Rome from above is wonderful, and there are many rooftop venues in the capital where you can enjoy a good cocktail. If you are planning a romantic or friends’ outing, check out this list (you might find the place of your heart). Some of these venues also organize aperitifs with DJ sets. Which one is your favorite?
1. Mama Shelter
The Mama Shelter hotel opened a few months ago. The atmosphere in here is bubbly and alternative. The decor is modern and the terrace makes you long for summer with umbrellas and a sun deck. But also. table soccer, table tennis and DJ sets. Mama Shelter’s rooftop is open daily from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. The view is right on the dome.
Where: via Luigi Rizzo, 20 – 00136 Rome.
2. The Court
Just steps from the Colosseum, Roman bar The Court offers a romantic experience. Inside the luxury Palazzo Manfredi hotel, with a crazy view of the Colosseum, you can enjoy delicious drinks prepared by expert bartenders. Among the classics you will find: Bloody Mary, Piña Colada, Spritz and many others. The terrace is open daily from 6 pm to 2 am. It is not a rooftop bar, but it is worth a visit….
Where: 125 Via Labicana, Rome.
3. Hotel NH Collection Roma Fori Imperiali
This five-star hotel in Rome is ideal for a romantic after-dinner getaway. In the Secret View – Rooftop Cocktail Bar on the top floor of the hotel you can go for an aperitif or an after-dinner cocktail with a spectacular view of Rome: the Roman Forum, the Imperial Forums and the Altar of the Fatherland.
Where: via di S. Eufemia, 19, 00187 – Rome.
4. AcquaRoof Terrace Molinari
This trendy venue on a rooftop terrace offers craft cocktails, wine and modern dishes. A short distance from People’s Square you can try seafood cuisine and Mediterranean-inspired drinks. In menu you will find classic drinks, revisited with a Mediterranean twist. The terrace will reopen shortly.
Where: via del Vantaggio, 14 – 00186 Rome.
5. Roof Garden La Terrazza dei Papi
This rooftop offers sweeping views of Rome. In the Sky Bar on the Roof Top Garden of the Mecenate Palace Hotel, it is possible to enjoy cocktails and aperitifs overlooking the historic center of Rome. We recommend it for spending an evening in an elegant place in the capital.
Where: via Carlo Alberto, 3, 00185 Rome.
6. 47 Circus Roof Garden
A short distance from the Bocca della Verità, we find a terrace overlooking the beauty of Rome. This place also offers aperitif formulas, and as for drinks, the choice is wide. You can taste the PAPA DOBLE (Clear rum, grapefruit juice, lime juice, Maraschino) or other classic cocktails, such as Negroni and Spritz.
Where: via Luigi Petroselli, 47 – Rome.
7. Spritzeria Monti
Spritzeria is located in the lively Monti district. It has been a great success in a short time, so we recommend booking well in advance. It is chosen mainly for its aperitif formula, the Aperol Spritz, of course, being the undisputed star of the evening. It is open daily from 6 pm.
Where: via dei Serpenti, 110 – 00184 Rome.
8. Les Etoiles Terraces
Looking for a panoramic Rooftop with a 360º view of Rome? On Les Etoiles Terraces you can enjoy a wonderful view of the capital city. It is located a short distance from St. Peter’s Basilica. We recommend making reservations in advance.
Where: via dei Bastioni, 1, 00193 Rome.
9. Borromini Terrace
A crazy view of the wonderful Piazza Navona. We are on the top floors of Palazzo Pamphilj, designed by Borromini in the 17th century. On the fifth-floor terrace, nestled between the bell tower and the dome of Sant’Agnese in Agone, you can enjoy your drink in company. Reservations are required.
Where: Via di Santa Maria dell’Anima, 30, 00186.