Published March 23, 2026 · Last updated April 30, 2026 · Reviewed by the barsforKings editorial team

Our Take on 13th Floor Rooftop

13th Floor Rooftop sits in Srodmiescie, Warsaw, and earns its reputation as one of the city's most reliable rooftop bars. The room is calibrated for the work it does. Lighting is low without being theatrical, the seating is built for two- to four-person conversations, and the bar itself is the focal point rather than the music or the decor.

The list rewards the curious. The 13th Floor 75 is the headline pour and a useful first order. From there, classics are built to spec and the originals lean on technique rather than novelty. Pricing sits at $$$ for the city — fair for the precision and the room.

Service is the differentiator. Bartenders here read the table quickly and pace drinks to the conversation. Crowd notes: rating of 4.5 reflects steady delivery rather than a moment in the sun. 13th Floor Rooftop has been pouring at this level long enough that locals treat it as a standard, not a destination.

For our editors, 13th Floor Rooftop sits comfortably in the conversation about the best rooftop bars in Warsaw. If you have an evening here, build it around the signature, then explore the rest of the menu.

What to Order

13th Floor 75

The house signature. Order this first to understand what 13th Floor Rooftop is about and how the bar approaches its category.

Bartender's Choice

Tell the bartender two flavours you enjoy and one spirit you do not. The team here is skilled enough to deliver something off the menu that fits.

House Old Fashioned

A useful benchmark drink. The Old Fashioned is where you can read the bar's stocking philosophy and the bartender's technique side by side.

Late Night Pour

Move to a longer aged spirit, a fortified wine, or a single-cask whisky for the back half of the evening. 13th Floor Rooftop keeps a thoughtful back bar.

Best Time to Visit

Arrive 90 minutes before sunset for the best light. 13th Floor Rooftop runs hot at peak hour on weekends. Weekday evenings have the same view at half the volume.

Who It Is For

Couples, larger groups, and visitors who want the city's skyline as the backdrop for the evening.

More options nearby in our Hidden Gem Bars in Warsaw guide. The full Rooftop Bars in Warsaw roundup expands the picks across the city, and our Warsaw Bar Guide covers every occasion.