Spring is speaking to us in Charlotte, and it’s telling us to get outside — and up high.
Rooftop bars and restaurants come with a certain draw, a feeling of being on top of the world. You’re not simply nestled in the treetops — but rather, you’re soaring above. A certain energy is attached to views of city lights, or peeking down to see the activity of the city below.
In Charlotte in 2022, several rooftops are calling your name.
Here are 20 of our favorite rooftop patios, restaurants and bars:
Aura Rooftop
Location: 600 S. College St., Charlotte, NC 28202
Neighborhood: Uptown
Buho Bar
Location: 201 W Trade St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Neighborhood: Uptown
The Chamber by Wooden Robot
Location: 416 E 36th St STE 100, Charlotte, NC 28205
Neighborhood: NoDa
Charlotte Beer Garden
Location: 1300 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28203
Neighborhood: South End
Cloud Bar by David Burke
Location: 555 S. McDowell St., Charlotte, NC 28204
Neighborhood: Uptown
Coaltrane’s
Location: 1518 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205
Neighborhood: Plaza Midwood
Coin Bar
Location: 132 E. Trade St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Neighborhood: Uptown
Cordial
Location: 1824 Roxborough Road, Charlotte, NC 28211
Neighborhood: SouthPark
Devil’s Logic
Location: 1426 E 4th St, Charlotte, NC 28204
Neighborhood: Midtown
Fahrenheit
Location: 222 S. Caldwell St., 21st Floor, Charlotte, NC 28202
Neighborhood: Uptown
Graham Street Pub & Patio
Location: 400 S. Graham St., Charlotte, NC 28202
Neighborhood: Uptown
Lincoln Street Kitchen and Cocktails
Location: 1320 S Church St Suite 400, Charlotte, NC 28203
Neighborhood: South End / Gold District
Merchant & Trade
Location: 303 S. Church St., Charlotte, NC 28202
Neighborhood: Uptown
Nuvole Rooftop TwentyTwo
Location: 220 E. Trade St., Suite 2200, Charlotte, NC 28202
Neighborhood: Uptown
Mizu
Location: 3100 Apex Drive, Charlotte, NC 28211
Neighborhood: SouthPark
RH
Location: 6903 Phillips Place Court, Charlotte, NC 28210
Neighborhood: SouthPark
The Royal Tot
Location: 933 Louise Ave., Suite 350 Charlotte, NC 28204
Neighborhood: Belmont
Sister
Location: 1500 A Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205
Neighborhood: Plaza Midwood
Topside at The Waterman
Location: 2729 South Blvd suite d, Charlotte, NC 28209
Neighborhood: South End
Whiskey Warehouse
Location: 1221 The Plaza, Charlotte, NC 28205
Neighborhood: Commonwealth
This story was originally published March 8, 2022 6:00 AM.
Melissa Oyler is the editor of CharlotteFive. When she’s not writing or editing, you’ll find her running, practicing hot yoga or snuggling with her rescue dog, X. Find her on Instagram or Twitter: @melissaoyler.
