10 Best Rooftop Bars in Dallas

The eternally hip HG Sply Co. is a laid-back farm-to-table restaurant with a 9,000-sq-ft rooftop bar that never fails to draw in the crowds. Here, you can enjoy craft beers, signature cocktails, and international wines while taking in views of the glittering Dallas skyline and the tree-lined streets below.

On the downstairs menu, you’ll find Tex-Mex-inspired dishes such as bison chilli, cochinita pibil tacos, devilled avocados, and Delmonico ribeye steak with chimichurri butter. Pair with a Guava Margarita or a Julio’s Bloody Mary and really make a night of it.

Situated in Dallas’ buzzing Harwood District, Happiest Hour is a show-stopping entertainment mecca with a sprawling 2nd-floor rooftop deck that delivers a panoramic vista of the city. With 50 beers on tap and over 40 big-screen TVs, this is the perfect place to come when you want to watch a match on game day.

Satiate your appetite with loaded cheddar fries, pulled pork sandwiches, smoked brisket tacos, or the Ferris wheel of wings. On Friday and Saturday evenings, take to the dance floor to boogie the night away thanks to an acclaimed DJ lineup (including celebs like Steve Aoki).

Perched on the 19th floor of The Statler Hotel, Waterproof is a chilled-out urban oasis by day and a luxe lounge come night. As the Dallas sun beats down, unwind in a private cabana, cool off in the turquoise pool, or take an Insta selfie with the venue’s giant silver llama.

With lobster rolls, vegetarian charcuterie platters, and homemade berry cheesecake on the menu, one can easily stop by for a sumptuous lunch or dinner under the woozy emerald palms. After dark, bottle service and live DJs transform this lazy-day space into a big city party where EDM and Latin tunes draw revellers to the dance floor.

Located in the artsy Deep Ellum area, Vidorra is an atmospheric Mexican venue where traditional dishes and tequila take centre stage. This fashionable rooftop bar and restaurant features tropical pot plants, chic modern seating, and uninterrupted views of the glamorous Dallas cityscape.

Grab yourself a table and feast on street tacos, enchiladas, quesadillas, and burritos before washing it down with a Socorro tequila flight or a round of Gold Digger margaritas. On Sundays, Vidorra celebrates the good life with DJs and dancing (alternatively, enjoy free salsa lessons after sundown on Wednesdays).

For upmarket nosh and superb views of Dallas from an ambient rooftop terrace, nothing beats Terilli’s. This iconic Italian bistro is famed for its live jazz shows and bustling happy hour where you’ll relish local craft beers and ice-cold martinis.

Alongside its steak and seafood staples, Terilli’s menu features exquisite pasta dishes such as fettucine alfredo, capellini de angelo, three cheese ravioli, and meatballs with spaghetti. For dessert, sink your spoon into a heavenly helping of Frangelico flan or sample the chocolate seduction cake with rich fudge frosting.

Hide is celebrated for its hyper-creative cocktail list, homestyle cooking, and expansive rooftop patio that boasts impressive views of City centre Dallas. The bar’s master mixologists concoct a range of signature drinks with imaginative names – try the Pale Rider, Turbo Quaker, Blind Date, or Sister’s Paradise.

Serving breakfast, brunch, and dinner, this esteemed bar and restaurant is the perfect spot for catch-ups over generous plates of American classics. Try the ribeye scramble, buttermilk biscuits with chicken sausage gravy, and the whisky bread pudding infused with pear and vanilla.

For aromatic Asian cuisine in stylish al fresco surrounds, swing by Dallas’ Sky Blossom. Specialising in fusion Vietnamese, this rooftop bar and bistro serves fast meals during the day before transforming itself into a fine dining concept once the sun begins to fall.

On offer: a delectable selection of bites including tofu spring rolls, shrimp tempura tacos, tom yum pho, teriyaki beef, and char-grilled pork chop. Stick to tradition and sip Hana Lychee sake or Vietnamese iced coffee while you take in the view of the nearby giant Eye Sculpture.

For all things Latin America, pay a visit to Te Deseo in Dallas’ historic Harwood district. This effervescent haunt is renowned for its swanky cigars, vast mezcal and tequila collection, and electric blue tree at the centre of the restaurant.

The La Terazza rooftop offers an exclusive bottle service every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night, starting from 9 pm sharp. Foodies, meanwhile, can indulge in an elegant and eclectic menu from executive chef Ty Thaxton featuring charred octopus, Peruvian-style sashimi, diabla shrimp tacos, and silky custard flan.

Set within Dallas’ HALL Arts Hotel, Ellie's Lounge & Restaurant serves Napa-inspired cuisine from breakfast through dinner. The venue’s sublime rooftop terrace boasts breathtaking views of the Texas Sculpture Walk and the James Welling mural (the perfect place to sip a Stardust Cosmo or a Mocha Espresso Martini).

Here, executive chef Anthony Hsia (formerly of the W hotel in Taipei and the Ritz Carlton in Lake Tahoe) delivers dish after dish of culinary perfection – from his lemon and pea risotto to his sweet and sour tamarind chicken. Dessert fiends will adore the gluten-free seasonal sorbet and the flourless chocolate cake with passionfruit coulis.

Sitting atop the 6th floor of the swanky Canvas Hotel, Gallery Rooftop Lounge boasts one of Dallas’ most remarkable panoramas. Marvel at the sparkling skyline from the heated turquoise infinity pool or chat around the fire pit on one of the terrace’s comfy sun loungers.

With its sexy small plates, sophisticated drink menu, and pop-up party events, this enticing urban sanctuary is the perfect place to while away an afternoon. Order the bacon jam flatbread, crispy buffalo wings, or ooey gooey Texas burger along with a Show Me the Honey gin cocktail (made with fresh agave and lemon juice).