, one can easily stop by for a sumptuous lunch or dinner under the woozy emerald palms. After dark, bottle service and live DJs transform this lazy-day space into a big city party where EDM and Latin tunes draw revelers to the dance floor.
Location: 1914 Commerce St 19th floor, Dallas, TX 75201, USA
Open: Sunday–Wednesday from 11 am to 12 am, Thursday–Saturday from 11 am to 2 am
Phone: +1 469-320-8991
Waterproof
4. Vidorra
A celebration of culture and flavor
Good for: Couples, Families, Food, Nightlife
Located in the artsy Deep Ellum neighborhood, Vidorra is an atmospheric Mexican venue where traditional dishes and tequila take center stage. This fashionable rooftop bar and restaurant features tropical pot plants, chic modern seating, and uninterrupted views of the glamorous Dallas cityscape.
Grab yourself a table and feast on street tacos, enchiladas, quesadillas, and burritos before washing it down with a Socorro tequila flight or a round of Gold Digger margaritas. On Sundays, Vidorra celebrates the good life with DJs and dancing (alternatively, enjoy free salsa lessons after sundown on Wednesdays).
Location: 2642 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226, USA
Open: Sunday–Wednesday from 11 am to 12 am, Thursday and Friday from 11 am to 2 am, Saturday from 10 am to 2 am
Phone: +1 972-215-0640
Vidorra
5. Terilli’s
Comfort food and cocktails
Good for: Couples, Families, Food, Nightlife
For upmarket nosh and superb views of Dallas from an ambient rooftop terrace, nothing beats Terilli’s. This iconic Italian bistro is famed for its live jazz shows and bustling happy hour where you’ll relish local craft beers and ice-cold martinis.
Alongside its steak and seafood staples, Terilli’s menu features exquisite pasta dishes such as fettucine alfredo, capellini de angelo, three cheese ravioli, and meatballs with spaghetti. For dessert, sink your spoon into a heavenly helping of Frangelico flan or sample the chocolate seduction cake with rich fudge frosting.
Location: 2815 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206, USA
Open: Tuesday–Saturday from 4 pm to 10 pm, Sunday from 10 am to 3 pm and 4 pm to 10 pm (closed on Mondays)
Phone: +1 214-827-3993
Terilli's
6. Hide
Epicurean award-winner
Good for: Couples, Families, Food, Nightlife
Hide is celebrated for its hyper-creative cocktail list, homestyle cooking, and expansive rooftop patio that boasts impressive views of Downtown Dallas. The bar’s master mixologists concoct a range of signature drinks with imaginative names – try the Pale Rider, Turbo Quaker, Blind Date, or Sister’s Paradise.
Serving breakfast, brunch, and dinner, this esteemed bar and restaurant is the perfect spot for catch-ups over generous plates of American classics. Try the ribeye scramble, buttermilk biscuits with chicken sausage gravy, and the whiskey bread pudding infused with pear and vanilla.
Location: 1928 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206, USA
Open: Monday–Friday from 11 am to 12 am, Saturday and Sunday from 9 am to 12 am
Phone: +1 214-785-0905
Hide
7. Sky Blossom
For all things Far East
Good for: Couples, Families, Food, Nightlife
For aromatic Asian cuisine in stylish al fresco surrounds, swing by Dallas’ Sky Blossom. Specializing in fusion Vietnamese, this rooftop bar and bistro serves fast meals during the day before transforming itself into a fine dining concept once the sun begins to fall.
On offer: a delectable selection of bites including tofu spring rolls, shrimp tempura tacos, tom yum pho, teriyaki beef, and char-grilled pork chop. Stick to tradition and sip Hana Lychee sake or Vietnamese iced coffee while you take in the view of the nearby giant Eye Sculpture.
Location: 1514 Elm St #611, Dallas, TX 75201, USA
Open: Sunday–Thursday from 11 am to 11 pm, Friday and Saturday from 11 am to 11.30 pm
Phone: +1 469-313-1524
Sky Blossom
8. Te Deseo
A hedonist’s haven
Good for: Couples, Food, Nightlife, Luxury
For all things Latin America, pay a visit to Te Deseo in Dallas’ historic Harwood district. This effervescent haunt is renowned for its swanky cigars, vast mezcal and tequila collection, and electric blue tree at the center of the restaurant.
The La Terazza rooftop offers an exclusive bottle service every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night, starting from 9 pm sharp. Foodies, meanwhile, can indulge in an elegant and eclectic menu from executive chef Ty Thaxton featuring charred octopus, Peruvian-style sashimi, diabla shrimp tacos, and silky custard flan.
Location: 2700 Olive St, Dallas, TX 75201, USA
Open: Monday and Tuesday from 5 pm to 10 pm, Wednesday from 5 pm to 12 am, Thursday–Saturday from 5 pm to 2 am, Sunday from 5 pm to 12 am
Phone: +1 214-646-1314
Te Deseo
9. Ellie’s Lounge & Restaurant
Sophisticated gastronomy in sleek surroundings
Good for: Couples, Food, Nightlife, Luxury
Set within Dallas’ HALL Arts Hotel, Ellie’s Lounge & Restaurant serves Napa-inspired cuisine from breakfast through dinner. The venue’s sublime rooftop terrace boasts breathtaking views of the Texas Sculpture Walk and the James Welling mural (the perfect place to sip a Stardust Cosmo or a Mocha Espresso Martini).
Here, executive chef Anthony Hsia (formerly of the W hotel in Taipei and the Ritz Carlton in Lake Tahoe) delivers dish after dish of culinary perfection – from his lemon and pea risotto to his sweet and sour tamarind chicken. Dessert fiends will adore the gluten-free seasonal sorbet and the flourless chocolate cake with passionfruit coulis.
Location: 1717 Leonard St, Dallas, TX 75201, USA
Open: Monday–Thursday from 6.30 am to 10.30 am and 11 am to 11 pm, Friday from 6.30 am to 10.30 am and 11 am to 12 am, Saturday from 6.30 am to 12 am, Sunday from 6.30 am to 11 pm
Phone: +1 972-629-0924
Ellie's Lounge & Restaurant
10. Gallery Rooftop Lounge
Stunning is an understatement
Good for: Couples, Food, Nightlife, Luxury
Sitting atop the 6th floor of the swanky Canvas Hotel, Gallery Rooftop Lounge boasts one of Dallas’ most remarkable panoramas. Marvel at the sparkling skyline from the heated turquoise infinity pool or chat around the fire pit on one of the terrace’s comfy sun loungers.
With its sexy small plates, sophisticated beverage menu, and pop-up party events, this enticing urban sanctuary is the perfect place to while away an afternoon. Order the bacon jam flatbread, crispy buffalo wings, or ooey gooey Texas burger along with a Show Me the Honey gin cocktail (made with fresh agave and lemon juice).
Location: 1325 Botham Jean Blvd, Dallas, TX 75215, USA
Open: Sunday–Thursday from 3 pm to 11 pm, Friday and Saturday from 1 pm to 2 am
Phone: +1 214-778-6777
Gallery Rooftop Lounge
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