22 Best Rooftop Bars in Miami (2026) 🌇
The 22 best rooftop bars in Miami for 2026, from Sugar and Rosa Sky in Brickell to South Beach pool decks and casual rooftops. Checked October 2026.
🌇 Rooftops · 🍸 Cocktails with a view · 🔞 21+ · 📅 Checked October 2026
The best rooftop bars in Miami in 2026 are Sugar and Rosa Sky in Brickell, Giselle in Downtown, and MILA and Watr at the 1 Rooftop in South Beach. These 22 rooftops were chosen by the Out.Miami team, and every one was checked as open in October 2026.
Pick your rooftop
- Skyline views: Sugar, Rosa Sky, Giselle, Area 31, Dolores
- Ocean and bay views: Watr at the 1 Rooftop, Carnaval Rooftop, The Rooftop by Klaw, Mike's at Venetia, Level 6 by Amal, Sipsip
- Pool scenes: Watr at the 1 Rooftop, Highbar, The Roof at Esmé, Sora at Hotel Greystone
- Party and DJs: MILA, Giselle, Astra, Rosa Sky
- Hidden and different: Room 55, Twisted Tonic, Rooftop Cinema Club
- Casual and cheap: Mike's at Venetia, The Key Rooftop at The Citadel, Terras, Orange Blossom
Where they are
- Brickell: Sugar, Rosa Sky, Dolores
- Downtown and Edgewater: Giselle, Area 31, The Rooftop by Klaw, Mike's at Venetia
- Little Havana: Terras
- South Beach: MILA, Watr at the 1 Rooftop, Carnaval Rooftop, Highbar, Room 55, The Roof at Esmé, Twisted Tonic, Sora at Hotel Greystone, Orange Blossom, Rooftop Cinema Club
- Wynwood and Little River: Astra, The Key Rooftop at The Citadel
- Coconut Grove: Level 6 by Amal, Sipsip
Before you go
- Timing: arrive before sunset to get a good table, since most rooftops fill up from golden hour.
- Dress code: Giselle enforces one, and Sugar and MILA expect you to dress up.
- Weather: Giselle has a retractable roof and Rosa Sky is covered, so they are the best bets on a rainy night.
- Pools: hotel pool decks may limit access for non-guests during the day, so plan for the evening.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best rooftop bars in Miami?
Sugar, Rosa Sky, Giselle, MILA and Watr at the 1 Rooftop are the best rooftop bars in Miami for 2026.
What is the highest rooftop bar in Miami?
Sugar sits on the 40th floor of EAST Miami in Brickell, followed by Rosa Sky on the 22nd floor and Watr at the 1 Rooftop on the 18th floor.
What are the best rooftop bars in South Beach?
MILA, Watr at the 1 Rooftop, Carnaval Rooftop, Highbar, Room 55, The Roof at Esmé and Twisted Tonic are the best rooftops in South Beach.
Which Miami rooftop bars have a pool?
Watr at the 1 Rooftop, Highbar at the Dream Hotel, The Roof at Esmé and Area 31 at the EPIC Hotel all have rooftop pools.
Are there cheap rooftop bars in Miami?
Yes. Mike's at Venetia, The Key Rooftop at The Citadel and Terras are the most relaxed and affordable rooftops.
Where can I watch the sunset from a rooftop in Miami?
Sugar, Rosa Sky, Level 6 by Amal and The Rooftop by Klaw are the best rooftops for sunset over the city and the bay.
Do Miami rooftop bars have a dress code?
Some do. Giselle enforces a dress code, and Sugar and MILA expect you to dress up, while Mike's at Venetia, The Citadel and Terras are casual.
How did you choose these rooftop bars?
Every pick was chosen by the Out.Miami team for 2026 and was checked as open in October 2026. See how we rank our guides for the full method.
Which of these rooftop bars have the highest ratings?
Carnaval Rooftop rates 4.9, and MILA, Giselle, Level 6 by Amal, Dolores, Terras and Rooftop Cinema Club all rate 4.8, based on places with at least 200 reviews.
