The Discreet Gentleman

Rooftop Bars Worldwide

Rooftop bars are usually attached to hotels and skew premium across most markets. Expect dress codes, a minimum spend, and a view that is the main reason to be there. The bar food and cocktails are often a step up from the surrounding district, with prices to match. Most rooftops time their best moments around sunset, and a reservation is the difference between a window seat and a corner near the service station.

The list below pulls every rooftop in the directory. Bangkok, Singapore, and Dubai dominate by volume. The city guide attached to each entry covers the realistic price range, the reservation policy, and which rooftops are tourist traps versus locally respected. Pricing scales sharply with view quality, so a thirty-second elevator ride between two hotels can mean a 40 percent jump in the cocktail menu without a real change in drink quality.

Cities with the most rooftop venues

Top-rated rooftop venues

Showing the top 60 of 147 rooftop venues by Google rating and review count.

  1. 1. San Juan

    The Deck at the Condado Vanderbilt

    5.0

    Open-air terrace bar at the luxury Condado Vanderbilt Hotel with craft cocktails, small plates, and views along the Condado coastline.

    Condado · 6 reviews

  2. 2. Chiang Mai

    MAI The Sky Bar

    4.9

    The city's highest rooftop bar, on top of Meliá Chiang Mai just east of Loi Kroh. 360-degree views of the Ping River and Doi Suthep. Pricey cocktails (300-400 THB), sunset crowd, smart-casual dress.

    Loi Kroh Road · 1677 reviews

  3. 3. Hanoi

    Lighthouse Sky Bar

    4.9

    Rooftop bar with panoramic views of West Lake, popular for sunset drinks. Cocktails average 150,000-250,000 VND in a casual but upscale setting.

    West Lake (Tay Ho) · 1121 reviews

  4. 4. Nha Trang

    Yasaka Rooftop

    4.9

    Budget-friendly rooftop terrace at the Yasaka Saigon Nha Trang Hotel with the Red Onion restaurant beside it. Cheaper than Skylight or Altitude with similar bay views, popular with mid-range tourist groups.

    Tran Phu Beach · 95 reviews

  5. 5. Prague

    Duplex

    4.8

    Rooftop club and lounge sitting above Wenceslas Square with open-air terrace views of the city. Draws a mixed crowd of tourists and locals, with DJs spinning house and commercial dance music on weekends.

    Wenceslas Square · 54001 reviews

  6. 6. Phuket

    Re Ka Ta Beach Club

    4.8

    Adults-only beach-club restaurant at Kata Beach Resort with infinity pool views, full bar, and a Mediterranean-style menu. Smart-casual, mid- to upper-priced.

    Kata Beach · 2999 reviews

  7. 7. Nha Trang

    Altitude Rooftop Bar

    4.8

    Sheraton's 28th-floor rooftop bar with 270-degree views of the coast. Quieter and more polished than Skylight, with discounted cocktails during the 5 to 7 PM happy hour. Closes around midnight.

    Tran Phu Beach · 1846 reviews

  8. 8. Jakarta

    Lucy in the Sky

    4.8

    Open-air rooftop bar with city views and a pool-party atmosphere on weekends. DJs play house music to a mix of expats and young professionals.

    SCBD · 1700 reviews

  9. 9. Hue

    Sky Bar Vincom Plaza

    4.8

    Rooftop bar atop the Vincom Plaza shopping center with panoramic views of the Perfume River and Hue cityscape. Cocktails, wine, and live music some nights. Open 3 PM to 11 PM.

    An Cuu · 479 reviews

  10. 10. Almaty

    Sky Lounge Almaty

    4.8

    Rooftop bar on the upper floors of a Dostyk Avenue building with panoramic mountain views. Popular for sunset drinks and weekend DJ sets.

    Dostyk Avenue · 31 reviews

  11. 11. Yangon

    Novotel Yangon Max Sky Bar

    4.7

    Rooftop bar at the Novotel Yangon Max hotel with panoramic views of the city and Shwedagon Pagoda. One of the best sundowner spots in Yangon.

    Inya Lake Area · 10312 reviews

  12. 12. Hanoi

    Summit Lounge

    4.7

    Rooftop bar at the Sofitel Legend Metropole with views across the city center. Cocktails run 200,000-350,000 VND with a smart casual dress code.

    Hoan Kiem · 5923 reviews

  13. 13. Kuala Lumpur

    Fuego at Troika Sky Dining

    4.7

    Latin American rooftop bar and restaurant on the 23rd floor of The Troika with panoramic KL skyline views and a live DJ on weekends.

