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Cityscape Graphics Located 46 stories above the streets of Union Square, Cityscape is the tallest skybar in San Francisco and offers 360° views of the City by the Bay. Join us for locally-inspired craft cocktails, top-shelf spirits, small plates, and our favorite beers and wines. Hennessy Paradis Imperial embodies the apogee of the art of selection at Hennessy.

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Nirshiee A.
Jun 30, 2022
Beautiful views of the city, especially during sunset time! Drinks were pretty good as well. I was surprised not many people had heard of this place before!
Shubhit Singh
Jun 16, 2022
Beautiful view! I always love to sit at one of the window-facing tables. The drinks are great. The menu was a little pricey, but to be expected at a place like this in downtown SF. There was a slight mixup with the seating- we ordered at the bar and took our drinks to a table, but there is dedicated table service for that. All in all, would definitely come back.
Richard C.
Jun 10, 2022
Pros: STUNNING views - the best to be found in San Francisco bar none. Sorry for the pun! Have guests visiting? Get here about 30 minutes before sunset, you won't be disappointed. Cons: As you'd expect, the drinks here are expensive. The most I've seen in San Francisco, and you don't get a lot of alcohol. Not the kind of place you want to spend a long evening running up a big bar tab. They close early - 10:30 p.m. so keep that in mind.
Laneisha T.
Jun 06, 2022
How did I not know this existed?!?! Was in search of something to do on a Saturday and randomly searched rooftop bars in SF and saw cityscape looked cool enough so decided to check it out. Best decision! The views are absolutely beautiful here! Came right when they opened so plenty of seating so we had our choice of sitting bay side (seeing water) or city side we chose bay side it was such a nice day and the view was beautiful!

I imagine once it gets crowded you sit where the availability's is but it was nice to have the choice. The drinks are about $21 each or so but considering the view and vibe definitely worth it because I am definitely telling everyone I know about this place and absolutely coming back. The drinks were pretty tasty which you'd hope given the price - I was hungry for a snack and we did try the truffle crisps - idk maybe my palette isn't refined enough but they just tasted like chips to me I didn't get much truffle flavor from them but they came with a dipping sauce and was quite good but was just a chips and dip. But that's so secondary to the vibe and views it doesn't take away from anything for me! My new favorite SF stop for sure!
Danae L.
May 30, 2022
This lounge is located on Tower one, 46 floor inside Hilton Union Square. I will not consider their menu as expensive given the location and view it. Roughly $20 for a cocktail. Unfortunately it is first come first serve seating which means that you will need to plan ahead if you are coming with a group of three or more. Overall I think it's a great spot to hang out if you are a tourist in the area and looking for a laid-back evening lounge.
David Nick Lev
May 18, 2022
If you want to have a beautiful view all over the city while drinking a good cocktail; this is the place to be. I recommend the blueberry storms - tasty cocktail. Cheers
Monica P.
Mar 08, 2022
Nice views! Great service, friendly staff l. We went during the pandemic so the menu was a bit limited. The potato fries are house-made! So good!n best potato chips!
Pranika B.
Mar 05, 2022
Ahhh, I am SO sad this spot is temporarily closed due to repairs. I adore this spot. I find the seating running parallel to the windows a brilliant design; there are a lot more open spots to wine and dine next to a great view. My boyfriend and I only ordered a bottle of wine, and it felt so peaceful to enjoy it slowly while facing the city night lights. Highly recommend this spot in the near future for when they reopen; I'm already counting down the days!
B. Li
Jan 26, 2022
A picturesque bar with a skyline view of SF, situated in the Hilton. Nice and spacious, staff checked for vaccination status, and rather easy to find good seating on a weekend night. When the skies are clear or you're looking for a summer sunset, this would probably be the spot to go. I do appreciate that it's indoors, so you don't get that weird heating situation of waves of cold wind followed by overcompensating the chill by moving too close to a fire or heater.

