Rooftop Bars Worldwide

Terrazza Bar al Ponte ★ 4.8

Terrazza Bar Al Ponte at Via Ponte Pietra, 26 serves wine and food every day from 9:00 to 02:00 and takes bookings for private parties and wedding receptions.

Paco Roncero Restaurante ★ 4.8

Paco Roncero Restaurante, La Terraza del Casino until 2019, at Calle de Alcalá 15 holds 2 MICHELIN Stars and 3 Repsol Suns, with an interior by Jaime Hayon.

TipBookings run 20:00 to 21:00 for dinner Tuesday to Saturday and 13:30 to 14:30 for lunch Thursday to Saturday; closed Sunday and Monday.

Ory Bar ★ 4.7

Ory Bar opened in 2018 on the ground floor of the Mandarin Oriental on Neuturmstrasse, with a long marble counter, deep spirits selection and a summer.

TipThe hotel rooftop opens through the warm months; the indoor bar runs year round. Book ahead for the Friday and Saturday late slots.

A for Athens ★ 4.7

A for Athens is a rooftop cocktail bar and restaurant at Miaouli 2-4, above Monastiraki Square, next to the metro station, open until the early morning hours.

TipThe metro is next door, as the bar stands right next to Monastiraki station, and the rooftop is open until the early morning hours.

High Note Skybar ★ 4.7

High Note SkyBar at Hercegprímás utca 5 is a rooftop garden that Condé Nast Traveller named one of the Top 10 Best Rooftop Bars in the World in 2018.

TipIndoors and on the terrace entry is free, and booking a table online or by phone ahead of time is worth considering.

Ceresio 7 ★ 4.7

Ceresio 7 is a pool bar, restaurant and swimming pool on the fourth floor. Michelin notes a wine list with a clear predilection for Champagne.

TipCeresio 7 is well connected to the Monumentale stop on metro line M5.

Aroma at Palazzo Manfredi ★ 4.7

Aroma, on the top floor of Palazzo Manfredi at Via Labicana 125, overlooks the Colosseum and is a Michelin Star restaurant where Giuseppe Di Iorio cooks.

TipOn request, Aroma can be reserved for exclusive use, which suits weddings and private events.

Skyline Rooftop Bar ★ 4.7

Skyline Rooftop Bar is a rooftop bar at Giudecca 810 in Venice serving signature cocktails above the city, open every day from 16:00 to 01:00.

New York Bar ★ 4.7

New York Bar on the 52nd floor of Park Hyatt Tokyo reopened December 2025 after the hotel's 19-month renovation. Nightly live jazz, the Lost in Translation.

TipMusic charge after 20:00, smart casual enforced. Window seats need a reservation; the new cocktail menu nods to the film.

Azotea del Círculo de Bellas Artes ★ 4.7

The rooftop of the Círculo de Bellas Artes, 56 meters above Calle Alcalá, is a gastro-cultural space with breakfasts, snacks, meals, concerts and cocktails.

TipGeneral admission includes access to the rooftop terrace, but the ticket does not guarantee a table in the rooftop café-restaurant area.

Espazio Oteiza at Akelarre ★ 4.7

Espazio Oteiza at Akelarre in Igeldo serves snacks, fine wines and signature cocktails by Patxi Troitiño on terraces facing sunsets over the Cantabrian sea.

TipCocktails are served from 16:00 until nightfall, weather permitting, with no reservations; terrace tables go first come, first served.

Mikla ★ 4.7

Mikla on top of the Marmara Pera on Meşrutiyet Caddesi is the Mehmet Gürs rooftop restaurant and bar, holding a Michelin star since 2023 with cocktails.

TipBar from 18:00-02:00; the restaurant downstairs is the tasting-menu seat. Dinner reservations essential; bar takes walk-ins. Closed November to March.

