4 rooftop bars in Houston, editor-picked by TableJourney. All Houston nightlife.

Z on 23 Rooftop ★ 4.4

Downtown · 1121 Walker Street, Houston, TX 77002

Z on 23 sits atop Le Méridien Houston Downtown on the 23rd floor of the old Melrose Building. Open-air seating wraps the corner with a clear view of the downtown skyline and bayou.

Tip: Open daily from 15:00; sunset tables fill first. Friday and Saturday push to 02:00; mid-week is the easier walk-in for the skyline shot.

Altitude Rooftop and Pool ★ 4.0

Downtown · 1777 Walker Street, Houston, TX 77010

Altitude sits on the 6th floor of the Marriott Marquis above the Texas-shaped lazy river, with an infinity pool, cabanas and a wraparound bar facing Discovery Green.

Tip: Open daily 07:00 to 22:00; the Sunset Swim sessions Monday through Thursday 18:00 to 22:00 lean weekend-tourist. Cabana rentals book through the hotel.

Skylawn at POST Houston ★ 4.2

Downtown · 401 Franklin Street, Houston, TX 77201

Skylawn caps the POST Houston food hall in the old Barbara Jordan post office, with seven gardens, a skyline promenade and a stage running outdoor screenings and DJ nights.

Tip: Day-time entry is free; ticketed events run Thursday through Saturday. The Outpost cocktail kiosk on the lawn pours during programmed nights only.

Rosemont Social Club ★ 4.1

Montrose · 910 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX 77006

Rosemont Social Club sits at Westheimer and Montrose with half the room indoors and the other half on a 4,000 square foot rooftop patio fitted with cabanas and a separate bar.

Tip: Closed Monday. Reservations on the cabanas through their site; Tuesday through Thursday until midnight, Friday and Saturday push to 02:00.