Through a seven-meter-high panorama windows, on the 20th floor of the Empire Riverside Hotel, based in St. Pauli district, we will get an unforgettable view on sunset on the river Elbe, the harbour and the city itself .
Our selection of rooftops in ‘Western Europe’
20 Up
Posted on March - 19 - 2012
Café Delux
Posted on March - 23 - 2011
The roof terrace of Swisshotel Metropole is located next to the Geneva Lake, and it offers a 360 degrees view of Geneva. There are tables on each side, the ones on the right are comfy lounge chairs, and the others are high tables with chairs. The DJ booth is in the middle, and at the end of the terrace you have the bar. The place is often packed, so a table reservation is highly recommended to get in. It is with no doubt one of the best spot of Geneva to have a drink and to meet people. Enjoy !
Long Island Summer Lounge
Posted on March - 12 - 2011
Located in the heart of Frankfurt, it offers a luxurious sun deck with a maritime atmosphere. All staffemployees are marine style dressed.
The Roof Gardens
Posted on January - 14 - 2011
London’s oldest roof garden, still known to many as ‘Derry and Toms Roof Garden’, recalling the name of the department store which commissioned the garden. The garden covers 1.5 acres and is100ft above street level. It has ponds, bridges, walks, trees, shrubs and sitting areas, with a pronounced Arts and Crafts character. There is an English Woodland Garden with nearly 100 species of tree, Spanish Garden with fountains and Walled Tudor Garden. The Roof Garden has been owned by Sir Richard Branson since 1981.
To get in, you’ll have to pay £20 ($30) on Fridays and £25 ($38) on Saturdays. Phone ahead to make sure the Gardens have not been reserved for a private function.
Shoreditch House
Posted on January - 4 - 2011
Shoreditch House is a private members’ club located in the heart of Shoreditch, East London and is approximately a 10 minute walk from Liverpool Street Station. The Lounge is a space for members to eat and drink, adjacent to the Pool area and set around a large open fire. Breakfast is available from 7am – noon and the Roof Menu from noon – 11pm.
Based in a former tea warehouse, it created a whirl of anticipation before it even opened and has swiftly established itself as one of London’s top spots for people who want to see and be seen. Inside this chic, urban space you’ll find an indulgent Cowshed spa, an onsite bowling alley, a heated rooftop pool, as well as an excellent bar. So grab a cocktail and soak up the superb views of the City of London, comfortable in the knowledge that currently there are few other spots in the capital quite as glamorous as this.
FYI, Membership range from £700 to £1200, plus a registration Fee (First year only) of £200. Please go to the website for more informations.
Angels & Kings
Posted on December - 9 - 2010
Angels & Kings Barcelona has a large terrace with a swimming pool, where guests can enjoy cocktails, tapas, beautiful views and a stylish, glamorous open-air atmosphere.
Its design is contemporary, electrifying and Victorian, with vintage style décor and furniture. Furthermore, crystal candelabra selected by Pete Wentz help to create a modern, romantic and unique atmosphere.
The venue has a stage that is the focal point for spontaneous presentations and the legendary Angels & Kings Karaoke battle.
Angels & Kings offers a dynamic atmosphere through its clientele of jetsetters, professionals and Barcelona residents.
AperiKlub
Posted on November - 19 - 2010
Located on the top of an old train Station (Gare des Brotteaux), this rooftop is part of the First Tendency, one of the best spot of Lyon’s Nightlife. House, groove and the latest dancefloor hits are guaranteed to be blasting out over the packed club. In the summer, this place is crowded and is a must go for afterwork drinks.
FYI, there are many private events organized there…
Sky Night Bar
Posted on September - 22 - 2010
Ride the elevator to the top of the Hotel Puerta América, where each floor have been designed by a celebrity architect. The rooftop terraza, Sky Night Bar, designed by Jean Nouvel, occupies the 13th floor of the hotel. It offers some of the best panoramic views in the city, features smooth bossa nova beats and pricey drinks. Music is laid-back ambient or occasional live jazz (at 11:30PM). After 10PM, it become a night club, so you can stay there late and continue to enjoy the view.
La terrasse Cuisine & Lounge
Posted on September - 13 - 2010
Located in a quiet street just steps from the hustle and bustle of the Via Veneto, this wrap-around terrace atop the former palazzo of the Ludovisi-Boncompagni family, boasts the most breathtaking views you’ll find anywhere in Rome, looking over the Villa Borghese and beyond. It’s beautifully decorated with comfortable seating and an expanded bar menu, featuring a nice wine selection, malt whiskeys, iced teas. The rooftop is open from morning till night, making it a perfect place for a late morning coffee, light lunch, an apperitivo or an after-dinner drink. When night falls on the Eternal City, the hotel’s terrace provides its customers with a shawl to keep warm.
