Rooftop Bars in Pittsburgh (2025)
Sienna Mercato
Italian restaurant · Central Business District
Downtown’s year-round rooftop beer garden with a retractable glass roof and 32 drafts, Il Tetto anchors nights out in the Cultural District. Praised by Pittsburgh Magazine and named Best Rooftop Bar by Pittsburgh City Paper, it’s 21+ and first come, first served.
Over Eden
American restaurant · Lower Lawrenceville
Set atop a restored former trade school in Lawrenceville, Over Eden serves Mediterranean-leaning plates, local cider and cocktails, with sweeping sunsets. Regularly recommended by Visit Pittsburgh and NEXTpittsburgh, it’s a stylish, distinctly local perch above the neighborhood.
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh
Hotel · Central Business District
Nine floors up, this open-air biergarten pours classic European beers alongside pretzels and playful lawn games. Frequently highlighted by Thrillist and Visit Pittsburgh, it’s downtown’s easygoing choice for after-work rounds with a proper skyline backdrop.
Spirits & Tales
Restaurant · North Oakland
A chef-driven brasserie crowning The Oaklander, Spirits & Tales pairs French classics and hyperlocal sourcing with terrace views of Oakland’s landmarks. Featured by Visit Pittsburgh and praised by local critics, it’s as much about the kitchen as the panorama.
Eliza Hot Metal Bistro
Restaurant · South Oakland
A seasonal rooftop with Mon River and Hot Metal Bridge views, Eliza layers in live-music nights and Pittsburgh-inflected bistro dishes. Spotlighted by NEXTpittsburgh and the hotel’s 2025 calendar, it’s a relaxed South Shore escape for golden-hour drinks.
New Amsterdam
American restaurant · Central Lawrenceville
Family-owned and neighborhood-loved, New Amsterdam’s covered rooftop sits over Butler Street for prime people-watching, local DJ nights, and craft cocktails. Recommended by NEXTpittsburgh and Made In PGH, it’s a Lawrenceville staple with community roots.
Sushi i
Japanese restaurant · Central Business District
New in 2025, this independent Downtown spot brings a modern Japanese menu and a rooftop patio to Fourth Avenue. Covered by Axios and local neighborhood groups, it’s part of Downtown’s small-business resurgence with fresh rolls and cocktails upstairs.
The Distillery Complex
Historical landmark · Uptown
Opened July 2025, The Finch crowns a restored 19th-century distillery with panoramic views, small plates, and Big Spring Spirits cocktails. Pittsburgh Magazine and Axios both highlighted the launch, making it a fresh South Shore vantage for the skyline.
