The Best Rooftop Bars in Metro Manila
Metro Manila sits low and wide, and that shape turns every rooftop into a stage. You climb a set of stairs or ride a private elevator, and the traffic noise below just disappears. Makati towers rise on one side, Manila Bay glows orange on the other, and BGC's glass skyline catches the last of the light. A birthday, a promotion, a first date, a reunion with old friends: this city has a rooftop for it. You just need to know which one fits the mood.
Some nights call for a quiet corner with a wine list and a view. Other nights call for neon lights, a live DJ, and a crowd that keeps growing past midnight. Metro Manila's rooftops cover both ends and everything between them. Grab a jacket for the breeze up top, book ahead for weekends, and pick your favorite pocket of sky.
1018 Rooftop Bar
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1018 keeps a low profile even by Poblacion standards, tucked into a residential pocket of Rizal Village witha 360-degree view of the Makati skyline. The vibe stays unpretentious, built around cold drinks, tokwa't baboy, and good company rather than a polished cocktail program. After 8 PM, entry runs through Pililia Street off J.P. Rizal.
📍 1018 Teresa Street, Rizal Village, Makati City
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Text ahead to reserve a spot, since walk-ins aren't always guaranteed a table on weekends.
Antidote by I'M Hotel
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Antidote sits on the highest rooftop in Poblacion and adds something you won't find anywhere else in the city: an eight-meter jellyfish tank glowing beside the bar. The multi-level terrace opens onto a genuine 360-degree view of Makati and BGC, and the cocktail program comes from a collaboration with the chief bartender of New York's Bar Mace. The food menu runs modern gastropub, with pizzas, sushi platters, and shareable bites.
📍 Roofdeck, I'M Hotel, 7862 Makati Avenue corner Kalayaan Avenue, Poblacion, Makati City
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The upper floor has the best views, so head straight up on arrival.
C Lounge by Conrad Manila
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C Lounge takes a minimalist approach and lets the Manila Bay sunset do the heavy lifting, with floor-to-ceiling windows framing the water on one side and the Pasay skyline on the other. The bar leans into local rum and beer alongside signature cocktails, and the food runs from shrimp Caesar salad to triple wagyu beef. Afternoon tea service in the same space makes this an easy pick for a daytime celebration too.
📍 Level 3, Conrad Manila, Seaside Boulevard corner Coral Way, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City
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Whisky Wednesday features tastings paired with the sunset view.
Coconut Grove by Admiral Hotel Manila
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Coconut Grove brings a Miami-meets-Manila energy to a Manila Bay sunset, with a pool deck, in-house DJs, and a cocktail list built for a livelier crowd. Walk-in guests don't need a hotel check-in to enjoy the bar, only an order of food or drinks, which makes it an easy stop along Roxas Boulevard. The 5:15 to 6:30 PM window delivers the best golden hour, according to regulars.
📍 Rooftop, Admiral Hotel Manila – MGallery, 2138 Roxas Boulevard, Malate, Manila
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Smart casual attire is recommended, and reservations help on weekends.
Dr. Wine Poblacion
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Dr. Wine sits at the edge of Poblacion, closer to the Rockwell side, and pairs a French bistro on the ground floor with a rooftop that carries the same easygoing, European-countryside feel upstairs. Wine dominates the menu, alongside mixology cocktails, sangria, and French cider, and the tropical greenery softens what's otherwise a straightforward city view. The daily happy hour sunset session from 5 to 8 PM draws a loyal after-work crowd.
📍 5921 Algier Street, Poblacion, Makati City
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Climb the outside stairs from the ground-floor wine bar to reach the roof.
The Edge Skyview Bar by ibis Styles Manila
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The Edge pairs a rooftop infinity pool with a cocktail bar 22 floors above Araneta City, giving Cubao a proper skyline lounge of its own. It doubles as a pool bar by day and a DJ-driven hangout by night, with signature cocktails and light bites keeping the mood casual. Its location inside Gateway Square puts the MRT and LRT within walking distance, an easy add-on to a mall day.
📍 22nd Floor, ibis Styles Manila Araneta City, Gateway Square, General Roxas Avenue, Araneta City, Cubao, Quezon City
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Encaramada Rooftop Bar by TRYP
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Encaramada faces Manila Bay directly, and the sunset here counts among the best in the city. The menu leans Spanish, with tapas like calamari a la plancha and baked-style pizzas built to share over cocktails or sparkling wine. The open, taverna-style terrace stays busy right through the evening, so you can settle in past sunset too.
📍 18th Floor, TRYP by Wyndham Mall of Asia Manila, Seaside Boulevard corner J.W. Diokno Boulevard, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City
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The bar opens at 5 PM, so arrive early to claim a bay-facing seat before it fills.
