It’s no longer a given question of season or weather when it comes to visiting rooftop bars around the world. 230 Fifth in NYC was the first rooftop bar to install rooftop igloos on their terrace, back in 2014. Heated igloos with plastic windows, making it possible to enjoy drinks, bites and views on rooftop bars even during the colder months.
Rooftop igloos is one of the latest trend on the rooftop scene, and to keep the alfresco fun going all year round, plenty rooftops also offers things like rooftop curling and rooftop ice skating.
These days you can find rooftop igloos in quite a few places, and our feeling is that it will only become more and more common. Here’s our list of 20+ rooftop bars that can boost with really cool and popular rooftop igloos, well worth checking out for some elevated winter fun.
As mentioned above, 230 Fifth (New York's largest outdoor rooftop garden) was the first place to offer the rooftop igloos. Since 2014, people can enjoy cocktails and views right in the center of Manhattan, and right in the middle of winter.
The Igloo Bar is open from November 15th 2022 to April 2023, offering food and hot drinks like 'Pumpkin Pie Hot Chocolate' and Hot Ciders. During Christmas you can even spot rooftop Santa’s up here and people – both locals and tourists – flock around these popular igloos.
The 17 rooftop igloos are available for reservations for a min of 6 guests, as well as walk-ins based on availability. Some of the igloos can accommodate up to 25 guests standing, and if you are a walk-in guest you can expect to share it with others and make new friends. If you have to wait on an igloo-spot opening up, you can slip into a warming and complimentary red snuggie.
While any day or night is great for an igloo-visit at 230 Fifth rooftop, we would highly recommend going for a rooftop igloo brunch. Available every weekend from 11am-3pm.
Found 10 floors up on the fantastic hotel Montcalm Royal London House, Aviary London is a chic rooftop bar, restaurant and terrace. And during the 2022/23 season, the very stylish rooftop igloos at Aviary are back.
Returning in October 2022, you can stay warm and cosy, while still enjoying grand views of the London skyline, crafted and botanical cocktails and tasty food.
The rooftop igloos at Aviary are found on both the 9th and 10th floor, with 4 dining igloos on the lower floor and 7 drinks & snack igloos up top. So it is up to you if you want a full lunch or dinner at a dining table, or just drinks and snacks in a lounge-style setting.
Due to the very high demand, The Aviary igloos must be pre-booked with a minimum spend, as 2-hour timeslots in the drinks & snack igloos and 3-hour timeslots in the dining igloos. The igloos can host up to a maximum of 6/8 people respectively, but even if you are only 2 persons you will have the igloo privately.
Soaring above the Hudson River in Weehawken, NoHu Rooftop Bar & Restaurant is a 15,000 square foot rooftop bar, lounge, and restaurant, mixing tasty food and drinks with amazing views of the Manhattan skyline.
Open daily for dining, drinks and weekend brunch, the outdoor terrace is a New Jersey hot-spot during the warmer months, but it's an equally fantastic place for amazing winter sessions.
In a beautiful winter wonderland setting, there are fire-pits to keep you warm, but the best option is the even warmer and highly cosy rooftop igloos (or snow globes), perfect for an intimate dining experience with a view.
Here you can enjoy a menu that includes locally inspired dishes by Chef Stefan Sabo, along with everything from crafted fresh cocktails to bottle service.
To add some competition and extra fun to the experience, try out the curling rink available to guests at the rooftop restaurant.
A great place for sun, drinks, vibes and views during summer, 360 Bar in the heart of Budapest is also a fantastic destination for the colder winter days and nights.
Starting October 2022, the spacious terrace once again turned into the Rooftop Igloo Garden. This means 9 giant rooftop igloos that are heated, very cosy and offering (almost) the same grand views as always.
Inside the rooftop igloos you can enjoy a seasonal menu, offering both special hot drinks and chilled winter cocktails, along with Swiss Cheese Fondue and other bites. Want another cocktail? Just buzz the bell and your waiter will be right out.
