São Paulo is one of the world's largest cities, and its rooftop scene reflects that scale. The 10 below cover Jardins, Pinheiros and Vila Olímpia — the city's elevated drinking quadrants.
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The 10 best rooftop bars in São Paulo
01 · São Paulo
Jardins
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Hotel rooftop · Pool
On top of Hotel Unique. Red-painted pool, glass walls, sweeping view of Avenida Paulista.
Order: A caipirinha at the pool's edge
02 · São Paulo
Centro
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42nd floor · Restaurant + bar
On the 42nd floor of the Edifício Itália. Sweeping 360-degree view of São Paulo.
Order: A Manhattan with the panorama
03 · São Paulo
Vila Olímpia
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Casual rooftop · Vila Olímpia
Vila Olímpia casual rooftop. Walk-in friendly, mid-week DJ programming.
Order: A house cocktail at sunset
04 · São Paulo
Centro
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Restaurant rooftop
Rooftop bar at A Casa do Porco. Latin America's top-50 restaurant with serious cocktail program.
Order: A signature cocktail with their porco
05 · São Paulo
Jardins
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Hotel rooftop · Pool
Sister rooftop at Hotel Unique. Pool deck with the same iconic SP views.
Order: A pool-side cocktail
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06 · São Paulo
Itaim Bibi
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Hotel rooftop · Modern
On top of an Itaim Bibi hotel. Modern rooftop with strong cocktail program.
Order: A craft cocktail at sunset
07 · São Paulo
Vila Madalena
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Casual rooftop
Casual Vila Madalena rooftop. Walk-in friendly with sweeping city views.
Order: A casual cocktail at sunset
08 · São Paulo
Jardins
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Hotel rooftop · Polished
At the Hotel Emiliano. Polished rooftop with Jardins views.
Order: A perfect Manhattan with the panorama
09 · São Paulo
Itaim Bibi
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Hotel rooftop · Pool
Hotel rooftop with pool deck. Sweeping Itaim Bibi views.
Order: A frozen drink at the pool
10 · São Paulo
Itaim Bibi
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Restaurant rooftop · Modern
Modern Itaim Bibi rooftop restaurant-and-bar. Strong cocktail program with sweeping city views.
Order: A signature cocktail at sunset
How SP rooftops use the scale
Skye Bar at Hotel Unique is essential. Most peak between 7 and 10 PM.
