It’s no secret that Portlanders love the outdoors, and we also love our patios. Every time the weather warms up, local publications inevitably release their lists of their favorite patios in town for drinking and dining. But Portland is home to an oddly low number of rooftop bars, which add an air of regality, flashiness, and drama to the act of eating and drinking outdoors. Nonetheless, certain occasions call for a rooftop patio, and these are our favorites in town. We eschewed options that offered views that were more depressing than impressive, and immediately disqualified one contender that charged $20 for an appetizer of jalapeño poppers. (BOO!) Here’s where to eat and drink while perched haughtily on a rooftop patio.
Southwest Portland
Departure
Housed on the 15th floor of the boutique hotel The Nines, Departure is one of Portland’s best-known rooftop restaurants, boasting not one, but two patios. It’s also one of the few places in town where you can strut a flashy outfit without looking out of place. Its ’60s airline theme lends a sleek yet funky vibe to the place—check out the bathrooms, which frequently make the city’s lists of best bar bathrooms. (Yes, that’s a thing.) The pan-Asian restaurant’s culinary program drew a following back when celebrity chef Gregory Gourdet, now of Kann, helmed the kitchen from 2010-2020. While yours truly never ate at Departure during Gourdet’s reign, we can say that the happy hour snacks of today’s Departure are well worth ordering, from white pepper fried rice to crispy sesame-encrusted shrimp toast. Cocktails also call on pan-Asian ingredients, from shiso to yuzu. 525 SW Morrison, departureportland.com, @departurepdx
Northwest Portland
Tope
The Hoxton Hotel in Old Town is home to four eateries, all boasting big names in local food and drink, including Ian Williams of Deadstock Coffee and Ethan and Geri Leung of Pamana. In January 2026, chef Adan Fausto, who also runs Mexican seafood pop-up Mariscos con Onda, took over as chef of both basement bar 2NW5 and rooftop restaurant Tope. Guests can enjoy some of the best rooftop views of Portland alongside a thoughtful menu that includes melty-spicy queso, ceviche tostilocos, and all manner of tacos, from fried shrimp to eggplant to ribeye with a sheet of crispy cheese and an onion ring on top. There’s both indoor and uncovered outdoor seating, but the outdoor seats offer the best views—peer over the Burnside Bridge, check out the rear of the famous Portland White Stag sign, and watch the sun set and moon rise. The cocktails are no slouches, either—go for a prickly pear mezcal drink or the bar’s take on a Last Word. 15 NW 4th, thehoxton.com, @tope_pdx
Northeast Portland
The Sunset Room at the Kex Hotel
This little open-air rooftop bar is the sister bar to Kex Hotel’s first-floor bar, Pacific Standard—opened by legendary Portland bartender Jeffrey Morgenthaler. While the Sunset Room doesn’t quite boast sweeping skyline views, it’s tucked between iconic buildings like the multicolored Fair-Haired Dumbbell for a secret sunny hideaway feel. It’s open just three days a week from Thursday through Saturday and only during the peak of summer (so you’ll have to wait until next June to visit). But it’s well worth fitting a trip into your schedule for the Thai basil piña colada, which puts an herbaceous, not-too-sweet twist on the icy tropical treat. During the bar’s Golden Hour—4 pm-6 pm and 10 pm-11 pm—mini frozen martinis and oysters are on special. 100 NE Martin Luther King Jr, kexhotels.com, @pacificstandardpdx
Metropolitan Tavern
A hidden gem atop the Hotel Eastlund in the otherwise uninspiring Lloyd District, Metropolitan Tavern isn’t hip or fancy—but the rooftop views speak for themselves. Check out the crystal-clear views of Big Pink, the Convention Center, and the Moda Center from the umbrella-shaded patio, or enjoy the views from the indoor seating area. Choose from over a dozen mostly local beers on tap, grab a burger (their roasted poblano burger was one of our favorites from Burger Week 2026), or stop by for happy hour every day from 3-6 pm and 9 pm-close. On Sundays through this September, they also host Yacht Rock Sundays, with slushies and a DJ. 1021 NE Grand, mettavern.com, @mettavernpdx
