Best Rooftop Bars In Edinburgh

Ascend Chaophraya's multiple levels and you'll be greeted by a beaut alfresco terrace with gob-smacking views. Featuring floor-to-ceiling windows and a removable cover for when the weather's warm, this slinky Thai restaurant is ideal for creative cocktails come rain or shine.

Whether you're on the hunt for a snazzy dinner with pals or somewhere for a romantic date night, The Lookout By Gardener's Cottage is one of the best rooftop restaurants in Edinburgh. Expect seasonal Scottish produce and sweeping vistas right out to the coast.

A wonderland of live entertainment, cocktails and stone-baked pizzas, Cold Town House offers a fantastic spot for your weekend antics. But the real showstopper here has to be the rooftop terrace, which comes complete with castle views, foliage-adorned pergolas and gondola seating.

Found just off Princes Street, Cask Smugglers offers a unique selection of theatrical cocktails. It also has a gorgeous rooftop bar in Edinburgh's city centre, complete with umbrellas for shade in the summer and cosy igloos during the winter.