Broken Shaker at Freehand Miami ★ 4.7

Broken Shaker in the Freehand Miami Beach courtyard is the Bar Lab cocktail program that brought Spirited Awards hardware and World's 50 Best recognition to a tucked-away brick-lined patio off Indian Creek.

TipOpen daily from 17:00; happy hour runs early evening. The garden patio is the seat; the indoor bar is the rainy-night fallback.

Hanson's Shoe Repair ★ 4.7

Hanson's Shoe Repair on East Pine Street downtown is the rooftop tiki speakeasy with a daily Instagram password, behind a Prohibition-style shoe-repair facade.

TipFollow @hansonsshoeshop for the day's password; arrive before 21:00 to skip the line.

Bok Bar ★ 4.7

Bok Bar on the 8th floor of the old Bok vocational school in Philadelphia is the seasonal rooftop terrace with rotating chef residencies and the cleanest.

TipOpen April through November, Wednesday through Sunday. Weather rules: closes for heat advisories, rain or temperatures below 60F.

Le Tout-Paris at Cheval Blanc ★ 4.6

Le Tout-Paris is a Michelin-starred brasserie on the seventh floor of Cheval Blanc Paris at 8 Quai du Louvre, with a bar and a terrace over the Seine.

TipThe Bar does not take reservations, and it pours cocktails embodying the character of Paris, alongside classic recipes given a new twist.

The Duchess ★ 4.6

The Duchess at Váci utca 36 is a secret liqueur library, garden and rooftop bar at the top of Matild Palace Budapest, managed by chef Wolfgang Puck.

TipThe dress code is smart casual: no sports, beach or gym-wear, tracksuits, flip flops or workout trainers.

701 Rooftop Bar ★ 4.6

701 Rooftop Bar is on the seventh and top floor of the Gallery Hotel Art, overlooking the rooftops of Florence, Brunelleschi's Dome and Giotto's Bell Tower.

TipOpen daily from 14:00 to 22:30; live piano performances, from Italian to international classics, are on Thursday evenings.

Terrazza Gallia ★ 4.6

Terrazza Gallia Bar & Restaurant sits on the rooftop of the Excelsior Hotel Gallia, overlooking Milan's skyline and Milano Stazione Centrale.

TipAs the sun sets, the rooftop bar turns to a signature aperitivo of expertly crafted cocktails and tasty bites.

The Court at Palazzo Manfredi ★ 4.6

The Court, at Via Labicana 125, is an upscale cocktail bar run by bar manager Matteo Zed, with views of the Colosseum and the Ludus Magnus gladiator school.

TipThe tasting experience means a minimum of two creations, at a total cost of € 55 per person.

Rooftop Bar at Andaz Tokyo ★ 4.6

Andaz Tokyo's Rooftop Bar is on the 52nd floor of Toranomon Hills. Mixology cocktails using yuzu, wasabi, and matcha, sweeping views to Tokyo Bay and Rainbow.

TipReserve via Tablecheck for a window seat at sunset; cover charge 1,500 yen after 19:00. The 52nd floor is also the only fully open-air terrace.

Twenty Third Bar ★ 4.6

Twenty Third Bar is perched on the 23rd floor of Hotel Okura at Ferdinand Bolstraat 333, with cocktails by Markus Vennemann and bites from Ciel Bleu.

TipThe dress code is smart casual: no shorts, sportswear, flip flops, ripped jeans, caps or hats and hoodies. Paid parking is available on-site.

Park ★ 4.6

Park is at Calçada do Combro 58, 1200-115 Lisboa.

Ginkgo Sky Bar ★ 4.6

Ginkgo Sky Bar at Plaza de España 3 is a terrace restaurant with signature cocktails, live music, shows and house sessions on Friday and Saturday.

TipEntry is 10€ with a soft drink or 16€ with a drink or cocktail, but free if you book lunch or dinner in the glass-enclosed restaurant.

Vertigo and Moon Bar ★ 4.6

Vertigo and Moon Bar on the 60th and 61st floors of Banyan Tree Bangkok are the city's pioneer open-air rooftop, open since 2002. 360-degree views over Lumpini Park.

