Photo: https://novabar.sg/
Overview
Perched on top of One Raffles Place, 63 levels and 282 meters above ground, NOVA is Singapore’s highest rooftop bar, inviting to a sky-high and energetic nightlife experience, filled with culinary delights, music and panoramic city views.
High above the concrete jungle, here you find a modern, chic and airy terrace, where steel and aluminum meet natural elements, creating a fresh avant-garde twist.
Impressive all around, the rooftop has two features that really stand out: one is the colossal, multi-faceted and star-shaped ASTRA, which is a stunning artistic reinterpretation of the supernova phenomenon. The other is the breathtaking and unobstructed 360° views of the Singapore cityscape.
Drawing inspiration from music festivals, NOVA aims to enhance the nightlife experience by combining refined culinary offerings with the vibrant energy of electrifying top hits.
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Vertigo & Vertigo TOO
Kuala Lumpur
Photo: https://www.banyantree.com/
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On top of the fantastic Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur, this modern and stylish rooftop bar offers breathtaking 360° views of Kuala Lumpur, alongside delicious drinks and a great vibe.
Crawling around the building, Vertigo has space aplenty, and it utilizes it with comfortable lounge areas and standing tables, in a lounge where indoor blends together with outdoor.
Open nightly, the rooftop bar offers a nice lounge vibe to the fantastic sunset, turning livelier as the night wears on, with DJs playing live and people mingling around.
For a more quiet (and filling) experience, the rooftop restaurant Horizon Grill one floor below is ideal. Here you can enjoy steaks and seafood in a fine dining setting, served with fantastic views over the Petronas Towers.
There has also been an addition of Vertigo TOO, located above the original Vertigo and offering an extra level of breathtaking 360° views.
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Dr. Wine Rooftop
Manila
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Found in the trendy area of Poblacion in Manila, Dr. Wine offers a charming French bistro and wine bar on the ground floor, topped with a beautiful, chic and spacious rooftop.
After a 2024 refresh, the natural-sleek and rustic rooftop is truly an elevated urban garden, and takes you on a classy journey to the European countryside.
Surrounded by tropical greenery and scenic views over the Makati skyline, here you can (as expected) sip fine old and new world wines. But the drink selection also includes a wide array of refreshing mixoligy cocktails, sangria, French artisanal cider and ice-cold bottles of Corona, and is complemented with authentic and rustic French flavors.
Open nightly, Dr. Wine Rooftop is always a great spot to gather with friends and enjoy a mix of social-chill vibes and lovely Manila views.
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Photo: https://skye56.com/
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Up on the 56th floor of the BCA Tower, about 230 metres up in the air, you find SKYE Rooftop Dining & Lounge. This is Jakarta’s first and most iconic rooftop destination, which after a thoughtful year of refinement reopended late 2025.
Designed by Willis Kusuma, one of Indonesia’s most respected architects, SKYE’s new interior embraces warm modernity, and the space transitions effortlessly from a contemporary indoor dining area to an open-air terrace with absolutely stunning views over the city skyline.
Up here you can enjoy a dining menu focused on Western Contemporary Grill, a familiar yet elevated culinary approach built on simple ideas and premium ingredients. The food is complemented by a playful cocktail program, refreshing mocktails, a wide range of prosecco and champagne per glass, and a selection of around 300 bottles of wine and bubbles.
Centered around the concept of belonging, and feeling more welcoming and expressive than ever, SKYE is open from day to night to experience Jakarta from above. Visit the restaurant for a rooftop lunch or a special dinner, or the lounge for amazing sunset sips, vibes, and an entertainment program featuring curated collaborations between DJs and instrumental musicians.
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Sky Beach Bangkok
Bangkok
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The top floor of King Power Mahanakhon, Bangkok's latest iconic landmark, has gotten a new tenant, with the sky-high and impressive Sky Beach Bangkok.
Part of the suberb The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon, this 78th floor is the highest rooftop bar in Bangkok, and it should come as no surprise that the 360° views over the city are simply breathtaking.
Retro-chic and tropical in decor, the rooftop terrace is an open and airy playground, where a very cool bar and a scary glass-floor section is complemented with a yellow phone booth. Because, why not...
