Atlanta's Best
Rooftop Bars.

The rooftop that put Atlanta on the national map. Ponce City Market's rooftop has panoramic views of the city skyline, a mix of food vendors, cocktail bars, and even a retro amusement area. On a clear evening, it's the best seat in the city. Perfect for bringing out-of-town clients who want the full Atlanta experience.

Perched above downtown on the 11th floor of The Glenn Hotel, SkyLounge delivers unobstructed views of the Centennial Olympic Park area and the Midtown skyline beyond. The cocktail menu is solid, the crowd is lively, and the sunset views are hard to beat. It's my go-to when someone wants to see what Atlanta looks like from above.

A Midtown rooftop with a more refined, low-key atmosphere. The views stretch across the Midtown skyline, and the bar program is well-curated. Less about the party, more about the setting — which is exactly why I like it. A good spot for a quieter evening with a client or a friend.

Tucked into the Westside's Interlock development, Drawbar offers a rooftop-level perspective on one of Atlanta's fastest-changing neighborhoods. The cocktails are creative, the food holds its own, and the crowd skews toward people who appreciate design and detail. It's a newer spot, but it already feels like a staple.

Atlanta's newest rooftop destination, perched atop the Ten Twenty Spring building in Midtown. The skyline views at sunset are among the best in the city, the cocktail program is well run, and reservations are recommended because it fills up fast. It's the rooftop I'm sending out-of-town clients to right now.

A velvet-and-striped rooftop on the 16th floor of FORTH Hotel in Old Fourth Ward. The 1970s-lounge energy and uninterrupted skyline views make it feel like a well-kept secret just off the BeltLine. A great pick when you want the city's energy with a polished, grown-up backdrop.

A newer Midtown rooftop atop the AC Hotel and Moxy, and a welcome addition to the skyline scene. The views run west across Midtown, the cocktail list is approachable, and the crowd is lively without feeling like a club. Easy to get to, easy to enjoy, and a good pick when you want the city energy without the fuss.

Downtown's most talked-about rooftop of 2026: Studio 54-inspired disco glamour on the 10th floor of the Moxy, with keycard access, a hidden Powder Room speakeasy, and skyline views from every seat. It opened in spring and reservations fill up quickly, so plan ahead and dress the part.

West Midtown's newest skyline bar, perched 17 floors up in the Star Metals tower from Miami's Grassfed Culture Hospitality group. The cocktail program is serious, the views run across the city, and the setting trades nightclub energy for a grown-up evening. A strong pick after dinner in the Interlock or Westside Provisions area.

Downtown's newest skyline bar, perched atop the historic Regenstein Building at 207 Peachtree from the team behind Red Phone Booth. It anchors the six-venue entertainment campus that opened in June, and the rooftop views run straight over Atlanta's core from the heart of downtown. A polished answer when you want the city's energy with a grown-up backdrop.

A poolside rooftop at the new Hotel Phoenix in Centennial Yards, downtown across from Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Cocktails and light bites with a view over the stadium district, and it has quickly become the spot to watch the city's newest neighborhood take shape.

The adults-only rooftop above Breaker Breaker in Reynoldstown, right on the Eastside BeltLine. It is a playful, sun-soaked perch with cocktails and skyline views, and Eater has flagged it as one of the best new rooftops around the city.