Looking to top up your tan while you drink or keen to get romantic with a date night under the stars? Our guide to all things sky-high is here to help you out. Whether you want a prime location next to famous landmarks like Edinburgh Castle or sweeping views of the likes of Calton Hill, this list is for you.
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For sublime sips in the sunshine, nab a spot on DogHouse Edinburgh's cool 1st floor terrace. From snazzy alfresco furniture covered by pergolas with heaters to rounded benches and luscious foliage, it's a great spot to dive into the 30 taps of craft beer on offer.
Both a bar and a hotel, this is the place for the ultimate BrewDog experience and it scratches the rooftop itch on sunny days as well.
Ascend to Chaophraya's top floor and you'll be greeted by a beautiful alfresco terrace with gob-smacking, panoramic views. Featuring floor-to-ceiling windows and a removable cover for when the weather's warm and you want to bask in the sun, this slinky Thai restaurant is the real deal.
Serving authentic dishes from the country, alongside creative cocktails and fine wine to match, it's a place with real wow-factor.
Situated on top of the W Edinburgh hotel, the stylish W Lounge looks out over Edinburgh's beautiful skyline from its floor-to-ceiling windows. The bold decor features colourful velvet armchairs and a patterned ceiling, with a bar in the centre.
They serve up some seriously delicious cocktails here, ranging from the honey-infused Midas In Moor to a coffee and toasted cream-based Freya's Whisper. Hungry? They also serve up tasty plates like lamb rump potato gnocchi, roasted butternut squash rigatoni or dry-aged beef burgers.
Located on the 10th floor of W Hotel in St James Quarter, Sushisamba is a two-storey restaurant that promises amazing views of the city - complete with an outdoor terrace for all your rooftop needs. Look out over Calton Hill and National Monument while you dine, surrounded by artistic interiors and their iconic red tree sculpture.
The menu is a unique fusion of Japanese Brazilian and Peruvian cuisines, featuring dishes like short ribs with jalapeno puree, sweet soy asparagus and wagyu filet with truffle miso. Plus, there are killer cocktails to wash it all down.
A wonderland of craft beers, cocktails and stone-baked pizzas, Cold Town House offers a fantastic spot for your weekend antics. But the real showstopping element here has to be that it's also a rooftop bar near Edinburgh Castle, coming complete with lovely views and foliage-adorned pergolas.
It's also a previous winner of Best Beer Bar at the Scottish Beer Awards and a National Pizza Awards Finalist, so you know that the food and drink quality matches the aesthetic.
Perched atop the Johnnie Walker Princes Street experience centre, 1820 Rooftop Bar offers one of Edinburgh's most stunning rooftop experiences. With sleek indoor lounges featuring floor-to-ceiling windows and a modern outdoor terrace, guests enjoy sweeping panoramic views of the city skyline and Edinburgh Castle.
The stylish design blends Johnnie Walker's heritage with a cosmopolitan vibe, making it a top spot for whisky lovers and those seeking a memorable evening high above the city.
