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Manila Rooftop Bars: 15 Best Picks for 2026

Up-to-date and complete guide to our favourite Manila rooftop bars.
Guide last updated:November 19, 2025

Like any major Asian city, Manila offers a wide range of sky-high rooftop terraces and cocktail lounges, perfect to escape the bustling streets and see the Philippine capital from a new perspective.

In this complete guide, we will take you to our favorite venues, where the sips and vibes matches the amazing views.

Update:
  • This article was updated November 19, 2025, with new information, new bars, video reviews and insider tips.
  • What our complete expertise guide includes

    Our complete and up-to date guide to the Best Rooftop Bars in Manila feature all info you need about each rooftop at the same place, so you don’t have to scroll around on several different sources finding it.

    For each rooftop, this guide presents:

    • Photos
    • Videos
    • Insider tips
    • Booking links
    • Dress codes
    • Opening hours
    • Prices
    • Food & drinks
    • When to visit
    • Views
    • Map
    • Ambience
    • Our own personal reviews

    The guide is updated several times every year with new information, and as new rooftops open and existing ones close.

  • Why you should listen to us

    We are full-time rooftop reviewers and content creators. Since launching The Rooftop Guide in 2015, we’ve visited over 1 200 rooftop venues worldwide.

    Except from our own experiences and insights, we also work closely with thousands of rooftops and local reviewers, so we can secure correct and updated content for all our guides & articles.

    With our vast experience and exclusive focus, we can present you with the most complete and up-to date guides about rooftop venues. And with our insider tips and knowledge, we can guide you to the best and most suitable rooftops for your own needs.

    Whether you’re looking for an upscale rooftop dinner, a laid-back rooftop brunch, a vibrant rooftop party or a luxurious hotel rooftop pool, we’ve got you covered.

Best Rooftop Bars in Manila

1

The Sora Rooftop Bar

11th Floor
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Pasay City
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Outdoor only
Combining Japanese omotenashi with Filipino warmth

Overview:The modern and open-air Sora Rooftop Bar is an elevated and urban oasis, perched on top of the Hotel Okura Manila, combining Japanese omotenashi with Filipino warmth.

View:Amazing views over Manila.

Menu:A generous beverage menu, including fine signature cocktails, complemented with both Asian dishes and international comfort food.

Price:Cocktails: ~₱650

Why visit:For elevated bites and sips, surrounded with an aura of tranquility and intimacy.

The Rooftop Guide
Our insider tip
  • During daytime, the rooftop is an exclusive oasis for in-house guests.
  • For an extra special experience, book one of the luxurious cabanas.
2

Mistral Rooftop Bar

26th Floor
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Kollupitiya
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Indoor / Outdoor
Cool cocktails, upbeat tunes & panoramic views

Overview:A stylish and chic Manila rooftop bar, set on the 10 floor of Raffles Makati, blending a contemporary and seductive indoor lounge, as well as an open-air terrace.

View:Stunning views over the city skyline, extra amazing during sunset hour.

Menu:Creative and beautiful cocktails, complemented with local beers, a fine array of wine, and a nice selection of bar snacks and 'wooden boards'.

Price:Cocktails: ~₱600

Why visit:For stylish lounge vibes, happy hour and sunset views, or weekends for live DJs and a more vibrant atmosphere.

The Rooftop Guide
Our insider tip
  • There's a cigar menu with both local and Cuban options.
3

Dr. Wine Rooftop

4th Floor
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Makati
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Outdoor only
Map
Rustic-chic rooftop with scenic views

Overview:Found in the trendy area of Poblacion, Makati, Dr. Wine offers a charming French bistro and wine bar on the ground floor, topped with a beautiful and spacious rooftop, taking you on a classy journey to the European countryside.

View:Surrounded by tropical greenery and scenic views over the Makati skyline.

Menu:A prime spot to sip fine old and new world wines, but the rooftop also offers a wide array of refreshing mixoligy cocktails, sangria, French artisanal cider, ice-cold bottles of Corona and rustic French flavors.

Price:Cocktails: ~₱550

Why visit:Always a great spot to gather with friends and enjoy a mix of social-chill vibes and lovely views.

The Rooftop Guide
Our insider tip
  • Don't miss the daily happy hour sunset sessions (5-8pm).

