They’re laying down a Marker in Dublin as one of the top rooftop bars in one of the top skylines in the world.
But don’t just take our word for it. Well, do, but equally the Leading Hotels of the World have looked after everything here, as is their wont, to bring us their top picks.
Up on the roof
Best short hop: The Rooftop Bar and Terrace at Anantara the Marker Dublin
And a favourite haunt in our old stomping ground… and I’ll be back this week.
The Marker is open over the weekend and offers views as far as the Dublin mountains on one side and the Irish sea on the other.
Now, and I sometimes think my travel friends are having fun with me, the LHW have flagged up refreshing morning workouts.
And an hour of yoga every Saturday across spring and summer.
But they also promise expertly crafted cocktails which I can vouch for.
Pristine Palma
Sea views with contemporary styling, AlmaQ at Es Princep Rooftop, Palma, Mallorca
And those who only ever see Palma in the drive to and from the airport to Magaluf are missing the point.
Tucked behind the ancient city walls and perched at the top of Palma’s glamourous streets Es Princep is AlmaQ.
It offers a relaxed daytime atmosphere and a lively evening spot.
At nearly 800sqms, the stylish rooftop has plenty of room for the sun seekers, and cocktail sippers and boasts an infinity pool.
Firenze frenzy
Best for escaping the crowds, Bellevue Roof Terrace at Villa Cora, Florence
And one we have pencilled in for September when we continue our Italian adventure.
With Renaissance Firenze, or Florence to everyone else.
This bar-room balcony overlooks the historic Boboli Gardens.
And it is set in a private, rose-filled garden is the grand, aristocratic residence of Villa Cora.
In addition to its 44 frescoed rooms and suites and chic, poolside cocktail garden, the villa’s Bellevue Rooftop Terrace is perfect.
For getting away from the throngs of tourists.
Bar-celona
Best for unforgettable skyline panorama, La Dolce Vitae at Majestic Hotel and Spa Barcelona
And sometimes something is so aspirational we can’t finish it off and that’s…
Yes, the best view of La Sagrada Familia is from the rooftops of Barcelona.
Where you can enjoy DJ sets every weekend at La Dolce Vitae restaurant at the Majestic Hotel and Spa… and look after your wellbeing.
Madeira refined
Best for experiminetal cocktails, Galaxia Skybar at Savoy Palace, Funchal, Madeira
And in an island known for its wine, its Madeira’s cocktails that we’re sampling here.
At the top of the bold, modernist structure that is the Savoy Palace is the celestial Galaxia Sky bar.
It is known for its innovative cocktail list and contemporary styling.
Sunrise on Mars is a colourful concoction consisting of spiced tequila and St Germain short topped with ginger beer for a kick.
Or try the Starlight, the dragon fruit flavoured vodka cocktail mixed with Cointreau and lemon juice and whisked with egg white.
Us, we’ll get round to that for sure, but for the week that’s in it we’re laying down a rooftop Marker in Dublin