    KLCC-Ampang · 3325 reviews

  14. 14. Kuala Lumpur

    Nao Japanese Rooftop Dining

    4.7

    Japanese-inspired rooftop bar and restaurant on the 23rd floor of The Troika, sharing the sky dining complex with Fuego. Craft cocktails with a Japanese twist.

    KLCC-Ampang · 3325 reviews

  15. 15. Kuala Lumpur

    Troika Sky Bar

    4.7

    Open-air bar at the Troika Sky Dining complex with unobstructed Twin Towers views. Popular for sundowner cocktails and late-night drinks.

    KLCC-Ampang · 3325 reviews

  16. 16. Bogotá

    Presea Rooftop

    4.7

    Open-air rooftop in Zona Rosa known for high-energy reggaeton nights and city views. Younger, party-focused crowd that arrives after midnight on weekends.

    Zona Rosa · 1140 reviews

  17. 17. Rome

    Hotel Eden Rooftop Bar

    4.7

    Rooftop terrace at the Dorchester Collection's Hotel Eden with panoramic views over Rome. Premium cocktails EUR 20-28 in one of the city's most refined settings.

    Via Veneto · 935 reviews

  18. 18. Phuket

    Fira Beach Club

    4.7

    Large Mediterranean-style rooftop beach club above Kata Noi with panoramic Andaman Sea views. Mid- to upper-priced food and cocktails, smart-casual crowd, regular sunset DJ sets.

    Kata Beach · 888 reviews

  19. 19. Hue

    Le Cercle

    4.7

    Small rooftop bar at 11 Le Loi with views over the Perfume River and Truong Tien Bridge. Cocktails and wine, mostly couples and small groups. Closes by 11 PM.

    Ben Ngu · 839 reviews

  20. 20. Da Nang

    Brilliant Top Bar

    4.7

    Open-air rooftop on the 17th floor of the Brilliant Hotel with floor-to-ceiling windows facing the Han River. Quieter atmosphere than Sky 36, popular with couples and visitors who want views without club-level noise.

    Bach Dang Riverfront · 600 reviews

  21. 21. Da Nang

    NYX Sky Lounge

    4.7

    Rooftop bar atop the Haian Riverfront Hotel with modern decor and weekend DJ sets. Sits between Sky 36 and Brilliant on price and energy, drawing a mixed local and tourist crowd.

    Bach Dang Riverfront · 158 reviews

  22. 22. Nha Trang

    Skylight Nha Trang

    4.6

    The city's signature rooftop nightclub on the 43rd to 45th floors of the Premier Havana Hotel. Three levels with a 360-degree skydeck, an indoor club, and an open-air beach club concept. Entry includes a drink, with cocktails priced from 150,000 to 250,000 VND.

    Tran Phu Beach · 6844 reviews

  23. 23. Nha Trang

    Vue Sky Bar

    4.6

    Rooftop bar at the Havana Hotel offering panoramic bay views one tier below the Skylight venue. Quieter cocktail-focused atmosphere with a buffet-style food option.

    Tran Phu Beach · 6844 reviews

  24. 24. Jakarta

    Skye Bar

    4.6

    Rooftop bar on the 56th floor of BCA Tower with panoramic Jakarta views. Cocktails run 150,000 to 250,000 IDR in an open-air setting.

    SCBD · 6214 reviews

  25. 25. Bangkok

    Above Eleven

    4.6

    Rooftop bar on the 33rd floor of Fraser Suites with panoramic city views. Peruvian-Japanese small plates and craft cocktails at premium prices.

    Sukhumvit Soi 11 · 5769 reviews

  26. 26. Buenos Aires

    BrukBar

    4.6

    Rooftop cocktail bar at the corner of Costa Rica and Fray Justo Santa Maria de Oro, with views over Palermo Soho. Stays open well past 4 AM on weekends.

    Palermo · 3914 reviews

  27. 27. Buenos Aires

    Crystal Bar

    4.6

    Rooftop bar on the 32nd floor of the Alvear Icon Hotel, the highest perch in Buenos Aires. Open-air seating, river views, and cocktails at a price point that matches the altitude.

    Puerto Madero · 3350 reviews

  28. 28. Crete

    Roof Garden Bar

    4.6

    Rooftop terrace bar with views over the Venetian fortress and harbor. Summer-only operation with cocktails in the EUR 8-12 range. Gets busy after 10 PM and stays open until 2 AM.

    Heraklion Center · 2776 reviews

  29. 29. Hue

    Luna Pub (TTC Imperial Hotel)

    4.6

    Hotel rooftop bar at the TTC Imperial with sunset views over the river. Upscale by Hue standards with cocktails, wine, and premium beers. Quiet and refined.

