Terrace bars: the best restaurants and sky bars in the world

 Terrace bars: the best restaurants and sky bars in the world

Terrace bars or sky bars are a trend that is exploding all over the world and are all the rage thanks to the experiences they offer and the unique and incredible views.

In the most attractive and cosmopolitan cities in the world, fans of heights and adventure gather on the top of some buildings or rocks to enjoy panoramic views, music and good food offered by terrace bars or sky bars .

Terrace bars

The boom for these bars started slowly in Manhattan due to the rise of skyscrapers. Today, these terrace bars are a global phenomenon, offering dinner and cocktails with 360° views of cities like New York or Budapest .

The 10 best terrace bars in the world

Bars with rooftops or sky bars are the most sought after by those who want to get out of the routine and enjoy the best views that a city offers. We tell you which are the 10 best terrace bars in the world.

Cloudlight at The Ritz-Carlton New York

Nubeluz, located on the 50th floor of The Ritz-Carlton luxury hotel in New York, this sky bar was conceived as “a box of light in the sky”, which is why it is named after cloud and light.

With a chic interior and classic cocktails, the place stands out for its extraordinary views of the city skyline.

It also offers a fine-dining small-plates menu, including oysters, foie gras, smoked salmon, and Iberico ham from Andrés' native Spain.

Bar sur le Toit at the Hôtel Rochechouart (Paris)

The Hôtel Rochechouart opened at the foot of the Montmartre hill in 2020, after extensive work to revitalize this 1920s gem. It took eight months to open the hotel's terrace bar, Bar sur le Toit, which features panoramic views of Montmartre, Sacré-Cœur, the Eiffel Tower and other Parisian sights.

The ninth-floor terrace seats about 50 guests on its 300 m², with fig trees, vines, and Chinese almond trees decorating wrought iron and ceramic benches, making it more like a Parisian garden than a luxury hotel.

Cé La Vi Singapore at Marina Bay Sands (Singapore)

The imposing Marina Bay Sands building is one of the most popular and eye-catching attractions in Singapore . This iconic complex of integrated buildings features exclusive shops, incredible accommodations and an infinity pool with unparalleled views of the Singapore skyline.

On the top floor is Cé La Vi Singapore, a sky bar serving signature cocktails where guests can also sample delicious dishes.

The Gritti Palace in Venice (Italy)

The tables on the terrace of the luxurious Gritti Palace stretch out on the left bank of the Grand Canal. If you want to know what true elegance is, you have to visit this Venetian enclave.

You will taste haute cuisine made with products from the Rialto Market while you contemplate the comings and goings of the gondolas, the moon over the water and, on the other side of the Canal, the beautiful silhouette of Santa María della Salute.

Rik's Cafe in Negril, Jamaica

It is said that the best sunsets in Jamaica are those seen from the cliffs of Negril. And that is where Rik's Café is located, a spectacular terrace where you can dance to the rhythm of reggae, enjoy a cold drink comfortably seated in the pool and, most impressively, witness the plummeting falls of the jumpers from the heights into the waters. Caribbean turquoise.

Juvia (Miami)

Named after the Brazil nut tree, Juvia, this restaurant sits not on top of a building, but on top of a parking lot on the west end of Lincoln Road Mall in South Beach, Miami . A private elevator takes guests to the ninth floor, where a 20-foot vertical garden draws in all views.

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With 930 m² square feet of indoor and outdoor space, its views extend to the Atlantic Ocean, another feature that sets it apart from the rest.

Mr. Purple at the Indigo Hotel (New York)

Located on the 15th floor of the Indigo Hotel, Mr. Purple offers a modern atmosphere, with exposed brick, pendant lights and concrete floors that capture the artistic spirit of the neighborhood.

They offer craft cocktails, locally sourced foods, and even fresh cold-pressed juices and artisan coffee from local vendors.

High Note SkyBar at Aria Hotel (Budapest)

Overlooking one of Budapest's most iconic landmarks, High Note SkyBar overlooks St. Stephen's Basilica and is located on the seventh floor of the Aria Hotel. Although entry to the bar is free, some parts are exclusive, such as the panoramic towers with unparalleled views. These require a minimum spend of around US$130.

From classic cocktails to signature drinks, the menu relies on typical Austro-Hungarian foods such as cabbage velouté, fried mangalica pork and roast duck leg.

Grotta Palazzese in Monopoli (Italy)

Literally on the edge of a ravine are the tables on the terrace of the Grotta Palazzese restaurant.

Nestled in a cave on the coast of Monopoli, it is the perfect option for a romantic dinner enjoying the sea breeze and the sound of the waves.

Apartsuites Jardines de Sabatini in Madrid

The ApartSuites Jardines de Sabatini hotel, in Madrid , contains two open secrets that await the traveler: a private museum of classic cars inside and a charming terrace from which you can see the best panoramic view of the Royal Palace and the Madrid of the Austrias .

From the back you will see the best sunsets in the city over the Temple of Debod.