3 rooftop bars in Boston our editors have drunk at, sorted by score. All Boston nightlife.
Lookout Rooftop and Bar ★ 4.4
seaport-fort-point · 70 Sleeper St, Boston, MA 02210
Lookout at the Envoy Hotel sits seven stories above the Seaport with a wraparound terrace facing the harbor and the Fort Point Channel. Heated igloos extend.
Tip: Reserve via OpenTable for a guaranteed table; walk-in lines build by 18:00 in summer. Igloos book months ahead from October.
Rooftop at Revere ★ 4.0
beacon-hill · 200 Stuart St, Boston, MA 02116
Rooftop at Revere on the Revere Hotel roof is the largest rooftop lounge in Boston, with two outdoor bars, plush cabanas and a panorama from Boston Common.
Tip: Seasonal opening usually late April, runs to late September. Reserve via SevenRooms for cabanas; walk-in seating fills by 18:00.
Contessa ★ 4.5
back-bay · One Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116
Contessa on the 17th floor of The Newbury Boston runs a glass-roof conservatory with retractable panels above the Public Garden. Italian small plates.
Tip: Aperitivo Hour Sunday to Wednesday 17:00-18:00 runs discount Negronis and bar snacks. Resy is essential for dinner.