During the summer months, they offer happy hours, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
Egg Club
Posted on August - 9 - 2010
The fabulous Egg nightclub is spread out over three floors, which are both inside and outside and there’s a 24-hour licence, so you’re never stuck for time to explore what’s around you. At the weekend, the party starts around 10pm on Friday and goes on until Sunday, only shutting for a few hours in-between. There’s even an eatery inside the club, so you don’t have to leave the club even if you get hungry. It’s sometimes free to get in before 11pm and, after that, it can cost anything up to around £15, depending on the night.
The Top
Posted on July - 23 - 2010
In terms of local lounges it ranks at the top, both geographically and socially from its rooftop location a top the Adriana Hotel on Hvar harbor. From a groovy lobby lounge with its own following, guests arrive to the rooftop with walls pulsating in ambient blue lighting as martini drinkers in their designer resort wear sit on low-flung sofas and groovy club chairs arranged facing oversize windows overlooking Hvar harbor. An outdoor terrace connects to several lounge areas arranged in weatherized rattan with cushy pillows and flickering candlelit.
Panorama Terrace
Posted on July - 1 - 2010
It’s the city highest open air lounge of Berlin. On top of the Park Inn Berlin Hotel, this roof top is very impressive. There’s nothing around that high, so you have a 360° view of Berlin. A place to go for a drink with your date. You will also find The Casino Bar 37 on the hotel’s 37th floor which offers cocktails, all the specialties of an international bar until 2AM. You will have to pay an entrance fee (3€). Sometimes they organize based jump from the roof, impressive!
RoofTop Lounge Bar
Posted on June - 30 - 2010
In the heart of Rome, this is a great place for soaking up the atmosphere without having to contend with the tourist hordes. The splendid terrace is home to the exclusive Roof Top Lounge Bar where you can sip a cocktail and admire the breathtaking and enchanting view over the rooftops, domes and terraces of Rome.
Terrasse des Galeries Lafayette
Posted on June - 29 - 2010
This rooftop, design by Patrick Jouin is an Ephemere restaurant on the top floor of the Galleries Lafayette. To get there, you have to go through the 7 floors of the Galleries Lafayette, which can be very difficult for a shopaholic! On the roof, you are in one of the best spot to see Paris. In fact, the view is almost the same as the Deli-cieux. The restaurant is very good. The chef used to work with Alain Passard, Michelin’s 3 stars restaurant (l’Arpège).
Les Jardins Plein Ciel
Posted on June - 18 - 2010
Tucked away on the 7th floor of one of the parisian palaces, this rooftop offers panoramic views over the French capital city. A cold buffet and grilled dishes cooked on the barbecue are served both lunch and dinner in the summer months. An exceptional place, with the extra appeal of teak furniture and a giant chessboard, created as a tribute to Leonard Tauber, founder of the Chess Club of France.
Boundary
Posted on June - 16 - 2010
Here’s a newish addition to London’s rooftop dining scene, recently opened in January 2009. It’s tough to secure a table as it only opens on pleasant summer afternoons.
The Rooftop is elevated above east London, perched on top of the Conran-designed Boundary Project, which is a boutique hotel, restaurant (Boundary), café (Albion) and deli in the heart of Shoreditch. Get in the lift in reception and press ‘T’ (for top) – or join the queue waiting patiently downstairs on busy days. It’s an alfresco rooftop retreat offering impressive panoramic views of London. There’s upright eating for 48, or lounge on wicker sofas and summer seats surrounded by various shrubbery, heaters, the smoky scent of cigars and a wood-burning fire – and blankets, should it get a bit brass monkeys.
The W Bar Terrace
Posted on June - 8 - 2010
Located on the top floor of the Warwick Hotel, near the Champs Elysées, this rooftop is just open during summer.
El Viajero
Posted on May - 12 - 2010
This tri-level tavern offers a terrace on the third floor. El Viajero’s (“the Traveler”) rooftop is particularly beautiful at night. As the sun goes down, the terrace lights up with candles and makes the mood for romance (so beware who you take there!). It also grants you a good view of the old Madrid.
Saltwater
Posted on May - 8 - 2010
Saltwater is one of Nottingham’s most outstanding bars and restaurants; a terrace that can hold up to 250 party-goers, either for lazy days in the sunshine or slightly more energetic nights. The cocktail menu is impressive and the formal (yet still affordable) indoor restaurant is a good spot to have British food. Heat lamps and canopies mean you can party alfresco whatever the temperature and the weather.
Splash at Oscar Pool Club
Posted on May - 6 - 2010
This rooftop offers a “splash” pool, which is very, very tiny… but still refreshing when it’s 40°c! Then, when the rooftop closes, you can still party in its downstairs bar till late
