Normally, rooftop dining is associated with big cities and skyscrapers. Being that neither are common in Mississippi, many assume that the state doesn’t offer rooftop dining, but that’s simply not the case. Although rare, there are several restaurants in the state that feature this dining option; here are six of them.

  1. 10 South Rooftop Bar and Grill, Vicksburg

10southrooftop.com Located on the roof of the First National Building in downtown Vicksburg, 10 South Rooftop Bar and Grill offers great food and even better sights. Enjoy spectacular views of the Mississippi River, Yazoo Diversion, and Centennial Lake while dining on mouthwatering southern specialties.

  1. Park Heights Restaurant, Tupelo

parkheightsrestaurant.com This restaurant’s rooftop area, which overlooks Fairpark and downtown Tupelo, has earned it an Award for Excellence as well as Best Creative Destination.

  1. Natchez Manor, Natchez

Natchez Manor Boutique Bed and Breakfast/Facebook While the rooftop terrace at this Natchez bed and breakfast normally serves just drinks, it can be booked for luncheons and private dinner parties. Can you imagine dining at the top of the city while enjoying a light breeze from the nearby Mississippi River?

  1. The White House Hotel, Biloxi

whitehousebiloxi.com Overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, breathtaking views are always on the menu at The White House Hotel’s rooftop lounge. While the beautiful space is commonly used for private events, guests of the hotel have access to the rooftop lounge, which features a full bar and light menu.

  1. Chancellor’s House, Oxford

chancellorshouse.com Opening later this year, Chancellor’s House is a boutique hotel that will feature a number of amenities, including the Twilight Rooftop Lounge. Overlooking Lamar Boulevard and the Square, the lounge will provide an experience like no other, especially since it’s slated to be used for everything from sunrise yoga to serving the finest cocktails. The space can even be rented for private events, which will definitely make for a memorable affair.

  1. The Old Capitol Inn, Jackson

oldcapitolinn.com Jackson’s only rooftop bar can be found in the heart of the city’s downtown area at the Old Capitol Inn. The hotel’s “Relax on the Rooftop” event is held several nights a week, and includes great drinks, light menu options, and live music.

What other restaurants in the state offer rooftop dining?

10southrooftop.com

Located on the roof of the First National Building in downtown Vicksburg, 10 South Rooftop Bar and Grill offers great food and even better sights. Enjoy spectacular views of the Mississippi River, Yazoo Diversion, and Centennial Lake while dining on mouthwatering southern specialties.

parkheightsrestaurant.com

This restaurant’s rooftop area, which overlooks Fairpark and downtown Tupelo, has earned it an Award for Excellence as well as Best Creative Destination.

Natchez Manor Boutique Bed and Breakfast/Facebook

While the rooftop terrace at this Natchez bed and breakfast normally serves just drinks, it can be booked for luncheons and private dinner parties. Can you imagine dining at the top of the city while enjoying a light breeze from the nearby Mississippi River?

whitehousebiloxi.com

Overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, breathtaking views are always on the menu at The White House Hotel’s rooftop lounge. While the beautiful space is commonly used for private events, guests of the hotel have access to the rooftop lounge, which features a full bar and light menu.

chancellorshouse.com

Opening later this year, Chancellor’s House is a boutique hotel that will feature a number of amenities, including the Twilight Rooftop Lounge. Overlooking Lamar Boulevard and the Square, the lounge will provide an experience like no other, especially since it’s slated to be used for everything from sunrise yoga to serving the finest cocktails. The space can even be rented for private events, which will definitely make for a memorable affair.

oldcapitolinn.com

Jackson’s only rooftop bar can be found in the heart of the city’s downtown area at the Old Capitol Inn. The hotel’s “Relax on the Rooftop” event is held several nights a week, and includes great drinks, light menu options, and live music.

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