Dublin's rooftop scene is small — the city's planning rules and weather conspire. The 10 below show what's worth visiting. Most are hotel rooftops with seasonal opening hours.
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The 10 best rooftop bars in Dublin
01 · Dublin
Harcourt Street
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Hotel rooftop · Mountain view
On top of The Dean Hotel. Direct view of the Wicklow Mountains and central Dublin.
Order: A signature cocktail at sunset
02 · Dublin
Grand Canal Square
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Hotel rooftop · Docklands
On top of The Marker. Sweeping view of the Grand Canal Docks and the Dublin Mountains.
Order: A martini with the docklands view
03 · Dublin
Kildare Street
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Pub rooftop · Casual
Above the Lemon & Duke pub. Casual rooftop with view across St Stephen's Green.
Order: A pint of Guinness on the rooftop
04 · Dublin
Merrion Square
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Hotel rooftop · Merrion Square
On the 5th floor of the Davenport Hotel. Direct view across Merrion Square.
Order: A whiskey-led signature
05 · Dublin
Fenian Street
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Hotel rooftop · Modern
On top of the Alex Hotel. Casual modern rooftop with central Dublin views.
Order: A signature with central Dublin view
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06 · Dublin
Hilton Dublin
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Hotel rooftop · Casual
On top of the Hilton Dublin. Casual rooftop bar with surrounding panoramic views.
Order: A casual cocktail at the bar
07 · Dublin
Burlington Road
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Hotel rooftop · South Dublin
On top of the Clayton Burlington. Sweeping South Dublin views.
Order: A spritz at sunset
08 · Dublin
Grand Canal Square
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Hotel rooftop · Modern
Sister rooftop at The Marker. More polished than the casual options.
Order: A signature cocktail with the docklands view
09 · Dublin
Camden Street
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Hotel rooftop · Casual
Camden Street hotel rooftop. Casual atmosphere with sweeping South Dublin views.
Order: A pint with the panorama
10 · Dublin
Earlsfort Terrace
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Hotel rooftop · Polished
On top of the Conrad Dublin. Polished hotel rooftop with central Dublin views.
Order: A perfect Manhattan with the panorama
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How Dublin works above the pub level
Sophie's at The Dean is the iconic Dublin rooftop. Marker Hotel gives you the docklands view. Most peak between 6 and 9 PM in summer.