TipMoon Bar opens 17:00 for sunset, Vertigo restaurant from 18:00. Smart casual, no shorts. Cocktails 700-1,000 baht; the corner couches catch the breeze.

Baba Nest ★ 4.6

Baba Nest at Sri Panwa is a square rooftop deck ringed by an infinity pool on Cape Panwa, Phuket's south-east tip, with 360-degree views of the islands.

TipBook well ahead: outside guests pay a non-refundable 2,000 baht minimum spend per person, and the deck closes automatically when it rains.

Frank's Cafe ★ 4.6

The 10th-floor multi-storey carpark bar built by Practice Architecture for Bold Tendencies in 2009 is the summer fixture, with a Negroni view across south London and zero pretense to anything more.

TipCard only, no advance bookings, no table service. Get there before 18:00 on a Friday or you queue down the ramp.

Apothecary Lounge ★ 4.6

Apothecary Lounge is an award-winning rooftop bar at Hotel Parq Central, 806 Central Ave SE, with vintage apothecary bottles and a cocktail-forward menu.

The Tchin Tchin Bar Rooftop ★ 4.6

The Tchin Tchin Bar rooftop in Chinatown Honolulu is the plant-walled terrace above Lucky Belly with hanging lanterns, wines by the glass.

TipTuesday to Saturday 17:00-22:00. Closed Sunday and Monday; terrace seats first-come.

Legacy Club ★ 4.6

Legacy Club caps the 60th floor of Circa Resort with floor-to-ceiling windows over the downtown skyline, a wraparound terrace and a build-your-own Old Fashioned program.

TipThe gold-bar wall ticker updates live with spot prices. Arrive by 17:30 to claim a terrace seat for the Fremont Street Experience lights.

Capa at Four Seasons ★ 4.6

Capa at the Four Seasons Resort Orlando is the seventeenth-floor Spanish steakhouse and rooftop bar, with paella, charcoal-grilled steaks and Disney fireworks views.

TipBook a window or terrace table at 20:30 for the EPCOT fireworks at 21:00.

Mister A's ★ 4.6

Mister A's atop the Manchester Financial Building in Bankers Hill has run a rooftop dining room and bar over San Diego since 1965, with views of Balboa Park.

TipBar opens 15:30; arrive before sunset for the terrace. Business casual enforced. Saturday and Sunday brunch runs 10:00-13:00 with live jazz.

Mr Percival's ★ 4.5

Mr Percival's is a waterfront restaurant, bar and function venue under the Story Bridge at Howard Smith Wharves, open 11am till late, 7 days a week.

TipParking is available on-site at Howard Smith Wharves, and you can pre-book your space through the venue's contact page.

Siglo ★ 4.5

Siglo's rooftop terrace above Spring Street overlooks Parliament House and the Treasury Gardens: a tailored cocktail list, an Australian whisky selection and the best Melbourne rooftop view outside the high-rise hotel bars.

Das Loft ★ 4.5

Das Loft is a rooftop restaurant and bar on the 18th floor, with Central European flavours reworked from seasonal produce, plus cocktails and wine.

TipBook a table for breakfast, dinner and Sunday brunch; brunch usually runs 1 PM to 3 PM on Sundays, except during seasonal breaks.

Kost ★ 4.5

Kost on the 44th-floor Bisha Hotel penthouse is the Charles Khabouth Mexican-Baja rooftop room since 2017, the CN Tower view and a tequila-and-mezcal driven.

OrderA Smoky Margarita on the south terrace.

TipReservations only; tables book three weeks out. Sister Akira Back on the same floor for omakase.

Reflections at The Rosewood Hotel ★ 4.5

Reflections The Garden Terrace at Rosewood Hotel Georgia is a rooftop garden escape with global tapas, weekend brunch, garden-inspired cocktails and wines.

