Lisbon
Twelve exceptional rooftops with Tagus River views, 280 days of sunshine, and the city's steepest hills to your advantage.
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Lisbon's most famous rooftop secret: a bar built on the top floor of a multi-storey car park. No signage outside. Graffiti walls, 270-degree city panorama, affordable drinks and the best sunset view in Europe. Arrive at 6pm or wait in a queue. Know a bar that belongs here? Submit it for editorial review
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The classic luxury rooftop, infinity pool alongside the bar, Avenida da Liberdade stretched below, jackets suggested after 8pm, cocktails at hotel prices but the view earns every euro. Know a bar that belongs here? Submit it for editorial review
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The bar attached to Lisbon's famous circus school, rough-and-ready terrace with jaw-dropping castle and river views, superb value, erratic opening hours so check ahead. Know a bar that belongs here? Submit it for editorial review
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Boutique hotel terrace wedged between Alfama houses, intimate 20-seat deck, full river and city panorama, strong cocktails and first-class service. Know a bar that belongs here? Submit it for editorial review
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Perched above Lisbon's most stylish neighbourhood, 360-degree views, strong gin selection, terrace heaters in winter. Know a bar that belongs here? Submit it for editorial review
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Rooftop restaurant and bar on the edge of the city, helicopter views across Lisbon to the Tagus, best for a long evening. Know a bar that belongs here? Submit it for editorial review
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Converted rooftop terrace in the commercial heart of the city, wide views over the Pombaline grid, surprisingly uncrowded midweek. Know a bar that belongs here? Submit it for editorial review
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The most exclusive rooftop in the city, guests only for dinner but open to walk-ins at the bar, exquisite cocktails and full castle view. Know a bar that belongs here? Submit it for editorial review
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Wine-focused rooftop above one of Lisbon's best wine bars, natural Portuguese wines, river light at golden hour. Know a bar that belongs here? Submit it for editorial review
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Industrial rooftop above the LX Factory weekend market, sweeping river views, casual vibe, good cocktails. Know a bar that belongs here? Submit it for editorial review
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Rooftop annex of Lisbon's oldest wine shop, flights of Portuguese wine, knowledgeable staff, no pretension. Know a bar that belongs here? Submit it for editorial review
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Hidden rooftop in a former railway workers' club, astonishing river views and next to nobody knows it. Know a bar that belongs here? Submit it for editorial review
SANTA CATARINA · $$ · ROOFTOP BARS
Noobai Café spreads across three terraces beside the Santa Catarina viewpoint, looking over the Tagus, the harbour and the 25 de Abril bridge. The kitchen runs from lunch tapas to late cocktails and weekend brunch. The terraces fill at sunset. Best for a drink with a river view.
The classic luxury rooftop, infinity pool alongside the bar, Avenida da Liberdade stretched below, jackets suggested after 8pm, cocktails at hotel prices but the view earns every euro.
The bar attached to Lisbon's famous circus school, rough-and-ready terrace with jaw-dropping castle and river views, superb value, erratic opening hours so check ahead.
Boutique hotel terrace wedged between Alfama houses, intimate 20-seat deck, full river and city panorama, strong cocktails and first-class service.
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