Rooftop Bars on Hilton Head Island, SC

The adobe-style rooftop cantina at Santa Fe Cafe, with a kiva fireplace and patio tables

A rooftop bar on Hilton Head Island means a view of a marina, a creek, the ocean or the Harbour Town lighthouse, usually with a sunset in front of it.

Rooftop bars on Hilton Head Island

The Rooftop Bar at Poseidon

An open-air rooftop above Poseidon at Shelter Cove Towne Centre, with waterfront views, live music, DJ nights and a sunset happy hour. Check the bar’s calendar for the current schedule.

A rooftop bar with tapas, cocktails and sunset views over Skull Creek.

4.5 ★ (2.4K)· $$$

A rooftop oyster bar beside the Harbour Town lighthouse with views of Calibogue Sound, the marina and the golf links.

4.8 ★ (33)· $$$$

A second-floor bar and restaurant at the Sea Pines Beach Club with views over the Atlantic.

4.5 ★ (767)· $$$$

An open-air, climate-controlled rooftop cantina with fireplaces, the restaurant’s most popular seating.

4.3 ★ (1.9K)· $$

A rooftop bar at a family sports bar with a putting green.

High Tide Rooftop Bar

A rooftop lounge and pool deck atop the Courtyard by Marriott near Coligny Beach, with fire pits, cocktails and island views.

About this list

There are not many, which makes each one worth knowing.

These are the rooftops on the island, from Shelter Cove to Skull Creek to Coligny Beach. Several are attached to restaurants, so you can pair the view with dinner.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are the rooftop bars on Hilton Head Island?

The Rooftop Bar at Poseidon in Shelter Cove, 41 Up at Benny’s Coastal Kitchen on Skull Creek, the Quarterdeck in Harbour Town, Ocean Lounge in Sea Pines, Santa Fe Cafe’s rooftop cantina, The Smokehouse’s Chimney Bar and High Tide Rooftop Bar near Coligny.

Which rooftop bar is best for sunset?

Benny’s 41 Up faces Skull Creek, and the Rooftop Bar at Poseidon runs a sunset happy hour over the water. The Quarterdeck faces Calibogue Sound and the marina.

Is there a rooftop bar with live music?

The Rooftop Bar at Poseidon is the island’s best-known rooftop for live music and DJ nights.

Is there a rooftop bar near the beach?

High Tide Rooftop Bar sits on top of the Courtyard by Marriott on Pope Avenue near Coligny Beach, and Ocean Lounge overlooks the ocean at the Sea Pines Beach Club.

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