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Compare at a glance
| # | Name | Area | Rating | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sugar | Brickell | 4.2 (4,060 reviews) | the highest view in town |
| 2 | Rosa Sky | Miami | 4.7 (7,466 reviews) | skyline views with DJs |
| 3 | Giselle | Downtown | 4.8 (3,454 reviews) | a glam night out |
| 4 | MILA | South Beach | 4.8 (22,734 reviews) | dinner into a party |
| 5 | Watr at the 1 Rooftop | Miami Beach | 4.4 (1,981 reviews) | an oceanfront rooftop |
| 6 | Carnaval Rooftop | South Beach | 4.9 (2,427 reviews) | Ocean Drive views |
| 7 | Level 6 by Amal | Coconut Grove | 4.8 (3,504 reviews) | sunset in the Grove |
| 8 | The Rooftop by Klaw | Edgewater | 4.6 (1,439 reviews) | bay views |
| 9 | Dolores But You Can Call Me Lolita | 4.8 (13,626 reviews) | a rooftop dinner | |
| 10 | Area 31 | Downtown | 4.3 (2,266 reviews) | river views |
| 11 | Highbar | South Beach | 4.3 (291 reviews) | a pool party |
| 12 | The Roof at Esmé | South Beach | 4.6 (255 reviews) | a relaxed rooftop |
| 13 | Room 55 | South Beach | 4.3 (169 reviews) | a hidden rooftop |
| 14 | Twisted Tonic | South Beach | 4.8 (86 reviews) | cocktails above Lincoln Road |
| 15 | Sora at Hotel Greystone | South Beach | 4.8 (36 reviews) | a quiet pool deck |
| 16 | Orange Blossom | South Beach | 4.5 (3,844 reviews) | sunset cocktails |
| 17 | Rooftop Cinema Club | South Beach | 4.8 (1,151 reviews) | a movie night |
| 18 | Terras | Little Havana | 4.8 (339 reviews) | a casual rooftop |
| 19 | Mike's at Venetia | Downtown | 4.2 (988 reviews) | a cheap rooftop drink |
| 20 | Sipsip | Coconut Grove | 4.4 (72 reviews) | rum cocktails |
| 21 | Astra | Wynwood | 4.0 (3,451 reviews) | a rooftop party |
| 22 | The Key Rooftop at The Citadel | Little River | 4.4 (2,151 reviews) | drinks after the food hall |
1. Sugar
The garden rooftop 40 floors above Brickell at EAST Miami, with 360-degree views, Asian-inspired cocktails and sunset DJ sets. A splurge. Open daily, opening as early as 4pm and closing as late as 3am on Thursday to Saturday.
✅ Best for: the highest view in town · 📍 788 Brickell Plz, Brickell · 🌇 40th floor
2. Rosa Sky
A covered 22nd-floor Brickell rooftop with panoramic views, seasonal cocktails and weekend DJs. On the pricier side. Open daily except Monday, opening as early as 2pm and closing as late as 2am on Tuesday to Saturday.
✅ Best for: skyline views with DJs · 📍 115 SW 8th St, Brickell · 🌇 22nd floor
3. Giselle
An opulent rooftop above E11EVEN with a retractable roof, a marble bar and a luxe raw bar. The dress code is enforced. A splurge. Open daily except Monday and Tuesday, opening as early as 6pm and closing as late as 3am on Friday and Saturday.
✅ Best for: a glam night out · 📍 15 NE 11th St, Downtown · 👔 Dress code
4. MILA
A Mediterranean-Asian rooftop restaurant and lounge above Lincoln Road, with house-music DJs and a late-night crowd. A splurge. Open daily, opening as early as 11:30am and closing as late as 2:30am on Friday and Saturday.
✅ Best for: dinner into a party · 📍 800 Lincoln Rd, South Beach · 👔 Dress up
5. Watr at the 1 Rooftop
The 18th-floor rooftop pool at 1 Hotel South Beach, with white cabanas, a Peruvian-Japanese menu and a view straight down the beach. A splurge. Open daily, opening as early as 11am and closing as late as 2am on Friday and Saturday.
✅ Best for: an oceanfront rooftop · 📍 2341 Collins Ave, South Beach · 🏊 Pool
6. Carnaval Rooftop
A rooftop bar and restaurant on Ocean Drive with views over the strip and the ocean, and the highest rating on this list. Moderately priced. Open daily, opening as early as 11am and closing as late as 5am.
✅ Best for: Ocean Drive views · 📍 928 Ocean Dr, South Beach
7. Level 6 by Amal
A Coconut Grove rooftop from the Amal team, with bay views over the tree canopy, a lounge feel and a DJ most nights. On the pricier side. Open daily, opening as early as 11am and closing as late as 2am on Friday and Saturday.
✅ Best for: sunset in the Grove · 📍 3480 Main Hwy, Coconut Grove
8. The Rooftop by Klaw
Edgewater's only rooftop bar, above a steak and seafood restaurant in a historic building, with Biscayne Bay views and a raw bar. A splurge. Open daily except Monday, opening as early as 4pm and closing as late as 11pm on Friday and Saturday.
