Pittsburgh’s Rooftops

Drinks, Dining and More with a View

With 90 unique neighborhoods and spectacular skylines, sometimes the best way to enjoy Pittsburgh is to head up. Take in Instagram-worthy views with this guide to rooftop bars, movies and dining for Only in Pittsburgh evenings.

Christian James Rooftop Bar

Located atop Joinery Hotel in the heart of Downtown, the Christian James Rooftop Bar is open Fridays and Saturdays from 5-11 p.m. all summer long. Enjoy wine, beer and cocktails paired perfectly with cabanas, high top tables and panoramic views from Downtown to the South Side.

Spirits & Tales

Located atop the 10th floor of The Oaklander hotel, Spirits & Tales offers patio and indoor dining with spectacular views of Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall and the Cathedral of Learning.

Come for the views, but stay for Chef Chris Noonan’s menu of French classics with a modern flare, made with Pittsburgh ingredients, accompanied by one of their refreshing, ever-changing cocktails.

Cinderlands Warehouse

If someone asked me to describe my favorite vibe, I’d simply show them a picture of Cinderlands Warehouse. This sprawling, vibrant location features an outdoor patio on the second floor overlooking the Strip District, with plenty of room to spread out to additional indoor seating, gigantic bar seating and a first-floor game area with built-in bocce and shuffleboard.

IPA and sour fans, these brews will not disappoint and are always rotating in a soon-to-be-favorite beer. Don’t sleep on the menu - Cinderlands has a 3,000-square-foot kitchen to dish out delicious smoked buffalo chicken dip, smoked jumbo wings, poutine, pierogis and more.

Biergarten | Hotel Monaco

As far as locations go, the Biergarten rooftop bar on the 9th floor of the Kimpton Hotel Monaco may have the perfect one. With posh views of Downtown like the idyllic Mellon Square, it’s no wonder this is a happy hour, after-work and traveler hotspot.

While you’re enjoying the views, find a new brew with authentic German bottles of Spaten Optimator doppelbock, Weihenstephaner hefeweizen, Spaten marzen, Kostritzer Schwarzbier, and Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier. Tasty German bar food and a full array of pickles compliment every sip.

Over Eden Rooftop Bar

Take in a stunning Pittsburgh sunset at Over Eden Rooftop Bar, perched on a rooftop in the artistic Lawrenceville neighborhood with Downtown skyscrapers serving as the backdrop.

Snag a table early for their Sunday brunch once a month or make it an evening trip as you sip local ciders and indulge on desserts like tres leches cake and oat milk panna cotta.

New Amsterdam Rooftop Terrace

If people-watching in the hippest part of Pittsburgh sounds like your jam, head on up to the second floor of New Amsterdam for sliders, suds and sandwiches.

The first floor is rocking with live DJs every weekend, karaoke on Thursdays and trivia nights on Wednesdays, making this a go-to spot for locals and travelers year-round.

Sienna Mercato

Sienna Mercato offers three very different floors of restaurant concepts, from their lowkey meatball joint on the first floor to the open-air rooftop bar Il Tetto on the roof.

Overlooking Penn Avenue in Downtown Pittsburgh, Il Tetto is also a great stop to people watch as visitors come and go from the theatres and convention center below. With 32 drafts, cocktails and wine, there’s always a reason to stay for one more drink.

Eliza Hot Metal Bistro

Providing unique views of Hot Metal Bridge, the South Side Slopes and our skyline, Eliza Hot Metal Bistro is a beautiful addition to rooftop dining atop Hotel Indigo. Happy hour specials, fantastic cocktails, live music events, a mouthwatering menu and more. There's always a reason to visit!

Level 7

Located on the 7th floor (get it?) of AC Hotel by Marriott in Downtown Pittsburgh, this rooftop bar offers a great glimpse of the Convention Center, our bridges, the skyline and the Strip District. Also, Level 7 has maybe the best smoked Manhattan in the city.

Carson City Saloon

One of the top sports bars in the city for nearly two decades, Carson City Saloon brings the party no matter the occasion at their massive three-level location in the South Side.

Head up to that very top floor for an all-weather heated rooftop experience that comes with its own bartenders, too. The roof opens up during nicer weather providing a unique view of this Pittsburgh party neighborhood, making it an ideal place to watch the nightlife below travel from bar to bar.

Pins Mechanical

The Southside Works is now home to Pins Mechanical, one of my new favorite nights out in the city. This all-in-one retrotainment center comes complete with a massive draft list, two-story slide to ride down between floors, arcade games, duckpin bowling, patio pong and much more.

I like to cap off my perfect night out here by hanging out at the Pins Patio Playground! Ride the giant seesaw, enjoy the fire pits or just enjoy hanging out and watching the crowds move around the South Side as the sun sets. This place rocks.

National Aviary

What's the Aviary doing on this list, you ask? New for 2024, their new Colors in Flight experiences are adding something different to your summer itinerary.

The feather in the cap of their season is a new rooftop show called Skydeck that will feature falcons, vultures, Black Kites and even a Eurasian Eagle-Owl soar, swoop and glide with breathtaking agility.

Bonus Stops: Roland’s Seafood Grill & The Pennsylvania Market

When you need a break from the hustle and bustle of the Strip District, head to the second stories of both Roland’s Seafood Grill & The Pennsylvania Market for fantastic flavors, cool drinks and the perfect view of the international market and shopping hub below.

Enjoy one of Roland’s famous lobster rolls or chowders or order a peach-basil martini or other summer cocktail from The Pennsylvania Market’s Top Bar, and see why no one does rooftop and outdoor dining with a view better than Pittsburgh.

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Jared B.

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Always in search of the next great craft beer and arcade. Can be found in the Supporters Section of Pittsburgh Riverhounds games and at whatever festival is happening in the city.

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