Our Ranked Rooftop Guides

Seven rooftops that do the romancing for you — private lifts, candlelit corners and skylines that make conversation easy.

Where to stand, what to order and when to arrive — seven decks that turn golden hour into the whole evening's main event.

Skyline views without the skyline bill — seven rooftops where the drinks are honest and the view is free.

The bucket-list decks — movie fame, record heights and one revolving rooftop. Start here, argue later.

Six rooftops where the drink is the destination — vinyl-inspired serves, hundred-gin back bars and mixology with a view attached.

Six terraces where the soundtrack is played, not piped — jazz domes, acoustic jungles and trumpet sessions above the traffic.

Six rooftops that don't wind down after sunset — fire shows, LED dancefloors and DJ sets that run into the small hours.

Five rooftops that take the grape seriously — a 250-label cellar, champagne at 59 floors and Riviera terraces above the park.

Seven kitchens in the sky — Michelin names, world-record altitude and dinners worth dressing up for.

Seven rooftops with a party trick — revolving decks, playable vinyl archives, chocolate caves and arrival by boat.