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Portland's 10 best rooftop bars

For a city known for rain, Portland sure does love its rooftop bars. Below, find our 10 favorite rooftop bars within the city limits, ranked by the quality of their views.

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No. 10: On Deck Sports Bar

Surrounded by Pearl District condos, this rooftop bar doesn't have much in the way of views, but it does have 25 high-definition TVs for watching the next big game.

910 N.W. 14th Ave.

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No. 9: New Seasons Woodstock

The views don't carry far beyond Southeast Woodstock Boulevard, and this rooftop bar is next to a rooftop parking lot, but it's hard to beat the fun of drinking a good craft beer on top of a grocery store.

4500 S.E. Woodstock Blvd.

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No. 8: Laurelwood Brewing Northeast

Even regulars don't necessarily know about the verdant patio at Laurelwood Brewing's Northeast Portland pub.

5115 N.E. Sandy Blvd.

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No. 7: Radio Room

Though small, the rooftop patio at Radio Room packs a punch. Grab a seat up here during Last Thursday and pretend you're watching Portland's take on Mardi Gras.

1101 N.E. Alberta St.

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No. 6: 10 Barrel Brewing

Next time you're in the Pearl District, check out the rooftop patio at 10 Barrel's Portland location, though be forewarned: You might have to wait.

1411 N.W. Flanders St.

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No. 5: Altabira City Tavern

Restaurateur David Machado's latest project features a decent beer list and urban views back toward downtown Portland.

1021 N.E. Grand Ave.

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No. 4: Century

This 300+ seat sports bar from the red-hot Lightning Bar Collective opened last year and already draws occasional lines for its street-side and rooftop patios.

930 S.E. Sandy Blvd.

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No. 3: Noble Rot

Wine, food (from chef Leather Storrs) and views toward the city skyline rule the day at this rooftop restaurant on East Burnside Street.

111 E. Burnside St.

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No. 2: Departure

Great views, sleek design and food from "Top Chef" finalist Gregory Gourdet are the order of the day at this restaurant above the Nines Hotel.

525 S.W. Morrison St.

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No. 1: Revolution Hall's Roof Deck

Cocktails, craft beer and 360° views await you at the top of Revolution Hall, the concert venue inside the former Washington High School. Make sure to check the roof deck's website for open hours.

1300 S.E. Stark St.

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