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360° Rooftop Bar
Guadalajara
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Overview
Perched on the 41st floor of Riu Plaza Guadalajarain, right in the heart of the city, 360° Rooftop Bar offers a striking blend of luxury and excitement high above it all.
This sky-high and upscale oasis welcomes both hotel guests and outside visitors (with a fee), to an atmosphere that strikes a balance between exclusive and inviting, with cutting-edge design and a glass balcony that promises an unforgettable experience for the brave.
From the warap-around terrace, 190 meters up, you get some breathaking views over the Guadalajara’s skyline, stretching to the mountains in the horizon, and over the iconic Matute Remus Bridge visible below.
The rooftop menu features a crafted selection of Martinis and classic cocktails, complemented with a wide array of fine spirits, champagne, wines and both Mexican and international beers.
The drinks are perfect to pair with the array of hot & cold bites, including cheese, charcuterie and mezze platters, as well as slow-cooked barbecue short rib tacos and Angus burger duo.
Open from day to night, our recommendation is to time you visit for an amazing sunset, and then stay for live music to a twinkling skyline.
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Casa Nostra
San Miguel de Allende
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Overview
Casa Nostra Restaurant, Terrace & Rooftop is beautiful, charming and elegant venue, found above the historic Zona Centro in San Miguel de Allende. The rooftop offers stunning panoramic views, including the iconic Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel and the historic city skyline, highlighting a romantic ambiance as day transitions to evening.
Casa Nostra’s food and drink offerings center on contemporary Mediterranean and Italian cuisine, featuring house-made pastas, pistachio-crusted tuna, and seasonal dishes such as raclette and chocolate fondue. The drink menu boasts over 145 wine labels, craft cocktails (including the 'Margarita Casa Nostra'), assorted gin drinks and Negronis, alongside international beers and premium spirits.
Filled with a romantic and serene vibe, Casa Nostra is made for special and memorable SMA evenings. Make sure to arrive in time for the magical golden hour, then stay for prime wining and dining and a smashing combination of elegance and local charm.
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Rooftop 360
Cabo San Lucas
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Overview
Not only the highest rooftop in Cabo San Lucas, but also one of the very best, Rooftop 360 is the perfect spot to sit back, wine and dine.
Perched on top of the Corazón Cabo Resort & Spa on Medano Beach, the 9th floor terrace offers an amazing 360-degree view, overlooking both the Sea of Cortez and city skyline.
Urban and natural in decor, the beautiful rooftop is flanked by sparkling infinity pools, creating a luxurious and tropical-chic experience.
Open for lunch, dinner and evening fun, the rooftop offers a global menu filled with everything from Mexican bites and salads to sushi rolls, complemented with refreshing and crafted signature cocktails, beer and wines.
Reservations are highly recommended, and you can also book the terrace to host special and private events.
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Cityzen Rooftop Bar
Mexico City
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Overview
Located on the 38th floor of Mexico City's famous Hotel Sofitel, Cityzen Rooftop Bar offers both an exclusive atmosphere and jaw-dropping views of one of the world's busiest cities.
Cityzen Bar has both indoor and outdoor seating, as well as a large semi-open terrace from which you can enjoy unimpeded 180-degree views to the Chapultepec Castle, the Paseo de la Reforma, and the Angel de la Independencia.
Open from morning to late night, Cityzen boasts an exclusive atmosphere, relaxing music, minimalist and tasteful decoration, as well as a rooftop pool, though the latter is reserved for clients of the hotel.
Up here you can indulge in high-end spirits, delicious tequilas, mezcals, and a collection of both classic and signature cocktails. Sips like the 'Montparnasse' and 'Mexican Eagle', mix French-style mixology techniques and Mexican ingredients and spirits to create innovative and adventurous signature cocktails that can be enjoyed by the glass or by the jug.
Cityzen also offers a food menu with luscious French and Mexican cuisine, offering both mains and dishes perfect to share.
The bar also features a small but delicious menu of mocktails and smoothies, in case you want to enjoy the atmosphere without drinking.
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Panorama Rooftop
Colima
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Overview
Found in the heart the historic city center, Panorama Rooftop Colima is a prime spot to enjoy gastronomy, mixology and music with a view.
Perched on top of Hotel Concierge Plaza, set in a 150 year old building, here you are surrounded with panoramic 360° views over the beautiful old town, as well as over the majestic volcanoes in the horizon.
The vistas are great from the multi-level and intimate restaurant area, but even more so from the 360° lounge terrace, dressed with comfy sofas and high top tables.
The Panorama Rooftop menu includes a great selection of both haute cuisine and tasty drinks. Sip mixology signature cocktails, where mexican spirits like mezcal, tequila, and chili liquors take the protagonist role, and indulge in Mexican and Mediterranean inspired dishes, filled with locally sourced products.
With attentive service and a fun and sophisticated atmopshere, Panorama Rooftop invites you to create elevated and memorable Colima experiences every evening. Either to the tunes of house and techno music in the background, or with live music sessions, like jazz bands or local folk artists.
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La Sirena
Puerto Morelos
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Situated directly behind the Puerto Morelos lighthouse, La Sirena Resturant and Lounge offers global food, live music and rooftop views. Among other things...
At the downstairs restaurant you can enjoy a full international menu, including plenty of locally inspired Mediterranean Cuisine, made with local ingredients.
One floor above, the airy rooftop lounge offers a dedicated tapas menu, along with special, tropical and classic cocktails, crafted beers, wine, and (of course) plenty of tequila.
