A balmy summer evening, a panoramic view of the city, and a cocktail in your hand. From romantic rooftop bars in Paris to bustling sky bars in Ibiza – these hotspots offer not only breathtaking views, but also a unique atmosphere and an experience to say hello to. Dive into this guide to discover the best places to watch the sun set, high above the hustle and bustle of the city.
All the way at Nobu Ibiza Bay
Since June 7, Nobu’s rooftop terrace has officially reopened. During The Rooftop Summer Series you can expect gastronomy, live music, DJs, yoga & wellness, and much more. Think relaxing Self Sundays, which take place on Wednesdays in July and August where sound healing and breathwork take center stage during meditation sessions. The Ibiza Bay Beats provide a program full of Ibiza Bay’s regular DJ ́s, including well-known artists like Vicky Kroon and Anais Tsakonis, perfectly paired with the sunset. When there are no events scheduled, you can go enjoy the views and gastronomic offerings every day from 7 p.m. to midnight. Check out their calendar here.
Not one, but two rooftops at 58 Brussels
Op zoek naar sky-high experience in eigen land? Vroeger een banale parkeergarage, intussen een bruisende plek met een restaurant op de 8e verdieping, een speakeasy concept op de 9e verdieping én een openluchtterras met spectaculaire views over onze hoofdstad. 58 rooftop is zo blijkt het grootste panoramische dak in Europa. Ga langs voor cocktails, biertjes, wijn en een uitgebreid sharing menu waaronder kefta skewers, jambon croquettes, tempura shrimp en veel veel meer. Jouw volgende go to in Brussel?
Get chic at Le Perchoir Ménilmontant in Paris
On rue Crespin du Gast in Paris stands a large, industrial building with Le Perchoir Ménilmontant, from the well-known French hospitality group Le Perchoir, on top. This seventh-floor rooftop consists of a bar and snack shack. The industrial here blends effortlessly with the bohemian look with lots of plants, wood, wicker and natural colors. Cocktails there are made with seasonal ingredients and Le Perchoir house drinks, such as their own gin, vodka and cognac. Mixes are made with their own organic soft drinks produced at the Limonaderie in Paris. Think cola, ginger beer, lemonades and tonics. Seasonal appetizers are served for small appetites. Want more? Then descend to the sixth floor for dinner at the restaurant where several traveling chefs are behind the stove for a few months. The website lists who is currently providing the food.
Under the Greek stars
On the roof of the Novotel in the Greek capital, you will unexpectedly find a beautiful pool with a view over the city of Athens and the Acropolis. After a long day exploring the city, you will be rewarded with a glass of wine or cocktail at their pool bar, under the Greek stars.
Luminair
The rooftop bar of Amsterdam is undoubtedly LuminAir. Although the location – next to Amsterdam Central Station – does a lot, the interior, cocktails and food make this place a must visit. Everything here revolves around light and sky, with beautiful cloud ceilings and light installations. Even the menus are inspired by the changing skies above the city. Enjoy the view of Amsterdam’s beautiful historic downtown from behind the huge windows or walk on to the spacious terrace.
Not so savage at Savage Garden in London
London’s wildest rooftop bar, that’s how they describe themselves. It sets the bar high, but they can easily meet it. On the twelfth floor of DoubleTree by Hilton, everything is geared toward the unexpected: savage cocktails from Gorgeous Group and theatrically arranged plates of food; from pre-meal-after to large platters to share. The injectable donuts are now a big hit! Savage Garden features a cheeky interior, alternating urban with velvet plush and marble. Go for a good cocktail or sumptuous dinner, book a twisted Afternoon Tea or have a dance when the house DJ spins his records. Are you in London on business? Then go for one of the Savagely Swift business lunches. At Savage Garden, make that big deal with views of The Shard, Tower of London, The Gherkin and St. Paul’s Cathedral. www.savagegarden.co.uk
Swimming on the roof in Copenhagen
Atop the somewhat kitschy Nimb in Copenhagen, sits Nimb Roof. On this rooftop terrace you can swim, relax and have a drink overlooking the Danish city. Nimb Roof is exclusively open to guests of the hotel and Nimb Club members. Not a guest of Nimb? Then check when Summer in the City events are organized, because then everyone can come and enjoy the rooftop. Think parties during the setting sun, Sunday cookouts and concerts during the Copenhagen Jazz Festival. The emerald green pool is a nice eye-catcher and has a built-in system that allows you to swim against the current. Good for your fitness. Rather lazy than tired? Then lounge on one of the lounge chairs with a cocktail in your hand. www.nimb.dk
Amidst the history of Sardinia at Le Terrazze Ritual
On Sardinia’s Costa Esmaralda sits Andres Fiore’s Le Terrazze Ritual. Atop music temple Ritual Club, in an old fortress in the interior of the Italian island, sits a restaurant and cocktail bar with a terrace on the flat towers of a castle ruin. Once you’ve climbed the granite steps, a stunning landscape unfolds with the most beautiful views. A dream location for a good cocktail or a multi-course dinner by chef Riccardo Pacifico. When night falls, DJs provide pleasant music. In for a night of dancing? Then just walk back down the stairs to the club. Ritual opened its doors in 1970 and has since become one of the most imaginative clubs in the world. Founder Andres Fiore’s goal was to create a place where music and dance were celebrated. Anno 2022 well-known and unknown (inter)national DJs regularly provide fine tunes until dawn. www.ritual.it