    Ben Ngu · 2606 reviews

  30. 30. Chiang Mai

    Thapae Grill

    4.6

    Multi-level restaurant and rooftop bar at Tha Phae Gate. Casual food on the lower floors, open-air rooftop with views of the gate plaza and street performers. Remodeled in 2023, friendly mid-range pricing.

    Old City · 1579 reviews

  31. 31. Bogotá

    Federal Rooftop

    4.6

    Multi-level rooftop on Calle 84A with a warehouse-chic interior and a partial cover that keeps the place running rain or shine. After-office drinks roll into late-night DJ sets on Friday and Saturday.

    Zona Rosa · 1413 reviews

  32. 32. Tijuana

    Norte Brewing Co.

    4.6

    Fifth-floor craft brewery and taproom located above the Foreign Club parking structure. The rooftop setting offers views of the Tijuana Arch and the border fence while pouring locally brewed beers.

    Avenida Revolucion · 872 reviews

  33. 33. Shanghai

    Flair

    4.6

    Rooftop bar at the Ritz-Carlton Pudong with 58th-floor views spanning both sides of the river. One of the highest bars in the city. Cocktails from 130 CNY.

    The Bund / Huangpu · 822 reviews

  34. 34. Chiang Mai

    The Moat House

    4.6

    Two-level sports bar and rooftop venue along the moat between Tha Phae and Chang Phueak. Ground-floor TVs for Premier League and rugby; rooftop with cocktail menu and sunset views over the historic city wall. Long-running British-expat hangout.

    Old City · 524 reviews

  35. 35. Athens

    Couleur Locale

    4.5

    Rooftop bar above a Monastiraki-adjacent building with one of the best Acropolis views in Athens. Despite the Monastiraki address, it draws the Kolonaki crowd for its refined atmosphere and cocktail program. The terrace has multiple levels with different seating configurations and lighting zones.

    Kolonaki · 9871 reviews

  36. 36. Asuncion

    Paseo Carmelitas Rooftop

    4.5

    Open-air rooftop bar overlooking the Carmelitas strip. Cocktails, DJ sets on weekends, and a breezy atmosphere above the street-level energy.

    Villa Morra - Carmelitas · 8182 reviews

  37. 37. Porto

    BASE Porto Garden

    4.5

    Outdoor garden bar tucked beneath an olive tree on the slopes above Ribeira. Cocktails and Portuguese wines served on a wide deck looking toward the Clerigos Tower. Operates seasonally during warmer months and closes earlier than the waterfront bars.

    Ribeira · 5374 reviews

  38. 38. Warsaw

    Level 27

    4.5

    Rooftop bar and club on the 27th floor of the Warsaw Marriott, offering panoramic city views. Cocktail-focused with DJ sets on weekends. Dress code enforced.

    Nowy Swiat & Chmielna · 1900 reviews

  39. 39. Crete

    Monastiri Rooftop

    4.5

    Rooftop bar with direct views over the Venetian harbor and lighthouse. The cocktails are solid, the sunset is the real draw. Arrives at capacity early on summer evenings, so consider showing up before 8 PM.

    Chania Old Town · 1812 reviews

  40. 40. Zurich

    Jules Verne Panorama Bar

    4.5

    Rooftop bar on the Urania observatory tower offering panoramic views of Zurich and the Alps. Upscale drinks and a refined atmosphere.

    Niederdorf · 1756 reviews

  41. 41. San Juan

    Oceano

    4.5

    Rooftop restaurant and bar at the Condado Ocean Club with direct ocean views, seafood-focused menu, and cocktails served poolside.

    Condado · 1572 reviews

  42. 42. Athens

    A Liar Man

    4.5

    Rooftop cocktail bar perched above Gazi with direct sightlines to the illuminated Acropolis. The drink menu leans creative, with seasonal ingredients and Greek spirits worked into classic cocktail formats. Reservations are smart on weekends.

    Gazi · 1263 reviews

  43. 43. Bogotá

    Apache Rooftop

    4.5

    Open-air rooftop on top of the Click Clack Hotel one block off Parque 93. 360-degree views over Bogotá, comic-book themed burger menu, and live DJ sets that bridge dinner into late-night.

    Zona T / Parque 93 · 1098 reviews

  44. 44. Bogotá

    Apache Rooftop

    4.5

    Open-air rooftop bar on top of the Click Clack Hotel with 360-degree views over Bogotá. Comic-book themed burger menu, craft cocktails, and live DJ sets that run from dinner into late night.

    Zona Rosa · 1098 reviews

  45. 45. Buenos Aires

    Alvear Roof Bar

    4.5

    Rooftop bar on the 11th floor of the Alvear Palace Hotel with open-air seating and city views. Dress code is enforced, drink prices are high by Argentine standards.

