Miami is a city filled with trendy and vibrant rooftop bars. There are over 50 great rooftops here, and it's almost impossible to know which are the best each year. To help you find the 5 best in 2025, we've created this complete article.
We've visited over 25 rooftop bars in Miami ourselves and researched among locals and other travel bloggers, so we could narrow it down to the 5 most hyped and "must-visit" rooftops in Miami in 2025.
For each rooftop, this article comes packed with:
Visiting rooftop bars in Miami has become one of the most popular thing to do - both among tourist and locals -, so two tips from us, is to always book your spot in advance (we’ve prepared all booking links for you in this article) and check out the rooftop brunches. It's one of the best times of the day to visit the Miami rooftop bars!
Ambiance: Floating sky high above the Brickell city center, on top of the AC & Element Hotel Miami Downtown, Rosa Sky is one of the best additions to the glittering Miami rooftop heaven. And if you talk about the best party rooftops, no one does it better than Rosa Sky. A street-facing elevator will give you direct access to the 22nd floor rooftop, where you find a stylish modern lounge setting and some amazing panoramic views over the Miami skyline.
Drinks & Food: Up here you can indulge in an eclectic and generous menu, including hand-crafted, colorful and whimsical signature cocktails, like The Rosa Sky and Tulum Trip, as well as a rosé wine list and bottled spirits. Complementing the drinks, the rooftop serves a globally inspired tapas menu, with masterful remixes of crave-worthy classics made perfect to share.
What we think: We visited for a long party night in January 2025. And it was one of our best party experiences on a rooftop in a long time. Lit up by the night sky and digitally mapped light choreography, Rosa Sky is bound to be a new favorite rooftop retreat for elevated nights in Miami. The vibrant evenings will include bold sounds by some of the city’s favorite DJs and music makers.
Dress code: The Rosa Sky Rooftop dress code is casual chic. Casual Chic is a dress code that is a little more elevated than the Smart Casual dress code. The premise of Casual Chic is that the clothing is comfortable, but with an elegant touch. Think of a shirt, paired with tailored pants.
ROSA SKY ROOFTOP
Ambiance: Elevated above Lincoln Road in the heart of South Beach, MILA offers a Miami rooftop experience unlike any other. With the full name MILA Restaurant, Rooftop Lounge & Mixology Bar, you can sense that this is a venue where celebrations and dining seamlessly merge. As does the indoor-outdoor setting of the impressive and chic-bohemian terrace, filled with minimalistic design elements like sleek, sculpted wood tabletops, natural textiles and a central water feature.
Drinks and Food: Aiming to transport diners on a culinary journey through the shores of Mediterranean and Japan, MILA offers flavorful MediterrAsian cuisine. Dishes are served in the informal izakaya dining style, meaning they are perfect to share. Complementing the food, the MILA mixology bar offers a menu that pays homage to the artisans, brewers, distillers and farmers across the globe, with re-imaginations of the classics with a modern twist.
What we think: As with many other rooftops in Miami, we loved the vibrant party atmosphere at MILA. That and the tasty fusion “MediterrAsian cuisine” was the best things after our visit late 2024. Luxurious and high-end, yet bohemian and flirty, every night at MILA rooftop includes fire artist's and a vibrant and glamorous atmosphere. Apart from special evenings out, you can also visit the rooftop for a highly popular Sunday brunch.
Dress code: The MILA dress code is smart casual. Smart casual is an approach to dressing professionally that mixes trendier pieces in with classic staples. The goal is an appearance that’s clean and professional but doesn’t look too formal.
MILA MIAMI BEACH
Ambiance: Spacious and impressive, Astra Roof Garden in Wynwood is just about as close to the Greek Islands as you can get in Miami. Spanning over 10,000-square-feet, the rooftop terrace is open, vibrant and lush, filled with Mediterranean plants such as olive and lemon citrus trees. Looking beyond the greenery, you can enjoy unobstructed views over the Miami skyline.
Drinks and Food: Equipped with both dining tables and more comfy lounge sofas, Astra rooftop is open nightly for dinner and vibes, as well as bottomless weekend brunch. The rooftop menu includes a wide selection of Greek inspired food, as well as mixology cocktails and wines, also filled with connotations from the Mediterranean. Go for a 'Mediterranean Old Fashioned' or a 'Mediterranean Rose Sangria'.
