Marseille Rooftop Bars: 12 Best Picks for 2026

Overview:Nestled on top of one of the tallest buildings in the center of Marseille, Ciel Rooftop is a modern and beautiful Italian rooftop bar and restaurant. Minimalist and sleek, yet natural, charming and filled with a Mediterranean vibe.

View:Amazing and panoramic views over Marseille, with the Notre-Dame Basilica as given focal point.

Menu:A great range of authentic Italian flavours, complemented with refreshing and crafted cocktails, as well as a fine array of wine, champagne and beers.

Price:Cocktails: €13-14

Why visit:For a taste of la Dolce Vita, high above Marseille.

Our insider tip

• The rooftop is open for lunch, dinner, aperitivo and drinks anywhere in between.
• Reservations are recommended, especially if you plan to eat.

Overview:Perched at the top of the modern Artplexe Cinema on La Canebiere you find the cozy Les Réformés Rooftop, blending a retro-inspired and panoramic interior dining room with a breezy and stylish outdoor terrace that wraps around the entire building.

View:Amazing 360° views over Marseille, including close-ups of the neo-Gothic St. Vincent de Paul Church.

Menu:Dedicated to lovers of seasonal products and local producers, Les Réformés offers lively and inventive Mediterranean cuisine, a selection of wines and beers highlighting small producers, as well as crafted and colorful signature cocktails.

Price:Cocktails: €14

Why visit:For everything from sunny lunches and romatic dinners to relaxing after works.

Our insider tip

• There's usually live music a couple of nights every week.

Overview:The fantastic Hotel Sofitel Marseille Vieux Port comes with three rooftop terraces: a chic and trendy brasserie on the 3rd floor, and on top, both a gourmet restaurant called Les Trois Forts, and a stylish rooftop bar called Dantés Skylounge.

View:Magical views of the old harbor, the sea and the city.

Menu:Dantés offers cocktails of the highest class, both signature and classic ones, champagne cocktails, a nice selection of wines and some bar bites.

Price:Cocktails: €16-22

Why visit:Dantés is a fantastic spot for pre- or after dinner cocktails, or just some sophisticated drinks with a beautiful sunset.

Our insider tip

• No reservation required for the skylounge.
• During summer, there's a regular schedule of musical program at the rooftop.

Overview:Located between Vieux-Port and the Panier, the charming Hôtel Hermès comes with a lovely and chill-out rooftop. Modern, light and colorful in design, the terrace is open nightly from April to September.

View:Amazing views of the Notre-Dame de la Garde and the port of Marseille.

Menu:The full menu includes classic and refreshing cocktails, wine, champagne and beer, along with a couple of tapas to keep the hunger at bay.

Price:Cocktails: €14

Why visit:To enjoy a fantastic sunset, or watch the Notre Dame light up at night. Or better yet, enjoy both displays.

Our insider tip

• The about 40 seat rooftop does not take reservations, so be in good time to catch a table with the best views.

Overview:R2 is a summer hot-spot and a giant Marseille rooftop bar, with a capacity for about 1500 people. Attracting artists and famous DJs, the rooftop is located by the the Terminal 2 of Port De Marseille, on top of Les Terrasses du Port shopping center.

View:A magical 360° view and true panoramic over the Mediterranean.

Menu:Creative cocktails and vibrant bites form the food truck.

Price:Cocktails: €13

Why visit:For party vibes, big events and scenic sea views.

Our insider tip

• Book a VIP area for an extra special night.

Overview:Bar Le Capian is an elegant Marseille bar and rooftop, located at the fantastic InterContinental Hotel Dieu. Part speakeasy-style and cozy indoor lounge, and part summerish Mediterranean Terrazza, decorated with stylish and comfy lounge seats. and offers.

View:Amazing views over Vieux Port and Notre-Dame de la Garde.

Menu:Run by award-winning bartender Xavier Gilly, here you can try one of the over 50 inimitable and fantastic cocktails, along with more than 200 different spirits from around the world.

Price:Cocktails: €20-25

Why visit:To sip with a slice of elegance and amazing views.

Our insider tip

• During summer, La Terrazza di Capianhost live music during Saturday evenings and at the Sunday brunch.

Overview:What used to be the Seita tobacco factory is today a place of creativity and innovation, filled with everything from workspaces to public shared garden and exhibition spaces. And best of all: a 8000m2 Marseille rooftop terrace.

View:Large enough to take a walk, the Friche rooftop offers amazing and panoramic views over the city and the Mediterranean.

Menu:Different stands around the terrace keep both hunger and thirst at bay.

Why visit:Really coming to life during the summer evenings, the rooftop host regular events for all ages. From open-air cinema, games and concerts, to weekend DJ sets with a giant dance floor lit by the stars.

Overview:Found at the top of the Prado Shopping Center, right next to the Orange Vélodrome, Rooftop Massilia Beach is a trendy rooftop bar and restaurant, made for both comfy aperitifs and vibrant nights and filled with a beach & summerlife atmosphere.

View:Breathtaking views of the Vélodrome and the neighborhood rooftops.

Menu:A fresh selection of global tapas and dishes, as well as a large array of drinks, from spritz, wine, cocktails and brews to coffee.

Price:Cocktails: €10-12

Why visit:To enjoy a quiet aperitif with tapas, cocktails, chill music and friends, or for vibrant weekend nights with live DJs.

Overview:On top of the Rowing Club Marseille, located by the water close to the Pharo, you find this colorful and charming Marseille rooftop restaurant and bar, with a beautiful and garden-like setting.

View:Fantastic views over the entrance to the Old Port.

Menu:Run by chef Christian Ernst, here you can enjoy tasty Mediterranean cuisine, complemented with a carefully selected menu of wines and refreshing cocktails.

Price:Cocktails: €12-16

Why visit:For some sunny afternoon drinks or a romantic dinner.

Our insider tip

• Every week also include different events at the rooftop.

Overview:Found close to Palais du Pharo, the unique Les Bords De Mer is a special place to stay, but also home to a great restaurant and rooftop. The restaurant is just above water level, but the sleek Les Bords de Mer rooftop is much more elevated.

View:A breathtaking view of the sea.

Menu:At the rooftop, bar bites are complemented with classic and signature cocktails, regional craft beers and Fontenille wines.

Price:Cocktails: €15

Why visit:To escape from the hustle and bustle of the city and sip with soothing Mediterannean views.

Our insider tip

• The rooftop is open daily in summer and on weekends during the colder season.

Overview:The bar-restaurant La Caravelle is located on the Old Port, and comes with probably the smallest Marseille rooftop terrace, but also one of the most authentic and charming.

View:Breathtaking views over the Old Port and the Notre Dame de la Garde.

Menu:Here you find a restaurant serving 'homemade Marseille cuisine', and a bar dividing the evening in three stages. From aperitif and wine tasting, through creative cocktails, ending in fun all night long.

Price:Cocktails: €12-15

Why visit:For a taste of the 'real Marseille' in a friendly and vibrant atmosphere.

Overview:On the second floor of Musée Regards de Provence you find Regards Café, a panoramic restaurant, tea room, cocktail lounge and event venue.

View:Lovely views over the Mediterranean Sea.

Menu:Local flavors and delicacies, as well as Mediterranean specialties.

Why visit:To enjoy a sunny lunch, or host a private event out of the ordinary.