One thing to note about the dining. The cranberry mule was as expected, light, sweet, and a pleasant holiday drink given the time. The truffled tries were good, up until you reach the middle portion where some of them will be undercooked and doughy.
Liza D.
Jan 03, 2022
Great ambience, views, and service! We had a large group, and our server found chairs to accommodate us as our party size grew and he was quick with bringing out orders for the duration of our time there.
Shruti G.
Dec 29, 2021
It's a rooftop bar on top of Hilton hotel with an amazing view of union square and financial district We went on Christmas Eve with a party of 6. The staff was friendly and the drinks we ordered were pretty delicious. They also had some holiday special cocktails on the menu which were yum and boozy! Also, if you check in on Yelp, you get 15% off on $100 bill. That's a great offer in my opinion!
Shantanu T.
Dec 19, 2021
Epitome of rooftop bar! Cityscape gives a 360 degree jaw-dropping view of the SF city! HIGHLY recommended for a date, hangout with close buddies. Ambience is mesmerizing and lively! The sparkling view of the city from every window makes it an unforgettable evening! Drinks are 10/10 although costly due to the location! But absolutely worth it!
Vanden A.
Dec 17, 2021
This lounge is located on the very top floor of the Hilton hotel by Union Square. Make sure that you hop into the elevator that takes you all the way to the 46th floor! *WAIT TIME- arrived around 6 pm on a Wednesday night and was able to find a seat right away even though it wasn't empty in there. Our drink and food were served fairly fast as well. *AMBIANCE- we were expecting it to have more intimate/romantic vibes, then realized it was more of a kickback/chill lounge especially since most ppl there were in groups with their friends/coworkers. *QUALITY- drink was on the pricier side.

A sparkly spritzer for almost $20 and 2 small plates totaled to almost $30, we were just glad that they tasted very decent so although it seemed overpriced, we didn't regret our experience. *CUSTOMER SERVICE- although there was only one server at the time we arrived, he was very attentive and moved quickly! *OUTDOOR SEATING- n/a *PARKING- downtown street parking and a few parking garages nearby.
Cliff Dower
Dec 11, 2021
Wow Cityscape was just wow. On the 46th floor is a slice of heaven. Been wanting to go here for some time now and finally went. Really blew me away 180° view of the Bay and the City. Definitely can make any night special. A nice drink and a table by the windows is by far the best lounge in San Francisco. Will be on my favorites list.
Lawrence C.
Dec 03, 2021
Cityscape Lounge is a bar inside the Hilton Hotel that I have been to a couple times, and it definitely lives up to its name! Finding it in the hotel isn't the easiest, so make sure to follow the signs and go up the correct elevator since a lot of the other elevators won't go to the floor with the lounge. The inside is very stylish and modern, with a great view of the city that you can see through really large windows.

Here you typically have to find seating yourself, although it wasn't too difficult for us to find it when we came here. The drinks here are definitely on the pricier side, so be prepared to spent more for the view that you get along with it. Some of the drinks we've gotten were the Long Island Iced Tea and the Buzz Sparkle Pop. The portion sizes of the drinks aren't that much for what you pay for, but they were still pretty solid nevertheless.

They also have food here if you want something to eat while you're drinking. Overall, people mainly come to this lounge since the view of the city is nice or they might be living in the hotel. While the drinks are fine, it is on the pricier side so there are better places for more affordable cocktails.
Mary T.
Nov 29, 2021
Pro amazing views like no other of the city Con service is terrible We knew the service was going to be subpar after I called to ask questions and the employee hung up on me mid sentence. Drinks were okay, weren't mixed very good. Most of the cocktails are around $19 and for that price I expect at least a little bit of effort. It took a long time to receive service and our waitress didn't have the best customer service. Overall perfect for the scenery you won't be disappointed.
Hungry Squirrel Hungry Squirrel
Nov 28, 2021
Awesome view, lots of drink selections. It's worth going up here if you happen to be in San Francisco area.
Sneha Binani
Nov 27, 2021
Beautiful view. You can either get drinks and get a table or just come here for the view. The staff who helps with assigning tables was rude and was biased when it comes to giving out reserved seats. We ordered multiple drinks and their cocktails is mind blowing. Would def recommend this place for a great evening with views but the staff could have been trained well for a 5 star rating.
Laura Chavez
Oct 30, 2021
The view is worth every penny. The servers are tour guides, as well as friendly peeps bringing your cocktails and charcuterie plates. Treat them well!
Arizza L.
Oct 13, 2021
Came here for drinks with a few of my nursing friends on a Friday night without reservations. Had to show our vaccination cards. Service was okay. We were enjoying our drinks but felt like our service was rushing to kick us out so he could seat more people. Was disappointed in the lack of food on the menu. Ordered the whiskey sour which was great!