The rooftop bar offers a selection of American-style bites, along with creative cocktails from one of Bangkok’s most celebrated mixologists.
Sky Beach Bangkok is open for vibes and views every day and every night, where the evenings usually include live DJ sessions.
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Sunset Park at Desa Potato Head
Bali
Photo: https://seminyak.potatohead.co/
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Part of the creative village Potato Head, found by the ocean in Seminyak, Sunset Park is a sparkling rooftop bar for amazing sunset views, tropical aperitivo and celebrations under the stars.
Surrounded with panoramic views over the Indian Ocean, the spacious rooftop bar is a beautiful venue, where upcycled furniture and innovative design seamlessly merge into the natural surroundings.
Elevated above it all, here you can enjoy a food menu that combines distinct Indonesian flavours with tropical favourites from around the world, as well as drinks that reimagine classics with an Indonesian twist.
Made for relaxed and breezy get-togethers, Sunset Park is a fantastic spot for end-of-day drinks or a pre-dinner aperitivo, surrounded with an unmissable sunset and a carefully curated and eclectic soundtrack.
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Sunset Park at Desa Potato Head
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Located on top of one of Singapore's most expensive and famous buildings, this bar rises over 200 meters above sea level, and, as such, it has some of the most jaw-dropping views you can get in the continent.
This enormous, disc-shaped bar is impressive for more than its architecture and the scenery, as the furnishings and decorations transform it into a modern and exclusive destination.
Split into two different areas, one more for dining and one more for drinking, CÈ LA VI offers both indoor and outdoor seating, dining tables, lounge sofas, and large red umbrellas to protect you from the sun.
Serving modern Asian cuisine for lunch and dinner, this is an excellent destination for starting, or finishing, any trip to Singapore.
The sky bar offers small bar bites, but their real talent lies in their signature cocktails, which are made with fine spirits and local ingredients.
An excellent setting for a romantic dinner, a night out with friends, or even just for a single person looking for fun, the CÈ LA VI on top of Marina Bay Sands Hotel is a must-see whenever visiting Singapore.
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Right in front of Victoria Park, this rooftop offers stunning views of the city skyline, the waterfront, and the neighboring park.
Operating both as a restaurant and a bar, SKYE serves contemporary French cuisine and a modern atmosphere; The terrace bar takes modernity to the next level. It looks downright futuristic with its sleek furniture and illuminated round bar.
At the bar, you can enjoy a small menu of bar bites and a more varied list of drinks. Beers and spirits are available, but what really stands out are the bar's impressive wine list and creative signature cocktails.
Open from noon until late at night, SKYE is an ideal spot for relaxing during the early afternoon, watching the sunset while enjoying some drinks or partying up with locals and tourists alike, while local DJs kick the atmosphere up a notch.
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Blank Lounge
Ho Chi Minh City
Photo: https://blank-lounge.com/
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Blank Lounge is one of the highest rooftops in the world, located on the 75th and 76th floor of the impressive and 472 metres tall Landmark 81 skyscraper in Ho Chi Minh City.
Not one venue, but instead a beautiful and thoughtful collection of lounges and refreshment bars, most of the seating is inside, but there is also a smaller outside terrace, which is one of the more dramatic in the world.
With the breeze in your face, here you are surrounded by truly breathtaking and panoramic views over Saigon.
Open from morning to late night, the Blank Lounge outlets offer everything from local coffee and tea, to crafted cocktails and beer, wine, canapés, and pastries. All made with homemade and locally sourced ingredients.
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Horizon Rooftop Restaurant & Bar
Pattaya
Photo: www.hilton.com
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For stunning views over Pattaya and the bay, there is really only one given place to visit: Horizon Rooftop Restaurant & Bar on top of the the excellent Hilton Pattaya.
Perched on the 34th floor, this awarded and stylish venue is both a rooftop bar and a fine restaurant.
Order from a fusion menu of meats, seafood and grills, or grab a spot on the chic outdoor terrace and sip crafted signature cocktails.
With comfortable furniture and a relaxed yet sophisticated ambiance, this beautiful bar is a fantastic spot for relaxing in style.
Expect professional service, a buzzing vibe and DJ beats keeping the atmosphere on top.
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Horizon Rooftop Restaurant & Bar
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