Reservations for the igloos at 360 Bar are highly recommended (available as 2 hours, with a maximum of 10 persons/igloo), but you can also just pop up and try your luck. If the sun is shining, you can also spend some time on the outside terrace while waiting for an igloo-spot to open up.
The I|O stands for Indoor | Outdoor, so it is no surprise that the spacious rooftop at the fabulous Godfrey Hotel Chicago is open year round. But the colder months does not only offer visits at the indoor lounge, but also at the outdoor terrace, dressed as a Winter Wonderland
While the heat lamps, fire pits and plush robes are very cosy and might keep you warm enough, the best part is still the heated, clear-domed rooftop igloos. In here you can enjoy skyline views of the Windy City, no matter how chilly (or windy) it gets.
Usually available from end of October through about half of March, the rooftop igloos come as both small and big, and they can be reserved for a maximum of 6 people. They are very popular and do come with a deposit/minimum spend. But it is well worth it to get 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours to lean back and indulge in hot cocktails and s'mores to grill over the open fire. Or a weekend rooftop brunch.
The rooftop igloos at the popular Boston rooftop bar Lookout will open up its doors for the sixth year runing during fall 2022, and will run throughout spring 2023. Here you can enjoy well-made speciality cocktails and light fare, all to one of the best skyline views Boston has to offer. During weekends, the igloo's are also available for brunch.
Located at the Envoy Hotel, there are 6 heated igloos, with seating’s for 8-10 persons in every igloo. The Igloo’s are usually by reservation only and comes with a beverage minimum. And while you should hope to get a spot in one of the igloos, fleece blankets and a rooftop enclosure of the main bar means you can visit the winter terrace even without.
The rooftop igloos at Lookout Rooftop & Bar are well worth a visit, just remember to dress a bit warm. The igloos are heated, but are not hot when the outside temperature drops.
Ponce City Roof, or The Roof at Ponce City Market, offers a rooftop experience out of the ordinary.
Found in Atlanta's historic Old Fourth Ward, the rooftop is home to two different, but equally fantastic rooftop venues: the rooftop beer garden 9 Mile Station, and the rooftop amusement park Skyline Park.
So here you can mix New American food, craft beer, cocktails, games and fun rides with breathtaking views over the Atlanta skyline.
A vibrant and lively spot during summer, but also available during the colder months, when The Roof at PCM turns into a cosy Holidays on the Roof, including a 3.500-square-foot ice skating rink, fur coat mini golf and rooftop igloos.
The cozy and private igloos seat up to six guests and are found at the 9 Mile Station terrace. Reservation for an igloos include general admission to The Roof, 2.5 hours in one of our decorated igloos, and a dedicated server.
Located on top of the INNSIDE by Melia hotel in the heart of Leipzig, Bar Cabana will offer winter season on the rooftop for the fifth year running, open from November 2022 to March 2023. On the terrace you will find 7 beautiful and heated rooftop igloos, fitting up to 12 people each.
From inside the igloos you can enjoy fantastic views over Leipzig, complemented with mulled wine, winter cocktails, punch and maybe a Pulled Goose burger. Or you try the 'Igloo with Fondue' (€39 p.p). Dip your meat and veggies in bouillon, perfect experience for a family.
Radiant heaters, fire bowls, blankets and the associated 6th floor indoor bar, means you can visit Bar Cabana even if you do not have an igloo reservation.
Found on top of the fantastic hotel LondonHouse Chicago, right by the Chicago River, LH Rooftop is a tri-level rooftop bar offering both indoor and outdoor fun.
While the 22nd floor outdoor terrace is mostly a venue for the warm summer months, the winter months usually alos means a glittering and cosy winter pop-up. And just as last year, during the 2022/23 winter season LH will turn into Rudolph’s Rooftop. A glittering and festive experience
Apart form the ever present amazing city views, the winter version of the rooftop is usually decorated in a sparkling and charming dress, including some very cosy rooftop igloos.
