DFW skylines are underrated. Here's where to enjoy them from above.
Dallas:
- Happiest Hour (Uptown) — largest rooftop bar in DFW. Dallas skyline, relatively affordable. $5-7 happy hour. Source: happiesthour.com
- Monarch (National at Design District) — 49th floor. Best view in Dallas. Period. $18-22 cocktails. Dress code. Source: monarchdallas.com
- Waterproof (The Statler Hotel) — pool + rooftop bar. Seasonal. $15-20 drinks. Source: thestatler.com
- Stirr (Deep Ellum) — more casual rooftop. Younger crowd. $7-12 drinks. Good happy hour.
- HG Sply Co (Lower Greenville) — rooftop with a health-conscious menu. Sunset views. Source: hgsplyco.com
Fort Worth: 6. Reata (Sundance Square) — rooftop dining with Fort Worth skyline. The view at sunset with a margarita is peak Texas. Source: reata.net 7. Proper (West 7th) — Fort Worth's best dedicated rooftop bar. Growing area.
Suburbs: 8. The Boardwalk at Granite Park (Plano) — waterfront rooftop dining. Source: graniteparkdallas.com
Pro tips:
- Monarch requires reservations on weekends. Book ahead.
- Happiest Hour gets PACKED after 8pm on Fridays/Saturdays. Go early.
- Rooftop season in DFW: March-May and September-November. Summer is too hot.
Sources:
- Venue websites
- Personal visits to all listed rooftops
Where's your favorite rooftop?
Monarch at The National is the best view in all of DFW. 49 floors up, you can see the entire skyline. It's expensive but it's a special occasion spot.