6 Best Rooftop Bars in Geneva

Overview:From end of April to October, the lush and elegant Suite 1201 on top of Geneva Marriott Hotel is open for perfectly crafted cocktails, soul food and panoramic views.

View:Amazing vistas over Geneva and the majestic surrounding mountains, as well as the airport.

Menu:A great selection of cocktails, where mixology meets artistry, complemented with elevated bites, ranging from Swiss Cheese Board to fried calamari.

Price:Cocktails: €23

Why visit:To sip amazing cocktails in great company, with great hospitality & great views.

Our insider tip

• Suite 1201 mainly works on a first come, first served basis.

Overview:Nestled on top of the classic Hôtel Métropole Genève, the MET Rooftop Lounge is a prime spot to enjoy beautiful sunsets and vibrant summer evenings, but also magic, elegant and cosy winter sessions.

View:Amazing views over the next door English Garden, Lake Geneva and Saint-Peter cathedral.

Menu:Creative cocktails, seasonal drinks, champagne, and a wide selection of gins from Switzerland and all over the world, as well as refined tapas.

Price:Cocktails: €23 | Beers: €14

Why visit:Fro breezy summer evenings or comfy winter sessions.

Our insider tip

• Share som tapas, and also a cocktail in a jug.

Overview:On top of the fantastic Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva, right by Lake Geneva, you find the posh and trendy Izumi rooftop restaurant & bar.

View:The elegant terrace offers panoramic views over Geneva, the lake and the mountains.

Menu:Inventive Japanese-fusion Nikkei cuisine filled with local ingredients as lunch and dinner, complemented with signatures drinks.

Price:Tasting menu: €150 | Main: €40-100

Why visit:For a tuly refined Geneva rooftop experience.

Our insider tip

• Don't miss the signature 'Wasabi Martini'.

Overview:Found on the top floor of a former industrial building, in the heart of the Praille district, the lush and urban 105 Rooftop is a prime spot for elevated fun during Geneva's warmer months.

View:Sweeping views over the rooftops, the Jura mountains and Mont Salève.

Menu:From the rooftop bar you can order buzzing house cocktails and local wines, as well as Mexican-inspired street food, including different types of juicy tacos.

Price:Tacos: €9

Why visit:For relaxing-fun and sunny drinks, or to get loose to the daily live entertainment.

Our insider tip

• In full swing for the public from April to September, but the rooftop can be reserved for private events all year round.

Overview:With a central location on Rue du Rhône, Rooftop°42 is a classic elevated Geneva spot, inviting to dining and drinks, as well as dancing and laughter.

View:Breathtaking views of the harbor and the Geneva rooftops.

Menu:French dishes with Mediterranean flavors and Asian touches, served as lunch and dinner, complemented with an extensive wine list and colorful cocktails.

Price:Cocktails: €22

Why visit:For meals with a view, or vibrant nights with live entertainment.

Our insider tip

• Once a month, Rooftop°42 also host a comedy club.

Overview:One street back from the waterfront, in the heart of the city, the design hotel Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva is a great spot to stay, but also to enjoy sips and bites any time of the day.

View:The two rooftop terraces are urban and relaxing, but not blessed with the best views in Geneva.

Menu:Sip crafted signature and classic cocktails, wine, beer or a coffee, and nibble on Italian-inspired pizzas, piadine and piatti.

Why visit:For social and chill hours any time of the day.

Our insider tip

• The inside bar is always open, but the terraces closes during the colder months.