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Do Drinks Really Taste Better When You’re HIGH? Find Out At These 5 Boston Rooftop Bars!

5 Best Rooftop Bars in Boston - Lookout Rooftop at Envoy

RTP at Colonnade Hotel | Back Bay

Rooftop Bar - RTP - Photo Courtesy: The Colonnade, Boston
Photo Courtesy: The Colonnade

If wind-billowing private cabanas, sun loungers, and cocktails served at 12 stories above the streets of the city sound like the makings of an excellent time — then you’ll DEFINITELY want to make a splash at Boston’s ONLY rooftop pool: RTP at The Colonnade.

An exhilarating gathering place for family and friends to enjoy a refreshing dip, the RTP also serves small bites and carefully crafted cocktails as a one of the most unique rooftop bars in Boston.

Outlined with billowing private cabanas and daybeds, the RTP offers a beautiful 12-story buffer between you and the busy world below.

Please note: The Rooftop Pool is extremely popular and is available on a first come, first served basis. Hotel guests may access the pool free of charge with a maximum of four registered guests per room. Guests must present their key and name registered at check-in. The Rooftop Pool is open weather permitting.

Lookout Rooftop | Seaport District

Lookout Rooftop - Envoy - Boston
Photo Courtesy: Lookout Rooftop at Envoy

The Envoy’s modern building, radiating light and glass is crowned by the Lookout Rooftop. The panoramic views of the Boston skyline and Boston Harbor are unmatched in the Boston’s Innovation District and on par with the best roof top venues in Boston. We have some of the best views in Boston. The uniquely-shaped bar is complemented by intimate seating groups and glowing fire pits. The covered seating areas have built-in ceiling mounted heaters for cool evenings. The beverage-only bar features unique house made craft cocktails, micro-brews and wine by the glass collections.

Enjoy the stunning views of Boston’s skyline and harbor all year long from the comfort of Lookout Rooftop. The rooftop kicks up the cozy factor during the winter season, providing guests with specialty cocktails, small plates, and an exclusive igloo experience. 

Each heated igloo can accommodate up to six people and may be reserved for a maximum of two hours and are available by reservation only. Though igloos are limited, you can still enjoy the winter rooftop experience in our heated enclosure of the main bar or can take advantage of our new enclosed “ice boxes” overlooking the Boston Harbor.

Igloo and Ice Box reservations are based on availability and subject to weather conditions.

SKY BAR at Yotel Boston | Seaport District

Yotel Boston - Skybar
Photo Courtesy: Yotel Boston

YOTEL Boston is uncompromisingly designed around its guests. Thye’ve taken the essential elements of luxury hotels and placed them into our cabins (YOTEL speak for hotel rooms), with everything you need and nothing you don’t.

Deck12 is YOTEL Boston’s newest indoor + outdoor rooftop bar and terrace serving fresh, ingredient-driven cocktails, local beer and small bites alongside 360-degree views. Set on the 12th floor, the sleek indoor lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows opens to an inviting rooftop terrace where guests and locals can enjoy views of the neighborhood and city skyline. Deck12 is open all year long with heaters, plush blankets and hot water bottles to keep warm on the terrace in the colder months.

Legal Harborside | Seaport District

Legal Harborside - Rooftop Bar - Seaport District - Boston
Photo Courtesy: Legal Sea Foods

Legal Harborside is Legal Sea Foods’ 20,000 square foot flagship property on the Boston Waterfront, comprising three floors and three different concepts under one (retractable) roof.

Legal Harborside’s third floor promenade deck offers a four-season rooftop lounge and bar.  In colder months, guests can toast the town while enjoying views of the harbor and the city skyline from within the fully enclosed glass-walled space.  A copper-clad fireplace adds to the cozy feel.

In warmer months, Legal Harborside retracts the roof’s glass walls and ceiling for drinking under the sun or stars PLUS they open our wood-decked outside patios.

The beverage menu at Legal Harborside offers 27 wines by the glass and features specialty cocktails and pitchers of punches.  They also offer a sushi menu, complete with sushi party boats, and a limited menu of shareable plates and small bites.


SOJUba | Fenway/Kenmore

Tony C's Sports Bar & Grill Fenway - Rooftop Bar
Photo Courtesy: Tony C’s Sports Bar & Grill Fenway

Korean restaurant Sojuba recently made the tiny-sounding-but-absolutely-HUGE relocation from their original space at 1260 Boylston St — over to 1265 Boylston St., into the former Tony C’s Fenway space.

This move allowed SOJUba to triple their space AND begin serving their guests at one of the most coveted rooftops in the city – within eyeshot of Fenway Park.

Not lucky enough to score tickets to a Red Sox game, head over to SOJUba for a taste of the game day atmosphere! Their new roof deck overlooks the Green Monster so you can actually hear the crowd cheering while enjoying a variety of Korean dishes PLUS beer, wine, and cocktails.

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Written by Eric Taubert

Eric Taubert is a writer (and seasoned traveler) from Southwest Florida. He is also the founder of Barometer Media AND a fine art photographer (Taubert Gallery). Connect with him on Twitter OR Instagram.

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