5 rooftop bars worth the night across Ireland, editor-ranked. All Ireland guides.
The Rooftop Bar at Anantara The Marker ★ 4.5 · Dublin
grand-canal-dock · Grand Canal Square, Docklands, Dublin 2, D02 CK38
The Rooftop Bar at Anantara The Marker on Grand Canal Square in Dublin runs the city's only 360-degree terrace, from the Dublin Mountains to the Irish Sea.
Tip: Sunset slot 19:00-21:00 is the booking, the bar closes the terrace in wind or rain so call ahead in winter.
Sophie's at The Dean ★ 4.4 · Dublin
south-city-centre · 33 Harcourt Street, Dublin 2
Sophie's at The Dean is the all-glass rooftop above Harcourt Street in Dublin, a 360-degree south-side view and a terrace bar running breakfast through cocktails.
Tip: Book direct on sophies.ie; the rooftop runs through all weathers under its glasshouse. The corner two-tops by the south-facing glass are the prize.
Lena's Rooftop ★ 4.4 · Galway
eyre-square · Crown Square, Joyce's Road, Galway
Lena's Rooftop on Crown Square at Joyce's Road is Galway's only rooftop bar; the elevated terrace above the city centre offers views over the rooftops.
Tip: Book the corner table for the best views; the Galway Bay Gin cocktail is the house signature and the terrace is heated in spring and autumn.
Drury Buildings ★ 4.3 · Dublin
south-city-centre · 52-55 Drury Street, Dublin 2, D02 VY15
Drury Buildings on Drury Street in Dublin runs four floors of bar and restaurant with a retractable-roof terrace, the Creative Quarter's regular outdoor cocktail room.
Tip: Ask for the upper terrace when you book, not the ground floor garden, the retractable roof closes when the rain starts and the view goes with it.
Voodoo Rooms Rooftop ★ 4.0 · Cork
City Centre · 74 Oliver Plunkett Street, Cork
Cork's largest rooftop venue, situated on the third floor of Voodoo Rooms on Oliver Plunkett Street. Covered sections protect against the predictable Cork.
Tip: Check the weather before committing - the rooftop closes when heavy rain arrives regardless of the forecast