Rooftop bars and restaurants provide a unique dining experience, and in Denver they give great views of the city and surrounding scenery.

Here are some of the best rooftop bars and restaurants across the Mile High City:

1. 54thirty

Set atop Le Meridien Denver Downtown, 54thirty is Denver’s highest open-air rooftop bar. The bar is named for its elevation of 5,430 feet, and offers unique, hand-crafted cocktails and globally inspired bites.

2. Riot House

Check out the Riot House for an “elevated nightlife experience” and world-renowned musical talent. Check out more details here.

3. Rare Bird

Located above Halcyon in Cherry Creek, Rare Bird offers creative fare including wood-fired kofta and hearth fired grilled cheese. Guests can also enjoy the stunning views of Denver’s Rocky Mountains.

4. Avanti F&B

This food hall has a spacious rooftop deck, providing diverse dining options and great views of the city. Inspired by European markets and local food trucks, Avanti F&B offers a unique menu and inventive drink selection.

5. Stellar Jay

This lively rooftop dining experience features live-fire cooking and stunning urban and mountain vistas. The restaurant is located atop the Populus Hotel in Denver.

6. Linger

This eclectic eatery serves global street food at its rooftop patio in LoHi.

7. Tap Fourteen

Tap Fourteen is located on the rooftop of Hayter’s & Co., and it’s only 1/2 block from Coors Field. The bar offers 70 craft beers on tap at the rooftop beer garden, as well as a large selection of Colorado whiskeys. The bar also has great views of the Denver skyline.

8. Sorry Gorgeous

This chic cocktail bar atop the NOVEL RiNo building provides skyline views, handcrafted cocktails, and a mountain backdrop.

9. Rook Rooftop

This “rooftop clubhouse gone rogue” is perched above Catbird Hotel in Denver’s RiNo district. Inside, the clubhouse features “mismatched plaid, clever drink menus, and cheeky signage.” Outside, visitors will find pool tables under the skyline, DJ sets, and plenty of games.

10. Viewhouse

ViewHouse has four locations in Colorado – Denver, Centennial, Littleton, and Colorado Springs. The establishments include a eatery, bar, and rooftop, and are open for lunch, happy hour, dinner, late night, weekend brunch, and events like fitness classes, live DJs, live music, games, and more.

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