Cocktails & bites inside & poolside with great Downtown views from the 19th floor of The Statler.
Carmen Augusto
Cute spot with nice views and a chill vibe — low-key music, not crowded, and good for relaxing. But the rooftop closed early on Thursday at 10 pm and they kicked us off, which really cut the night short. Overall, not worth the trip. I wouldn’t come back.
… moreMandy M
I was incredibly disappointed with my experience here. There was a special event happening that we were never informed about, which completely disrupted the atmosphere. The venue was overcrowded, seating was crammed, and the music was deafening. On top of that, half-naked women and photographers were everywhere, making the whole experience feel weird and chaotic. My friend is extremely conservative and she was uncomfortable the entire time.
They aggressively pushed the $50-per-table minimum, leaving us stuck ordering drinks we didn’t even enjoy – they were just gross. I was presented with just the credit card receipt, no itemized receipt and they add 20% gratuity but there is no signage outside and of course we were not told verbally either. I did not double tip.
To make matters worse, the views–which should have been a highlight–were obstructed and underwhelming. Out of the four rooftop spots I visited in Dallas, this was by far the worst. Instead of feeling upscale or luxurious, it came off as trashy.
… moreChristine Tran
First time exploring Dallas and stumbled across the bar at Waterproof — what a great surprise! The bartender, Omar was super friendly, made amazing drinks, and had great recommendations. Such a fun atmosphere with a beautiful view — definitely coming back next time I’m in town!
… moreAaron VanZandt
Looking back at my photos, spending the 4th of July at Waterproof has officially become a tradition. The aesthetic of the rooftop pool is incredible, but the 360-degree view is the real winner. It is so cool to be able to watch all the other firework shows popping off in the distance across the entire DFW horizon while the main show is happening downtown.
The ambiance is very vibrant and sophisticated, making it the perfect spot for a memorable holiday. Be prepared to spend a significant amount for the experience, as the holiday events are definitely at a premium price point, but for the atmosphere and the views, it was worth every bit. If you want a top-tier seat in the city for a holiday celebration, this is the place!
… moreAnna Carraway
Great views, yummy drinks, plus the pool is heated in the winter ✨️
… moreAlfonso Arvizu
It lacks vibe, it seems like it goes out of fashion. The menu of drinks is very limited, as is Snaks. I guess it is better at sunset or at night, during the day I do not recommend it.
… moreGio Log
Excellent vibes!! Late afternoon and sunny day were the perfect combination for a drink at the pool area. Great music and lots of young crowd.
… moreM. MENA
Love the staff at this spot the vibes n the views. A must when in Dallas. Djs are fun. Always high energy. Reservations are a must if you don’t want to wait in line.
… moreMarco Desimone
This is a really cool bar to hang out at during the day. What better way to stay cool in the summer heat than in a rooftop pool with a drink in hand. The food and drinks are great but there is very little free seating. Any seat with a table has some kind of minimum purchase, although you’ll probably meet that minimum just after your first drink (roughly $25/seat). While the lounge chairs are free with no minimum, there are only a few and even with the small amount of people when we were there, they were all taken. Most of them were taken by people in the pool that didn’t use them in the two hours we were there. I’d say if you don’t want a minimum charge for your seat be prepared to spend all of your time at the bar or in the pool. The servers definitely focused on those that payed a cover charge and rarely checked in with the rest of us. They were helpful when they checked in though. The bartenders are good and friendly as well. During the day the atmosphere was great and relaxing. I’d expect a much crazier vibe in the evening though as they have DJs and advertised parties regularly. Also, the pizza was amazing, highly recommend the BBQ chicken! If you’re looking for a relaxing pool with a bar during the day this is a great choice!
… moreJo V.
Although their bar menu claims to be a full bar, they didn’t have the first four drinks I ordered… seriously. A cocktail from the menu was also unavailable. The bartender said they were not a cocktail bar, while their menu clearly had a list of cocktails… horrible. He didn’t even offer up suggestions after declines on the initial four drinks… really. Food is served here, however expect a wait. It wasn’t brought to our table either. negative*** stars for the bar service issues!
The crowd was small and its indoor ambience was formal, but not so much the bartender…
The best part was the outside with the lounge couches, beds, and small fountain pool. There were mist blowers which made the air cooler with the humidity. Thank goodness the clouds covered the sun a bit, or it would’ve been scorching.
A hallow metal llama watches in amusement. That was my favorite part along with the views. 2** stars for the outdoor lounge.
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