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4

O2 Rooftop Bar

27th Floor
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Taguig
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Indoor / Outdoor
An elevated and stylish experience

Overview:O2 Rooftop Bar invites to an elevated and stylish experience, from the penthouse floor of Brittany Hotel BGC in Taguig, mixing indoor, partly covered and outdoor areas.

View:Panoramic views over the skyline and Laguna de Bay.

Menu:Mixology crafted signature cocktails, as well as all the classics, local brews, and a curated selection of premium wines and top-shelf spirits, complemented with light bites and gourmet dishes.

Price:Cocktails: ~₱600

Why visit:For sky-high evenings with friends any day, or to check out some of the many events.

The Rooftop Guide
Our insider tip
  • During daytime, the venue works as O2 Café, offering hearty breakfasts, brunches and satisfying lunches.
5

The Penthouse 8747

22nd Floor
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Makati
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Outdoor only (covered)
Inspiration from The Great Gatsby era

Overview:The Penthouse 8747 offers a redefined Manila al fresco dining experience. Truly a beautiful venue, the rooftop comes with loads of inspiration from The Great Gatsby era.

View:Amazing views over the Makati skyline.

Menu:The extensive rooftop menu holds everything from Japanese and Taiwanese whiskey and sparkling wine cocktails to food that mixes the local with the international.

Price:Cocktails: ~₱350

Why visit:To lounge and dine with friends, families, and workmates, all to some of the best views of the Makati skyline.

6

Encaramada Rooftop

18th Floor
·
Pasay
·
Outdoor only
Amazing 360° views over the bay

Overview:Perched on top of the TRYP by Wyndham Mall of Asia Manila in Pasay, Encaramada Rooftop bar offers a charming setting and some of the best views you can find in Manila.

View:With location right by Manila Bay, the sleek and elevated rooftop terrace offers some truly amazing 360° views over the water, extra amazing right around sunset hour.

Menu:Everything from refreshing cocktails, craft beers, sparkling wine and chilled juices, to Spanish tapas and baked style pizza.

Price:Cocktails: ~₱350

Why visit:To watch the sun go down over Manila Bay.

7

Antidote

40th Floor
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Makati
·
Indoor / Outdoor
Packed with cool design & wow-factors

Overview:Perched on top of the I'M Hotel in Makati, the chic and multi-level Antidote offers a Manila rooftop experience unlike any other, packed with cool design and wow-factors.

View:40 floors up, you get some amazing 360° views over the Manila skyline.

Menu:Bespoke cocktails comprising top-shelf spirits, paired with modern bites, pizza, sushi platters and desserts.

Price:Cocktails: ~₱500

Why visit:To get a new perspective on the city, with a side of bespoke cocktails.

The Rooftop Guide
Our insider tip
  • One of the wow-factors: a large jellyfish aquarium bathed in luminescent lights.
8

Firefly Roofdeck Restaurant

32nd Floor
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Makati
·
Outdoor only (covered)
Day to night venue for food, drinks & skyline views

Overview:Covering the 32nd floor of the superb City Garden Grand Hotel in Makati, Firefly Roofdeck Restaurant is day to night venue for food, drinks and unbeatable skyline views.

View:Quite simple in decoration, the view is the grand star of the show at Firefly, opening up to panoramic vistas over the cityscape.

Menu:A wide selection of drinks, ranging from crafted signature and classic cocktails to beer flights and a nice array of wine, as well as an all-day menu with breakfast options and plenty of international and Filipino items.

Price:Cocktails: ~₱320

Why visit:With generous opening hours, anytime is a good time to visit Firefly Roofdeck Restaurant for relaxing sips, bites and views.

The Rooftop Guide
Our insider tip
  • If you stay at City Garden Grand Hotel you can also swim with a view in the fantastic rooftop pool next to the bar.
9

Vu's Sky Bar and Lounge

45th Floor
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Pasig
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Indoor / Outdoor
Modern, futuristic & elevated lounge experience

Overview:Floating high, high above Manila, the stylish Vu's Sky Bar and Lounge is the top floor gem at the hotel Marco Polo Ortigas Manila, offering both indoor and outdoor seating 45 floors above the bustling city streets.

View:Panoramic views over Manila.

Menu:Enjoy a vast selection of signature cocktails, wines, fine spirits, champagnes and bar bites, complemented with a Shisha lounge.

Price:Cocktails: ~₱450

Why visit:For lounge vibes with sunset views, or over a sparkling skyline.

