Best Rooftop Bar Clearwater Beach
Last Updated October 19, 2025
Clearwater Beach has another visitor obsession besides beautiful beaches, great restaurants and quaint shops. Many people are determined to find the best rooftop bar Clearwater Beach is known for.
We are blessed with numerous rooftop bars with various views, some better than others. We know the views well since we live here. We happen to love rooftop bars and know them all!
Ten years ago, there were only a couple of rooftop locations. As developers came in and designed more modern hotels, rooftop bars have been prominent.
Focus has been on views and many have placed pools next to the bars, leading to even more desirability by tourists and local residents.
List of Top Clearwater Beach Rooftop Bars
Here is our list of the best rooftop bars Clearwater Beach has to offer:
- Jimmy’s Crow’s Nest at The Pier 60 Hotel – one of the oldest and best views east, west, and north.
- The Deep End at JW Marriott Hotel – the newest of the rooftop bars. Great southern panorama view. Exceptional choice of all the rooftop restaurants Clearwater Beach.
- Vue 360 Rooftop Bar at the Courtyard by Marriott – great views east. Despite the name, no 360 view but great rooftop bar and restaurant on Clearwater Beach.
- The Tropico Rooftop Bar at the Hyatt Hotel – right in the middle of the beach with great Gulf views. If you are looking for rooftop restaurants Clearwater Beach, you will find some excellent tacos here.
Jimmy’s Crows Nest is looking down on the Clearwater Beach Marina. - Jimmy’s on the Edge at The Edge Hotel – One of the top views of all north beach. Large and good for crowds.
- Evy’s Terrace Bar & Grill at the Hampton Hotel – they have a great view of Clearwater Pass and south. Not as crowded as the others.
NEW! – Sielo Rooftop Pool Bar – OPENED APRIL 2024 – at the Hiatus Hotel by Hilton in the middle of the beach. As far as rooftop restaurants Clearwater Beach, it is too early to tell, but we know they have a good smashburger.
Our Picks – The Best Rooftop Bar: Clearwater Beach
Everyone loves rooftop views that give views that are hard to duplicate any other way but in person. We have been to all the Clearwater rooftop bars and our pick for the best one is The JW Marriott’s Deep End – it is at the top of the list.
The runner-up for the best is Pier 60 Hotel’s Jimmy’s Crow’s Nest. The view is northerly with a main beach view.
Best Rooftop Bars With a Pool in Clearwater Beach
Several hotels have pools near their rooftop bar. Here are the pools on the roof –
- JW Marriott – South Beach
- Hiatus Hotel – near Beach Walk in the center of the main beach.
- Hyatt Hotel – center of the main beach.
In fairness, The Opal Sands Resort has a very large pool with a small tiki bar on the second floor overlooking Clearwater Pass.
Best Food at a Clearwater Beach Rooftop Bar
- For taco’s, Evy’s at the Hampton is our choice.
- For dinner and unique entrées, we would choose the JW Marriott Deep End.
- For casual bar food, Jimmy’s on the Edge is a great choice.
We haven’t tried it, but people who have said the food at the new Hiatus Hotel rooftop restaurant is excellent.
Final Thoughts on Clearwater Beach Rooftop Fun
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