Barracuda Rooftop Bar

Our take

The quiet one: eighteen floors up at the Akara Hotel, Barracuda swaps the usual rooftop theatre for white-and-grey Scandinavian restraint — marble tables, deep lounge booths, nothing shouting. The kitchen leans seafood and fish, and the cocktails are built with care. The skyline view is wide rather than dramatic, which suits a place designed for conversation over spectacle.

Insider tip

Walk-ins are easy, but the booth seats go first — arrive before sunset to claim one and let the evening stretch from raw bar to nightcap.