The Rooftop Bar at Poseidon
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Where it is
Get directionsThe Rooftop Bar is the second floor of Poseidon at 38 Shelter Cove Lane in Shelter Cove Towne Centre, and it is mid-island Hilton Head’s liveliest nightspot. Same owners, same phone and the same kitchen as the restaurant downstairs, but its own entrance, its own hours and a calendar of shows. It calls itself an entertainment and celebration venue, and that is the right way to think about it: come for the music and the sunset, and eat if you want to.
The Rooftop Bar Menu
The Rooftop Bar is open for dinner. The menu centers on pub food, with higher prices.
Music, Dancing and Dueling Pianos
The bar’s own site lists it as open Wednesday to Saturday from 4 p.m. until late, under the line “Weekends start on Wednesdays.” The calendar mixes a dueling pianos show (bring cash if you want to request a song), DJ dance parties, coastal country line dancing, themed parties and touring bands. Summer can add nights, so check the entertainment calendar on the bar’s website before you plan an evening around a particular act. A sunset happy hour opens the evening.
What the Room Is Like
Despite the name, most of the space is indoors: a large air-conditioned lounge around a circular bar, with a stage, booths and floor-to-ceiling garage-style windows that open up in good weather. A wraparound balcony gives the outdoor seats, and the sunset view over the park toward Broad Creek is the reason to arrive before dusk. On a full night the bar gets crowded and drinks can be slow, so a table for a group is worth arranging ahead.
Food, Parties and Tables
There is no separate kitchen menu: you order from Poseidon’s, so the raw bar, sushi, crab dip and duck wings all come upstairs. For a group table or a private event (rehearsal dinners, reunions, corporate receptions), call (843) 341-3838; the bar has no online booking of its own. For the full dinner menu, the brunch and the dog-friendly patio downstairs, see Poseidon Hilton Head. Other rooftops around the island are on the Hilton Head rooftop bars page, and the rest of the district’s restaurants are on Shelter Cove restaurants.
What diners say
Guests come up for the shows and the music, and they like the food from Poseidon’s kitchen too, naming the duck wings, the blue crab dip and the she crab soup. Most call the staff friendly; the complaint that turns up is a few staff who came across as unprofessional on a busy night.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is The Rooftop Bar the same as Poseidon?
It is Poseidon’s second floor, run by the same restaurant group with the same phone number and kitchen. It keeps its own hours and entertainment calendar.
When is The Rooftop Bar open?
Its own site lists Wednesday to Saturday from 4 p.m. until late. Summer can add nights, so check the bar’s calendar before you go.
Can you eat at The Rooftop Bar?
Yes. You order from Poseidon’s menu, including the raw bar and sushi.
Can I book The Rooftop Bar for a party?
Yes. It hosts rehearsal dinners, reunions and corporate events. Call (843) 341-3838 to plan one.
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