Top, Best & Fun Rooftop Bars in Rochester

"La Dolce Vita has been providing some of Detroit’s best Italian food for over 25 years. The menu covers various regional Italian specialties – and you definitely won’t want to miss the iconic Sunday Brunches which feature bottomless Mimosas. And the patio itself?"

"Pasta , Italian"

"This iconic jazz club on Livernois in Northwest Detroit is known for its curved keyboard bar, live entertainers, phenomenal soul food. Seating is available both indoors and on the patio, and there’s also optional takeout. Make sure to call ahead for a reservation and don’t miss the fried chicken and peach cobbler."

"A trip to this Livernois icon should be on every Detroiters' bucket list. Both the music and the food stand out, and no visit can be complete without a overflowing hot terrine of cobbler crowned with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Life is indeed very sweet sometimes."

"The claim to fame for this jazz bar and soul-food restaurant on 8 Mile?. It’s the world’s oldest jazz club. But the claim could just as easily be for their heaping plates of fried chicken and fixings."

"This old world Belgian establishment near East English Village is carrying on the Flemish tradition of featherbowling (similar to bocce ball). Reserve a lane for a group and roll some wooden wheels while sipping a beer. The bar serves a selection of European brews plus the standard domestics and craft beers."

"Cadieux Café is a former speakeasy, and now a family-run Belgian café and bar. What makes it unique?. Well, aside from the wide selection of authentic Belgian beers, this place is also home to a variety of games: feather bowling, darts, and more."

"The proprietors of this Ferndale outpost travel to Kentucky to hand-pick whole barrels straight from the distillers. The chosen barrels are then bottled especially for The Oakland. In addition to these hand-plucked whiskeys, the speakeasy also has a deep “vintage” whiskey list that includes rare and expensive spirits, one actually over 99 years old."

"Serious whiskey hounds head to the Oakland Art Novelty Company, a glam speakeasy in Ferndale, for the “dusty bottle” collection. Bypass the overwhelming list and opt for the Bermuda Triangle: tell the bartender your favorites and dollar limit, and they'll build a mystery flight. Sip, make your guesses, then ask for the reveal."

"Landmark Ferndale cocktail spot the Oakland has reopened for carryout and delivery service. The online menu features tastings of rare liqueurs, whiskeys, and mezcal as well as large-format cocktails, and fancy ice. View this post on Instagram"

"Nektar stands out for its unfussy, come-as-you are aesthetics and highly drinkable carbonated honey wines. Find everything here from meads to beer to cider (and in between varieties like Cyser). Don’t overlook the Kill All the Golfers, a black tea and lemon flavored mead that will make you want to order a pitcher."

"Influenced by sub-pop culture and never satisfied with the status quo, B. Nektar aims to bring a modern twist on mead as well as diversify craft mead, cider, and beer."

"Husband-and-wife team Anthony and Tiara Harriott opened their restaurant in Farmington in February, with dishes (and spices) from Jamaica. There’s oxtail, curry chicken, and steamed salmon. Try the jerk chicken pasta."

"With restrictions that kept the neighborhood bar’s indoor seating closed for a good portion of 2020, Bumbo’s leaned into its patio seating, adding greenery and a pergola to keep customers dry on not-as-nice days. Grab a cocktail and head outside to sip in the shade."

"This refurbished, neighborhood bar in Hamtramck has friendly service and delicious, affordable cocktails and beer. Due to the pandemic, service is exclusively on the fenced-in patio, so dress warm, sit close to a heater, and order a hot beverage."

"With roots reaching back to Prohibition, Ye Olde Tap Room has cultivated a deep beer list in its long history. Today the bars serves more than 250 different beers. Sorted by country and style, customers are guaranteed to find something surprising on the list."

"The first sit down restaurant in over 20 years in Highland Park was highly anticipated when it opened this spring. Featuring local favorites like lamb chops, and finger foods like chicken quesadillas and mozzarella sticks, this watering hole also features a full bar with beer, wine, and craft cocktails. Come by to find neighborhood locals enjoying the lovely sun-dappled, fenced-in patio."

"The 21-and-over rooftop deck at Mike's on the Water is known as the Lookout and scheduled to open May 7, according to owner Mike LeFevre. Last year, the restaurant hoisted a food truck up to the rooftop and diners can choose from 12-14 menu items served from the truck. There's also a full bar that's completely covered."

"With its nautical aesthetic and ample space in the marina for docking boats, Mike’s on the Water in St. Clair Shores is popular with locals spending a day out on the water. Sip chilled cocktails in plastic cups on the restaurant’s lively waterfront patio while filling up on lobster rolls."

"Even though Axle Brewing is the new kid on the block, it is quickly making a name for itself. Craft beer aficionados are putting Ferndale’s Axle Brewing and Livernois Taproom at the top of their list for its easy drinking, classic styles with a commitment to special ingredients. Hyper-local yet traditional and approachable, Axle’s taproom is a family-friendly and relaxed environment to throw back a few incredibly pleasing, distinctly Michigan craft beers."