With panoramic views of the Carribbean Sea, the La Sirena rooftop is a great spot for both sunny afternoons and elegant evenings, relaxing with a pre-or post dinner cocktail.
But, this is also a vibrant venue filled with a familiar atmosphere, offering live music every day, from salsa and reggae to bossa nova, jazz and funk, as well as showing NFL and all things live sport.
Every Monday, La Sirena also host a Tequila University on the rooftop, where you will learn about different tequilas in an interactive tequila + food pairing.
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Bar del Patrón at Sayulinda Hotel
Sayulita
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Located right in the heart of the magical surf town of Sayulita, the lovely and chic Sayulinda Hotel houses an amazing rooftop to relax in style, and enjoy the beautiful surroundings from above.
Up here you find Bar del Patrón, a tropical-chic oasis, filled with comfy loungers and swinging hammocks, where you can settle down and enjoy panoramic 360° views, stretching from the Pacific Ocean and up to the mountains.
Opean daily from 10am to 10pm, the rooftop bar is the perfect place to wind down after a busy day exploring Sayulita, indulging in an extensive selection of innovative mixology cocktails and unique house blends.
The rooftop bar is located right next to Sayulinda Hotel's glittering rooftop pool. Surrounded with the same amazing views, as well as luxurious cabanas and sun loungers, this is a truly elevated spot for prime poolside hours.
If you buy a Day Pass, you can lounge and swim with a view as much as you want, all while enjoying refreshing drinks from Bar del Patrón. Pretty much the perfect combo.
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Bar del Patrón at Sayulinda Hotel
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Bartola Sky Bar
Guanajuato
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Overview
Overlooking one of Guanajuato's most famous streets, and boasting jaw-dropping views of the colorful city, Casa del Rector is an adult-only boutique hotel that offers not only amazing service but one of the city's coolest rooftop bars, called Bartola Sky Bar.
Casa del Rector is also home to one of Guanajuato's few rooftop pools, which only adds to the appeal of this 19th-century refurbished and repurposed boutique hotel.
Equipped with both indoor and outdoor seating, furnished with simple yet comfortable areas, and decorated with lush greenery and green walls, Casa del Rector Rooftop Bar is a pleasure to visit no matter the time of the day.
Start your visit to Guanajuato with a delicious coffee, drop by in the middle of the day for a splash, and a fresh cocktail or dine while overlooking one of Mexico's most romantic cities. The choice is yours to make.
Up here, the atmosphere is exclusive and relaxed, providing an oasis and a perfect place for relaxation that you won't find elsewhere in the city.
While the on-site bar has a wide selection of beers, cocktails, and world-spirit, wines are the true star of the show, with an extensive collection with wines from all over the world that you can enjoy while overlooking a sunset over the city.
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Fives Rooftop
Playa del Carmen
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The fabulous The Fives Downtown Hotel & Residences brings a touch of glamour to the heart of Playa del Carmen. And it does so all the way up to the top of the hotel.
Up here you find Fives Rooftop, a sleek, stylish and spacious rooftop bar, surrounded with amazing views over the shimmering Caribbean Sea and the Playa del Carmen rooftops.
Beautiful all around, with comfy lounge spots and dining tables, the prime feature of the Fives terrace is the fantastic rooftop infinity pool. Stretching around pretty much all of the edge, you really get the feeling of swimming in the ocean.
The Fives rooftop menu includes both expert mixology drinks and innovative dishes by the renowned chefs. From tacos and selections from the grill, to cocktails, smoothies and cervezas.
A perfect rooftop oasis for some ultra-laid-back luxury under the Mexican sun during the day, turning more vibrant when the sun sets, and the DJ amps up the atmosphere.
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Quince Rooftop
San Miguel de Allende
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Overview
Much more than a bar or restaurant, Quince Rooftop is a true destination. First-time guests may initially come just for a cocktail or a casual Comida with friends overlooking San Miguel’s iconic church but often end up staying to eat late-night sushi while dancing to the beat of the DJ.
The food, music, service, cocktails, atmosphere, and clientele come together to make “The Quince Experience.” Both elegant and hip, Quince caters to a diverse crowd offering casual fare, fine dining and French pastries.
After helping to make Quince “the #1 Rooftop Destination in the World”, according to Robb Report, the owner and chef have continued to evolve Quince’s international menu. Stuffed lobster drizzled with chile Manzano cream, crispy kale leaves atop black truffle risotto, and the Texas steakhouse filet are just some of the highlights of the menu.
Quince’s lead partner hosts his chefs every few months in one of his favorite culinary cities, including Lima, New Orleans, New York and Mexico City, just to name a few. These global stops have provided unique inspiration for Quince’s menu. After visiting Peru, Quince’s culinary team created a menu of delectable sushi creations that use Japanese techniques, Peruvian spices, and sometimes include some Mexican pepper heat or Texas-style accents.
As the evenings progress at Quince, stunning sunsets appear, and the energy escalates. The music is happy, hip, and familiar to most generations, and ushers a multicultural clientele into the night. Quince’s mixology, rated top 10 in Mexico, is prepared while the mixologists showcase their tricks and impress guests with uniquely curated cocktails.
Quince is not only a bar or a rooftop destination, it’s a complete experience and a gift to one’s soul.
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Rikard has spent the last 10 years exploring, enjoying, researching and working with rooftop venues. During these years he has visited more than 700 rooftops across the globe. The experience he has gained is used to create helpful, in-depth and accessible content, and to share his knowledge and rooftop expertise with fellow rooftop-lovers.
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