Rooftop or lounge

A rooftop, bar or lounge with a skyline view, usually for cocktail-style parties.

Typical Houston price
$500 to $3,500 for a typical party
Book ahead
1 to 3 months
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What to expect

How it works
Minimum spend or buyout; the venue runs the bar. Lounge seating instead of full banquet seating. Often 21+ after a set hour.
How much to plan
Cocktail layout needs about 8 to 10 sq ft per guest.
  • Best for adults
  • Serves alcohol, so TABC rules apply

Styles to choose from

  • Semi-private section

    Reserved area in a public bar.

  • Full buyout

    Whole venue for the night.

  • Day party

    Afternoon rooftop with DJ.

How to book it

Book ahead1 to 3 monthsFridays and Saturdays fill first.

What we'll ask you

Your request asks a few quick things, so vendors can price it right:

  1. Which rooftop or lounge styles interest you?Semi-private section, Full buyout, Day party
  2. How many guests will this serve?
  3. What time should they start?
  4. Who supplies the alcohol?I buy it, they serve it, They supply everything, No alcohol, Not sure

Houston notes

  • Downtown, Midtown, EaDo and the Heights have the most options. Summer afternoons are brutal on open rooftops; book evenings or covered decks.
  • Texas TABC rules apply. Hire TABC-certified servers and check your venue's alcohol policy.

Great for

Pairs well with

Hosts often book these alongside it.

DJ$75 to $300 per hourMobile bartender$40 to $70 per bartender, per hourCustom cake$3 to $8 per slice

Cheaper alternatives

Close to the same idea, for less.

Restaurant private room$1,000 to $3,500 for a typical partyEvent loft or warehouse$65 to $200 per hour
Rooftop or lounge

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$500 to $3,500for a typical party
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