Rooftop bars in Columbus

Golden hour hits different from a rooftop, and Columbus has 12 rooftop bars to choose from. Here are the real ones, with ratings. Pair two or three of these and you have a full day sorted in Columbus.

Rooftop bars in Columbus

Rooftops around Columbus with a view and a drinks list, best-reviewed first. Sunset slots go first. Weather can close a rooftop with no notice, so keep a ground-floor backup in mind.

VASO

★ 4.3 · 2,339 reviews · 6540 Riverside Dr, Dublin, OH 43017, USA · Moderate

Lincoln Social Rooftop

★ 4.5 · 1,257 reviews · 711 N High St 9th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215, USA · Moderate

Brass Eye

★ 4.7 · 1,151 reviews · 77 Belle Street, Rush Alley entrance, Columbus, OH 43215, USA · Moderate

Mandrake Rooftop

★ 4.3 · 1,079 reviews · 810 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215, USA

RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH Columbus

★ 4.3 · 995 reviews · 4120 Worth Ave, Columbus, OH 43219, USA · Expensive

Astra Rooftop

★ 4.7 · 677 reviews · 517 Park St, Columbus, OH 43215, USA

The Junto

★ 4.4 · 514 reviews · 77 Belle St, Columbus, OH 43215, USA

Novak's Tavern & Patio

★ 4.6 · 477 reviews · 475 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215, USA · Inexpensive

Goodale Station

★ 4.2 · 448 reviews · 77 E Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, OH 43215, USA · Moderate

Stories on High

★ 4.4 · 299 reviews · 404 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215, USA · Very_Expensive

Lani Rooftop Lounge

★ 4.7 · 49 reviews · 50 E Olentangy St 3rd Floor, Powell, OH 43065, USA · Moderate

Terrace Bar

★ 3.7 · 33 reviews · 1079 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201, USA · Moderate

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Rooftop nights in Columbus

Rooftops in Columbus are weather-dependent — have a ground-level backup in mind if the sky turns.
Arrive 30 to 45 minutes before sunset for the best tables; after dark the crowd (and the wait) builds.
Many rooftops enforce a dress code after a certain hour. When in doubt, smart casual beats sportswear.

About Columbus

Columbus, OH, the United States (coordinates 39.96, -83.00, Dayfari covers about 40 km around the centre).

Sources for Columbus: Google Places listings with ratings, re-pulled regularly. If a venue has opened or closed recently, give the listings a week or two to catch up.

Common questions

Where do these Columbus rooftop listings come from?

Google Places listings for Columbus with ratings and review counts. Sorted by reviews — Dayfari sells no placements.

Are Columbus rooftop bars seasonal?

Many are. Rooftop season follows the weather, so winter visits can disappoint — check the venue is actually open up top.

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