Rooftop Bars in Boston (2025) by Globey on Postcard

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Rooftop Bars in Boston (2025)

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on 2025.08.30

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From skyline lounges to neighborhood decks, these Boston rooftops mix local flavor with real views. Most are independent, all are open in 2025. Start with a sunset plan—and book ahead on peak nights.

Rooftop at The Envoy

Bar · South Boston Waterfront

Seaport’s crowd-pleaser pairs sweeping harbor views with fire pits and seasonal cocktails. Frequently cited by Boston Magazine and Time Out, it’s a quintessential sunset stop with a lively local scene.

https://www.envoyrooftop.com/

Trillium - Fort Point

Brewery · South Boston Waterfront

Beloved Boston brewery’s seasonal roof deck pours draft-only selections over Seaport. Spotlighted by Boston Magazine and Time Out, it blends serious beer with relaxed, neighborhood energy.

https://trilliumbrewing.com/pages/fort-point

Dorchester Brewing Company

Brewery · Dorchester

A year-round rooftop greenhouse with skyline views, barbecue from M&M, and community vibes. Praised by Boston Magazine and Forbes Travel Guide; confirmed open for 2025.

https://www.dorchesterbrewing.com/our-tap-room/

Felipe's Taqueria

Mexican restaurant · Cambridge

Harvard Square’s long-running favorite serves hand-squeezed margaritas atop a festive roof deck. Regularly recommended by Boston Magazine and Time Out for its casual, crowd-friendly atmosphere.

https://www.harvardsquare.com/venue/felipes-taqueria/

The Lexington

American restaurant · Cambridge

Chef Will Gilson’s greenhouse-style rooftop at Cambridge Crossing feels distinctly local, with seasonal cocktails and New American plates. Featured in Boston Magazine’s up-to-date rooftop roundup.

https://www.thelexingtoncx.com/the-lexington-restaurant

Over the Charles Rooftop Bar

Temporarily Closed

Seasonal, 16th-floor perch above the Charles with stellar sunsets and local lagers; 2025 season confirmed. Highlighted by Boston Magazine, with trivia and live music on select nights.

https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/over-the-charles-rooftop-bar

Pier 6

Seafood restaurant · Inner Harbor

Locally run charmer with a roof deck overlooking the USS Constitution and skyline. A staple on Eater Boston and Boston Magazine lists; water shuttle connects with its sister spot across the harbor.

https://www.pier6boston.com/

Sam Adams Downtown Boston Taproom

Brewery · Downtown

Boston’s homegrown brewery powers a central roof deck above State Street with taproom-only releases and frequent events. Endorsed by Boston Magazine as a low-rise, history-soaked lookout.

https://www.samadamsbostontaproom.com/

The Essex Boston

Temporarily Closed

New for 2025 and locally helmed, this South Boston rooftop delivers skyline panoramas, frozen cocktails, and raw-bar snacks. Added to Eater Boston’s latest best-views list.

https://essexboston.com/rooftop

The Stratus - Rooftop Bar Boston

Cocktail bar · Back Bay

Boston’s highest outdoor bar crowns the Prudential with 360-degree vistas; ticketed entry via View Boston. Frequently recommended by Boston Magazine and Time Out for dramatic sunsets.

https://viewboston.com/stratus/

The Colonnade Hotel

Hotel · Back Bay

Back Bay’s public rooftop pool doubles as a seasonal bar with city views. Open for 2025; called out by Boston Magazine and The Times as a singular urban oasis.

https://www.colonnadehotel.com/roof-top-pool

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Rooftop at The Envoy

Bar · South Boston Waterfront

https://www.envoyrooftop.com/

Trillium - Fort Point

Brewery · South Boston Waterfront

Beloved Boston brewery’s seasonal roof deck pours draft-only selections over Seaport. Spotlighted by Boston Magazine and Time Out, it blends serious beer with relaxed, neighborhood energy.

https://trilliumbrewing.com/pages/fort-point

Dorchester Brewing Company

Brewery · Dorchester

A year-round rooftop greenhouse with skyline views, barbecue from M&M, and community vibes. Praised by Boston Magazine and Forbes Travel Guide; confirmed open for 2025.

https://www.dorchesterbrewing.com/our-tap-room/

Felipe's Taqueria

Mexican restaurant · Cambridge

Harvard Square’s long-running favorite serves hand-squeezed margaritas atop a festive roof deck. Regularly recommended by Boston Magazine and Time Out for its casual, crowd-friendly atmosphere.

https://www.harvardsquare.com/venue/felipes-taqueria/

The Lexington

American restaurant · Cambridge

https://www.thelexingtoncx.com/the-lexington-restaurant

Over the Charles Rooftop Bar

Temporarily Closed

Seasonal, 16th-floor perch above the Charles with stellar sunsets and local lagers; 2025 season confirmed. Highlighted by Boston Magazine, with trivia and live music on select nights.

https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/over-the-charles-rooftop-bar

Pier 6

Seafood restaurant · Inner Harbor

Locally run charmer with a roof deck overlooking the USS Constitution and skyline. A staple on Eater Boston and Boston Magazine lists; water shuttle connects with its sister spot across the harbor.

https://www.pier6boston.com/

Sam Adams Downtown Boston Taproom

Brewery · Downtown

Boston’s homegrown brewery powers a central roof deck above State Street with taproom-only releases and frequent events. Endorsed by Boston Magazine as a low-rise, history-soaked lookout.

https://www.samadamsbostontaproom.com/

The Essex Boston

Temporarily Closed

New for 2025 and locally helmed, this South Boston rooftop delivers skyline panoramas, frozen cocktails, and raw-bar snacks. Added to Eater Boston’s latest best-views list.

https://essexboston.com/rooftop

The Stratus - Rooftop Bar Boston

Cocktail bar · Back Bay

Boston’s highest outdoor bar crowns the Prudential with 360-degree vistas; ticketed entry via View Boston. Frequently recommended by Boston Magazine and Time Out for dramatic sunsets.

https://viewboston.com/stratus/

The Colonnade Hotel

Hotel · Back Bay

Back Bay’s public rooftop pool doubles as a seasonal bar with city views. Open for 2025; called out by Boston Magazine and The Times as a singular urban oasis.

https://www.colonnadehotel.com/roof-top-pool