Complete guide

Rooftop Bars Vancouver

2025 update

From waterside patios to downtown rooftop lounges, there is rooftop patio Vancouver for everyone.

Country Canada

Currency Canadian Dollar

Best time to visit May - September

Courtesy of Parker Rooftop

Vancouver Rooftop Guide

By:Rikard Fredricson

Updated:July 25, 2025

Vancouver rooftop map

When the Vancouver summer and sunshine arrives, it's time to enjoy tasty bites and refreshing drinks alfresco. The best option: head to a rooftop patio Vancouver, which also allows you to see the city from a new perspective.

While not overflowing with sky-high rooftop destinations, there are some great Vancouver rooftop bars and restaurants well worth a visit. To help you find them, this guide will lead you straight to the best venues, packed with all info you need about about each Vancouver rooftop: opening hours, dress code, pics, maps, booking links and much more.

From waterside patios to downtown rooftop lounges, there is rooftop patio Vancouver for everyone. Just scroll down and find the Vancouver rooftop bar best suited for you.

The list

9 best rooftop bars in Vancouver

Rooftop bar Vancouver Parker Rooftop in Vancouver — 1

Parker Rooftop

9th floor | Downtown Vancouver

Highlights

Opulent oasis

Skyline & ocean views

$$$$

Perched 120 ft above downtown Vancouver, on the 9th floor of the recently refurbished The Parker Hotel, Parker Rooftop is a **modern, elevated and opulent oasis**. Covering 4,000-square feet, boasting floor to ceiling windows inside, and no less than three rooftop patios, the rooftop comes surrounded with amazing views over the Vancouver skyline and the ocean. Here you can indulge in a crafted menu, including lux light bites and a great selection of artisanal cocktails, as visually stunning as they are delicious.

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The Keg Steakhouse + Bar

4th floor | Yaletown

Highlights

Year-round

Vibrant city oasis

$$$

The Keg Yaletown is one of Vancouver’s premier steakhouses and features **one of the city’s few year-round rooftop bars**. Located on the 4th floor, the rooftop patio is the perfect spot for sunny summer drinks, while heaters ensure you can enjoy the vibrant outdoor atmosphere and stunning views throughout the year. Savor classic Keg steaks alongside a curated selection of seafood, signature and timeless cocktails, and an extensive wine list. On weekends, the ambiance comes alive with live DJ sessions from Thursday - Saturday, making every visit memorable.

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Reflections: The Garden Terrace

4th floor | Downtown Vancouver

Highlights

Garden-like setting

Popular

$$$$

Reflections is an **upscale urban rooftop oasis**, set within the inner courtyard of the Rosewood Hotel Georgia's 4th floor in downtown Vancouver. With modern furniture and a garden-like setting, the terrace is a beautiful and highly popular space. In a sophisticated yet laid-back atmosphere you can enjoy light tapas-inspired dishes, as well as great and refreshing cocktails, from classic and signatures to a set of sparkling creations.

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9 Spectacular Rooftop Bars in Vancouver

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D6 Bar & Lounge

6th floor | Stadium District

Highlights

Luxurious

Skyline views

$$$$

Parq casino resort is branded as 'where Vancouver plays', and it is easy to understand why. Here you find a casino, high-end salons, restaurants, entertainment, hotels, and also a vibrant rooftop lounge. Called D6 Bar & Lounge, this **luxurious and hip** Vancouver rooftop blends an impressive interior lounge with an equally majestic outside. To skyline views, here you can enjoy expertly crafted signature cocktails, as well as an all-day menu of elevated bites.

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The Roof at Black & Blue

3rd floor | Downtown Vancouver

Highlights

Josper Grill

Daily Cocktail Hour

$$$$

Located on top of the premium Black & Blue steakhouse, The Roof is a stylish and luxurious venue, and also Vancouver's **largest rooftop dining destination**. Surrounded with fireplaces, the terrace got a make over during 2021, and it's now a beautiful, lush and garden-inspired venue equipped with both dining tables and comfy lounge sofas. Here you can enjoy a menu filled with shareables, oysters and generous cuts of prime meats cooked in the Josper Grill. There is also a big selection of fine drinks.

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Eat Bar & Patio Haraheri

3nd floor | Downtown Vancouver

Highlights

Japanese izakaya

Unique cocktails

$$$

Found in the heart of downtown Vancouver, Eat Bar & Patio Haraheri is a **bustling Japanese izakaya restaurant**, equipped with a lovely rooftop terrace. Here, traditional Japanese design is mixed with the modern and hip interpretation, and the the spacious terrace comes surrounded with lush greenery and views over downtown. Utilizing traditional cooking methods, Haraheri serves a a great selection of inventive Japanese fusion tapas, complemented with sake, beer and some unique cocktails.

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Joe Fortes

2nd floor | Downtown Vancouver

Highlights

Rooftop garden

Seafood restaurant

$$$$

Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House is one of the very best seafood restaurants in Vancouver, and also equipped with one of the city's **most desirable rooftop gardens**. The second floor rooftop terrace comes with a living green wall, cozy outdoor fireplace and bustling horseshoe bar. Relaxing and friendly atmosphere, you can visit for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch, as well as the 4-6pm Joe Fortes happy hour.

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LIFT Bar Grill View

2nd floor | Coal Harbour

Highlights

Fantastic views

Two-level terrace

$$$

Set in the beautiful Coal Harbour, LIFT is a modern west coast marine bistro, equipped with a fantastic two-level terrace. Here you can enjoy **fantastic views** over the water and and the North Shore Mountains, as well as over the Vancouver skyline. Open daily for lunch and dinner, and on weekends for brunch, LIFT serves a varied menu, from seafood, sushi and prime steaks, to a carefully chosen wine and cocktail menu.

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Darby’s Public House

2nd floor | Kitsilano

Highlights

30+ taps

Scenic views

$$$

Located in Kitsilano, Darby’s Public House is a **local, independent and classic** Vancouver venue, going strong for over 37 years. Fun and friendly in atmosphere, you can visit Darby’s year-round for 30+ taps of craft, import and domestic beers, locally sourced food, trivia, karaoke and live sports at the indoor pub. But the true gem is the seasonal rooftop terrace, offering a relaxing atmosphere and scenic views of the North Shore Mountains.

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Rikard Fredricson

Rikard has spent the last 10 years exploring, enjoying, researching and working with rooftop venues. During these years he has visited more than 700 rooftops across the globe. The experience he has gained is used to create helpful, in-depth and accessible content, and to share his knowledge and rooftop expertise with fellow rooftop-lovers.