Southeast Portland
Revolution Hall Roof Deck
This historic building was once home to Washington High School, and now it’s home to not one, but two of Portland’s coolest concert venues—Revolution Hall and Show Bar. But it also houses a sunny open-air rooftop bar, ideal for casual summer hangs. Head through the locker-filled hallways and make a beeline for the elevator to the roof, where you’ll find umbrella-shaded picnic tables with 360-degree views of Portland. The views alone make a trip here worth it, but the drinks are also solid, from blue slushies to wine on tap. Note that you’ll have to head downstairs to Show Bar to order food, and the roof deck is open only when weather permits, typically from April through October. 1300 SE Stark, revolutionhall.com, @roofdeck_pdx
Jackie’s
This self-described “bar with sports” (not a sports bar) is a great place to catch a Blazers game or the Superbowl, but it also hosts watch parties for reality shows like Love Island and Survivor and juicy dramas like Tell Me Lies. Many events are screened indoors in front of the bar’s stadium-style seating, and while there’s also a spacious ground floor patio, the covered rooftop patio is really the place to be, boasting two TVs plus views of the Central Eastside. It’s the ideal spot for sipping a hibiscus-watermelon agua fresca-inspired margarita amidst the treetops and old industrial buildings. 930 SE Sandy, jackiespdx.com, @jackiespdx
Noble Rot
Noble Rot was revolutionary when it opened back in 2002, claiming to be the wine bar that introduced Portland to wine flights and an early champion of farm-to-table food. Back in the day, it was housed in a garage-like building on 28th and Ankeny, making wine feel less stuffy and more DIY punk rock. In 2008, Noble Rot moved to its current digs in what’s known as the Rocket Building, one of the first LEED platinum buildings in the world, built atop an 8,000 year old geothermal well and outfitted with a rooftop garden that provides some of the produce for Noble Rot’s menu. Though dinner here can get a bit pricy, the happy hour menu is a steal: a heaping pile of onion rings for $8, a glass of house wine for $9 and cocktails for $10, and molten mac ‘n’ cheese for $14, with optional (but much recommended) housemade bacon. Views from indoors are solid, but they can’t quite match the sightseeing from the small, uncovered outdoor patio. There are just six tables, but they boast views of Burnside Street, Hippo Hardware, Tilikum Crossing, and the Steel Bridge—make a note in your online reservation to request patio seats. 1111 E Burnside, noblerotpdx.com, @noblerotpdx
MX21
MX21 is a relative newcomer to Division Street, so the rooftop patio here still feels like a well-kept secret—no waiting for a table. A margarita will run you just under $10, and the cantaritos (Squirt, lime juice, and orange juice with tequila) come served in clay cups. The tacos here come on handmade tortillas, filled with a generous portion of meat (and in the case of the al pastor tacos, a large slice of pineapple). Did we mention they’re also one of the few spots in town that still serves free (warm) tortilla chips and (surprisingly spicy) salsa? Don’t expect any stellar skyline views here, but it’s well-positioned for watching the sunset and checking out the crows as they fly home for the night. 2110 SE Division, mx21pnw.com, @mx21pdx
Wonderlove
Don your furry boots—this Central Eastside food cart pod has somehow become one of the city’s hottest rave spots, with DJs often bumping beats until 1 am. But for all you early birds, this pod is equally fun during the day. The pod’s three-floor structure has a bar on the first floor, an indoor dining area on the second floor, and a rooftop patio on the third floor, where DJs often spin during the daytime. Food options include Belgian waffles from Honeycuspe, Colombian empanadas from El Pilon, and curries not often seen on restaurant menus from Indian Flavor Express. Games like foosball, ping pong, and giant Connect 4 are also on offer. 262 SE Main, wonderlovepdx.com, @wonderlove_pdx