The Best Rooftop Bars Around the World

Few travel experiences beat a sundowner high above a glittering city skyline. From sky-high towers to intimate hotel terraces, these cities serve up the world's most spectacular rooftop bars.

Sky-high glamour

Bangkok is the rooftop-bar capital of the world, its towers home to dizzying open-air venues straight out of the movies. Dubai and Singapore raise the bar even higher with drinks served hundreds of metres above the city.

Skyline classics

New York's rooftops frame the Empire State Building and beyond, while Hong Kong's bars overlook one of the most dramatic harbours on Earth. Both are unforgettable at dusk.

European terraces

Barcelona, Rome and Athens pair rooftop drinks with sunset views over ancient landmarks — sipping a spritz as the Acropolis or Colosseum glows golden is pure magic. Wherever you are, the best way to toast a city is always from above.