Care for a drink with a side of really good views?
Portland looks pretty good from up here.
Whether you're after cocktails at sunset, tacos above downtown, a cold beer in the sun, or just somewhere to stare at the skyline for a while, these are some of our favorite rooftops around Portland.
Photo: Revolution Hall
1300 SE Stark St.
Drinking on the roof of a former high school feels very Portland, which is probably part of the appeal. Revolution Hall's seasonal roof deck gives you panoramic views of the city, plenty of room to hang out, and food and drinks from Show Bar downstairs. It's typically open April through October, weather and events permitting.
Photo: KEX Hotel
100 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
The Sunset Room sits at the top of KEX and keeps things small, stylish, and very good at golden hour. Expect frozen drinks, cocktails, oysters, and a rooftop that feels tucked away even though you're right in the middle of the east side. It's currently open Thursday through Saturday from 4–11PM.
Photo: Tope
15 NW 4th Ave.
Tope is a rooftop taqueria at The Hoxton with tacos, mariscos, cocktails, lots of plants, and one of the better sunset situations downtown. Grab a table outside, order a few things to share, and stay until the city lights start turning on.
Photo: 10 Barrel Brewing
1411 NW Flanders St.
Sometimes all you really want is a rooftop, a cold beer, and something fried. 10 Barrel checks all three boxes with a big rooftop patio in the Pearl, plenty of beer brewed for the Portland pub, and a menu full of burgers, pizza, nachos, fries, and other very rooftop-friendly food.
Photo: Lolo Pass
1616 E Burnside St.
You don't have to be staying at Lolo Pass to take advantage of the roof deck. The hostel serves food and drinks upstairs from 4–10PM when the weather cooperates, with views toward the West Hills and a laid-back atmosphere that makes it very easy to stay longer than planned.
Photo: The Society Hotel
203 NW 3rd Ave.
The Society Hotel's rooftop is open to the public, so no staycation is required. Grab something from the lobby café and head upstairs for a 360-degree look at downtown, or catch one of the rooftop DJ nights and events that pop up throughout the warmer months.
Photo: Noble Rot
1111 E Burnside St., Fourth Floor
Noble Rot is for the nights when you want your rooftop plans to involve a bottle of wine and an actual dinner. The fourth-floor restaurant has city views, outdoor seating when the weather allows, and its own rooftop garden supplying produce and herbs to the kitchen.
Photo: Departure
525 SW Morrison St., 15th Floor
Departure sits 15 floors above downtown with panoramic decks, cocktails, sake, sushi, and a modern Pan-Asian menu. The West Deck is open for summer, making this one of the spots to save for when you really want the view to be part of dinner.
Photo: Xport
1355 SW 2nd Ave.
Xport sits high above downtown at The Porter and leans a little more cocktail lounge than casual patio. The rooftop setup gives you skyscraper views, fire pits, cocktails, and plenty of space for a night when you feel like getting a little dressed up.
Photo: Metropolitan Tavern
1021 NE Grand Ave.
Metropolitan Tavern's rooftop gives you plenty of room, skyline views, cocktails, and a full menu that runs from brunch through dinner. They also regularly use the rooftop for seasonal events, so it's worth checking what's happening before you go.
Photo: Jackie's
930 SE Sandy Blvd.
Jackie's describes itself as a bar that plays sports rather than a sports bar, which feels about right. The big rooftop patio works whether you care about what's on the screens or you're just there for margaritas, nachos, and hanging out in the sun.
Photo: Radio Room
1101 NE Alberta St.
Radio Room is an Alberta standby for brunch, cocktails, late-night food, vinyl, and getting some fresh air while you do it. The mid-century space has plenty of outdoor seating, making it an easy neighborhood option when you want drinks without turning the night into a whole production.
Now all you need is a sunny day and a group chat that can actually agree on a place.
