10 Fun Rooftop Patios For Summer Drinking in St. Louis

By Riverfront Times Staff on Fri, May 17, 2019 at 4:33 pm

It's the perfect time to hit a rooftop patio. Being outside is great, but being outside up on a roof is fantastic. There's nothing like tipping back some drinks and a cool breeze on a hot summer night while looking down on the beauty of St. Louis. Enjoy.

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Cinder House Bar and Sky Terrace
(999 N. 2nd Street, 314-881-5759)

For the fanciest rooftop patio in all of the land, you simply must visit the patio outside Cinderhouse at the Four Seasons on the Landing. This huge patio offers plenty of places to lounge and everywhere you look, the Arch is just over your shoulder.

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With views to the south, east and west, you can see the Mississippi River, the landing and all of downtown from the Cinderhouse patio. And it's lovely.

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Frisco Barroom
(8110 Big Bend Boulevard; 314-455-1090)

Webster had been lacking in rooftop patios until Frisco Barroom came along and gave its citizens everything they desired.

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This roomy outdoor space is a great spot to grab a bite, catch up with townies or just peek down and the cute little businesses on Big Bend Boulevard.

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A.R.T. Angad Rainbow Terrace
(634 N. Grand Boulevard)

The Angad Rainbow Terrace is one of our favorite spots in the city and it offers killer view of Grand Center and the surrounding St. Louis neighborhoods.

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It also offers top-notch food from superstar chef David Burke, including beef sashimi and CBD-infused guacamole. If you're looking for a glamorous rooftop for a nice evening cocktail, this is the spot.

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Three Sixty
(1 South Broadway; 314-241-8439)

There is no place in town like Three Sixty. Known for its unbeatable view of Busch Stadium, this rooftop bar is 400 feet up in the air, making it the highest public rooftop in the city.

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Stop in for a cocktail and a snack on a game night and get in on the action. Or visit when it's less crowded just to enjoy a beautiful sunset and enjoy some peace high up in the sky.

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Vin de Set Rooftop Bar and Bistro
(2017 Chouteau Avenue; 314-241-8989)

Located in historic Lafayette Square, Vin de Set's Rooftop Bar and Bistro tops the old Centennial Malt House on Chouteau Avenue. French-inspired lunch, dinner and brunch are paired with an extensive wine list in an expansive patio space. - Sara Graham

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If you're looking for a place to spend a nice, long well-fed afternoon, head directly to Vin de Set.

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Form Skybar
(705 Olive Street)

Located on top of the new Hotel Saint Louis, this rooftop restaurant is sixteen floors up in the sky and offers a fantastic view of downtown St. Louis.

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The bar also serves tasty and affordable food that they describe as "uniquely St. Louis centric," and includes items like "Mississippi Crawfish Nachos in a Can" and "Soulard Market Flatbread."

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Eclipse Rooftop Terrace Bar
(6177 Delmar Boulevard, University City; 314-721-1111)

Hotel bars are always wild and this one is no exception. The Eclipse Rooftop Terrace Bar at the Moonrise Bar on Delmar Boulevard is known for its late night parties just as much as for its fantastic view.

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Here you can sip a cocktail while peering down at the entire Delmar Loop with an unforgettable view of downtown and the Arch in the distance.

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Paddy O's
(618 S 7th Street; 314-588-7313)

Though just one floor up from street level, the rooftop patio Paddy O's is in a whole other world. Located just south of Highway 40 across from Busch Stadium, this is a hot spot for all of Cardinal Nation to get out, get a drink and get some fresh air.

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And if you check it out during the same afternoon as a Cardinal's victory, you're sure to see everyone go wild. Check it out during the baseball season and go crazy, folks, go crazy.

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Kingside Diner
(4651 Maryland Avenue; 314-454-3957)

The Central West End is beautiful, but offers very few places to chill outside away from the crowded sidewalks. The rooftop patio at the Kingside diner offers a great escape from the hot streets and a great view of Maryland Avenue near Euclid.

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And don't miss out on the food! The rooftop patio at Kingside offers more than just a great view. Stop in for dinner and stay for drinks.

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Rooftop Café at the City Museum
(750 North Sixteenth Street; 314-231-2489)

The City Museum is the coolest place in St. Louis. And not only does it offer many opportunities for a drink (including outside in the cabin or inside at Beatnik Bob's), they also have a rooftop bar open when the weather is warm and inviting.

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Located downtown on what is easily the coolest rooftop in the city, you can sip a cocktail while watching all of St. Louis gleefully explore the many attractions located on the roof, including a huge slide, a ferris wheel and even the famous school bus that hangs off of the roof.

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