✅ Best for: bay views · 📍 1737 N Bayshore Dr, Edgewater
9. Dolores But You Can Call Me Lolita
A Brickell rooftop terrace with fusion plates, plush couches and city views, plus DJs and dancing later on. Moderately priced. Open daily, opening as early as 10am and closing as late as midnight on Friday and Saturday.
✅ Best for: a rooftop dinner · 📍 1000 S Miami Ave, Brickell
10. Area 31
A seafood-forward rooftop on the 16th floor of the Kimpton EPIC Hotel, with a pool and sweeping river and Downtown views. Moderately priced. Open daily, opening as early as 7am and closing as late as 11pm on Friday and Saturday.
✅ Best for: river views · 📍 270 Biscayne Blvd Way, Downtown · 🏊 Pool
11. Highbar
A retro pool and rooftop bar at the Dream South Beach, with margaritas, cabanas and DJ sets Thursday through Saturday. Open daily, opening as early as 9am and closing as late as 11pm on Friday and Saturday.
✅ Best for: a pool party · 📍 1111 Collins Ave, South Beach · 🏊 Pool
12. The Roof at Esmé
A laid-back tropical pool-deck bar on top of the Esmé hotel by Española Way, with weekend DJs and live music. Moderately priced. Open daily, 11am to 10pm.
✅ Best for: a relaxed rooftop · 📍 1438 Washington Ave, South Beach · 🏊 Pool
13. Room 55
A rooftop speakeasy at the Pelican Hotel on Ocean Drive, with cocktails above the crowds. Moderately priced. Open Thursday to Saturday, 6pm to 2am.
✅ Best for: a hidden rooftop · 📍 826 Ocean Dr, South Beach
14. Twisted Tonic
A rooftop cocktail bar above The Lincoln Eatery food hall, with a tiered menu of classic cocktails. Moderately priced. Open daily, opening as early as 4pm and closing as late as 2am on Friday and Saturday.
✅ Best for: cocktails above Lincoln Road · 📍 723 Lincoln Ln N, South Beach
15. Sora at Hotel Greystone
The rooftop pool lounge at Hotel Greystone, open to non-guests in the evening, with small-batch cocktails and a well-loved smash burger. Moderately priced. Open daily, 5pm to midnight.
✅ Best for: a quiet pool deck · 📍 1920 Collins Ave, South Beach
16. Orange Blossom
A South Beach terrace for sunset cocktails and brunch, with fresh seafood and a well-known pistachio martini. Moderately priced. Open daily, 8am to 10pm.
✅ Best for: sunset cocktails · 📍 2000 Collins Ave, South Beach
17. Rooftop Cinema Club
An open-air rooftop cinema on Lincoln Road with lawn seating, headphones, cocktails and snacks. Open daily, opening as early as 4pm and closing as late as 1am on Friday and Saturday.
✅ Best for: a movie night · 📍 1212 Lincoln Rd, South Beach · 🎬 Movies
18. Terras
A breezy fourth-floor terrace in Little Havana with street-food-inspired bites, skyline views and weekend DJs. Moderately priced. Open daily, opening as early as 5pm and closing as late as 2am on Friday and Saturday.
✅ Best for: a casual rooftop · 📍 528 SW 9th Ave, Little Havana
19. Mike's at Venetia
A longtime locals' pub on the ninth floor of a residential building, with cheap drinks, pool tables, TVs and bay views. Moderately priced. Open daily, opening as early as noon and closing as late as 3am.
✅ Best for: a cheap rooftop drink · 📍 555 NE 15th St, Downtown · 💸 Budget
20. Sipsip
The rooftop rum bar at the Mayfair House Hotel, wrapped in greenery, with tropical cocktails and Caribbean bites over Coconut Grove. Moderately priced. Open daily, opening as early as 11am and closing as late as midnight on Friday and Saturday.
✅ Best for: rum cocktails · 📍 3000 Florida Ave, Coconut Grove
21. Astra
A Greek-inspired Wynwood rooftop on a big open terrace under olive and citrus trees, with DJs and a weekend brunch. Open daily, opening as early as noon and closing as late as 2am on Friday and Saturday.
✅ Best for: a rooftop party · 📍 2121 NW 2nd Ave, Wynwood
22. The Key Rooftop at The Citadel
A casual Florida Keys-style rooftop above The Citadel food hall, with tropical cocktails and skyline views. Moderately priced.
✅ Best for: drinks after the food hall · 📍 8300 NE 2nd Ave, Little River