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Outdoor dining and drinking on rooftop patios

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One of the greatest perks of living in Atlanta is its months-long patio season. Looking for a spot to dine outdoors high above the city streets or amidst the trees? This list features a few rooftop restaurant patios and bars to consider for outdoor dining and drinking while taking in some spectacular views.

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Chairs Upstairs Bar and Restaurant

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When the owners of the original Corner Tavern left to build a new Hapeville location across from the East Point MARTA station, regulars were worried. However, the beer selection and the food at Chairs in the old tavern building is still solid as is the second floor patio in the back. Make sure to grab a plate of wings from the outdoor smoker.

2783 Main St, East Point, GA 30344
(404) 768-0007
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Palo Santo

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Chef Santiago Gomez opened his vibey Mexican supper club Palo Santo in 2022. It’s where Mexican, Japanese, and Southern flavors and dishes merge together on the menu. And this includes at the rooftop lounge above the restaurant, which offers both open-air and covered seating and great views of the emerging skyline along Atlanta’s burgeoning westside. Expect a pared-down menu of Japanese-Mexican snacks and shared plates, like nori tacos, tostadas, crudos, and oysters. The rooftop lounge can become a bit of a scene the later it gets in the evening, so come early to enjoy quiet conversation over drinks.

955 West Marietta St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
(678) 492-9211
(678) 492-9211

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O-Ku

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Located across from Barcelona Wine Bar at the Ironworks complex on Howell Mill Road, O-Ku features a rooftop patio offering al fresco sushi and cocktails.

Westside Ironworks, 1085 Howell Mill Rd NW A3, Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 500-2383
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Drawbar

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This cocktail bar and lounge at the Interlock on Howell Mill Road includes serious views of the Midtown and Buckhead skylines that aren’t currently obstructed by other buildings. Head to the third floor of the Bellyard Hotel and grab a seat on the outdoor terrace to relax over drinks and wines by the glass paired with peach cider pulled pork sliders, crudite plates, and entrees like a chimichurri ribeye.

1 Interlock Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 806-8333
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Kimpton Overland Hotel – Atlanta Airport

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With views of the Porsche Experience track below and planes landing at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport beyond it, outdoor dining on the rooftop patio at the Kimpton Overland Hotel features Mediterranean fare paired with classic cocktails.

2 Porsche Dr, Atlanta, GA 30354
(470) 466-3300
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SkyLounge

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SkyLounge sits atop the Glenn Hotel on Marietta Street and offers cocktails and light bites as well as clear views of Downtown landmarks like Centennial Olympic Park, the Westin Peachtree Plaza, the SkyView ferris wheel, and the horse-drawn carriages roaming the streets below.

110 Marietta Street, Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 521-2250
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Tuk Tuk Thai Food Loft

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Tuk Tuk Thai Food Loft might have one of the most amazing views of Atlanta’s Midtown and Downtown skylines, especially in the evenings. Sit inside at the bar for indoor views, or ask for a table on the terrace for nothing but Atlanta’s midtown skyline in the distance.

1745 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
(678) 539-6181
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The Steamhouse Lounge

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Oysters are the main attraction on the menu at Steamhouse Lounge, but don’t skip the lobster roll served on a poppy seed bun. The best seats in the house are found on the second-story patio in front the restaurant flanking West Peachtree Street.

1051 W Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30309
(404) 233-7980
(404) 233-7980

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Halfway Crooks Beer

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This tech-themed brewery is owned by electrical engineer Shawn Bainbridge, Tim Kilic, and Belgium-born brewer Joran Van Ginderachte and produces a variety of Belgian and American ales and lagers as well as barrel-aged beers. Grab a seat on the covered rooftop bar above the main tasting room, which features a louver ceiling, TVs, and a separate ordering counter.

60 Georgia Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312
(678) 705-5530
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Virtue Rooftop

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Located above 5Church in Midtown, this clubby rooftop bar and lounge features a separate food and drinks menu from the restaurant below it. While outdoor space abounds here, there are covered areas indoors for those days when the weather is less than pleasant in Atlanta. Look for live music and DJs weekly.

1197 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30361
(404) 400-3669
(404) 400-3669

St. Julep

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Located on the ninth floor of the Kimpton Sylvan Hotel on East Paces Ferry, cocktail bar and lounge St. Julep is modern yet casual and offers panoramic views of the Buckhead skyline. Expect everything from highballs and gin and tonics to margaritas and aperitif cocktails served here, paired with boozy soft serve ice cream, corn dogs, Sichuan tater tots, and a mulita cheeseburger.

374 East Paces Ferry Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305
(470) 531-8902
(470) 531-8902

Six Feet Under Pub & Fish House

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The seafood restaurant and pub Six Feet Under in Grant Park features a rooftop bar and patio which overlooks historic Oakland Cemetery. The patio is a favorite spot for tourists and locals alike. There may be a wait for a seat, but it’s worth it for the view. Order the beer-battered fish and chips or the fried catfish plate here.

