Drinks With a View: Charlotte’s 4 Best Rooftop Bars

This is the perfect time of year to sit out on one of Charlotte’s many rooftop bars and enjoy a drink or two while admiring the beautiful city skyline. Whatever the occasion — celebrating a special event or a casual catch-up session on a lazy Sunday afternoon, the rooftop bar scene in Charlotte has open-air spaces to satisfy any mood and occasion. We’re here to highlight a few of the most popular ones that you should try. Check them out below.

Rooftop Bar #1: City Lights Rooftop

If you’re heading Uptown for a night out, you should definitely add City Lights Rooftop to your night’s agenda. Located on the 19^th floor of Le Méridien Charlotte Hotel, this bar offers both an expansive and breathtaking 360-degree view of Uptown Charlotte and is the perfect place to end your night at. City Lights Rooftop is also the city’s newest and largest rooftop bar and features signature drinks and thumping music from the DJ. Whether you stay at City Lights Rooftop for an hour or all night, your time here will lead to memories that will last for years to come.

Rooftop Bar #2: The Pump House

Located just outside of the city in Rock Hill, the Pump House is the only rooftop bar in Charlotte that showcases a water view of the Catawba River. From its former days as an industrial pump house, this place is now home to a bar on the fifth floor. Featuring breathtaking views and unique, craft cocktails, such as the Riverwalk mule, Popcorn Sutton moonshine, and the Jalapeno-Rita, this bar features a laid-back ambiance that’s perfect to catch up with friends over a drink or two.

Rooftop Bar #3: Whiskey Warehouse

Looking to view the idyllic Carolina sky? Why not view them on a rooftop bar?! Whiskey Warehouse, located in the Plaza Midwood district, is the best place to view the Southern sky. Top Shelf, the upstairs patio bar, is a favorite among locals. With distinct skyline views to the daily drink specials to the best brunch in town, it’s no wonder why both Top Shelf and Whiskey Warehouse are two of the most popular bars and restaurants in all of Charlotte.

Rooftop Bar #4: Fahrenheit

Another 360-degree view rooftop bar, Fahrenheit (located in Skye Condos) provides amazing views of Charlotte from 21 stories up. Adding to the variety of other rooftop bars, what makes this one so unique is the beautiful decor and laid-back urban ambiance. It’s here where you can also scope out your favorite Charlotte landmarks while sipping on some of the city’s creative craft and seasonal cocktails while lounging on the big, comfortable couches.

With the cooler air and gorgeous Charlotte skyline, nothing beats a night out lounging on a rooftop bar. Of course, those are just a few of the most popular rooftop bars in the city of Charlotte. Did we miss one of your go-to rooftop bars? Tell us in the comments below; we love exploring new places and hearing from you, our readers.

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