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The Best Rooftop Bars in Greater Cincinnati, According to CityBeat Readers

By on Fri, May 24, 2024 at 2:23 pm

Every year, CityBeat publishes the Best Of Cincinnati®, wherein readers and staffers alike pick which bars are the booziest, which people are the coolest and which shops are your best bet for dropping a pretty penny. As the weather warms up, many people will be seeking out the coolest rooftop bars around town to grab a drink with a view. From downtown staples with stunning scenery to cozy spots on the outskirts, here are the best rooftop bars in Greater Cincinnati, say our readers.
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No. 9 Best Rooftop Bar: AC Upper Deck 135 Joe Nuxhall Way, The Banks Must Try: Roebling Runner: Malibu Coconut Rum, blue curaçao, pineapple juice and Starry.
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No. 9 Best Rooftop Bar: AC Upper Deck

135 Joe Nuxhall Way, The Banks
Must Try: Roebling Runner: Malibu Coconut Rum, blue curaçao, pineapple juice and Starry.
No. 10 Best Rooftop Bar: Shires Rooftop 309 Vine St., 10th floor, Downtown Must Try: The Garden Sangria: house wine, brandy, triple sec, fresh fruit and fruit juices.
Photo: Facebook.com/TheViewatShiresGarden

No. 10 Best Rooftop Bar: Shires Rooftop

309 Vine St., 10th floor, Downtown
Must Try: The Garden Sangria: house wine, brandy, triple sec, fresh fruit and fruit juices.
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No. 8 Best Rooftop Bar: Top of the Park 506 E. Fourth St., Downtown Must Try: The classic Rooftop Lemonade: Ketel One Citroen, muddled strawberries, fresh lemon juice, and wildberry simple syrup.
Photo: Hailey Bollinger

No. 8 Best Rooftop Bar: Top of the Park

506 E. Fourth St., Downtown
Must Try: The classic Rooftop Lemonade: Ketel One Citroen, muddled strawberries, fresh lemon juice, and wildberry simple syrup.
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No. 7 Best Rooftop Bar: Pins Mechanical Company 1124 Main St., Over-the-Rhine Must Try: The Shaved Ice Cocktails: These come in four new flavors, including Blue Basil Smash, Frosty Palmer, Panther's Blood and Princess Peach.
Photo: Hailey Bollinger

No. 7 Best Rooftop Bar: Pins Mechanical Company

1124 Main St., Over-the-Rhine
Must Try: The Shaved Ice Cocktails: These come in four new flavors, including Blue Basil Smash, Frosty Palmer, Panther's Blood and Princess Peach.
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No. 6 Best Rooftop Bar: Bishop’s Quarter 212 W. Loveland Ave., Loveland Must Try: Spicy Mango Margarita: Made with Corazon Tequila, mango, jalapeño and Ancho Reyes.
Photo: facebook.com/Bishops-Quarter

No. 6 Best Rooftop Bar: Bishop’s Quarter

212 W. Loveland Ave., Loveland
Must Try: Spicy Mango Margarita: Made with Corazon Tequila, mango, jalapeño and Ancho Reyes.
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No. 5 Best Rooftop Bar: The Rooftop at 21c 609 Walnut St., Downtown Must Try: Pink Toucan: Reposado Tequila, grapefruit and lime.
Photo: Provided by 21c Museum Hotel

No. 5 Best Rooftop Bar: The Rooftop at 21c

609 Walnut St., Downtown
Must Try: Pink Toucan: Reposado Tequila, grapefruit and lime.
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No. 4 Best Rooftop Bar: The Blind Pig 24 W. Third St., Downtown Must Try: The Bluegrass Mule: Maker's Mark bourbon, ginger beer and lime.
Photo: Kellie Coleman

No. 4 Best Rooftop Bar: The Blind Pig

24 W. Third St., Downtown
Must Try: The Bluegrass Mule: Maker's Mark bourbon, ginger beer and lime.
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No. 3 Best Rooftop Bar: City View Tavern 403 Oregon St., Mt. Adams Must Try: Their famous Bloody Mary.
Photo: Facebook.com/CityViewTavern

No. 3 Best Rooftop Bar: City View Tavern

403 Oregon St., Mt. Adams
Must Try: Their famous Bloody Mary.
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No. 2 Best Rooftop Bar: Braxton Brewing Company 27 W. Seventh St., Covington Must Try: Garage Beer (an American light lager).
Photo: Hailey Bollinger

No. 2 Best Rooftop Bar: Braxton Brewing Company

27 W. Seventh St., Covington
Must Try: Garage Beer (an American light lager).
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No. 1 Best Rooftop Bar: Rhinegeist 1910 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine Must Try: Truth, Rhinegeist's flagship IPA.
Photo: Hailey Bollinger

No. 1 Best Rooftop Bar: Rhinegeist

1910 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine
Must Try: Truth, Rhinegeist's flagship IPA.
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