My friend ordered the charcuterie board which was way too expensive for what it was, in my opinion. If you want to come here, eat somewhere else first! View is great and I love that it is inside! It was cold that night and I would've froze if it was outdoors. Cute for pics, not sure if I would return based on parking options available and how our waiter was kind of rushing us out.
Annie K.
Sep 26, 2021
This place is still very nice! They don't have as many food options as before, but there was plenty of seating and service was good. We ordered drinks, beer and wine and also the potato chips with dip. The vibe is alot more classy than the Marriot rooftop and feels more open. The view is clearer too. So loved it!
Aj S.
Sep 15, 2021
This was cool. It's in the hotel that we were staying, offered a great view, and it was comfortable knowing everyone that went up was vaccinated. Thoughts? For what they give, it's expensive. We got some drinks and I just felt it was too pricy. I get that it's chill vibes and sure. that was a thing. About those vibes though - the seating arrangement by the windows is such that if you look back, you'll see up the skirts of anyone wearing a skirt at the tables right behind you. It's a little weird.

I instinctively turned around to find our server and luckily everyone behind me was wearing pants. But I felt really uncomfortable about that. Additionally, my server had no idea how to pour a drink and 2/3s of the glass was foam. I had to just sit there and wait for it to settle, even though I actually asked him to NOT pour it.
Nhu T.
Aug 30, 2021
Such amazing view of the city all around San Francisco. The lounge is decorated so beautiful and it does get pack on the weekend. You can orders drinks but there really not any snack option since it's more of a bar. Best to go here early to watch the sunset. You won't find any place with this amazing view.
Vy H.
Aug 25, 2021
Came here last Saturday late night with a bunch of gfs-it was crowded and we were told no available tables left but we could still go to the bar area to order drinks. Luckily my friends found a table that was about to leave. Service was terrible. It was so slow-no server came by and after 20 mins, some of us went to try our luck at the bar. The bar was so crowded and chaotic-other guests kept fighting to get the bartenders' attention.

Also note, there was only 2 bartenders but one was busy working on table orders, leaving just 1 to handle walk-up bar orders. It took so long to get our drinks. By the time our drinks were made, bill was paid and brought back to the table, a server had still not came to take our order! Good thing we went to the bar ourselves! The view of the city from the lounge is nice-great view from high up. Drinks were okay (and pricey) but it's mainly the service that could be improved.
Karen Y.
Aug 06, 2021
Great views, pricey drinks, but service is a bit slow! Reservations aren't required here. Myself and two friends just walked up to the rooftop and were able to seat ourselves. It was a bit crowded, but after a few minutes we found a lounge to ourselves. Service was a bit slow. We waited ~15 minutes just to place our orders, another 15 to get our drinks, and when we wanted to place a second order, it took a while before our waiter showed up.

I didn't mind it, but it's noticeable. The buzz sparkle pop in citrus berry was light and refreshing! There's a popsicle inside your drink that melts as you drink, which was a fun addition. The bubbles aren't strong, just light enough to pop on your tongue. The Pacific Heights was quite strong, but not overwhelmingly so. The taste of gin is present, but with the hint of lemon, not unwelcome.

With the lemon and simple syrup, it was quite sweet. My Marina Daiquiri was also quite strong! The pineapple rum has both fruity-sweet notes and also a hint of sourness from the lime juice. The taste of alcohol wasn't present until you reached the end of the drink. Otherwise, it was quite yummy and easy to drink. For the table, we ordered truffle crisps and the artisan cheese board.

Both were delicious! The truffle crisps had a nice chew and crisp to each bite; combined with the truffle parmesan aioli, it was a fragrant and savory bite. The artisan cheeseboard was a bit small, but interesting in compilation; the sweet jam was a highlight, the bread was toasted well (but almost tasted a bit old, like it was sitting out after being toasted for a while?), the cheeses were interesting (particularly the cheddar and brie), and the almonds had a nice crunch and salty flavor. After checking in to Yelp, I was able to use a coupon for 15% off my total order of $100 or more!
Nicole T.
Jul 02, 2021
There aren't many rooftop bars in SF, but out of all the ones there, this one is my favorite! There are 360 degree views of the city, and the best part is that there are floor to ceiling glass windows that allow you to easily see the views without getting hit by the cold winds! Drinks are reasonably priced (for a city cocktail rooftop bar) and finding a seat here is not hard and plentiful. The place is also super easy to find and can accommodate large groups. They were closed all of COVID, but I can't wait to go back!