The ultimate guide to rooftop drinking in Paris this summer
Having a drink in Paris is great. Having one perched on a rooftop, with a view over the rooftops and away from the noise, is even better. But not all rooftops are created equal: some have long queues, expensive cocktails and rowdy crowds.
Here are 5 tried-and-tested places to have a drink high up this summer – without compromising on setting or taste.
The Rooftop at Hôtel Madame Rêve: cathedral view, chic and chill ambience
Perched atop the former Poste du Louvre, this confidential rooftop offers spectacular views over the city’s rooftops and spires.
The lines are clean, the clientele stylish but quiet, the service attentive without being obsequious.
The bar offers perfectly balanced cocktails and Mediterranean-style sharing plates.
Best in the late afternoon, when the light is golden and the wind is blowing gently down from Montmartre.
📍Hôtel Madame Rêve, 48 Rue du Louvre, 75001 Paris
The Rooftop Canopy by Hilton: modern, green, never crowded
A rooftop with no expectations or pretensions, but with a view of the Invalides, good music and comfortable seating? It’s possible, at Canopy Paris Trocadéro.
This little-known spot combines contemporary design, fluid service and a short but carefully-crafted menu.
Enjoy a yuzu spritz or a glass of organic rosé, surrounded by aromatic plants.
Ideal for a quiet afterwork or a gentle rendezvous.
📍Canopy by Hilton Paris Eiffel Tower, 16 Av. d’Eylau, 75116 Paris
Le Rooftop du SO/ Paris – Bonnie: arty, perched, spectacular
Located at the top of the SO/ Paris hotel, Bonnie is one of the capital’s most impressive rooftops.
View over the Seine, chrome reflections on the ceiling, arty chic ambiance – the place flirts between bar and installation.
The menu offers well-executed cocktails, with a few original proposals (vodka-white tea, gin-basil-black lemon).
The DJ set remains gentle, never aggressive.
The venue can impress, but remains accessible during the week or early evening.
📍SO/ Paris Hotel, 10 Rue Agrippa d’Aubigné, 75004 Paris
The Peninsula Rooftop: classic, chic, timeless
From its panoramic terrace, the Peninsula offers one of the clearest views of the Eiffel Tower.
The place is elegant without being rigid, the menu luxurious but not inaccessible.
A classic cocktail (negroni, mojito, house spritz) is drunk with rare precision.
The space is vast, well laid out, with enough room to converse without raising your voice.
A palatial rooftop… without excessive snobbery.
📍The Peninsula Paris, 19 Av. Kléber, 75116 Paris
Le Marta (Hôtel Fouquet’s): hanging garden and couture cocktails
As night falls, Marta transforms into an ultra-glam rooftop, perfect for a nightcap in a hushed atmosphere.
Rattan carpets, subdued lighting, polished playlists… The place evokes a private club without the boredom.
The audience is often made up of regulars, hoteliers and designers.
A connoisseur’s address, perfect for a summer evening high up in the sky.
📍Le Marta Paris, 46 Av. George V, 75008 Paris
Having a drink high up, yes… but well
A good rooftop is a question of balance: between the view, the ambience, the service and the elegance of the place.
These 5 addresses tick all the boxes: unobstructed views, relative calm, a well-mastered menu and a well-kept atmosphere.
Try early, book often, and enjoy without excess.
For even more terrace addresses: our Summer 2025 Paris Select guide
