Rooftop Bars in Richmond (2025)

Back atop downtown’s 20th floor, Solaire returns with the city’s highest views, shareable plates, and a cocktail list that leans bright and playful. Covered by Axios Richmond and operated by a local team, it feels distinctly RVA, not corporate.

An Arts District standby with panoramic views, creative cocktails, and seasonal programming tied to the hotel’s art gallery roots. Named Best Rooftop Bar in Richmond by Style Weekly in 2025, it draws both visitors and locals for golden-hour hangs.

A Richmond classic with string lights, palms, and a third-floor open-air bar that channels mid‑century Havana. Known for salsa nights and mojitos, it’s frequently praised by local writers for atmosphere and community feel.

Set atop a 1928 landmark in Scott’s Addition, this spacious rooftop pairs skyline views with DJs, pizza, and a solid beer and cocktail lineup. Regularly highlighted by rooftop roundups and local event calendars for lively weekend energy.

Downtown’s festive rooftop for street‑style tacos, ceviches, and zesty margaritas, plus DJs late on weekends. Frequently cited in local guides, it brings Latin‑leaning nightlife to the open air while staying rooted in Richmond’s Arts District scene.

On top of a 1929 Carytown institution, this tiki‑styled roof bar adds beachy cocktails and community events to an RVA original. Covered by Axios Richmond and loved by locals, it’s a fun, unfussy way to greet sunset above Cary Street.

An upscale soul‑food newcomer with a Miami‑bright rooftop deck called The Penthouse. Profiled by the Richmond Times‑Dispatch, it spotlights Black‑owned wine labels, DJ nights, and casual rooftop bites alongside hearty Southern classics downstairs.