Rooftop restaurants in Arizona offer the best of both worlds: great food and breathtaking views. Skysill Rooftop Lounge is one such place, perched on the 18th floor of the Westin Tempe. Overlooking the Sonoran Desert and A Mountain, it’s the tallest rooftop bar in the Valley!

The newest hotel in downtown Tempe, the Westin Tempe is nestled at the edge of the mystical Painted Desert.

Skysill Rooftop Lounge It may look like an ordinary hotel, but it’s harboring a secret that can’t be seen from ground level.

On the 18th floor of the hotel, Skysill Rooftop Lounge is the highest open-air rooftop bar in the Valley.

Skysill Rooftop Lounge The lounge is open day and night, offering panoramic vistas of the sprawling Sonoran Desert and nearby A Mountain.

By day, the bar is a quiet place to unwind as you sip and savor the drinks, food, and views.

Skysill Rooftop Lounge After dark, however, the mood livens up considerably, encouraging you to let loose and shake off all your worries.

The extensive drink menu features handcrafted cocktails, plus a wide variety of beer and wine selections.

Skysill Rooftop Lounge Whether you’re in the mood for a “Tempe Mule,” with cucumber vodka and hints of prickly pear and lime, or a frosty mug of Coors Light, there’s something for everyone.

Doubling as a restaurant, Skysill offers both small snacks and full entrees.

Skysill Rooftop Lounge The ahi poke tacos are a house favorite, as are the smoked short rib sliders.

You’ll also see three different salads: a house, Caesar, and quinoa bowl made with all-organic ingredients.

Skysill Rooftop Lounge If you’d like to up the protein, roasted chicken breast, seared salmon, or grilled jumbo shrimp can be added to any salad for an extra fee.

Whatever you do, make sure to save room for dessert.

Skysill Rooftop Lounge Can you think of anything better than indulging in s’mores fondue or a chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwich with a drink in hand and your toes in the rooftop infinity pool?

Bar hours are 5 p.m. until 11 p.m. on Monday-Thursday, 2 p.m. until midnight on Friday, 11 a.m. until midnight on Saturday, and 11 a.m. until 11 p.m. on Sunday.

Skysill Rooftop Lounge

Visit the bar’s website or Facebook page for more information.

Skysill Rooftop Lounge

It may look like an ordinary hotel, but it’s harboring a secret that can’t be seen from ground level.

The lounge is open day and night, offering panoramic vistas of the sprawling Sonoran Desert and nearby A Mountain.

After dark, however, the mood livens up considerably, encouraging you to let loose and shake off all your worries.

Whether you’re in the mood for a “Tempe Mule,” with cucumber vodka and hints of prickly pear and lime, or a frosty mug of Coors Light, there’s something for everyone.

The ahi poke tacos are a house favorite, as are the smoked short rib sliders.

If you’d like to up the protein, roasted chicken breast, seared salmon, or grilled jumbo shrimp can be added to any salad for an extra fee.

Can you think of anything better than indulging in s’mores fondue or a chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwich with a drink in hand and your toes in the rooftop infinity pool?

Have you gotten a chance to visit Skysill Rooftop Lounge yet? If so, we’d love to hear all about your experience! Tell us in the comments. For more rooftop restaurants in Arizona, check out our previous article.

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Address: Skysill Rooftop Lounge, 11 E 7th St, Tempe, AZ 85281, USA