Skyline, Hilton Molino Stucky: Venice, Italy

Combining fantastic views, great mixes, of the quaffable and auditory kind, and above all experiences you need to tell your friends about, we have come up with a lovely list.

We tracked down travel writers, bar/restaurant pundits and some lovely elderly school worldly drinkers and eaters to find the best rooftop bars and restaurants around the planet.

They think.

You no doubt have your own views -- they cannot wait to listen to about them in the comments box below.


It is a great place for absorbing the atmosphere & enjoying panoramic views of the eternal city.

In the heart of Rome, near the vibrant Piazza Nova, is the Hotel Raphael with its attractive roof terrace.

You can spy the Vatican from the terrace & the surrounding patchwork of colorful roofs provide a tidy, photogenic backdrop to your coffee or cocktail.