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The best hotels with rooftop bars

Sunsets with a view? Check out our top hotels with rooftop bars.

Who doesn’t love a rooftop bar? Good views, good drinks, good vibes. Add in balmy temps and a gentle breeze to keep you cool and you’ve got a recipe for some real relaxation. Here are a few hotels in our collection that hit it out of the park when it comes to the rooftop bar scene…

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TUI BLUE BARUT ANDIZ – SIDE, TURKEY

Looking to pair your cocktail of choice with some top-class views of the coast? The Sunset Bar at this close-to-the-coast hotel is just the ticket. On top of its evening drinks and snacks offering, there’s ample seating here for you to kick your feet up and take in the scenery. And, since the hotel’s adults-only, you can expect a pretty chilled-out atmosphere.

WHAT SHOULD I ORDER?
A Green Devil – it’s made with vodka, tequila, orange juice, lime juice and blue curacao.

ABOUT THE HOTEL
  • Just for grown-ups
  • Cocktail-making classes available
  • Swim-up rooms available

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The Sunset Bar at TUI BLUE Barut Andiz in Turkey

KIPRIOTIS PANORAMA HOTEL & SUITES – KOS, GREECE

The rooftop bar here, called Red Sky Bar, shares its space with a pool that peaks out across Kos Town’s centre, which lights up like a flock of fireflies when the sun starts to set. The bar itself offers up snacks throughout the day, and in the evening it transforms into a classy spot that’s all cocktails and live jazz music.

WHAT SHOULD I ORDER?
Keep it classic with an Aperol Spritz, which is made with Aperol bitter, prosecco and soda water.

ABOUT THE HOTEL
  • Three à la carte restaurants
  • Free shuttle bus to the beach
  • Swanky spa

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Red Sky Bar at Kipriotis Panorama Hotel & Suites, Kos

TIVOLI AVDA LIBERDADE – A LEADING HOTEL OF THE WORLD – LISBON, PORTUGAL

This hotel has movie-star pedigree. After all, it used to be the home of Beatriz Costa, an icon of Portuguese cinema in the 1920s and 1930s. With all that heritage, it’s no surprise the views of Lisbon’s skyline from Sky Bar by SEEN – on the ninth floor – are silver-screen worthy. The watering hole itself flaunts a hefty menu of tailored cocktails, Japanese sake and mocktails, as well as a resident DJ.

WHAT SHOULD I ORDER?
Go for a glass of authentic port wine, from the Portuguese city of Porto.

ABOUT THE HOTEL
  • Right in the city centre
  • Two restaurants
  • Poolside massages available

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Sky Bar at the Tivoli Avda Liberdade in Lisbon

HYATT REGENCY DUBAI CREEK HEIGHTS – DUBAI, UAE

Dubai boasts one of the world’s most recognisable skylines. With around 250 buildings that measure well over 100 metres tall, including the Burj Khalifa – the tallest building on the planet – there’s plenty for you to ogle during some tipple time at this hotel’s skybar, the Eve Penthouse & Lounge. It’s on the 34th floor, and features everything from velvet-covered corner booths to an international cocktail menu.

WHAT SHOULD I ORDER?
A 1,001 Reasons, an Omani cocktail made with tequila, coffee liqueur, rose water and date syrup.

ABOUT THE HOTEL
  • 10-minute drive to the Dubai Mall
  • Infinity pool
  • Three restaurants

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The Eve Penthouse and Lounge at the Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights

THE WATERGATE HOTEL – WASHINGTON DC, USA

No haunt in Washington DC is as famous as The Watergate Hotel. It’s synonymous with the 1970s political scandal that saw the end of Richard Nixon’s presidency. But these days, its glamorous rooftop bar, called the Top of the Gate, is the main talk of the town. It offers up 360-degree views of the capital, including the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and the Potomac River. Visit during the Fourth of July and you’ll even be treated to fireworks, a live marching band and an open bar.

WHAT SHOULD I ORDER?
A Mango Mule, a signature cocktail that’s made with mango vodka, lime juice and ginger beer.

ABOUT THE HOTEL
  • Close to the National Mall
  • Mediterranean restaurant
  • Indoor pool

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The Top of the Gate bar at The Watergate Hotel, Washington DC

50 BOWERY NYC – NEW YORK, USA

Looking to give your getaway to the Big Apple a little extra glow up? Look no further than the 50 Bowery NYC. This boutique New York hotel with a rooftop bar is rooted in Manhattan’s Chinatown, within a 20-minute walk from the World Trade Center Memorial, New York City Hall and the Brooklyn Bridge, so it’s spot on for sightseers. And, when you want to recharge your batteries in the evenings after days of being out and about, you’ve got The Crown to enjoy. Up on the 21st floor, this New York rooftop bar pairs around-the-world snack and cocktail menus with panoramic views of the iconic Manhattan skyline.

WHAT SHOULD I ORDER?
A Lite My Fire, a speciality cocktail that’s made with patron silver tequila, ginger, fresh lime and a flamed sprig of rosemary.

ABOUT THE HOTEL
  • Central Manhattan setting
  • Lounge with an outdoor terrace
  • Onsite art gallery

Find out more about the 50 Bowery NYC
The Crown bar at 50 Bowery NYC, New York
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Author: Ben Staff

Last updated: 17.08.2022

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