The top rooftop bars in the Tampa Bay region

Winter in Florida is resplendent. The temperatures are only mildly cooler, the sunsets are still sensational (with that cotton candy cloud aesthetic), and a breezy day at the beach is still a day at the beach. The cooler temps also make it the perfect time to enjoy the rooftop bars and restaurants across the region. 

Here’s a quick breakdown of the rooftop bars you need to visit in the Tampa Bay region: 

The Deep End at JW Marriott Clearwater Beach

The JW Marriott Clearwater Beach (691 S Gulfview Blvd) is a stunning addition to one of the most visited vacation destinations in the Sunshine State. Gorgeous waterfront views, delicious entrees and cocktails on the rooftop, a secluded beach with lounge chairs galore, and a 5-star staff await visitors at this new gem.

The Deep End may have the best rooftop views in the region. The cocktails are fantastic, they also serve up mocktails for those who don’t drink but are in the market for a craft beverage. Deep End’s grouper is one of the best I’ve tried in Florida, and the bao tacos are extraordinary. You’ll be forgiven for getting distracted by the sunset views. They’re a marvel. 

This rooftop hot spot is right next to the JW Marriott Clearwater Beach’s rooftop pool and hot tub.

691 S Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater Beach

Casa Cami

Opening in March, this new rooftop Mexican bar and restaurant is atop The Current Hotel on Rocky Point. Open seven days a week with an all-day menu plus brunch on weekends, you can unwind in style with panoramic views of Tampa Bay. Their Mexican-inspired menu highlights snapper crudo, chorizo pizza, short rib fajita, and more. For drinks, you can’t pass up on their margarita, though their Jalisco sour is a summertime must.

2545 N Rocky Point Dr, Tampa

Beacon

Beacon stands as Tampa’s latest haven for cocktail aficionados, nestled within the JW Marriott Tampa Water Street on the 27th Floor. With its captivating design and a menu of exquisite cocktails crafted by their team of mixologists, Beacon promises an enchanting experience. Complementing every nuanced drink are the 270-degree panoramas of Tampa Bay, ensuring a memorable visit with every sip.

510 Water St, Tampa

Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach

There’s a rooftop bar and restaurant in Clearwater Beach that might just have the best Gulf views in the entire region. Tropico Rooftop Cantina, a concept from Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa, is a resplendent escape offering white sand views, an impressive food and drink menu, and of course a rooftop pool. 

Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach is a residential-style paradise just steps from the famous Pier 60. The hotel offers 287 over-sized rooms for you to unwind in.301 S Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater Beach

M Bird

From the experienced innovative restaurateurs who have brought the Bay Ichicoro, Bocaand Ciro’s, M. Bird is offering craft cocktails, VIP bottle service, and composed tapas plates – plus, stunning views of the Tampa skyline.

Armature Works, 1910 N Ola Ave, Tampa

EDGE Rooftop Cocktail Lounge at Epicurean Hotel

Epicurean’s rooftop bar is an edgy, social drinkery unlike any other in the Tampa area. Guests will enjoy unique handcrafted cocktails while sharing small, savory plates and cheese boards.

EDGE, 1207 S Howard Avenue, Tampa

360 Rooftop at The Hotel Zamora

The 360° Rooftop Lounge with its panoramic views of the Gulf of Mexico and the Intracoastal Waterway is the perfect start to the rest of your day.

Guests can mingle at the bar or cozy up on our plush furniture for a front-row seat to the breathtaking sunsets that St. Pete Beach is known for.

3701 Gulf Boulevard, St. Pete Beach

The Canopy at The Birchwood

The Canopy Rooftop Lounge is perched atop The Birchwood in the heart of St. Petersburg’s waterfront, complete with private cabanas, fire pits, and some of the finest craft cocktails in the city. 

340 Beach Drive NE, St. Pete

Pier Tiki

Pier Tiki is here for all of your sunset needs. Perched atop the Pier you can face west and catch the sun as it sets ver the St. Pete skyline. 

This new hot spot has the same local ownership as the nearby Birchwood, one of Beach Drive’s favorites and home to The Canopy, St. Pete’s premier rooftop lounge.

800 2nd Avenue NE, St. Pete

Berkeley Beach Club Rooftop

Berkeley Beach Club is inspired by all that is Pass-A-Grille. indulge in the magic that is their particular brand of Paradise.

Gulf Primeval is essential…it’s raw and primal. It’s everything we are here in Pass a Grille…the purest expression of their gratitude for the gifts of the sea.

8th Avenue St. Pete Beach

Sal Y Mar Rooftop Bar

Sal Y Mar Rooftop Bar, a stylish new rooftop lounge/bar, sits atop the gorgeous dual-branded Aloft and Element Hotel.

While taking in 360-degree views of the Tampa, Westshore, and St. Petersburg skylines, guests at Sal Y Mar can experience a mouth-watering collection of tapas, from Citrus Crab Cakes and Vegetable Bruschetta, to more authentic Spanish treats such as Carne Asada Street Tacos and Pan Seared Scallops with mango puree, plantain crisp, and pico de gallo.

3650 Midtown Dr, Tampa

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