Many bars entertain their guests with posh couches and sleek table displays often illuminated by candles and enclosed by transparent curtains, which together create an exclusive and chic experience for locals and visitors. Rooftop bars in the city add a cool element which elevates Austin's nightlife, literally.  For a rockin' good time, we recommend Maggie Mae's rooftop, which has a spectacular view of the Frost Tower and downtown and features lives music throughout the week! If you are looking for a lounge like feel, you should visit Lanai's Rooftop." People love to enjoy the weather and the outdoors and they can get the best of both worlds at Lanai. A lounge environment with great cocktails while still enjoying the beautiful weather of Austin," says Erin Collins, the general manager of one of Austin's newest rooftop bars, Lanai.

Rooftop bars offer smokers a venue in which they don't have to leave in order to enjoy their cigarettes and cigars. Most Austin bars and restaurants without rooftops, an outdoor porch, or balcony, adhere to the "No indoors smoking" ordinance passed in 2005. "I was surprised that one of the other advantages for guests is that they can smoke on the roof since we have open air. They do not have to leave the establishment to go outside to smoke," she adds. Many rooftop bars in Austin, TX also showcase live music and DJ's who transform the venue into a magical environment. For a romantic date, couples can unwind on the rooftop terraces as they wine and dine while

 surrounded by picturesque views of historical downtown Austin. Many Austin rooftop lounges offer reservations which can really spice up the evening's intimacy."Being on the roof, your view is mainly up and out.  You are not looking at the traffic or all of the people walking by on the street level, which helps to make people feel that they have escaped from the rush of everyday life," exclaims Collins.

No night out in Austin is complete without experiencing one of the city's acclaimed scenic rooftop bars, with their starlit views of the sky and breathtaking silhouettes of skyscrapers.

•  Special Hint: Heroes & Legacies now offers premium cigars at Maggie Mae's. 

 Photo Courtesy of Lanai's Rooftop Lounge and Bar in Austin