Top of Carolina, 18th floor, University of South Carolina, Columbia, S.C. +1 803 777 7919. For the Friday BBQ. Open upon request for conference catering, wedding receptions or other special events. Sunday Brunch. May be the only revolving restaurant in the Carolinas.
Aqua Terrace
Aqua Bar and Terrace, Charleston Marriott, 170 Lockwood Boulevard, Charleston, South Carolina 29403. +1 843 723 3000. Offers magnificent riverview sunsets. Seasonal. facebook
Pavilion Bar and Cafe, Market Pavilion Hotel, 225 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401. +1 843 723 0500. Panoramic view.
Skybox Revolving Restaurant, Sunsphere, 810 Clinch Avenue, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902. +1 865 951 1307. This structure features a 5-level sphere atop, with a revolving level that houses the restaurant. The Skybox Bar offers lunches, beverages and Happy Hours. It's located on the Sunsphere's largest floor, above the observation deck.
Peabody Rooftop Corner Bar, The Peabody Memphis, 149 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38103. +1 901 529 4000. Roof top party season at The Peabody runs till August 11. Cool drinks and sky-high views of the sun setting over the Mississippi River.
Sky Blue
SkyBlue Rooftop Lounge, Sky Lodge, Park City, 4th floor, Utah. +1 435 658 2500. Open daily 3.30pm to 11pm. Ages 21 and over. Rooftop lounge with treats to sip, savour and smoke. Expansive heated decks; multiple fire pits; a jumbo hot tub; and seating groups and chaise lounges for conversation, sunbathing or moongazing. Guests don robes, shawls and throws for warmth and protection from the elements as they eat and drink indoors and out a la Manhattan.
The Roof
The Roof Restaurant, 10th floor, 15 East South Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah 84150. +1 801 539 1911. Breathtaking views of Temple Square and Downtown Salt Lake City, The Roof is a fusion of inspiring views and extravagant food. Mon to Sat 5pm to Close. email
Green Pig Pub, 31 E. 400 South St, SLC. Newly opened roof top bar.
Windows over Washington
Windows Over Washington, Hilton's Doubletree Hotel Crystal City, 300 Army Navy Drive, Arlington, Virginia 22202. 1 703 416 4100. Revolving roof top lounge with a great view of Washington, DC, the Potomac River, and Reagan Airport. Opens Fri and Sat only 6pm - 10pm.
Skydome Lounge Revolving Restaurant, Hilton's Doubletree Hotel Crystal City, National Airport, Arlington, Virginia 22202. +1 703 416 4100. The area's only revolving roof top lounge with the best view of Washington, D.C.. Opens daily at 4.30pm. Sun to Thurs closes 12 Midnight. Fri & Sat closes 2am. Friday and Saturday dancing with cover charge $10. Karaoke every Wed and Sun. Non-smoking facility.
Skybar, 21st floor, Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront, 3001 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451. +1 757 213 3000. Breathtaking view that encompasses Virginia's Eastern Shore to the north, North Carolina's border to the south, downtown Norfolk to the west and the Atlantic Ocean's horizon to the east. DJs every Wednesday night. Nightly 10pm - 1am.
Chesapeake Grill
Chesapeake Grill Restaurant and Lounge, 20th floor, 2799 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, Virginia 22202. +1 703 418 1234. Sun & Mon Closed. Cocktails Tues to Sat 4.30pm - 10pm. Dinner Tues to Sat 5.30pm - 10pm.
Vantage Point Rooftop Restaurant, Holiday Inn Rosslyn at Key Bridge, 1900 N. Fort Myer Drive, Arlington, Virginia 22216. +1 703 807 2000. Rooftop Restaurant. Mon to Fri 6.30am – 9.30am. Lunch 11am – 2.30pm. Undergoing renovations.
Arlington Rooftop Bar and Grill, 2424 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, Virginia. +1 703-528 3030. Open daily 11am. Sundays 11am.
Eventide, 3165 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, Virginia 22201. +1 703 276 3165. Seasonal.
Clarendon Rooftop Pavilion, 3185 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, Virginia 22201. +1 703 469 2244. Wed 5pm - 12 Midnight. Thurs & Fri 5pm - 2am. Metro: Clarendon. Orange line. email