Barcelona's rooftop bars are dominated by hotel pool decks. The 10 below mix the famous (Hotel 1898, La Dolce Vitae) with the locals' favourites. Most are in the Eixample or Las Ramblas areas.
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The 10 best rooftop bars in Barcelona
01 · Barcelona
Las Ramblas
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Pool deck · Daytime
The rooftop pool bar at Hotel 1898. Open to non-guests in the early evening.
Order: Sangria de Cava
02 · Barcelona
Eixample
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Hotel Majestic · Mediterranean
On top of Hotel Majestic on Passeig de Gràcia. La Sagrada Família visible to the north on a clear day.
Order: Vermut + olives
03 · Barcelona
Tibidabo
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Hilltop view · Whole city
On the Tibidabo hill. The view is of all of Barcelona spread below. Worth the funicular ride.
Order: A martini with the panorama
04 · Barcelona
Eixample
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Hotel pool · Modern
On top of Hotel Omm. Modern pool deck, La Pedrera visible to the north.
Order: A signature cocktail at the pool
05 · Barcelona
Casa Fuster
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Hotel rooftop · Modernist
On top of Casa Fuster, a Domènech i Montaner modernist building. Direct view of Passeig de Gràcia.
Order: A vermut on the modernist terrace
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06 · Barcelona
Casa Fuster Skybar
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Hotel rooftop · Live jazz
At Casa Fuster's other rooftop. Live jazz programming on weekend evenings.
Order: A martini during the jazz set
07 · Barcelona
Eixample
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Hotel rooftop · Casual
Eixample hotel rooftop. Casual atmosphere, signature drinks, popular with locals on weekends.
Order: A frozen mojito at sunset
08 · Barcelona
Eixample
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Hotel rooftop · Pool
Casual hotel rooftop with a pool. The Eixample alternative to the famous tourist rooftops.
Order: A spritz at the pool
09 · Barcelona
Born
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Hotel rooftop · Born
On top of the Yurbban Hotel in Born. Direct view of the Born neighbourhood.
Order: A house cocktail at sunset
10 · Barcelona
Diagonal
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Hotel rooftop · Pool
On top of Hilton Diagonal Mar. Pool deck with Mediterranean view.
Order: A signature with the sea view
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Why Barcelona rooftops are essential
Barcelona's hotel-rooftop format works because of the Mediterranean weather and the Gaudí sightlines. Hotel 1898 and La Dolce Vitae are the two essentials. Most peak between 6 and 9 PM.
