Would you like to take a break from studying while you are a student at CISL San Francisco? The following list includes some of San Francisco’s best rooftop bars, as suggested by locals. Grab a drink at one of these locations and enjoy a view of the beautiful city skyline! Cheers!
Best Rooftop Bars in SF
Cielo
355 Santana Row
San Jose, CAÂ 95128
(408) 551-0010
www.hotelvalencia-santanarow.com
Located above the four-star Hotel Valencia, Cielo offers stunning views of San Jose and the Santa Cruz Mountains. The hotel also features the restaurant Citrus and trendy VBar; during the summer, guests can enjoy cheese and appetizers along with their cocktail or glass of wine. Oh, and there’s a POOL!
Jones
620 Jones St.
San Francisco, CA
(415) 496-6858
www.620-jones.com
Sophisticated, trendy, and a favorite among professionals because of its location near Union Square, Jones is a much-loved bar in San Francisco. Jones prides itself on its inventive cocktails, so be sure to try one! Heat lamps on the terrace make the rooftop bar accessible in the winter months. Note: the bar is cash only.
Top of the Mark
999 California Street at Post
intercontinentalmarkhopkins.com/top_of_the_mark
Orchard Garden HotelÂ
466 Bush Street at Grant
415-399-9807
http://www.theorchardgardenhotel.com
The word “garden” does not just relate to the bar’s beautiful palm tree decor: the Orchard Garden Hotel is a completely eco-friendly establishment! From 4-7 pm, guests receive an appetizer when they purchase a cocktail at the Roots Bar. We’ll drink to that!
Need some dinner ideas after grabbing a cocktail at one of these great locations? Check out our list of great Fusion Restaurants in SF or join the food truck revolution!
Each photo is from each bar’s prospective Facebook page.