What we think: After our visit here, we were most impressed by the size of the terrace and the lush and cozy interior. Similar to the lively lounges found on Mykonos, Greece, you should visit Astra early evening for casual dinner and amazing sunset. Later on, the atmosphere turns into a more vibrant cocktail lounge, with international DJs and live bands keeping the vibes sky-high.
Dress code: The Astra dress code is business casual. Business casual is typically defined as no jeans, no shorts, no short dresses or skirts for women, optional ties for men, and a rotation of button-downs or blouses. Business casual dressing is more about avoiding a list of "don'ts".
ASTRA
Ambiance: Found on the second floor of the hot and trendy Moxy Miami South Beach, Serena Rooftop brings all the Latin vibes to Miami. The open-air, colorful and lush terrace comes with both lounge and table seating, taking inspiration by the alfresco patio dining of Oaxaca and Mexico City.
Drinks and Food: Overlooking South Beach, here you can enjoy an expansive menu of shareable dishes and a modern take on traditional Latin and Mexican cuisine. The rooftop bar serves a list of wines and beers, as well as creative cocktails by the acclaimed mixologist Christian Rubio.
What we think: We would suggest visiting Serena during lunch or brunch. We did the weekend brunch and it was amazing! Open daily for lunch, dinner, and buzzy weekend brunches, or drinks anywhere in between, Serena Rooftop offers a laid-back yet sophisticated vibe, just as you would expect from a South Beach venue.
Dress code: The Serena Rooftop dress code is smart casual. Smart casual is an approach to dressing professionally that mixes trendier pieces in with classic staples. The goal is an appearance that’s clean and professional but doesn’t look too formal.
Tip: While the second floor Serena Rooftop is open to all, the top floor of Moxy Miami South Beach is home to The Upside. Exclusive to guests staying at the hotel, here you can lounge in the rooftop pool, relax on a daybed or watch a film in the outdoor movie screening area, all with panoramic views of Miami Beach.
SERENA ROOFTOP
Ambiance: From the Area 31 Miami rooftop bar you get fantastic views of Miami's central part and the surrounding skyscrapers, as well as over Miami River. Perched on the 16th floor of the great Kimpton EPIC Hotel, Area 31 is both a rooftop bar and rooftop restaurant, offering great food along with delicious drinks. It is easy to understand why it is one of the best Miami rooftop bars.
Drinks and Food: The rooftop restaurant serves local and sustainable dishes created by Executive Chef Wolfgang Birk, mainly innovative seafood but also some plates from the butcher. Open from early breakfast through dinner and weekend brunch, there is always an opportunity to try the great food at Area 31. The rooftop bar offers a great selection of crafted signature cocktails, set to match the seasonal food and garnished with herbs from the terrace garden, along with international wines and noteworthy craft brews.
What we think: It took us 6 years since our last visit in 2018 to be back. And we can say that we’re still in love with Area 31. Vibrant but sophisticated in ambience, Area 31 rooftop is a great place to bring a date for dinner, or visit during the very popular Thursday & Friday Social Hour to enjoy live DJs and mingling with the large and trendy crowd. Stylish and modern in decor, both at the indoor restaurant and at the outdoor terrace, which comes with a mix of dining tables and comfy lounge sofas.
Dress code: The Area 31 dress code is smart casual. Smart casual is an approach to dressing professionally that mixes trendier pieces in with classic staples. The goal is an appearance that’s clean and professional but doesn’t look too formal.
Tip: The 16th floor also holds a large and beautiful rooftop pool, sometimes open for Area 31 pool parties, but mostly exclusive to guests at the hotel. So to take a dip right among the downtown skyscrapers, book your stay at the 5-star Kimpton EPIC Hotel.
AREA 31
Hans has visited over 500 rooftop bars, 200 rooftop pools and 300 rooftop restaurants since 2015. This vast experience has made Hans a true rooftop expert, and one of the most knowledgeable in the field. Today, numerous of travel magazines, bloggers and media websites contact Hans to get his expertise on rooftops.
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