The Best Rooftop Bars Louisville, KY Has to Offer!

As fall approaches and temperatures start to mellow out a bit, Louisville’s outdoor dining spaces are calling to us! Luckily, there are handful of rooftop bars around Derby City that offer an elevated experience with sweeping views. Add these five Louisville rooftop bars to your rotation this season!

8UP Elevated Drinkery & Kitchen

Neighborhood: Downtown
More Info: 8uplouisville.com

As its name suggests, 8UP Elevated Drinkery & Kitchen offers views of Derby City from eight floors up, with seating available in the open-kitchen restaurant, lounge, and rooftop bar. The eatery’s chef-driven menu features a variety of appetizers, woodfired pizzas, large plates, cocktails, wine, beer, and select bourbons.

Summer specials include “Rooftop Ritas,” $5 margaritas (from Friday through Sunday) during the year’s hottest season. When the weather cools down, 8UP is one of a handful of Louisville spots that offers igloos during the winter — so the rooftop space can be enjoyed year-round.

A rooftop patio with a long fire pit, glass barriers, and cozy seating areas captures the vibrant vibes of Louisville rooftop bars. City buildings and a blue sky with clouds paint a breathtaking backdrop to accompany the high views above. — 8UP‘s cozy rooftop space offers accommodations for all-season enjoyment. Image: Facebook

Bar Genevieve

Neighborhood: NuLu
More Info: Bar Genevieve

At the top of Hotel Genevieve, this Instagrammable rooftop bar serves cocktails and light bites amid sweeping views of the city. Open seven days a week, Bar Genevieve also offers happy hour from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. Guests can enjoy French street food and Mediterranean-inspired bites like goat cheese croquettes and shrimp cocktail, as well as a selection of beer, wine, and classic and seasonal cocktails — including non-alcoholic options.

From 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. every second Tuesday, Burgers, Beer, & Bingo takes over the bar. And the Derby City Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence — a 21st-century order of queer nuns — host a night of holy laughter, heavenly bites, and divine prizes.

Outdoor dining area with long tables, plants, wicker chairs, and hanging lamps. A pergola with string lights and umbrellas covers more seating in the background, creating vibes reminiscent of Louisville rooftop bars with high views. — Bar Genevieve boasts ample seating and panoramic views. Image: Facebook

Copper & Kings Rooftop Bar and Restaurant

Neighborhood: Butchertown
More Info: copperandkings.com

Not only is Copper & Kings the only distillery in the Butchertown area that focuses on brandy, absinthe, and gin, but it is also the sole Louisville distillery with a restaurant. Its rooftop space boasts ample seating with a cocktail program that showcases American Brandy, and the food menu is driven by seasonally available fare that pairs well with — what else? — the brand’s own brandy.

Gather friends on the rooftop from Wednesday through Saturday, or stop by for Sunday brunch and a Bloody Mary. The Copper & Kings version boasts a Bloody Mary mix, spices, lime, olive, and grape brandy. The space is also available on Mondays and Tuesdays for private events.

Rooftop terrace with tables and chairs, overlooking an array of solar panels and a distant city skyline under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds. Enjoy the high views and vibrant vibes. — There’s more to Louisville than bourbon! Try brandy-based drinks at Copper & Kings Rooftop Bar & Restaurant. Image: Copper & Kings Rooftop Bar & Restaurant

High Stakes Grill

Neighborhood: Phoenix Hill
More Info: highstakesgrill.com

Located at the top of Tempo by Hilton Louisville Downtown NuLu, High Stakes Grill is Louisville’s newest rooftop drinking and dining destination. With outdoor seating that boasts views of the NuLu neighborhood and the city skyline — and a bar that connects the inside and outside areas — the restaurant features a menu with everything from charred watermelon salad and corn riblets to bourbon peppercorn-crusted New York strip steak and honey-glazed salmon.

There are even fun cocktails like the Brown Butter Old-Fashioned and the bacon fat-washed Paper Plane. We suggest starting with the Baked Potato Roll for the table and trying the Push Pull, made with coconut milk, cold brew, and macadamia milk. The refreshing drink is a non-alcoholic take on the ever-popular espresso martini.

Outdoor patio with modern furniture, pendant lights, and partial shading from an overhead structure. The area includes tables, chairs, and potted plants, all complemented by stunning rooftop views with high vibes. A bar is visible in the background. — High Stakes Grill features Louisville’s newest rooftop bar. Image: High Stakes Grill

The Water Company at Omni Louisville

Neighborhood: Downtown
More info: omnihotels.com

For the ultimate warm-weather experience, head to the Omni Louisville’s rooftop pool and bar, The Water Company. Guests can enjoy seasonal offerings of bites like sandwiches, bowls, and tacos, as well as a drink menu that boasts a variety of alcoholic and booze-free beverages.

Access to the space, including a hot tub, is open to hotel guests on a first-come, first-served basis. Day passes and cabana rentals are available, too. Be sure to check the latest happenings online, as The Water Company typically hosts a Sunday Soaks event during the summer, blending live music and spirits from bourbon country.