Dallas does rooftops with personality: skyline pools, Latin-spirited terraces, Vietnamese cocktails, and Greenville Avenue hangouts. Here’s a researched mix of essentials and fresh finds, all open now and rooted in the city’s own hospitality culture.
Rooftop Bars in Dallas (2025)
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Dallas does rooftops with personality: skyline pools, Latin-spirited terraces, Vietnamese cocktails, and Greenville Avenue hangouts. Here’s a researched mix of essentials and fresh finds, all open now and rooted in the city’s own hospitality culture.
The Gallery Lounge
Bar
A Cedars standby with a heated infinity pool, skyline panoramas, and art-forward cocktails. Frequently highlighted by Thrillist and Eater Dallas; the hotel’s own listings confirm robust late-night hours and community events atop this independent-minded boutique property.
Sky Blossom Rooftop Bistro Bar
Restaurant
Vietnamese-leaning bites and colorful cocktails above Elm Street, with views of The Eye. Kept on Eater Dallas’ rooftop map and praised by local critics for playful drinks and selfies-with-skyline energy; recent operations verified via its official site.
HG Sply Co.
American restaurant
A Dallas original that revived the city’s rooftop scene: greenery, firepits, dedicated rooftop menu, and strong happy hour. Consistently recommended by Eater Dallas and Thrillist; current rooftop hours posted by the restaurant confirm daily service.
Vidorra
Mexican restaurant
Deep Ellum’s Latin-spirited rooftop—retractable roof, tequila flights, and salsa nights. Covered by Dallas Observer and Eater Dallas; the operator’s page details weekly DJ programming that keeps it plugged into the neighborhood’s nightlife.
Happiest Hour
Bar
Victory Park’s expansive two-level hangout pairs a big beer list with skyline-facing decks. Featured regularly by Eater Dallas and The Rooftop Guide; the venue’s site confirms happy hour deals, watch parties, and rooftop bottle-service nights.
The Statler Dallas, Curio Collection by Hilton
Hotel
A downtown fixture with a pool-by-day, DJ-fueled lounge by night. The Statler publishes current hours and events; Dallas publications routinely cite its sweeping views and nightlife scene atop a restored local landmark.
Sundown at Granada
Restaurant
Locally owned next to Granada Theater, mixing live music culture with a relaxed rooftop bar. Dallas Morning News and local listings confirm ongoing 2025 rooftop movie nights; the venue’s site shows long happy hours and weekend brunch.
Via Triozzi
Restaurant
Opened April 2025 above the beloved Italian spot, this terrazza pours spritzes and serves antipasti with a coastal-Italian vibe. Reported by The Dallas Morning News and detailed on the restaurant’s site with cabana reservations and menus.
Catbird
Cocktail bar
A polished lounge with an open-air terrace, creative cocktails, and small plates. Kept on Eater Dallas’ 2025 rooftop map and lauded by Thrillist; the official page confirms nightly hours, live music midweek, and DJ programming on weekends.
