1. Coq d'Argent, London, UK
This place is more akin to a rooftop country club than anything else, complete with manicured lawns and perfectly-trimmed hedges. You can also gaze at the Gherkin, the Bank of England and St. Paul’s Cathedral as you drink a Pimm’s and lemonade.
2. Vertigo and Moon Bar, Bangkok, Thailand
You'll probably get vertigo visiting this bar, but the view is certainly worth it. Located on the 61st floor of the Banyan Hotel, you can enjoy the bar’s signature cocktail while taking in a breath-taking 360-degree vista of practically the whole of Bangkok.
3. Ozone, Hong Kong
Welcome to the highest bar in the world, which can be found on the 118th floor of Panama’s Ritz Carlton hotel. It’s no less than 1,608 feet above sea level and offers fantastic views of Kowloon and Central Hong Kong.
4. Top of the Mark, San Francisco, California
In addition to being able to choose from over 100 different Martinis, this bar offers outstanding views of San Francisco's most famous landmarks, namely Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge and the Transamerica Pyramid. It’s on the top floor of the Intercontinental Mark Hopkins Hotel.
5. Three Sixty, St. Louis, Missouri
You can get a glimpse of a baseball game at the Busch stadium from this bar, but if that doesn’t interest you, then there are always the great views of Gateway Arch and the Mississippi River.
6. Aer, Mumbai, India
The Four Seasons in Mumbai is home to Aer, a stunning bar that’s entirely surrounded by glass panes and offers stunning views of the city all the way to the Arabian Sea.
7. The Galaxy Bar and Restaurant, Athens, Greece
Athens is full of stunning landmarks, and the Galaxy Bar and Restaurant is one of the best spots for taking in views of the Acropolis, Parthenon, Syntagma Square and even the stadium that was the site of the very first modern Olympic games.
8. O2 Lounge, Moscow, Russia
This amazing venue is located in downtown Moscow and looks right at the Red Square and the Kremlin. The Cathedral of Christ the Savior can be seen off in the distance.
9. Blu Bar, Sydney, Australia
Want to see what a million-dollar view looks like? Head to Sydney’s Blu Bar on 36 and gaze at jaw-dropping views of Sydney Harbor, with the Opera House and Harbor Bridge beneath you, while enjoying a $10,000 Martini!
10. Skye Bar, São Paulo, Brazil
A blood-red pool is one of the highlights of Sao Paolo’s Skye Bar, with views over Ibaripuera Park and pretty much the entire city being another.
11. Sky Bar, Bangkok, Thailand
If enjoying a drink outdoors while 820 feet in the air sounds like your idea of fun, then you’ll love Bangkok’s Sky Bar. It can be found on the 63rd floor of the Lebua Hotel and even made a cameo in the Hollywood movie, The Hangover Part II.
12. The Roof, Los Angeles, California
LA is full of rooftop bars, but this one is probably the best. The Roof at the Hotel Wiltshire has amazing views of the Hollywood Hills that are simply not to be missed if you’re ever in the city.
13. TOP Mountain Star, Hochgurgl, Austria
At 9,800 feet above sea level in the Austrian Alps, Top Mountain Star offers stunning views of no less than 23 Alpine peaks that stretch from the Otztal Alps all the way to the Italian Dolomites.
14. La Vue, Paris, France
One of the best spots in all of Paris can be found on the 34th floor of the Hyatt Regency Paris Etoile, showing the City of Light from its most dramatic side. It’s the perfect place to unwind with your lover or spouse.
15. Wythe Hotel, Brooklyn, New York
If you’re ever in New York, try venturing out of Manhattan and heading to the Ides at the Wythe Hotel for unparalleled views of Manhattan island, from Harlem to the Financial District.
16. Hotel Saniya Palace, Agra, India
The Saniya Palace isn’t half as glamorous as it sounds, but the rooftop restaurant bar more than makes up for its shortcomings – it offers the best view of the world-famous Taj Mahal in the whole of Agra.
17. New York Bar, Tokyo, Japan
Lost in Translation, the romantic comedy movie starring Scarlett Johansson was shot in part in this beautiful bar, which lies on the 52nd floor of Tokyo’s Park Hyatt hotel. Enjoy magnificent views of the world’s most populous city from the bar’s huge floor-to-ceiling windows.
18. 360, Istanbul, Turkey
Enjoy views of two continents from this stunning, glass-enclosed rooftop bar. You can see the Bosphorous Strait and the Hagia Sophie, as well as the Sea of Marmara.
19. Al Sarab Rooftop Lounge, Dubai, UAE
The Al Sarab Rooftop Lounge is located in the Bab Al Shams Resort in Dubai, and looks out over countless miles of the Arabian Desert. Sunset is undoubtedly the best time to visit.
20. AirBar, Las Vegas, Nevada
The most self-indulgent view in the most self-indulgent city on earth can be found on the 108th floor of Las Vegas’ Stratosphere Tower. It lies at 800 feet above the Vegas Strip and looks out at the state of Nevada beyond the city limits.
