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?
Happiest Hour gets the volume but HG Sply Co rooftop on Lower Greenville has a better vibe. Less crowded, better food, same quality sunset.