The temperatures are rising — and your joyful hour recreation ought to be, too. It’s rooftop bar season, in spite of everything. There’s nothing fairly like taking within the beautiful views atop the Philadelphia area’s greatest consuming and eating institutions with a chunk to eat and a drink in hand.
Philadelphia’s skyward hospitality reaches spectacular heights with the fowl’s-eye views at locations like Victory Brewing Firm’s taproom on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Bok Bar in South Philadelphia and El Techo in Rittenhouse Sq..
And within the surrounding Higher Philadelphia area, beautiful views could be simply paired with craft beers (East Department Brewing Co.), margaritas (Mas Mexicali Cantina), garden video games (Off the Rail) and extra. Beneath are some nice spots to catch a number of rays over bites and brews throughout what’s arguably the most effective time for alfresco consuming and consuming. Simply don’t neglect your sun shades and sunscreen.
Meeting Rooftop Lounge: Al fresco drinks and small plates 9 flooring up
Fashionable luxurious is what it’s all about at Meeting Rooftop Lounge at The Logan, Philadelphia’s Lodge. Far past your common resort bar, Meeting is located 9 flooring above avenue degree, is open year-round, and presents loads of seating nests and firepits. As if picturesque views of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway aren’t sufficient, craft cocktails (frozé, anybody?), charcuterie, fondue and extra add to the enchantment.
The place: Meeting Rooftop Lounge, 1840 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Attico Rooftop Lounge: A classy rooftop bar with prime balcony seating
Perched on the sixteenth ground above the Cambria Lodge on Broad Road, Attico presents Middle Metropolis views from dozens of toes over the road. The fashionable year-round out of doors balcony is the right spot for epic events, together with brunch events (arguably the most effective sort of celebration), in addition to happy-hour picks like $2 oysters, $3 shrimp cocktail, and $6 baked ham and cheese, or eggplant toasts.
The place: Attico, 219 S. Broad Road
Bok Bar: A bustling rooftop beer backyard in South Philly
Every spring, summer season and fall, the rooftop of South Philadelphia’s former Bok Excessive College turns right into a spacious beer backyard with stellar skyline views. The seasonal watering gap serves quite a lot of drinks (together with a largely native can checklist) alongside bites from month-to-month cooks in residence. Even higher? No reservations are required, so drop in everytime you’d wish to really feel the wind in your hair and a chilly drink in your hand.
The place: Bok Bar, 800 Mifflin Road
The Continental Mid-town: Retro rooftop vibes in Rittenhouse Sq.
Simply off Rittenhouse Sq., Stephen Starr’s traditional eclectic restaurant encompasses a retro rooftop lounge — the spot’s pièce de résistance. With its Sixties vibe (suppose cozy sofas and firepits), the rooftop is partially enclosed in order that it’s serviceable year-round. The plush deck space is uber fashionable throughout hotter months, notably with the Saturday and Sunday brunch crowd.
The place: The Continental Mid-town 1800 Chestnut Road
East Department Brewing Co.: Breezy brews and bites in Downingtown
Chester County brewery East Department Brewing Co. is a kind of neighborhood spots you hit up for laidback craft beer and bar fare. On heat days (double verify their straight-to-the-point Instagram account), the brewery’s rooftop is opened for diners and drinkers. Whereas there aren’t skyscrapers to gaze upon, there are nice sunsets to observe. The menu consists of banh mi, burgers, mac and cheese and, in fact, beer and cocktails.
The place: East Department Brewing Firm, 202 E. Lancaster Avenue, Downingtown
El Techo: Rooftop tacos and tequila in Middle Metropolis
Queso fundido, tacos, frozen cocktails, oh my! Add within the smattering of downtown skyscrapers peering overhead and also you’ve received your self the entire package deal at El Techo. Condesa’s taqueria spans the eleventh ground and presents rooftop eating all 12 months lengthy due to a retractable glass roof. Reservations aren’t necessary, however it’s good to have one — particularly for brunch.