10

Sky Deck View Bar on Bayleaf Hotel

9th Floor
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Intramuros
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Outdoor only
Al fresco lounge & restaurant within the historic walled city of Intramuros

Overview:A classic al fresco lounge and restaurant, located on top of The Bayleaf Hotel, within the historic walled city of Intramuros.

View:An outstanding 360° view over the Manila skyline.

Menu:Enjoy classic cocktails, an extensive wine list, as well as great local and international food.

Price:Cocktails: ~₱400

Why visit:To enjoy a drink and the relaxed vibe, or have a full dinner with a view.

11

The Nest Dining in the Sky

31st Floor
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Alabang / Muntinlupa City
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Indoor / Outdoor
Relaxed & cosy ambience

Overview:This cosy and romantic restaurant and rooftop bar is perched on top of the fantastic Vivere Hotel and Resorts, located in Alabang in the southern parts of Metro Manila.

View:The lush and green outside terrace offers stunning views over the Laguna de Bay, Filinvest City, Alabang and South Luzon Expressway.

Menu:A fusion of local and international dishes, handccrafted cocktails, along with the regulars of beers and wine.

Price:Cocktails: ~₱450

Why visit:For a romantic dinner with views.

The Rooftop Guide
Our insider tip
  • Reservations are not required, but highly recommended.
12

Straight Up (BGC)

22nd Floor
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Taguig
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Indoor / Outdoor
Drinks, lounge vibes & views

Overview:With a luxurious and modern interior, Straight Up is a rooftop cocktail bar and lounge, found on top of hotel Seda Bonifacio Global City.

View:Fantastic views over the Manila skyline.

Menu:A good selection of classic cocktails, crafted beers and an extensive wine list, complemented with tapas and dishes with both international and local flavours.

Price:Cocktails: ~₱470

Why visit:For drinks, cool lounge vibes and views, while chatting with friends.

The Rooftop Guide
Our insider tip
  • The Straight Up brand is the signature rooftop dining venue of all Seda Hotels, and can be found on several locations in Manila and the Philippines.
13

Roofdeck at UNWND Boutique Hotel

5th Floor
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Makati
·
Outdoor only
Plafyul & colorful with chill vibes

Overview:Multi-level and filled with comfy and colorful lounge furniture and a fantastic rooftop jacuzzi, the Roofdeck at UNWND Boutique Hotel is an oasis that sets the stage for both relaxation and celebration.

View:Surrounded with fantastic views over the Makati skyline.

Menu:Everything from refreshing signature coktails and flavored beer, to international comfort food and classic Filipino favorites.

Price:Cocktails: ~₱400

Why visit:For chill rooftop vibes from day to night.

14

Top of the Alpha

34th Floor
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Makati
·
Indoor/ Outdoor
Exclusive lounge with jazzy vibes

Overview:An upscale rooftop bar and lounge, serving jazzy vibes on the 34th floor of the Alphaland Corporate Tower in Makati. Top of the Alpha has both a stylish indoor music lounge and an open-air wraparound terrace.

View:Amazing and panoramic views over the Manila skyline.

Menu:Handcrafted mixology cocktails, top-class wines, spirits and hand-rolled cigars.

Price:Cocktails: ~₱550

Why visit:For a fine night of cocktails, cigars and music.

The Rooftop Guide
Our insider tip
  • At the moment, Top of the Alpha is only open on select nights and for special events.
15

Sky High Bar at ACE Hotel and Suites

21st Floor
·
Pasig
·
Indoor/ Outdoor
Fun vibes and amazing 360° views

Overview:With two levels, one a bit more lounge and one more towards dining, Sky High Bar invites to a great atmosphere on top of the ACE Hotel and Suites in central Manila.

View:Magical 360° of Pasig, Laguna De Bay, Ortigas and Bonifacio Global City skyline.

Menu:Refreshing beers, sweet cocktails and food that is towards the classic pub-fare.

Price:Cocktails: ~₱450

Why visit:For a fun night out with friends, enjoying the vibe and the breathtaking views.

The Rooftop Guide
Our insider tip
  • Expect live bands and DJs playing every night.
Hans Ebenman
By:Hans Ebenman

Hans has visited over 500 rooftop bars, 200 rooftop pools and 300 rooftop restaurants since 2015. This vast experience has made Hans a true rooftop expert, and one of the most knowledgeable in the field. Today, numerous of travel magazines, bloggers and media websites contact Hans to get his expertise on rooftops.

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