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They have all the food and drinks of a restaurant or bar, plus amazing views of the city. They are rooftop bars.

Carole King and Gerry Goffin were onto something when they wrote that classic song, “Up On the Roof.”

There are few experiences better than enjoying a glass of wine and the skyline with a date, or getting friends together for a birthday celebration atop your neighborhood pub. Atlanta has some great rooftop bars where you can do either of those.

The coronavirus pandemic has limited attendance at some places, and others are temporarily closed, but you’ll be able to visit again.

This week’s Best of Atlanta poll wants to know: Who has the best rooftop bar in metro Atlanta?

Here are the choices:

If your favorite spot isn’t on our list, you can submit a write-in nominee by emailing your pick to nancy.clanton@coxinc.com by 6 p.m. Wednesday.

The winner will be announced Monday, August 3.

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