Encima Roofdeck Restaurant by City Garden Hotel
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Encima shares its rooftop building with Palma and leans into Tex-Mex flavors, a change of pace from the Filipino and international menus that dominate most of Makati's rooftops. The view runs warm during the day because of its position near the pool, so evening visits work better for comfort. Reservations help if you want a table with a clear night view rather than one set back from the edge.
📍 Topmost Floor, City Garden Hotel Makati, 7870 Makati Avenue corner Durban Street, Poblacion, Makati City
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Firefly Roofdeck by City Garden Grand Hotel
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Firefly wraps three sides of the 32nd floor in glass and open air, so the Makati skyline circles you instead of sitting flat in front of you. You can order breakfast here at 7 AM or mojitos at midnight, since the kitchen runs nearly around the clock. The barbecue and Hot Rock tenderloin draw a loyal following, and the hotel's rooftop pool sits just next door for staying guests.
📍 32nd Floor, City Garden Grand Hotel, 8008 Makati Avenue corner Kalayaan Avenue, Poblacion, Makati City
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Flame Al Fresco by Discovery Primea
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Flame Al Fresco extends the modern Asian menu of its indoor sister restaurant onto an open terrace, with grilled specialties built around the same open-flame cooking that gives the restaurant its name. The rooftop looks out over Ayala Avenue and Urdaneta Village, one of the wider views this side of Makati offers. Cocktails run alongside a serious wine list, in keeping with the hotel's five-star profile.
📍 Discovery Primea, 6749 Ayala Avenue, Makati City
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The Fun Roof
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The Fun Roof calls itself Poblacion's biggest rooftop playground, and it earns the title with mini-golf, curling, feather bowling, shuffleboard, and a slow-spinning carousel cabana with skyline views. It suits a birthday crowd or a company outing more than a quiet date, with neon-lit booths and a Tokyo-inspired design running through the space. Games run on separate rates from drinks, so check the current pricing online.
📍 4th Floor, Matheus Building, 5382 General Luna Street, Poblacion, Makati City
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Lost Spirit Rooftop Lounge by Heroes Hotel
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Lost Spirit runs a "Nordic campfire" theme over the Manila skyline, a warmer, more intimate build than the glass-and-steel rooftops elsewhere on this list. The bar doubles as a private events venue, with DJ nights and parties that pick up energy as the evening goes on. In-house guests at Heroes Hotel get a buy-one-take-one drink on check-in, and walk-ins are welcome after 7 PM.
📍 Roof Deck, Heroes Hotel, 1260 Florentino Torres Street, San Andres Bukid, Manila
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Mistral Rooftop Bar by Raffles Makati
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Mistral sits above Mirèio, Raffles Makati's French restaurant, and delivers a 360-degree sweep of the Makati skyline. You get a plush indoor lounge for the air-conditioned crowd and an open terrace for the ones who want the breeze. Live DJ sets take over Thursday through Saturday, and the golden hour discount from 5 to 7 PM cuts drink prices in half.
📍 10th Floor, Raffles Makati, 1 Raffles Drive, Makati Avenue, Ayala Center, Makati City
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O2 Rooftop Bar by Brittany Hotel
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O2 gives BGC one of its few genuinely open-air rooftops, a 240-square-meter industrial-chic space split between indoor, covered, and outdoor seating. By day it runs as a café for breakfast and brunch, then flips into a cocktail bar at sunset with signature drinks like the O2 Love Potion. The view stretches over the skyline toward Laguna de Bay, a rare angle for this part of the city.
📍 27th Floor Penthouse, Brittany Hotel, D2 Residence, Bonifacio Civic Center Tower, 6 McKinley Parkway, Taguig City
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The Penthouse 8747
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Opened in 2016, this rooftop takes its cues from the Great Gatsby era, wrapping guests in black-and-gold Art Deco furniture and views over Ayala Triangle Gardens. It draws a polished crowd for client drinks and anniversary dinners, with an in-house DJ setting the tone most nights. The menu runs from Filipino platters to steak and pasta, alongside a whiskey and cocktail list built for the theme.
📍 21st Floor, BA Lepanto Building, 8747 Paseo de Roxas, Salcedo Village, Makati City
📍 31/F, South Insula Building, Timog Avenue, QC
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Seltsam
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Seltsam means "strange" in German, and the name fits: an unmarked entrance leads to a glasshouse rooftop full of vintage furniture, trailing plants, and a resident Siamese cat named Boba. By day it runs as a brunch café; after dark, it turns into a cocktail bar with European street food like currywurst and döner kebabs. It's the kind of place locals keep half-secret from out-of-towners.
📍 Rooftop, Xanland Building, 152 Amorsolo Street, Legazpi Village, Makati City
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Sky Deck View Bar by The Bayleaf Hotel
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Sky Deck sits atop the 10-story Bayleaf Hotel and gives you the one skyline view no other rooftop on this list can offer: the walled city of Intramuros itself. The 360-degree panorama takes in Fort Santiago, the golf course below, and glimpses of the Makati skyline in the distance. An extensive wine list and classic cocktails pair with local and international dishes for a full dinner up top.