437 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 523-6664
(404) 523-6664

Grana

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Chef Pasquale “Pat” Pascarella of the White Bull, Alici, and Bastone opened his Neapolitan pizzeria and Italian restaurant Grana in the Piedmont Heights neighborhood in 2020. The menu features wood-fired pizzas, meatball selections, and Pascarella’s handmade pastas paired with classic cocktails, Italian wines, and beer. Head up to the rooftop patio overlooking Piedmont Avenue for dinner, drinks, and serious people-watching.

1835 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30324
(404) 231-9000
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9 Mile Station

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Atlanta’s largest outdoor (and rooftop) patio with a major views features carnival games, a three-story slide at Skyline Park and a beer garden experience at Nine Mile Station. Admission required to enter.

Ponce City Market, 1829, 675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30308
(770) 999-1532
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Rosé & Rye

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Rose and Rye (formerly Whiskey Blue) atop the Hotel Colee continues to be a choice spot in Buckhead for drinks, light bites, and cigars in the evening.

3377 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30326
(678) 500-3190
(678) 500-3190

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Spaceman

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Perched atop the 15th floor of the Hyatt Centric Hotel, Spaceman features both indoor and outdoor seating and lounge areas with views of the Buckhead skyline. Views here are especially magical as the sun is going down to the west. Look for wine, beer, and takes on classic cocktails paired with bar bites.

3301 Lenox Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30326
(470) 391-1234
(470) 391-1234

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New Realm Brewing

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This Beltline brewery features a beer garden, a restaurant with a full bar, a tasting room, and a rooftop bar with views of the surrounding area along the Eastside trail. The restaurant is first-come, first-served on the weekends.

550 Somerset Terrace NE #101, Atlanta, GA 30306
(404) 968-2777
(404) 968-2777

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Hotel Clermont

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There may be no finer view of the city skyline than from atop the Hotel Clermont on Ponce. The astro-turfed lawn decked out with loungers and an outdoor bar serving frozen drinks and street food beneath the iconic neon sign is hard to beat. Guests of the hotel and neighborhood residents have preferred access to the rooftop. Diners at Tiny Lou’s or those simply wishing to head up for drinks on a warm evening must check in with the front desk.

789 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306
(470) 485-0485
(470) 485-0485

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Little 5 Corner Tavern

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After a fire a threatened to shut it down a few years ago, Corner Tavern in the heart of weird and wonderful Little Five Points came back better than ever with a rooftop patio and the best people-watching in town.

1174 Euclid Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GA 30307
(404) 521-0667
(404) 521-0667

Bar Peri @ AC Hotel Atlanta Perimeter

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For those seeking a unique visual perspective of the landmark King and Queen towers at the Perimeter, there may be no better spot than Bar Peri on the seventh floor of the AC Hotel Perimeter Center. Head here for classic cocktails paired with tapas, including flatbreads and charcuterie boards.

40 Perimeter Center Pl, Dunwoody, GA 30346
(404) 267-5190
(404) 267-5190

Arnette's Chop Shop

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Head to the second story of the swanky Brookhaven steakhouse to feast on 14-ounce bone-in filets, a 36-ounce porterhouse, or burgers paired with classic cocktails and wine. On chilly evenings, cozy up around one of the three fire pits on the rooftop patio.

2700 Apple Valley Rd NE, Brookhaven, GA 30319
(404) 969-0701
(404) 969-0701

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Grindhouse Killer Burgers

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The Decatur outpost of Grindhouse Killer Burgers offers a rooftop sports bar and patio that’s 21 and up. Perfect for kid-free, outdoor dining with boozy milkshakes, burgers, and fries. Like the Decatur location, the Brookhaven restaurant also includes a 21-and-up rooftop bar.

433 N McDonough St, Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 400-0509
(404) 400-0509

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UP on the Roof

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Part of Alpharetta’s bustling city center, Up on the Roof sits atop Liberty Hall on South Main Street and features an expansive indoor-outdoor patio with panoramic views of the surrounding area, including of Kennesaw Mountain to the west. Sip on cocktails while dining on Southern comfort foods like deviled eggs, grouper and grits, drunken mussels, and beer-brined frog legs called swamp wings.

33 S Main St, Alpharetta, GA 30009
(770) 777-5855
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Chairs Upstairs Bar and Restaurant

2783 Main St, East Point, GA 30344

When the owners of the original Corner Tavern left to build a new Hapeville location across from the East Point MARTA station, regulars were worried. However, the beer selection and the food at Chairs in the old tavern building is still solid as is the second floor patio in the back. Make sure to grab a plate of wings from the outdoor smoker.