    Recoleta · 1074 reviews

  46. 46. Antalya

    Harbor View Rooftop

    4.5

    Terrace bar perched on Kaleiçi's cliff edge with direct views down to the old harbor and across the bay. Sunset cocktails are the draw. Drinks TRY 200-400. Gets crowded in summer; arrive early for good seats.

    Kaleiçi · 980 reviews

  47. 47. Caracas

    360 Rooftop

    4.5

    Rooftop bar overlooking Las Mercedes with panoramic mountain views. Cocktails and light food in a lounge setting. Quieter than the street-level clubs.

    Las Mercedes · 648 reviews

  48. 48. Hanoi

    InterContinental Sunset Bar

    4.5

    Lakeside bar at the InterContinental Hanoi Westlake with the water right below you. Premium pricing at 200,000-400,000 VND for cocktails, best visited at golden hour.

    West Lake (Tay Ho) · 342 reviews

  49. 49. Lagos

    Sky Restaurant and Lounge

    4.5

    Rooftop venue with panoramic views of Lagos Island. Cocktails, small plates, and a sunset crowd that transitions into after-dark socializing.

    Victoria Island · 82 reviews

  50. 50. Abidjan

    Sky Lounge

    4.5

    Rooftop bar atop a hotel in Cocody with panoramic lagoon views, craft cocktails, and a mellow sunset-to-midnight vibe. A good starting point before heading to Zone 4. Cocktails XOF 5,000-9,000.

    Cocody · 40 reviews

  51. 51. Chiang Mai

    Myst MAYA

    4.4

    Open-air rooftop bar and dance lounge on top of the Maya lifestyle shopping center at the north end of Nimman. Mixologist-driven cocktails, EDM DJs, and a mixed Thai and foreign crowd. One of the more polished party venues in the city.

    Nimman · 17405 reviews

  52. 52. Cusco

    Limbus Restobar

    4.4

    Rooftop bar in San Blas with panoramic views over Cusco's red tile roofs. Cocktails and Peruvian tapas. Best visited at sunset before the night picks up.

    San Blas · 6369 reviews

  53. 53. Cali

    La Pérgola Clandestina

    4.4

    Multi-level rooftop lounge in the nearby San Pedro neighborhood, often counted within the broader El Peñón-area nightlife circuit. Five themed zones spanning salsa, electronic, and reggaeton across terraces. International Nightlife Association ranks it among the top clubs in Colombia.

    El Peñón · 6003 reviews

  54. 54. Cartagena

    Alquímico

    4.4

    Three-story cocktail bar consistently ranked among Latin America's best. Ground floor speakeasy, mid-level bar, and open-air rooftop terrace. Cocktails run 35,000 to 55,000 COP.

    Centro Historico · 5970 reviews

  55. 55. Toronto

    KOST

    4.4

    Rooftop restaurant and bar on the 44th floor of the Bisha Hotel. Mediterranean-inspired menu and panoramic views of Lake Ontario and the CN Tower.

    King West · 5860 reviews

  56. 56. Milan

    Ceresio 7

    4.4

    Rooftop pool bar atop the Dsquared2 headquarters with skyline views. Fashion crowd, reservation required, cocktails EUR 16-22. Open May through September.

    Corso Como / Porta Nuova · 3348 reviews

  57. 57. Ljubljana

    Neboticnik Terrace Bar

    4.4

    A rooftop bar atop Ljubljana's 1933 skyscraper, the first high-rise in the former Yugoslavia. The 360-degree panoramic view covers the castle, the Julian Alps, and the city center. Cocktails are pricier than street level but the setting justifies it.

    Old Town · 2156 reviews

  58. 58. Zanzibar

    Emerson Spice Rooftop

    4.4

    Rooftop dining and drinks atop a restored merchant house. Fixed-menu dinner with ocean views and cushioned seating. Reservations required. Dinner TZS 60,000-80,000 per person.

    Stone Town · 1150 reviews

  59. 59. Cebu

    Seda Central Bloc Pool Bar

    4.4

    Hotel rooftop pool bar at the Seda Central Bloc with cocktails, snacks, and views over IT Park. Open to non-guests; a quieter alternative to the busy street-level bars.

    IT Park · 809 reviews

  60. 60. Florianópolis

    Black Sheep Rooftop Bar

    4.4

    Centro rooftop bar with panoramic views toward the Hercílio Luz Bridge and the bay. Creative cocktails using local fruits and cachaça, with a younger crowd than the Beira-Mar hotel rooftops. Opens early evening and runs late.

    Centro · 190 reviews