The place: El Techo, 1826 Ludlow Road
Emmy Squared Rooftop: Rectangular pizza served rooftop
Detroit-style pizza and frozen cocktails on a roof? Sure, please. Within the hotter months, Emmy Squared presents tons of rooftop seating at its spot in Queen Village, the place diners can take their choose from the seasonal cocktails and beer checklist and, in fact, pizza. Seating is first come, first served.
The place: Emmy Squared Pizza: Queen Village – Philly, 632 S. fifth Road
Far East Descendant: Cantonese delicacies on a non-public rooftop patio
Chinatown’s Far East Descendant makes a speciality of Cantonese fare, with a menu of small plates, claypot rice, Montao sandwiches, family-style meals and distinctive cocktails. We recommend sampling all of it up on their rooftop, a year-round oasis tucked between buildings and faraway from the bustle down under.
The place: Far East Descendant, 251 N. Clarion Road
The Nice American Pub Rooftop: Nice pub food and drinks served sky-top
The Nice American Pub is a Conshohocken staple, and friends trying to pair their pub fare with some sunshine can go for a spot on the rooftop bar. Cocktails, wine and beer go nicely with the Montgomery County views. Roof seating is first come, first served, so get it whereas it’s … scorching.
The place: The Nice American Pub, 123 Fayette Road, Conshohocken
Irwin’s: Sicilian tastes and vino with a view
Bok Bar’s extra formal counterpart, chef Michael Vincent Ferreri’s Irwin’s — named probably the greatest new eating places within the nation by Bon Appétit — serves Sicilian delicacies paired with pure wines — which are greatest loved on its eighth-floor rooftop terrace. The skin house — open Might by September — isn’t accessible to walk-ins, so make sure to make a reservation.
The place: Irwin’s, 800 Mifflin Road
Lark: Rooftop romance in Bala Cynwyd
The rooftop terrace at this restaurant presents beautiful views of the Schuylkill River. On the menu: seafood-forward delicacies corresponding to striped bass ceviche or squid ink chitarra decked out with mussels, black truffle, preserved tomato and chili.
The place: Lark, 611 Righters Ferry Street, Bala Cynwyd
Liberty Level: Wind down on the waterfront
Billed as town’s largest restaurant, Liberty Level has sufficient house to seat 1,400 folks throughout three indoor-outdoor ranges. The Delaware River waterfront-located institution boasts a number of elevated out of doors deck areas for eating, dancing and reside leisure — excellent for views of the river whereas vibing and sipping.
The place: Liberty Level, 211 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard
Más Mexicali Cantina: Rooftop tacos, anybody?
Taco ’bout a view. The fiesta goes outdoor at Más Mexicali Cantina in West Chester. The expansive rooftop can match 150 folks wanting to catch a glimpse of downtown West Chester from above over a pitcher of margaritas and enchiladas.
The place: Más Mexicali Cantina, 102 E. Market Road, West Chester
Off the Rail: A down-the-shore feeling in Delco
With an enormous rooftop patio giving off main shore vibes — however in Delco — Off The Rail is a spring and summer season staple for these in search of warm-weather vibing and imbibing. Dwell bands and DJs set the scene on weekends and for extra chill nights, there’s loads of seating, garden video games, beer, wine, cocktails and pub fare to go round. Sports activities followers can catch all of the motion alfresco on an impressively giant projector.
The place: Off the Rail – Media, 109 W. State Road, Media
Patchwork on the Hyatt Centric Middle Metropolis: Regionally sourced eats in a central location
On the second ground of the Hyatt Centric Middle Metropolis is the New American spot Patchwork. Along with the menu, specializing in domestically sourced substances, the restaurant has a good checklist of cocktails, wine and beer — all accessible to be loved on the patio. Smack dab in the midst of Middle Metropolis excessive rises, you’ll really feel teeny tiny — in one of the best ways — amongst all of the brick, glass and metal.
