Rio de Janeiro's rooftop bars sit high above the city, giving you sweeping views of its beaches, mountains, and bay. These venues perch on top of luxury hotels and important buildings throughout the city. You'll find places like Bar da Laje, a casual spot with outdoor tables where locals and visitors gather, and Emiliano Rooftop, which offers cocktails and international dishes with the ocean right in front of you. Bossa Lounge brings live Brazilian music to its terrace, while Fasano Rooftop Pool Lounge in Ipanema lets you swim while looking out over the water. In Niterói, just across the bay, the Deck Bar at H Niterói Hotel offers a different perspective of the cityscape. Whether you want to watch the sunset from Moonlounge Rooftop Bar as the city lights come on, or enjoy Asian food at Xian Rio with the Atlantic stretching out before you, these spots let you experience Rio from above. Some are more polished and formal, like Isabel Lounge with its refined bar service, while others like Selina Lapa Rio in the historic Lapa neighborhood feel more relaxed. SKY LEME Rooftop at the Novotel puts you right above Copacabana Beach, with a pool and light food to match the view.
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This rooftop bar stands among Rio de Janeiro's finest venues for watching over the city from above. It sits at a high point with outdoor tables in a casual setting where locals and visitors gather together. From here you see across the city, toward the mountains and the bay. The bar serves cocktails and drinks in a relaxed way, without pretense or fuss.
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Bossa Lounge is a terrace bar perched above Rio de Janeiro where live music and DJ sets inspired by traditional Brazilian music fill the air throughout the day and evening. The full bar service offers drinks and light snacks while you take in the city views stretching out below. This is where locals and visitors gather to enjoy the sounds of Brazil and watch the city from above.
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The Deck Bar at H Niterói Hotel sits on the bay side with a terrace overlooking Guanabara Bay and Rio's skyline. Across the water from Rio's busy rooftop scene, this spot offers a different view of the city. You can have aperitifs and light meals while watching the water and the lights of Rio stretch out before you.
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Emiliano Rooftop sits high on a luxury hotel and gives you a direct view of the sand and Atlantic Ocean. This is one of those places in Rio's rooftop bar scene where you can sip refined cocktails and enjoy international cuisine while floating above the city. The terrace feels formal and polished, perfect for an evening when you want to treat yourself and have the water spread out in front of you.
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The Fasano Rooftop Pool Lounge is a relaxation area with a pool and bar service on the roof of the Fasano Hotel in the Ipanema district. It is one of Rio's rooftop bars that sit high above the city, offering views of beaches, mountains, and the bay. You can swim while looking out over the water and enjoy cocktails and international dishes.
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Isabel Lounge is a refined lounge bar set on an outdoor terrace that sits within Rio de Janeiro's rooftop bar scene as a place where you take time with carefully made cocktails. From here, you look out over the city and its main landmarks, taking in views of beaches, mountains, and the bay. The bar offers attentive service and a more formal setting compared to the relaxed rooftops found in other neighborhoods.
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Moonlounge Rooftop Bar sits high above Rio de Janeiro, where you can watch the sunset and see the city lights come alive as evening arrives. This rooftop spot serves creative cocktails while you take in views of the bay and cityscape from above.
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This rooftop bar sits atop the Selina hotel in the historic Lapa neighborhood and offers one of Rio's most relaxed venues high above the city. From this perch, you can see the cityscape and surrounding mountains. The bar serves drinks and snacks in a casual way that matches the neighborhood's laid-back character. It's a place where you experience Rio from above without the formality of other rooftop spots, letting you soak in the view and feel the rhythm of Lapa.
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Xian Rio is a restaurant and bar in this collection of Rio de Janeiro's best rooftop bars. It sits on an open terrace with clear views of the Atlantic Ocean and Rio's coastline. Modern Asian cuisine is served here while you take in the water and city views.
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The SKY LEME Rooftop & Lounge sits atop the Novotel hotel and is part of Rio's collection of rooftop bars high above the city. With its outdoor pool, cocktails, and light dishes, it faces Copacabana Beach directly. From here, you experience Rio from above while you relax and take in the view.
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The Deck Bar at Pestana Rio Atlântica is a multi-level bar housed within the Pestana Rio Atlântica hotel. As part of Rio's rooftop bar scene, this venue sits high above the city and gives you sweeping views of beaches, mountains, and the bay. You'll find a pool and food service here, with direct views of Guanabara Bay. The bar lets you experience Rio from above, offering a different perspective of the cityscape than other rooftop spots around town.
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The Yoo2 Rio Rooftop Terrace is an outdoor area at the top of the Yoo2 hotel and sits among Rio's rooftop bars that rise high above the city. From this terrace, you look out at Sugarloaf Mountain and the Christ the Redeemer statue while sipping drinks. The space offers unobstructed views of two of Rio's most recognizable landmarks and lets you experience the city from above.
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SkyLab is one of Rio de Janeiro's rooftop bars, serving food and drinks from the top floor of the Rio Othon Palace hotel. The venue looks out over Sugarloaf Mountain and Guanabara Bay, letting you take in this view while dining or having a drink.