Sky-High & Proud: Best LGBTQ-Friendly Hotel Rooftop Bars for Cocktails, Views & Community

From river views to city skylines, Hilton properties around the globe offer rooftop experiences that invite guests to see the destination from a new perspective. Here are some LGBTQ-spaces worth visiting.

Stories on High, Hilton Columbus Downtown - Located 28 stories above High Street atop Hilton Columbus Downtown, Stories on High is the city’s tallest rooftop bar, offering panoramic 360-degree views of the Columbus skyline. The elevated lounge pairs contemporary and classic interpretations of cocktails with sophisticated small plates. Guests can also enjoy a special multi-course Omakase experience nightly.

Leonessa at Conrad New York Downtown – An Italian aperitivo-inspired rooftop perched above the Hudson River, created in partnership with New York beverage authority Ariel Arce. The space pairs refined cocktails with a transportive rooftop setting, featuring lush citrus trees, verdant greenery, and an Amalfi Coast–inspired fountain.

Florattica Rooftop, Canopy by Hilton London City - Boasting sweeping skyline views from its outdoor terrace, this rooftop bar is inspired by East London’s rich textile heritage, with elegant interiors and ceilings adorned with floral installations that echo the intricate silk‑woven patterns created by local 17th‑century French Huguenots.

Skyline Rooftop Bar at Hilton Molino Stucky Venice – The highest rooftop bar in the city, offering panoramic views across Venice and the Giudecca Canal. The award-winning signature cocktail menu pays tribute to the Venetian skies, with each drink crafted to reflect a distinct mood, shade and emotion.

COA Rooftop at Canopy by Hilton Nashville Downtown The Gulch -  Newly opened, this rooftop brings a Tulum-inspired, agave-forward concept to one of Nashville’s most vibrant neighborhoods blending skyline views with modern Mexican flavors, elevated tapas, and one of the city’s most extensive tequila and mezcal selections.