Skylight London rooftop bar at Tobacco Dock is an adult playground with great views of the London skyline, perfect for a summer day or evening of fun. But the season also continues long after the warmer months, and starting September 26th 2022, the winter version of Skylight will help stay elevated all throughout the darker season.
Here you find 18 skyline-facing and heated igloos on two levels, complete with blankets and mounds of cushions, perfect to enjoy the amazing views and table service of award-winning (and seasonal) mixology and alpine-inspired street food.
Available for groups of up to 10 people, the igloos are a perfect option to get cosy with family or a few friends, but it is by no means the only option at Skylight this winter. Here you also find Europe’s only real rooftop ice rink, Alpine huts that fit up to 14 people, and a covered and heated pergola, perfect if the igloos are not available.
Otopia Rooftop is the only luxury rooftop pool bar and lounge in Austin's Campus District. Equipped with a beautiful rooftop pool and plenty of comfy, open-air seating, the 11th floor terrace is a true hotspot during summer. But, it is actually equally inviting during the colder season.
Get cosy by the fire-pits, or even better, reserve one of the private rooftop igloos. Here you can enjoy seasonal cocktails, along with the amazing views over downtown Austin.
Complemented with everything from movie-nights to Vinyl DJ Spins, Otopia Rooftop makes the most of the winter season.
Perched on top of the excellent William Gray Hotel in the heart of Old Montreal, Terrasse William Gray is a very stylish rooftop bar, surrounded with amazing panoramic views over pretty much all of the city.
Known as a true summertime hot-spot, but for the 2022/23 winter season Terrasse William Gray will offfer a beautiful, intimate and limited-time pop-up dining experience.
The rooftop terrace will be dressed with clear heated frameless geodesic domes, where guests can enjoy a 5-course dinner menu or a 3-course brunch menu, expertly crafted using locally sourced ingredients.
Reservations are mandatory, with a minimum of 4 or 6 guests required per booking. The rooftop igloos can accommodate a maximum of 8 guests.
On top of the Clarion Sign, located just a few minutes from Stockholm Central Station, you find a dual rooftop setting. On one side is the Rooftop Garden Bar, a green oasis perfect for summer alfresco drinks. On the other, Selma City Spa offers an indoor lounge, sauna and treatments, and more so, a fantastic outdoor rooftop pool.
Available for refreshing dips during summer, the pool is heated and also open in winter. And during the colder months (October to March), it gets some very cosy rooftop igloos as neighbour on the terrace. Decorated with soft blankets, comfy lighting and bluetooth speakers, this is the perfect spot for elevated hours above the winter Stockholm.
The igloos need to be reserved and cost between 2780 SEK to 3580 SEK per igloo (seats 4-6persons), but this includes 3 hours of Pool Club access, slippers, bathrobe, towel and a glass of bubbles.
Located in downtown Nashville, the fantastic Bobby Hotel comes with an equally fantastic rooftop lounge.
During the colder months, the Bobby rooftop turns into a cosy Nordic village, complete with rooftop igloos, a heated cabin (which is actually a retrofitted 1956 Scenicruiser) and seasonal hot cocktails.
Usually starting mid-November, the rooftop igloos are available for up to 5 people (the cabin fits 8 people), and this is a perfect spot to make it a season to remember.
Bar Elba is a vibrant and colorful Waterloo rooftop cocktail bar, surrounded with fantastic views over the London skyline, and focusing very much on "good vibes only".
Packed with atmosphere and events during summer, the colder season is not far behind, when Bar Elba presents a Winter Wonderland with Rooftop Party Pods.
The Party Pods are what we call rooftop igloos, they just come with even more of a vibrant atmosphere. Seating up to 12 guests, here you can enjoy a designated server offering cocktails, wine and everything from chrome-griddled burgers to honey-soaked halloumi fries.
To raise the vibe even more, every igloo is kitted with its very own speaker where you can create the playlist. Just book one for up to 3-hours and dance the night away.
