Let’s face it: Fall weather in Arizona makes surviving the summer heat worth it. Throw in our sensational sunsets and it’s a recipe for amazement. That’s why we’ve compiled this list of 10 amazing rooftop bars with a view in Arizona to help you enjoy with fall weather with a side order of an Arizona sunset ablaze with desert color.
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Outrider Rooftop Lounge
Location: Scottsdale
Perched atop the Canopy Old Town, Outrider delivers sweeping views of Camelback Mountain and the Scottsdale skyline. It offers a relaxed yet vibrant vibe with fire pits, craft cocktails, and locally inspired small plates.
Skysill Rooftop Lounge
Location: Tempe
Soaring 18 stories above Tempe, Skysill is one of the Valley’s highest open-air lounges with panoramic skyline and desert views. By day it’s a poolside retreat, by night it becomes a cocktail lounge with DJs, shareables, and high-energy ambiance.
théa Mediterranean Rooftop
Location: Phoenix
Located atop The Global Ambassador hotel, théa pairs Mediterranean mezze, fresh coastal fare, and a lively cocktail program with views of Camelback Mountain. With weekend DJs and an inviting rooftop ambiance, it blends elevated dining with relaxed rooftop vibes.
Floor 13 Rooftop Bar
Location: Downtown Phoenix
Nestled on the 13th floor of historic downtown, Floor 13 boasts intimate lounge seating, fire pits, and sweeping skyline views. Their menu features cocktails inspired by Alfred Hitchcock films, lending a playful twist to the rooftop experience.
Eden Rooftop Bar
Location: Kimpton Palomar, Phoenix
Eden is a lush, desert-inspired rooftop oasis in downtown Phoenix offering elegant cocktail service, plush lounge seating, and a cozy firepit setting. While views are more subtle than stark skyline panoramas, the ambiance and design make it feel like a hidden gem above the city.
Say When Rooftop Bar
Location: Rise Uptown Hotel, Phoenix
Don Woods’ Say When offers a retro-chic penthouse lounge with sweeping views of Camelback Mountain and the Phoenix skyline. The space features cozy firepit seating, mid-century design touches, and a cocktail menu spotlighting forgotten classics.
Alibi Rooftop Lounge
Location: Tempe, Canopy Hotel
Alibi offers panoramic views across downtown Tempe with glimpses toward Four Peaks and the Superstition Mountains on the horizon. Its menu of flatbreads and inventive cocktails caters to relaxed rooftop dining in a modern, open setting.
Lucero Rooftop Lounge & Terrace
Location: Omni Tempe/ASU)
Lucero pairs elevated small plates and craft cocktails with sweeping sunset and city vistas, creating a refined rooftop social setting. The space evokes a starlit-night ambiance through thoughtful design and elevated service.
Upstairs at FLINT
Location: Biltmore neighborhood, Phoenix
This open-air cocktail lounge overlooks both Phoenix city lights and distant mountain ranges, ideal for quiet sunset sipping or after-dinner cocktails. Their bar bites and premium craft drinks complement the mellow, elevated atmosphere.
Thirsty Camel
Location: The Phoenician, Scottsdale
Nestled within the luxe Phoenician resort, Thirsty Camel offers sweeping resort and valley views paired with a strong whiskey and cocktail program. TIt blends casual elegance and scenic vistas, making it a favorite for both guests and locals seeking a sophisticated rooftop escape.
