10 Best Rooftop Bars in Barcelona

La Isabela at Hotel 1898 is an inviting rooftop bar that offers a 360-degree view of Barcelona from the charming city centre. In terms of bar offerings, you’ll find a nice variety of original cocktails and house-made tapas. The meat and fish dishes available from the rooftop restaurant here use local ingredients sourced from the nearby Boqueria marketplace.

When you visit, it’s important to keep in mind that this bar tends to be on the more expensive side. That’s no accident, though, as it offers some of the highest-quality drinks, food and views in town.

Terraza del Pulitzer at Hotel Pulitzer is a popular rooftop bar known best for its live musical performances where you can see local artists perform most nights. On Wednesday nights, you’ll find pop artists along with electronic and funk groups from both the local and international scenes.

If you visit this bar anytime from Thursday through Sunday, you’ll be able to enjoy sets by some of the best-known DJs from local clubs. The drink selection is quite varied as well with a unique selection chosen by the highly trained and experienced bartenders. You'll find Terraza del Pulitzer just a short walk southwest of Plaça de Catalunya.

SkyBar at the Grand Hotel Central is a stunning roof terrace that offers incredible views that are especially alluring during sundown. As you face west at dusk, you can enjoy a spectacular view of the sky’s changing colours as they cycle from orange to red to finally dark blue. Meanwhile, all of the colours are reflected in the local infinity pool.

When it comes to the drink and food offerings at this bar, you’ll find a nice selection of Mediterranean delights. Keep in mind that when you visit, you’ll need to reserve a table in advance. You'll find SkyBar just northeast of the cathedral.

The Azimuth Rooftop Bar is an inviting destination that, unlike most rooftop bars around the Barcelona area, is open all year long for your enjoyment. The bar is a glass-enclosed lounge that overlooks the Gran Via complete with a wraparound terrace.

The seating at this bar is quite comfortable with cushy sofas to enjoy. On the menu, you’ll find a variety of cocktails along with rare wines from Austria and Germany. You’ll find it all just north of Plaça de Catalunya.

Mood Rooftop Bar is a popular destination for visitors looking to enjoy delicious food and drinks with a gorgeous view as a backdrop. Spanish food and Mediterranean specialities are available here. You’ll even find prawn cocktails on offer.

Among the drinks here, you’ll find Spritz, gin martinis and mango mojitos, but that’s just the beginning. You can also enjoy creamy espresso drinks and berry cocktails. You’ll find it all near Casa Milà just a short walk from Diagonal Metro Station.

Panoramic Terrace at Hotel Colón is a lovely rooftop bar with plenty of comfortable seating and delicious drinks with a view of the city’s iconic cathedral. With its lengthy open hours, you can enjoy the view in the midday sun or in the dark of night.

At this bar, you’ll find a wide variety of drinks on offer that tend to embody the atmosphere and feel of the surrounding Gothic Quarter. You’ll find this bar just north of the cathedral and Plaça Nova.

173 Rooftop Terrace is a popular rooftop bar with its own pool that offers delicious drinks, a lounge area and stunning views of the area. Located 7 floors up, this bar lets you enjoy a 360-degree view of Barcelona with numerous landmarks in sight.

You’ll find plenty of cocktail options, as you'd expect, but the food here is quite good as well, with numerous Mediterranean dishes available. Most of the drink menu, however, is centred around gin. You’ll find this bar in Sants-Montjuïc a short distance southwest of Poble Sec Station.

The Terrace at Ayre Hotel Rosellón is a popular rooftop bar with an excellent view of the Sagrada Família basilica with plenty of delicious drinks on offer. While the basilica is impressive from the ground, this new perspective lets you enjoy the work of architect Antoni Gaudí from a different viewpoint.

The bar itself is quite spacious with simple decorations that are natural and stylish complete with a Jacuzzi and loungers. You can explore it all just a block from the basilica within walking distance of the Sagrada Família Metro Station.

Alaire Terrace Bar is a prominent rooftop bar in town that shows off the more modernist side of the city with views highlighting more recent buildings. The decor of the bar itself is similarly modern with minimalist and welcoming decor.

At the bar, you’ll find plenty of food and drink on offer along with long open hours that let you visit during the day or after the sun goes down. You’ll find this bar in Eixample just south of Casa Milà.

La Terraza del Claris is where you want to go if you’re looking for high-quality food and drink at a Barcelona rooftop bar. Not only are the drinks one of a kind with unique mixtures you won’t find anywhere else, but the restaurant here also has a Michelin star.

The bar is quite luxurious, which means it’s also quite costly. You'll get what you pay for, however, as the quality of the drinks is top of the line. You’ll find it in Eixample north of Casa Batlló.