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The 10 Best Rooftop Bars in the World

Quick answer: For drinks with a view, the standouts are in Singapore, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Dubai and Athens.

A great rooftop bar pairs a knockout view with the right atmosphere. These cities do it best.

The 10 best rooftop-bar cities

Singapore

Marina Bay’s skyline from sky-high bars like CÉ LA VI atop Marina Bay Sands and 1-Altitude.

Bangkok

The famous Sky Bar at lebua and Vertigo, high above the city.

Hong Kong

Ozone at The Ritz-Carlton — one of the highest bars on earth.

Dubai

Glittering skyline and beach-club rooftops with Burj Khalifa views.

Athens

Rooftops across the city framing the floodlit Acropolis.

New York City

Manhattan skyline bars like 230 Fifth and countless hotel rooftops.

Rome

Aperitivo with domes and rooftops across the Eternal City.

Cape Town

Table Mountain and Atlantic views from city rooftops.

Barcelona

Hotel rooftops over the Gothic Quarter and the Med.

Mexico City

Buzzy rooftops over the Centro and Roma-Condesa.

How to choose

Go at sunset for the best light (and book ahead), check dress codes at the smarter spots, and aim for a weekday to avoid the biggest crowds.

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