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.

The rooftop terrace at The View at Shires’ Garden Photo: Facebook.com/TheViewatShiresGarden
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. 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. 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. Photo: Hailey Bollinger
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. 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. 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
6. City View Tavern 403 Oregon St., Mount Adams Indulge in a spicy bloody mary while at this fine low-frills neighborhood bar that offers panoramic vistas of our fair metropolis and some locally loved burgers. Photo via Facebook.com/CityViewTavern Photo: Facebook.com/CityViewTavern
Braxton Brewing Co. Rooftop 27 W. 7th St., Covington The Rooftop at Braxton Brewing Co. in Covington provides comfortable outdoor seating, shade and greenery. Sip on all of your favorite Braxton drafts — including the newly release mint julep style beer, Kentucky Home — while basking in the sun. Photo: Hailey Bollinger
No. 1 Best Rooftop Bar: Rhinegeist 1910 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine Must Try: Truth, Rhinegeist’s flagship IPA. Photo: Hailey Bollinger