Perched on top of the fabulous AC Hotel by Marriott, high above Greenville’s Main Street, Juniper is a beautiful and botanical rooftop dream, both inside and out.
The 16,000 square-foot space comes with greenhouse vines, fire pits, fans and cosy string lights, as well as stunning views of downtown Greenville and the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains.
While the lush interior space is more obviously available year-round, so is the outside terrace. Part thanks to an Equinox louvered roof system, but also thanks to some luxurious and private rooftop igloos.
Avaialble during the coldest Greenville months, the igloos offer a beautiful setting to enjoy delectable small plates and unique, handcrafted cocktails, as well as a nice selection of wine and craft beer.
Located in the Pike Place Market, Maximilien is a romantic and charming French restaurant, equipped with an equally charming rooftop terrace.
With panoramic views of the Puget Sound, Elliott Bay, West Seattle and the Olympic Mountains, the terrace is a summer hot-spot, but also available during the colder months, thanks to some cool and cosy rooftop igloos.
Under the name LE IGLOO @ Maximilien, the winter season starts early October 2022, and here you can enjoy set menus with changing themes, featuring Chef Potvin authentic French cooking.
The 3 igloos can be reserved for up to 5 guests, and note they are not heated but acts as a green house, so please dress adequately.
Covering the top floor of the iconic retail store John Lewis on Oxford Street in the heart of London, Willows On The Roof is an urban rooftop, high above the mayhem of the city.
With the look and feel of an urban jungle, this is one of the biggest roof gardens in London, surrounded by panoramic views across the city skyline.
A great spot to make the most of the UK summer, but Willows is close-to eqaully lovely during the colder season, with both heated chalet inspired cabins and private rooftop igloos out on the terrace.
The 4 cosy and luxurious rooftop igloos offers an immersive experience while dining under the stars, and they are available to book from 14th October 2022. Each of the igloos has space for up to 6 people, and come with a minimum spend (October: £200 / November: £300 / December: £300).
Well worth it to enjoy a seasonal selection of crafted cocktails and contemporary dishes, elevated above a twinkling London.
Set in the center of old town of Bratislava, the spacious Rooftop by Regal is found on the second floor, surrounded with lovely views over the Slovakian capital.
The rooftop bar offers a varied selection of signature and classic cocktails, wines from around the world, tasty beers and excellent lemonades, as well as an American style kitchen, with dishes ranging from burgers to Central and South American flavours.
Offering a great vibe and various musical and cultural events during the summer, Rooftop by Regal is also available during the colder months, turning into a charming winter oasis with some magical rooftop igloos.
As capacity is limited, reservations are highly recommended.
Located in Dublin, just outside Columbus, Ohio, VASO Rooftop Lounge is a swanky and elevated venue, serving Spanish-style tapas and signature drinks.
Perched on top of the AC Hotel Dublin, the indoor / outdoor rooftop comes surrounded with incredible views over Scioto River and the historic downtown Dublin.
Reachable by an express glass elevator, the rooftop terrace comes with cosy fire pits and stylish cabanas to enjoy long summer nights. In fall and winter, the cabans are swapped for equally stylish rooftop igloos.
Starting November 2, 2022, the temperature controlled igloos are available for anyone to enjoy a great selection of food and drinks, all while relaxing and getting comfy under blankets and ambient lighting.
Coppa by the Tower, right next to the Thames, had some pop-up igloos already in 2016 and will continue with the great invention during the 2022/23 winter season. Or actually all season round, with summer-dressed igloos available in summer.
The winter igloos has been a huge success for five years, and it will almost certain be a very popular thing this year as well, so reservations are highly recommended.
The smashing looking igloos are equipped with candles and cosy blankets, evergreen trees, sheepskin rugs and wool blankets. Cosy indeed, and available for a maximum of 6 guests in 2-hour slots. Guests dining in the igloos can dine from both the main restaurant and Igloo menus.
If the igloos themselves don't convince you for a visit, maybe the fantastic views of the Tower Bridge do.
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