Rooftop Bars in Atlanta (2025)

A century-old landmark turned playful rooftop with astroturf, twinkle lights, and skyline panoramas. Frequently praised by Atlanta Magazine and noted by Eater Atlanta, it’s pure Ponce de Leon energy with seasonal cocktails and a taco truck slinging late-night bites.

Ponce City Market’s open-air beer garden and cocktail bar anchors The Roof with sweeping views from Buckhead to Downtown. Consistently featured in Eater Atlanta guides and beloved by locals for classic drinks, weekend brunch, and that hard-to-beat BeltLine outlook.

A 1970s-inspired rooftop lounge atop the FORTH Hotel with seafood-forward snacks and polished cocktails. Spotlighted by Axios Atlanta and added to Eater Atlanta’s rooftop list, it delivers Midtown shimmer and late-night energy with a distinctly local design sensibility.

A Gulf Coast–themed rooftop hideout perched over Breaker Breaker on the Eastside Trail. Eater Atlanta highlights its frozen drinks and breezy vibe; the bar’s limited-hours format keeps things laid-back and BeltLine-local.

Summerhill’s tech-meets-Belgium brewery pours crisp lagers and hosts a retractable-roof Dak Bar with neighborhood views. Often included by Eater Atlanta among the city’s best rooftops, it’s an easygoing, truly local beer hang with events and Sunday trivia.

An Atlanta-founded brewery on the Eastside Trail with a lively rooftop, BeltLine beer garden, and chef-driven menu. Regularly cited by local guides and tourism outlets for skyline views and seasonal releases, it’s a BeltLine staple.

Chef Santiago Gomez’s Westside spot pairs an agave-forward bar with a scene-y rooftop lounge. Noted by Eater Atlanta and local critics for DJ-driven nights and skyline views, it mixes Mexican-Japanese bites with polished bottle-service energy.

Pat Pascarella’s Southern Italian spot serves wood-fired pies and spritzes on a heated rooftop with firepits. Frequently recommended by local editors and rooftop roundups, it’s where Neapolitan pizza meets neighborhood views.

Grant Park’s come-as-you-are bar with a rooftop overlooking historic Oakland Cemetery. The Infatuation and Thrillist praise its easygoing vibe, strong drinks, and views that feel quintessentially Atlanta.

A longtime local seafood pub with a rooftop patio peering across to Oakland Cemetery. Still going strong at Grant Park and regularly included in Eater Atlanta’s rooftop roundups, it’s classic fried seafood with a view.