TipWeekend brunch runs 12 pm to 3 pm on Saturday and Sunday; Social Hour is weekdays 3 PM to 5 PM and Golden Hour is daily 9 PM to 11 PM.

Nimb Roof ★ 4.5

Nimb Roof at Bernstorffsgade 5 is a rooftop bar overlooking Tivoli Gardens, with handcrafted cocktails and champagne under the open sky and a heated pool.

TipThe bar is closed during the autumn and winter months, and the terrace is reserved for hotel guests and Nimb Club members.

Fotografiska Rooftop Bar ★ 4.5

Fotografiska's rooftop bar above the photography museum mixes cocktails with honey from in-house beehives and herbs from the rooftop garden.

Le Capian ★ 4.5

Le Capian on the first floor of the InterContinental Marseille Hôtel-Dieu in the 2e is the open-air bar perched above the Vieux Port, with 50-plus signature.

TipCocktails €18-24; book a Vieux-Port-facing terrace banquette for sunset. Closed shoes and shirts only, no sportswear.

Le 3 by Champagne Thiénot ★ 4.5

Le 3 by Champagne Thiénot is a champagne bar on a 500 m2 rooftop terrace on Rue du Marc in Reims, open to all visitors from Wednesday to Sunday.

TipCall to secure a table; Sunday opens earlier, at 12:30, and closes at 18:00.

Bar Botanik ★ 4.5

Bar Botanik in Cologne's Wasserturm Hotel is a rooftop bar with panoramic views above the city and a botanical drinks menu, with lounge DJs in the evening.

TipMondays are for hotel guests only; the bar opens at 17:00 from Tuesday to Friday and at 14:00 at weekends.

Couleur Locale ★ 4.5

Couleur Locale is an all-day view bar on the 2nd and 3rd floor (terrace) on Normanou street in Monastiraki, with views of the Acropolis and the Parthenon.

TipHidden in the alleys of Monastiraki on Normanou street, very close to the metro station.

Herb's Garden ★ 4.5

Herb's Garden is the roof garden restaurant of Lato Boutique Hotel in Heraklion, with signature cocktails and a sea view to the Koules fortress.

Ozone ★ 4.5

Ozone, on Level 118 of the International Commerce Centre, calls itself the highest rooftop bar in the world, with small plates, cocktails and a live DJ.

OrderInventive cocktails and small plates, or the Sunday brunch.

TipDress is smart casual, and outdoor window seats carry a minimum spend of HK$500 per guest plus a 10% service charge.

Leo Rooftop ★ 4.5

Leo Rooftop is a cocktail bar on the 8th floor of Hotel Clark at Clark Ádám tér 1, with creative cocktails, small plates and views onto the Danube bridges.

TipReservations are for 2 hours, and the kitchen closes at 10 pm every day.

Cirrus 9 ★ 4.5

Cirrus 9 tops The Oberoi on Zakir Hussain Marg, a Delhi rooftop bar with views of Humayun's Tomb and a nine drink landmark themed cocktail menu.

TipClosed shoes and full-length trousers are required for men, with no flip-flops; under-25s may stay only until 20:00 under excise rules.

The Rooftop Bar at Anantara The Marker ★ 4.5

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.

TipSunset slot 19:00-21:00 is the booking, the bar closes the terrace in wind or rain so call ahead in winter.

The Norman Hotel Rooftop ★ 4.5

The Norman Hotel's third-floor roof terrace off Rothschild Boulevard holds Dinings, a Japanese izakaya-style restaurant with European twists.

TipThe rooftop infinity pool is for hotel guests only; the Dinings terrace is open to outside diners.

Cosimo Rooftop Restaurant and Bar ★ 4.5

Cosimo Rooftop Restaurant & Bar is on the 6th floor of The Excelsior, with 360° views over the Arno River, aperitifs, dining and signature mixology.

TipLunch is 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm, dinner 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm, and the bar stays open from 12:00 pm to 01:00 am.