Cool Off in Lisbon's Hottest Rooftop Bars
Following a series of new openings for 2015, this summer visitors to Lisbon have more choice than ever before for a drink with a view.
Featuring stunning vistas, signature cocktails and chill-out vibes, the city's hotels open up their top floors to anyone looking to make the most of a relaxing summer evening – whether you are looking for a 'Sunset Party', want to cool off in an infinity pool (or a open air Jacuzzi!), have a late drink at 2am or simply chill out in an intimate rooftop garden.
Below are some of the most memorable spots in the Portuguese capital for a drink with that 'extra touch of Lisbon'.
Deck 7, Porto Bay Liberdade NEW FOR 2015
Rua Rosa Araújo 8, 1250-195 Lisbon; +351 21 001 5700
Deck 7 is the rooftop lounge bar that crowns Porto Bay Liberdade, the latest five-star hotel to open in Lisbon (February 2015). Located close to Avenida da Liberdade, the city's premier shopping destination and home to some of the world's most prestigious luxury brands, you can take in the views as you enjoy your drink on the wooden deck – or from the rooftop Jacuzzi!
www.portobay.com/en/hotels/portugal/lisbon-portugal/porto-bay-liberdade
Limão, H10 Duque de Loulé NEW FOR 2015
Av. Duque de Loulé 81, 1050-088 Lisbon; +351 21 318 2000
The recently opened H10 Duque de Loulé (March 2015), decorated by celebrated Spanish interior designer Lázaro Rosa-Violán, takes hospitality to new heights in central Lisbon. Limão, its 'chill-out terrace', is located on the hotel's tenth floor, combining an elegant open-air space with stunning views across the city and the Tagus Estuary, especially at sunset.
UpScale, Epic Sana Lisboa Hotel
Av. Eng. Duarte Pacheco 15, 1070-100 Lisbon; +351 21 159 7300
If you are looking for the best infinity pool with views in Lisbon look no further. UpScale, the rooftop bar on the ninth floor of five-star Epic Sana Lisboa Hotel, features lush lounge beds, breathtaking vistas and a growing menu of popular fruity cocktails. While here try its signature drink, the exotic 'UpScale Colada', made with rum, pineapple juice and coconut ice cream.
www.lisboa.epic.sanahotels.com
Praça Martim Moniz 2, 1100-341 – Lisbon; +351 218 842 000
Watching the sunset from the rooftop bar of Hotel Mundial is a must, which is why every summer the hotel organises regular 'Sunset Parties' with resident DJs at the panoramic lounge of its ninth floor. Featuring a relaxed atmosphere and modern ambience, prepare yourself for jaw-dropping views over one of Lisbon's most famous must-sees, the São Jorge Castle.
Vicius Lounge Bar - Skyna Hotel Lisboa NEW FOR 2015
Rua da Artilharia 1 nº112, 1070-015 Lisbon; +351 21 248 4900
Skyna Hotels is the first Angolan chain to go global, with Lisbon chosen as the location of its first international property, launched in March 2015. Vicius Lounge Bar, the hotel's intimate, 60-seat rooftop garden, is located on the sixth floor and is open daily from midday to midnight, offering memorable views over Lisbon.
www.skynahotels.com/hotels/skyna-lisbon/
Varanda do Castelo, Vintage Lisboa Hotel
R. Rodrigo da Fonseca 2, 1250-191 Lisbon; +351 21 040 5400
This is the place to come if you want a really late drink, combined with some of the best night-time views in Lisbon. Varanda do Castelo, located on the top floor of the five-star Vintage Lisboa Hotel, is open until 2am offering a relaxed environment, chill-out vibes, scrumptious Portuguese tapas and dazzling vistas over some of the city's most popular landmarks.
www.nauhotels.com/index.php/en/bars-restaurants-vhl
Terrace BA, Bairro Alto Hotel
Praça Luís de Camões 2, 1200-243 Lisbon; +351 21 340 8288
The multi-award winning, five-star boutique Bairro Alto Hotel opened in 2005 and a decade later it is still impossible to find a hotel in this part of the city that can claim better views! Famous with locals and a compulsory stop for visitors, it is the perfect spot for lunch during shopping, a thirst quenching afternoon cocktail or a candlelit drink in a relaxed atmosphere.
Direct flights to Lisbon operate from London, Manchester, Liverpool, Edinburgh and Bristol with TAP Portugal, British Airways, easyJet and Ryanair.
For more information visiting Lisbon please go to www.visitlisboa.com.
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About Lisbon
Portugal's national capital, Lisbon, boasts one of the longest histories, warmest climates and bustling nightlife of any major European city alongside its dramatic location sprawled along seven hills overlooking the river Tagus and the country's west coast. Famed for its year-round sunshine and beauty, Lisbon's grand architecture dazzles and its old-world charm mingles with chic streets, galleries, lively nightlife and a centre which gives way to sandy beaches just minutes away. It is also one of the most affordable capitals in Europe, perfect for a captivating city break or short haul escape.
About Turismo de Lisboa
Turismo de Lisboa is a non-profit organisation established through an alliance of public and private bodies operating in the tourist sector. It now has 713 associated members. Since its inception in 1998, the main objective of this association is to improve and increase the promotion of Lisbon as a tourist destination and therefore enhance the quality and competitiveness of the cit
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