Chelsea Cabana
Cabana Club, 5th floor, The Chelsea Hotel, 111 South Chelsea Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401. +1 609 428 4544. Has an outdoor pool deck lined with private cabanas during warmer months and the lounge area is filled with communal seating areas perfect for cocktails. Home to a heated cigar bar year-round. email
Avenue Restaurant, Pier Village 23 Ocean Ave, Long Branch, NJ 07740. +1 732 759 2900 Look out onto the ocean crashing onto the beach through floor-to-ceiling windows. email
Apothecary, Hotel Parq Central, 806 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87102. +1 505 242 0040. Roof top Apothecary offers breathtaking panoramic views of the mountains, downtown skyline and New Mexico's famous sunsets. email
Ibiza, Hotel Andaluz, 125 Second Street NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102. +1 877 987 9090. Roof-top bar and patio overlooking the eastern Albuquerque sky and mountains. Enjoy cocktails in the glow of the summer evening or winter warmth in the enclosed bar and terrace. Thurs 5pm to 12 Midnight. Fri 5pm to Close. Sat 9pm to Close. DJ entertainment on Friday and Saturday. $10 cover charge applies Fri and Sat 9pm - 1am.
Top of the Hill, 100 East Franklin St, Third Floor, Chapel Hill, NC 27514. +1 919 929 8676.
The District Rooftop Bar and Grill, 770 Liberty View Ct, Winston-Salem, NC 27101 +1 336 462 8882 Rooftop. Mon to Wed 11am – 12 Midnight. Thurs to Sat 11am – 2am. Sun closed.
Solas, 419 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27603. +1 919 755 0755 Enjoy cocktails and selections from the Lounge menu while taking in the stunning view of Glenwood South. facebook
Presto Bar and Grill, 445 West Trade Street, Charlotte, NC 28202. +1 704 334 7088 Mon to Thurs 11am - 10pm. Fri 11am to 2am. Sat 1pm to 2am. Closed Sundays.
Ventana's, 31st and 32nd floors, Millennium Hotel Cincinnati, 150 West Fifth Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. +1 513 352 2100. Not open to the public. A revolving banquet venue specialising in weddings and featuring 360° panoramic views of downtown from wall-to-wall and floor-to-ceiling windows. email
Water Street Tavern, http://www.waterstreettavern.com/
Departure
Departure Restaurant and Bar, 15th floor, The Nines, 525 SW Morrison, Portland, Oregon 97204. +1 877 229 9995. Offers modern Asian cuisine in a sleek, cosmopolitan setting with two outdoor decks and stunning views of downtown Portland, the Willamette River, Mt. Hood and Mount St. Helens. Dinner: Tues to Thurs 4pm to 12 Midnight. Fri and Sat 4pm to 2am. Happy Hour Tues to Sat 4pm - 6pm. Starwood. email
On Deck
On Deck Sports Bar and Grill, 910 NW 14th Avenue, Portland, OR 97209. +1 503 227 7020. NW Portland, in the heart of the Pearl District. Mon to Thurs 11am - 11pm. Fri & Sat 11am - 12 Midnight. Sun 11am - 10pm.
Monterey Bay
Monterey Bay Fish Grotto, 10th floor, 1411 Grandview Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15211. +1 412 481 4414. Spectacular view of the Point and the three rivers and an unrivaled view of the downtown skyline. Lunch Mon to Fri 11am - 3pm. Dinner Mon to Thurs 5pm - 10pm. Fri & Sat 5pm - 11pm. Sun 5pm - 9pm. Excellent.
Nardi"s Fine Dining, 10th floor, 4099 William Penn Hwy, Monroeville, PA 15146. +1 412 372 1595. Sits atop the Jonnet Building. Walls of windows allow diners to watch busy Route 22 as they enjoy their meals.
10th Floor Grill
10th Floor Grill, 10th floor, Hilton Garden Inn, 1100 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107. +1 215 923 0100. Views overlooking the city. Breakfast Sat & Sun 7am - 11am and Mon to Fri 6.30am - 10am. Dinner daily from 5pm - 10pm.
XIX NINETEEN Cafe, 19th Floor, Hyatt at The Bellevue, 200 S Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. +1 215 790 1919. All day dining.
Continental Midtown, 1801 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103. +1 215 567 1800. A cutting-edge chic martini bar off Rittenhouse Square. Elevator to roof top bar and lounge.
XIX NINETEEN Restaurant, 19th Floor, Hyatt at The Bellevue, 200 S Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. +1 215 790 1919. At the sought-after window tables, you can watch the sunset on a summer evening or gaze at the city lights. Tues to Sat 5.30pm to 10.30pm. Sunday Brunch 11am to 2pm. Closed Sun and Mon for Dinner. Emphasis on seafood.
XIX NINETEEN Bar, 19th Floor, Hyatt at The Bellevue, 200 S Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. An upscale bar and restaurant atop the Bellevue. Sweeping city views. +1 215 893 1234. Sun to Wed 2pm to 12.30am. Thurs & Fri 1.30pm to 2am. Sat 12.30pm to 2am.
Vango Lounge and Skybar, 116 S. 18th Street Philadelphia, PA. +1 215 568 1020. Daily 5pm - 2am. Year-round roof deck has an indoor patio.