Lisbon is built on seven hills, and the rooftop bars use them all. Park is the famous one — built on top of a multi-storey car park. Sky Bar Tivoli delivers the polished hotel-rooftop alternative. The 10 below show why Lisbon rooftops are essential.
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The 10 best rooftop bars in Lisbon
01 · Lisbon
Bairro Alto
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On top of a car park
The legendary rooftop bar built on the top floor of a multi-storey car park. Sunset over the river.
Order: A caipirinha with a view of the Tejo
02 · Lisbon
Avenida da Liberdade
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9th floor · DJ
On top of the Tivoli on Avenida da Liberdade. More polished than Park, less iconic, but consistent.
Order: Lisbon Mule
03 · Lisbon
Alfama
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Hotel rooftop · River view
On top of the Memmo Alfama hotel. Pool deck terrace, direct view across the rooftops to the river.
Order: A Caipirinha at the pool's edge
04 · Lisbon
Bairro Alto
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Hotel rooftop · Cocktails
Rooftop bar at the Bairro Alto Hotel. The Tagus to the south, the city to the north.
Order: A modernist Portuguese-spirit cocktail
05 · Lisbon
Chiado
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Mall rooftop · Castle view
On top of the Armazéns do Chiado mall. Direct view of São Jorge Castle.
Order: A spritz with the castle view
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06 · Lisbon
Chiado
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Hotel rooftop · 6th floor
On top of a Chiado building. Polished rooftop, sweeping view of the river.
Order: A cocktail with the Tagus view
07 · Lisbon
Baixa
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Hotel rooftop · Modern
On top of the Vincci Baixa hotel. Modern rooftop with a sweeping view of central Lisbon.
Order: A signature cocktail at sunset
08 · Lisbon
Rossio
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Hotel rooftop · Castle view
On top of Hotel Mundial. Direct view of São Jorge Castle and central Lisbon.
Order: A vinho verde at sunset
09 · Lisbon
Chiado
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Hotel rooftop · Castle view
On top of Hotel do Chiado. Direct view of São Jorge Castle from the terrace.
Order: A negroni with the castle in front
10 · Lisbon
Belém
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Riverside rooftop · Casual
Belém riverside rooftop. Casual atmosphere, the Belém Tower in view.
Order: A glass of port at sunset
More Lisbon rooftopsThe full Lisbon rooftop-bar index by neighbourhood.
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How Lisbon rooftops use the geography
Lisbon's hills mean rooftop drinking is part of the city's geography. Park and Sky Bar Tivoli are essential. Most peak between 7 and 9 PM (sunset over the Tagus).
