Philadelphia Rooftop Bars and Delaware River Decks With Skyline Views

3.9 (634)

Thu, 17:00 – 00:00 (+1); Fri, 17:00 – 02:00 (+1); Sat, 20:00 – 02:00 (+1)

433 Chestnut Street

Above Hotel Monaco in Old City, Stratus Rooftop Lounge opens onto a terrace with skyline views. Ambient music accompanies craft cocktails and chef-crafted small plates in the indoor-outdoor space. Busy nights bring scarce seating and slow drink service.

3.9 (822)

Wed – Thu, 20:00 – 02:00 (+1); Fri, 16:00 – 02:00 (+1); Sat – Sun, 12:00 – 02:00 (+1)

417 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard

Cavanaugh's River Deck stretches along the Delaware River with views toward the Ben Franklin Bridge. The venue combines a beer garden, restaurant and nightspot, with quieter seating pockets. Guest DJs, themed party nights and Sunday live bands rotate through. Bar service can back up at peak times.

4.8 (73)

Tue – Thu, 04:00 – 22:00; Fri – Sat, 04:00 – 23:00

1306 N Front St, Philadelphia, PA 19122, USA

Bar Palmina serves complex zero-proof craft mocktails at 1306 N Front St in Fishtown. Spirits-inspired profiles favor refined flavor over sugar. Dim lighting and curated music give the dry bar an intimate atmosphere.

3.3 (11)

Mon – Wed, 04:00 – 11:00 (+1); Thu – Sat, 04:00 – 02:00 (+1)

33 E Laurel Street

Punch Line Philly Callback Bar sits in the comedy venue's lobby, lit by a disco ball and custom decor. The kitchen serves a full food menu, and specialty cocktails arrive in souvenir shaker cups. Open mic nights add comedy, and an outdoor patio gives another space to gather.