Later sunsets and longer nights can only mean one thing — nightlife in Lexington is back to bustling. Take to the skies, because we’re rounding up sfiveix rooftop bars + restaurants where you can sit back and take in those big blue views.
Belle’s Cocktail House
, 156 Market St.
First on the list was also the first rooftop bar in town. The bar features an impressive wall of bourbon and a hoppin’ nightlife atmosphere overlooking the Big Blue Building.
Dudley’s on Short
, 259 W. Short St., #125
The perfect date night spot, Dudley’s offers an elegant, Southern-inspired dining experience. A table on this picturesque rooftop will have you immersed in greenery + basking in the glow of twinkling lights. Pro tip: Tables are limited to parties no greater than eight people, and only available for dinner Wednesday-Sunday.
Infinity: Rooftop Restaurant + Bar
, 150 W. Main St.
Perhaps one of the tallest views on our list, Infinity is perfect for a working lunch or late-night sips on top of Lexington City Center. Try a Rooftop Rodeo Burger featuring slow-smoked barbecue + melted queso, then wash it down with an Infinity Marg with pear vodka, muddled lemon, and cucumber.
Lost Palm
, 941 Manchester St.
Who needs Miami when you can just head down to the Distillery District? Atop The Manchester hotel lies a tropical paradise that will transport you
to the 1960s. The retro pink and green tiki bar offers unique bar bites like alligator tacos el pastor, but cocktails like the hibiscus-forward Blinkers On really put this spot on top.
Osha Thai Kitchen
, 107 W. Short St.
Picture this: a bowl of drunken noodles, a lychee martini, and the Lexington sunset as your backdrop on this bohemian-esque Thai rooftop patio. Need we say more?