5 Popular Summer Rooftop Bars In Arlington

Drinking on rooftop bars is a popular pastime in Arlington. Locals love taking advantage of the warm summer nights to sip their favorite drinks with the stars and the city lights twinkling above. Here are some popular rooftop bars in Arlington worth checking out (after the coronavirus pandemic, of course).

Arlington Rooftop Bar & Grill --2424 Wilson Blvd.

Just as its name suggests, this up-scale bar in Clarendon neighborhood offers a large rooftop deck, plenty of seating, and a fully stocked bar. The rooftop offers sunset views and you can choose between outdoor or indoor seating. Catch their weekday happy with discounts on wine, beer, cocktails, and food.

Don Tito--3165 Wilson Blvd.

This two-story Mexican restaurant and bar is known for it tacos, tequila, and beer and features a DJ booth on the rooftop. Tuesday nights means half-priced tacos, fresh margaritas, and free cotton candy from 9 pm until close, plus a live DJ and prize giveaways.

Whitlow's on Wilson --2854 Wilson Blvd

Every weekday from 5-7 pm, Arlingtonians come here for an after-work happy hour or night out. The Whitlow's Rooftop Tiki Bar features festive cocktails and a beachy summer atmosphere that's reminiscent of a tropical getaway right here in Arlington.

Highline RxR--2010 Crystal Drive

Located in Crystal City, this upscale bar features over 30 draft beers, a creative bar menu, a wall of board games, and daily specials. The upstairs indoor space opens out onto a semi-open rooftop.

Dudley's Sport & Ale--2766 S Arlington Mill Drive

Billed as the largest rooftop bar in Arlington, Dudley's features a sprawling deck with picnic tables, sunshades, and an aerial view of Shirlington. The sports bar serves pizza, tacos, stadium "dawgs" and other bar bites along with a long list of beer and milkshakes.

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