2783 Main St, East Point, GA 30344
(404) 768-0007
(404) 768-0007

Palo Santo

955 West Marietta St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318

Chef Santiago Gomez opened his vibey Mexican supper club Palo Santo in 2022. It’s where Mexican, Japanese, and Southern flavors and dishes merge together on the menu. And this includes at the rooftop lounge above the restaurant, which offers both open-air and covered seating and great views of the emerging skyline along Atlanta’s burgeoning westside. Expect a pared-down menu of Japanese-Mexican snacks and shared plates, like nori tacos, tostadas, crudos, and oysters. The rooftop lounge can become a bit of a scene the later it gets in the evening, so come early to enjoy quiet conversation over drinks.

955 West Marietta St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
(678) 492-9211
(678) 492-9211

O-Ku

Westside Ironworks, 1085 Howell Mill Rd NW A3, Atlanta, GA 30318

Located across from Barcelona Wine Bar at the Ironworks complex on Howell Mill Road, O-Ku features a rooftop patio offering al fresco sushi and cocktails.

Westside Ironworks, 1085 Howell Mill Rd NW A3, Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 500-2383
(404) 500-2383

Drawbar

1 Interlock Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30318

This cocktail bar and lounge at the Interlock on Howell Mill Road includes serious views of the Midtown and Buckhead skylines that aren’t currently obstructed by other buildings. Head to the third floor of the Bellyard Hotel and grab a seat on the outdoor terrace to relax over drinks and wines by the glass paired with peach cider pulled pork sliders, crudite plates, and entrees like a chimichurri ribeye.

1 Interlock Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 806-8333
(404) 806-8333

Kimpton Overland Hotel – Atlanta Airport

2 Porsche Dr, Atlanta, GA 30354

With views of the Porsche Experience track below and planes landing at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport beyond it, outdoor dining on the rooftop patio at the Kimpton Overland Hotel features Mediterranean fare paired with classic cocktails.

2 Porsche Dr, Atlanta, GA 30354
(470) 466-3300
(470) 466-3300

SkyLounge

110 Marietta Street, Atlanta, GA 30303

SkyLounge sits atop the Glenn Hotel on Marietta Street and offers cocktails and light bites as well as clear views of Downtown landmarks like Centennial Olympic Park, the Westin Peachtree Plaza, the SkyView ferris wheel, and the horse-drawn carriages roaming the streets below.

110 Marietta Street, Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 521-2250
(404) 521-2250

Tuk Tuk Thai Food Loft

1745 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309

Tuk Tuk Thai Food Loft might have one of the most amazing views of Atlanta’s Midtown and Downtown skylines, especially in the evenings. Sit inside at the bar for indoor views, or ask for a table on the terrace for nothing but Atlanta’s midtown skyline in the distance.

1745 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
(678) 539-6181
(678) 539-6181

The Steamhouse Lounge

1051 W Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30309

Oysters are the main attraction on the menu at Steamhouse Lounge, but don’t skip the lobster roll served on a poppy seed bun. The best seats in the house are found on the second-story patio in front the restaurant flanking West Peachtree Street.

1051 W Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30309
(404) 233-7980
(404) 233-7980

Halfway Crooks Beer

60 Georgia Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312

This tech-themed brewery is owned by electrical engineer Shawn Bainbridge, Tim Kilic, and Belgium-born brewer Joran Van Ginderachte and produces a variety of Belgian and American ales and lagers as well as barrel-aged beers. Grab a seat on the covered rooftop bar above the main tasting room, which features a louver ceiling, TVs, and a separate ordering counter.

60 Georgia Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312
(678) 705-5530
(678) 705-5530

Virtue Rooftop

1197 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30361

Located above 5Church in Midtown, this clubby rooftop bar and lounge features a separate food and drinks menu from the restaurant below it. While outdoor space abounds here, there are covered areas indoors for those days when the weather is less than pleasant in Atlanta. Look for live music and DJs weekly.

1197 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30361
(404) 400-3669
(404) 400-3669

St. Julep

374 East Paces Ferry Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305

Located on the ninth floor of the Kimpton Sylvan Hotel on East Paces Ferry, cocktail bar and lounge St. Julep is modern yet casual and offers panoramic views of the Buckhead skyline. Expect everything from highballs and gin and tonics to margaritas and aperitif cocktails served here, paired with boozy soft serve ice cream, corn dogs, Sichuan tater tots, and a mulita cheeseburger.

374 East Paces Ferry Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305
(470) 531-8902
(470) 531-8902

Six Feet Under Pub & Fish House

437 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30312

The seafood restaurant and pub Six Feet Under in Grant Park features a rooftop bar and patio which overlooks historic Oakland Cemetery. The patio is a favorite spot for tourists and locals alike. There may be a wait for a seat, but it’s worth it for the view. Order the beer-battered fish and chips or the fried catfish plate here.

