Rooftop Bars and Restaurants In and Around Jersey City
Where in Jersey City can you experience the most stunning views, delectable cuisine, and incredible sips while lounging about luxuriously? Grab your family and friends to experience the best rooftop bars in Jersey City, where you will be on top of the world. Rain or shine rooftops offer some of the city’s best cocktail and culinary experiences. So put on your best outfit and discover these Jersey City gems with us.
The Ashford
145 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ, 07302
The Ashford is closest to a club you will find in Jersey City. In the day it’s perfect to stop by the rooftop in the summer for some refreshing frozen cocktails and yummy eats but usually, at night, the Ashford turns into a club. The rooftop is also open in the winter and is covered as well as heated. They usually have a DJ and there can be a line you have to wait in before you get in. They also do private events and bottle service so if you are celebrating a birthday, this spot would be perfect. If you want to have a fun night with your friends, definitely check it out!
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Six 26
128 Christopher Columbus Dr, Jersey City, NJ, 07302
Six 26’s mission is to make everyone who comes through their doors feel welcome and accepted. They have a full rooftop where they have a bar and lounge. It is right in the heart of Jersey City and is a must-visit. The lounge has a full menu with food and drinks and they have a brunch menu for the weekends. The best part about Six 26 is their drag brunch, karaoke, and other events they organize.
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Rooftop At Exchange Place
1 Exchange Pl., Jersey City, NJ, 07302
If you want to enjoy a good drink with a stunning view, stop by the RoofTop at Exchange Place. You can see breathtaking views of Manhattan, Jersey City, and the Statue of Liberty. It is located in Hyatt House where you have to take an elevator all the way to the top. They have light bites as well as an extensive drink menu from cocktails to wine and beer.
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Porta
135 Newark Ave., Jersey City, NJ, 07302
Looking for some Neapolitan-style pizza with your drinks on a cool rooftop? Check out, Porta. Not only do they have a full bar and yummy food, but their rooftop also has live music or a DJ in the summer! The venue overall is quite spacious but can get quite packed on the weekends so keep that in mind when you visit.
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Iron Monkey
99 Greene St, Jersey City, NJ, 07302
Iron Monkey is located in the Exchange Place area of Jersey City. They are a Rooftop Craft Draft Beer Bar, and their mission is to provide you with delicious craft beer in a laidback place that harbors no pretenses. They have a variety of beer and other drinks as well as delicious bar food classics. If you want to enjoy a beer on a rooftop, this is your spot!
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Skinners Loft
146 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ, 07302
Skinner’s Loft is a family-run restaurant in Jersey City. They serve fresh, contemporary cuisine in a comfortable setting. Skinner’s Loft also offers rooftop dining in a quaint space. You can enjoy drinks or food there. They serve brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM. Their open hours vary, so do check out their website before you visit.
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Canopy Bistro and Bar
159 Morgan St 2nd Floor, Jersey City, NJ, 07302
The Canopy Bar and Bistro brings together local ingredients with a collection of international tapas and many unique dishes. This is a place where weary travelers and curious locals alike can come together over good food and easy conversation. They offer an assortment of delicious appetizers for the palate as well as a full range of gin-focused cocktails, local beers, and regional wines. They have a small rooftop area that is perfect in the summer.
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City Bistro
56 14th Street, Hoboken, NJ, 07030
Located in Uptown Hoboken, NJ, City Bistro is a three-floor Restaurant, Bar, Lounge & Rooftop serving an eclectic menu of Italian American fare. Their adorable rooftop is perfect to enjoy cocktails and small bites.
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Molos Weehawken
1 County Rd 682, Weehawken, NJ 07086
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Molos Restaurant is a Greek and Mediterranean-inspired Seafood Restaurant located on the Hudson River. The floor-to-ceiling windows on this two-story restaurant overlook the New York City Skyline. Their signature dishes include the whole fish, which is displayed in their fish market, and saganaki flame served tableside. The restaurant’s full bar features the wines of Greece and is definitely worth checking out.
Updated November 2023