📍 The Bayleaf Hotel, Muralla Street corner Victoria Street, Intramuros, Manila
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Sky High Bar by Ace Hotel & Suites
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Sky High delivers a genuine 360-degree view across Pasig, Mandaluyong, Makati, and BGC, and the multi-level layout lets you choose your night. Head to the lower level for music and a party crowd, or take the top level for a quieter dinner with a view. It draws an after-office crowd from nearby Kapitolyo on weeknights and fills up fast on weekends.
📍 21st Floor, Ace Hotel & Suites, United Street corner Brixton Street, Kapitolyo, Pasig City
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Skybar by Solaire Resort North
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Skybar sits 38 floors above Vertis North, a sultry, upscale room with a serious cocktail and cigar list befitting a Solaire property. A DJ plays outside on the terrace most nights, and the free welcome shots of Negroni and Tanqueray set the tone before you even order. It draws a mixed crowd of locals and expats willing to pay for premium seating with a skyline view.
📍 38th Floor, Solaire Resort North, 1 Solaire Way, Vertis North, Quezon City
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The Sora Rooftop Bar by Hotel Okura Manila
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This Japanese-run rooftop pairs a heated pool with a bar menu built around sake cocktails, sashimi, and the signature Okura burger. The space feels calm rather than crowded, with cabanas set apart from the bar and a genuine sense of distance from Metro Manila's noise. You'll find it steps from NAIA Terminal 3, so it also works as a first or last stop on a trip.
📍 11th Floor, Hotel Okura Manila, 2 Portwood Street, Newport City, Pasay City
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Straight Up by Seda Hotel
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Straight Up is the name Ayala Land's Seda Hotels gives to their signature rooftop bar, and Metro Manila alone has four branches to choose from. Each one sits on top of a different Seda property, and each one takes on the personality of its neighborhood. BGC gives you glass towers and a business-district crowd. Manila Bay gives you a sunset over water. Vertis North gives you a quieter, more residential view toward Antipolo. Seda Residences Makati gives you the highest perch of the four, with a sightline that stretches to the bay.
📍 Seda Vertis North
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📍 Seda Residences Makati
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Ugly Duck Rooftop Bar & Kitchen
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Ugly Duck occupies the top floor of a converted Poblacion building, with exposed brick, neon signage, and a menu of Asian-leaning tapas built for sharing. Pork belly sisig and duck fat fried rice anchor a food list that outpunches most Poblacion rooftops, and gin cocktails and Old Fashioneds round out the bar. Expect a five-flight climb, DJs on selected nights, and a crowd that runs later than most on this list.
📍 Rooftop, White Rabbit Building, 5672 Doña Carmen Street corner General Luna, Poblacion, Makati City
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VU's Sky Bar and Lounge by Marco Polo Ortigas Manila
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Forty-five floors up, VU's holds the title of the highest rooftop bar in Ortigas, with two al fresco verandas that split the crowd between live-band listeners and DJ dancers. The 180-degree view stretches over Pasig, Mandaluyong, and Rizal, and the space feels genuinely upscale without losing its energy. Filipino, Spanish, and Mediterranean bar bites round out an extensive cocktail and wine list.
📍 45th Floor, Marco Polo Ortigas Manila, Sapphire Street corner Meralco Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City
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Z Hostel Roofdeck
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Z Hostel's roofdeck earns its reputation as the most accessible skyline view in Manila, no dress code minimum and no cover charge, just a walk up the stairs to a 360-degree view of Poblacion. San Miguel and Red Horse stay priced for backpackers, and the crowd mixes travelers, expats, and locals over live DJ sets on weekends. Sunset Sessions from 6 PM come with a free cocktail for in-house guests.
📍 Roofdeck, Z Hostel, 5660 Don Pedro Street, Poblacion, Makati City
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Every one of these rooftops turns an ordinary Tuesday into something worth remembering, and a real celebration into something you'll actually talk about later. Makati covers the widest range, from Art Deco glamour at The Penthouse to the jellyfish glow at Antidote, while Manila Bay holds the sunset advantage at Coconut Grove, C Lounge, and Encaramada. Ortigas and Quezon City round things out with taller, quieter views for anyone who wants distance from the Poblacion crowd. Pick the mood first, then match it to the skyline.
Start planning around sunset, since that's when almost every rooftop on this list hits its peak, usually between 5 and 6:30 PM depending on the season. Book ahead for Friday and Saturday nights at the popular spots, especially Mistral, Antidote, and The Penthouse, where walk-ins often face a wait. If you're working through a bar-hopping night, cluster your stops by neighborhood, Poblacion alone holds close to a dozen of these, so you can walk between several without wasting the evening in traffic. Which one's first on your list?
