Eight places to drink with a view, from an Old Town rooftop to a 15th-floor lounge. Each entry says what you actually see and whether you can reserve.
Updated · 8 places
| Place | Area | View / setting | Reservations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outrider Rooftop Lounge | Old Town | Rooftop of Canopy by Hilton; sunset over Camelback Mountain | None, first come first served |
| Orange Sky Lounge | Talking Stick Resort | 15th floor, west-facing, with city and McDowell Mountain views | — |
| The Balcony at Social Tap | Old Town | 1,800 sq ft balcony above Old Town with a fireplace | — |
| Cottontail Lounge at W Scottsdale | Entertainment District | Second-floor pool deck, open year-round | Highly recommended |
| Volanti | North Scottsdale | Patio over the Scottsdale Airport runway, McDowell Mountains beyond | — |
| AZ88 | Old Town | Floor-to-ceiling windows and patio over Scottsdale Civic Center | — |
| J&G Steakhouse at The Phoenician | The Phoenician | Patio facing the sunset over the treetops | — |
| Onyx Bar at Four Seasons Troon North | North Scottsdale (Troon North) | Patio over the resort’s main courtyard | — |
A hotel rooftop with views in every direction, best at sunset over Camelback Mountain. It has misters, winter fireplaces, and a pool with cabanas you can reserve.
Source: Experience Scottsdale (Jan 2026), Experience Scottsdale (Jan 2025)
West-facing windows on the 15th floor make this one of the better sunset seats, with live music on weekends and a wine list of more than 300 bottles.
Source: Experience Scottsdale (Jan 2026), Experience Scottsdale (Jan 2025)
A cocktail-and-wine balcony in the heart of Old Town, with plush seating, a fireplace and a DJ booth. It is known for weekend brunch and late nights.
Source: Experience Scottsdale (Jan 2026)
A pool-deck lounge rather than a skyline view: second floor of the W, cooled in summer and heated in winter. The pool area is 21 and up Friday through Sunday, including Sunday brunch, with upscale pool attire expected on weekends.
Source: Experience Scottsdale (Jan 2026)
A patio facing the Scottsdale Airport runway with the McDowell Mountains behind it. A helicopter dining experience is also offered.
Heads up: Listed in a January 2025 guide; confirm it is open before you head out.
Source: Experience Scottsdale (Jan 2025)
Floor-to-ceiling windows and a patio look over the Scottsdale Civic Center, and the bar is known for its martinis.
Heads up: Listed in a January 2025 guide; confirm hours with the venue.
Source: Experience Scottsdale (Jan 2025)
A steakhouse patio at The Phoenician, from chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s restaurant group, with sunsets over the treetops and stars after dark.
Heads up: Listed in a January 2025 guide; confirm it is open before you head out.
Source: Experience Scottsdale (Jan 2025)
A resort bar with a patio over the Four Seasons courtyard, serving small plates and cocktails.
Heads up: Listed in a January 2025 guide; confirm hours with the venue.
Source: Experience Scottsdale (Jan 2025)
Outrider Rooftop Lounge in Old Town looks toward Camelback Mountain, and Orange Sky Lounge at Talking Stick Resort faces west from the 15th floor.
It varies. Outrider Rooftop Lounge seats first come, first served, while Cottontail Lounge at the W strongly recommends reservations.
Yes. Outrider Rooftop Lounge sits on top of the Canopy by Hilton in Old Town, and The Balcony at Social Tap sits in the heart of Old Town.
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