437 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 523-6664
(404) 523-6664

Grana

1835 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30324

Chef Pasquale “Pat” Pascarella of the White Bull, Alici, and Bastone opened his Neapolitan pizzeria and Italian restaurant Grana in the Piedmont Heights neighborhood in 2020. The menu features wood-fired pizzas, meatball selections, and Pascarella’s handmade pastas paired with classic cocktails, Italian wines, and beer. Head up to the rooftop patio overlooking Piedmont Avenue for dinner, drinks, and serious people-watching.

1835 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30324
(404) 231-9000
(404) 231-9000

9 Mile Station

Ponce City Market, 1829, 675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30308

Atlanta’s largest outdoor (and rooftop) patio with a major views features carnival games, a three-story slide at Skyline Park and a beer garden experience at Nine Mile Station. Admission required to enter.

Ponce City Market, 1829, 675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30308
(770) 999-1532
(770) 999-1532

Rosé & Rye

3377 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30326

Rose and Rye (formerly Whiskey Blue) atop the Hotel Colee continues to be a choice spot in Buckhead for drinks, light bites, and cigars in the evening.

3377 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30326
(678) 500-3190
(678) 500-3190

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Spaceman

3301 Lenox Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30326

Perched atop the 15th floor of the Hyatt Centric Hotel, Spaceman features both indoor and outdoor seating and lounge areas with views of the Buckhead skyline. Views here are especially magical as the sun is going down to the west. Look for wine, beer, and takes on classic cocktails paired with bar bites.

3301 Lenox Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30326
(470) 391-1234
(470) 391-1234

New Realm Brewing

550 Somerset Terrace NE #101, Atlanta, GA 30306

This Beltline brewery features a beer garden, a restaurant with a full bar, a tasting room, and a rooftop bar with views of the surrounding area along the Eastside trail. The restaurant is first-come, first-served on the weekends.

550 Somerset Terrace NE #101, Atlanta, GA 30306
(404) 968-2777
(404) 968-2777

Hotel Clermont

789 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306

There may be no finer view of the city skyline than from atop the Hotel Clermont on Ponce. The astro-turfed lawn decked out with loungers and an outdoor bar serving frozen drinks and street food beneath the iconic neon sign is hard to beat. Guests of the hotel and neighborhood residents have preferred access to the rooftop. Diners at Tiny Lou’s or those simply wishing to head up for drinks on a warm evening must check in with the front desk.

789 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306
(470) 485-0485
(470) 485-0485

Little 5 Corner Tavern

1174 Euclid Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GA 30307

After a fire a threatened to shut it down a few years ago, Corner Tavern in the heart of weird and wonderful Little Five Points came back better than ever with a rooftop patio and the best people-watching in town.

1174 Euclid Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GA 30307
(404) 521-0667
(404) 521-0667

Bar Peri @ AC Hotel Atlanta Perimeter

40 Perimeter Center Pl, Dunwoody, GA 30346

For those seeking a unique visual perspective of the landmark King and Queen towers at the Perimeter, there may be no better spot than Bar Peri on the seventh floor of the AC Hotel Perimeter Center. Head here for classic cocktails paired with tapas, including flatbreads and charcuterie boards.

40 Perimeter Center Pl, Dunwoody, GA 30346
(404) 267-5190
(404) 267-5190

Arnette's Chop Shop

2700 Apple Valley Rd NE, Brookhaven, GA 30319

Head to the second story of the swanky Brookhaven steakhouse to feast on 14-ounce bone-in filets, a 36-ounce porterhouse, or burgers paired with classic cocktails and wine. On chilly evenings, cozy up around one of the three fire pits on the rooftop patio.

2700 Apple Valley Rd NE, Brookhaven, GA 30319
(404) 969-0701
(404) 969-0701

Grindhouse Killer Burgers

433 N McDonough St, Decatur, GA 30030

The Decatur outpost of Grindhouse Killer Burgers offers a rooftop sports bar and patio that’s 21 and up. Perfect for kid-free, outdoor dining with boozy milkshakes, burgers, and fries. Like the Decatur location, the Brookhaven restaurant also includes a 21-and-up rooftop bar.

433 N McDonough St, Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 400-0509
(404) 400-0509

UP on the Roof

33 S Main St, Alpharetta, GA 30009

Part of Alpharetta’s bustling city center, Up on the Roof sits atop Liberty Hall on South Main Street and features an expansive indoor-outdoor patio with panoramic views of the surrounding area, including of Kennesaw Mountain to the west. Sip on cocktails while dining on Southern comfort foods like deviled eggs, grouper and grits, drunken mussels, and beer-brined frog legs called swamp wings.

33 S Main St, Alpharetta, GA 30009
(770) 777-5855
(770) 777-5855

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