The place: Patchwork, Hyatt Centric Middle Metropolis, 1620 Chancellor Road
Positano Coast by Aldo Lamberti: Elevated Italian eats
Positano Coast’s Italian eats style even higher from the elevated seating on the spot’s second ground. Whereas taking in nice views of Outdated Metropolis — and admiring the restaurant’s trendy new renovations — diners can get pleasure from tasty snacks corresponding to seafood boards and burrata paired with positive wines or signature cocktails from the bar.
The place: Positano Coast by Aldo Lamberti, 212 Walnut Road
Rams Pint Home and Rooftop Lounge: Beer and American fare within the open air
With its spectacular beer checklist and laid-back vibes, Rams Pint Home and Rooftop Lounge is a prime choose in Perkasie. Visitors discover recent air on the spot’s rooftop lounge, the place burgers, beers and frozen cocktails await.
The place: Rams Pint Home and Rooftop Lounge, 606 W. Chestnut Road, Perkasie
Revolution Home: For consolation meals and artistic cocktails overlooking the Historic District
On hotter nights, patrons of Outdated Metropolis’s Revolution Home benefit from the spot’s roof deck, providing a chief view of Christ Church’s steeple. (Christ Church is the place Ben Franklin, Betsy Ross and plenty of different colonial notables worshiped.) The restaurant’s full menu of consolation meals and artistic cocktails are all accessible from the upper perch.
The place: Revolution Home, 200 Market Road
Normal Faucet: Extensively thought of one of many first gastropubs in America
Tucked away from the bustle of 2nd Road in Northern Liberties is Normal Faucet’s at all times inviting, at all times laidback second-floor porch. The neighborhood mainstay serves up scrumptious gastropub fare and a considerate provide of craft beer that function an ideal pairing to the breezy balcony.
The place: Normal Faucet, 901 N. 2nd Road
Stratus Rooftop Lounge: A fancy spot atop the Lodge Monaco
The fashionable Stratus Rooftop Lounge sits on the eleventh story of the Kimpton Lodge Monaco Philadelphia. A curated cocktail menu pairs completely with mild bites and shareable snacks. Including to the ambiance: leather-based seating, low lighting and a “inexperienced wall” that serves as an Instagram-friendly backdrop.
The place: Stratus Rooftop Lounge, 433 Chestnut Road
Sundown Social: A high-altitude hangout in West Philly
Excessive atop West Philly’s Cira Middle, Sundown Social presents drama and leisure in equal measure. The fast-casual menu features a collection of bowls, burgers and fries, plus beer, wine, and frozen and bottled cocktails that patrons can get pleasure from together with the epic view.
The place: Sundown Social, 129 S. thirtieth Road
Vango Lounge and Skybar: Rendezvous with a view all 12 months lengthy
Drinks, hookah and rooftop views: There’s little else you want at Middle Metropolis’s Vango Lounge and Skybar. The restaurant and hookah bar retains its third-story deck open all 12 months spherical for eats, drinks and excessive model.
The place: Vango Lounge and Skybar, 116 S. 18th Road
Victory Brewing Firm Philadelphia: What’s higher than craft brews with a view?
As if its 14,000-square-foot inside wasn’t sufficient, Victory Brewing Firm taproom on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway boasts a rooftop patio with panoramic views of the Parkway. Along with all of the Victory beers you would ever think about, friends can refill on brisket meatballs, kebab naan, smoked rooster pot pie and extra.
The place: Victory Brewing Firm Philadelphia, 1776 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
XIX (Nineteen): French Renaissance rooftop vibes
Excessive above town streets, this spot on the nineteenth ground (therefore the identify) of The Bellevue Lodge encompasses a balcony overlooking Broad Road. Get pleasure from pre-dinner drinks with a view, or get gussied up and seize a number of buddies for a picture-perfect joyful hour.
The place: XIX (Nineteen), 200 S. Broad Road
