Because let’s be honest: cocktails just taste better when you’re sipping them 20 floors up with a view that makes your Instagram followers jealous. Malta isn’t short on jaw-dropping rooftops — from Valletta’s historic skyline to St Julian’s neon-lit bay — and we’ve rounded up the best of the best. Whether you’re in the mood for boujee bubbles, Asian-inspired bites, or that “golden hour glow-up,” these rooftop bars bring the vibes, the views, and the vibes (yes, we said vibes twice because it’s that important).
1) The Rooftop Restaurant & Lounge, Valletta
Vibe: Chic, sunset-sprinkled elegance.
Why we love it: Set high above Strait Street, this is the kind of spot that makes you want to twirl your glass and pretend you’re in a Netflix drama. The amber glow of Valletta’s domes at dusk? Unreal.
Best time to go: Golden hour. Trust us.
Signature sip: A Negroni, simple and sophisticated.
📍 The Rooftop, Embassy Valletta Hotel
📞 +356 2016 9818
2) Over Grain, Rosselli AX Privilege, Valletta
Vibe: Luxe terrace above a 17th-century palazzo.
Why we love it: Inventive cocktails, twinkling city views, and that subtle “I’m an art collector now” energy.
Best time to go: Evenings, Tuesday–Saturday.
Signature sip: Something citrus-forward and Instagrammable.
📍 Over Grain
📞 +356 2235 4167
3) SKYBEACH, InterContinental Malta, St Julian’s
Vibe: Infinity pool by day, glamorous lounge by night.
Why we love it: Panoramic sea views, sushi platters, and a vibe that screams “Malta, but make it resort-chic.”
Best time to go: Late afternoon to catch both the sun and the sparkle.
Signature sip: Champagne, darling. Always champagne.
📍 SKYBEACH
📞 +356 7955 4123
4) Infinity by Hugo’s, St Julian’s
Vibe: High-energy rooftop pool, champagne on tap, and more sequins than your last NYE.
Why we love it: It’s extra in the best possible way — 65-foot pool, retractable roof, DJs, hot tubs, and that “let’s not go home” buzz.
Best time to go: Weekend sunset for max energy.
Signature sip: A tall Aperol spritz to match your playlist.
📍 Infinity by Hugo’s
📞 +356 2016 2410
5) TemptAsian & Lounge 360, AX The Palace, Sliema
Vibe: Date-night perfection with skyline romance.
Why we love it: Start with cocktails at Lounge 360 (hello, poolside selfies), then dive into Asian fusion flavours at TemptAsian. It’s an experience in two acts.
Best time to go: Sunset for cocktails, then straight into dinner.
Signature sip: Yuzu martini or anything with ginger.
📍 TemptAsian
📞 +356 2133 3444
6) TwentyTwo, Portomaso Business Tower, St Julian’s
Vibe: Iconic late-night lounge with full-glam energy.
Why we love it: On Level 22, it’s literally the highest nightlife spot on the island. Floor-to-ceiling windows, DJ beats, and that “I’m living my best life” vibe.
Best time to go: After 22:00 on weekends.
Signature sip: Martini, because it’s that kind of bar.
📍 TwentyTwo on Instagram
📞 +356 2310 2222
7) Radio Rooftop, Mercury Tower, St Julian’s
Vibe: Futuristic chic inside Zaha Hadid’s architectural masterpiece.
Why we love it: Perched on Level 20, this rooftop is Malta’s latest must-sip, must-snap bar. Think 360° panoramas, DJ-curated beats, and cocktails that double as art pieces. If you want to say you were “literally on top of Malta,” this is the place.
Best time to go: Golden hour straight into neon night.
Signature sip: One of their bold, globally inspired cocktails — go adventurous.
📍 Radio Rooftop Malta
📞 [email protected]
8.) BONUS – The Skyroom Cocktail Bar & Grill, Sliema
Why we love it: Sitting pretty on the 14th floor of The Preluna Hotel, The Skyroom combines sleek interiors with alfresco seating and unbeatable views across the Med. Think Mediterranean plates, grill favourites, and a cocktail list that begs for a boomerang.
Best time to go: Sunset for drinks, or weekends for a laid-back lunch.
Signature sip: A Skyroom signature cocktail paired with something grilled to perfection.
The Skyroom, The Preluna Hotel, Sliema
+356 9969 7214
Rooftop hacks (so you look like you belong there)
- Book ahead — prime tables vanish fast.
- Dress smart-casual — Malta rooftops are stylish but not snobby.
- Arrive early — golden hour is prime time for photos.
- Check seasonality — some pools and rooftops close off-season.
