"The Rooftop at Hotel Clermont, above the iconic Clermont Lounge and down the street from Ponce City Market, is a must-visit for its photogenic views of the Atlanta skyline and status as a quintessential ATL hangout. Come during golden hour or make it a pit stop on an Atlanta bar crawl (next stop The Local or something on the Beltline). The cocktails here aren’t the main draw—they’re usually heavy on the alcohol and sometimes come in large, pre-mixed batches to keep up with the demand of the swarming 20-something crowd—but the addition of a taco truck with incredibly good queso fundido (packed with a sweet chorizo, pico de gallo, and cilantro) helps them go down smoother." - nina reeder, juli horsford, jacinta howard
"O4W's The Rooftop at Hotel Clermont is gold for your photo timeline since it has one of the best views of the Atlanta skyline and a close-up look at the iconic Hotel Clermont radio tower. Plus, it’s a great place for big groups since it’s spacious and the drinks come in large, pre-mixed batches to keep up with the demand of the swarming, young crowds. And the addition of a taco truck in 2023 provides bites to wash down the heavy-handed drinks. Get the incredibly good elote or queso fundido packed with a sweet chorizo, pico de gallo, and cilantro." - juli horsford
"The Rooftop at Hotel Clermont has one of the best views of the Atlanta skyline. But we’ve spent more than a few nights under the iconic neon-lit radio tower sign wishing we had some carbs to soak up all those vodka sodas we tossed back. They’ve rectified that issue by adding a vintage green and pink taco truck on the roof. The best option is the chorizo taco, cooked with a sprinkle of sugar for a slightly sweeter taste and topped with pineapples. Just make sure to opt for flour tortillas over the dry corn ones. Most people aren’t coming here for the food, but they really should since there’s something elite about tacos with a view. " - juli horsford, demarco williams
"The Rooftop at Hotel Clermont has one of the best rooftop views of the Atlanta skyline and is a great place to kick it with friends. The drinks are heavy on the alcohol and sometimes come in large, pre-mixed batches to keep up with the demand of the swarming, younger crowds. The addition of a taco truck in 2023 (get the incredibly good elote or queso fundido packed with a sweet chorizo, pico de gallo, and cilantro) helps us stick around longer once the strong drinks make their way into our bloodstream. We like to come here for the vibes and to be part of the scene, but we’ll always rest easy knowing we can book a room at the hotel downstairs if the view gets too fuzzy. " - juli horsford
"There may be no finer view of the city skyline than from atop the Hotel Clermont, which sits on a small ridge along Ponce. Sunsets from this rooftop bar and lounge are really hard to beat, making it a great spot to host an evening wedding, followed by an outdoor reception. Looking for a more formal, sit-down dining affair post-ceremony? Book the hotel’s restaurant Tiny Lou’s for Southern dishes and gorgeous desserts with French twists. The afterparty could include a trip to Atlanta’s most famous (and oldest) strip clubs — the Clermont Lounge — located beneath Tiny Lou’s." - Beth McKibben