Rooftop bars in downtown Providence are limited compared to larger cities, but a few hotels offer rooftop or upper-floor seating with city views during warmer months. The most reliable outdoor drinking spots are still The Hot Club's waterfront patio at ground level and the Federal Hill restaurant patios. Check current operating hours before heading out, since rooftop seasons in Providence run roughly May through September. Several downtown restaurants on upper floors offer skyline views even without a true rooftop, and many bars open their windows wide in summer.
