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 ā€œgolden hour glow-up,ā€ these rooftop bars bring the vibes, the views, and the vibes (yes, we said vibes twice because it’s that important).

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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.

šŸ“ The Rooftop, Embassy Valletta Hotel
šŸ“ž +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 ā€œI’m an art collector nowā€ energy.

Best time to go: Evenings, Tuesday–Saturday.
Signature sip: Something citrus-forward and Instagrammable.

šŸ“ Over Grain
šŸ“ž +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 ā€œMalta, but make it resort-chic.ā€

Best time to go: Late afternoon to catch both the sun and the sparkle.
Signature sip: Champagne, darling. Always champagne.

šŸ“ SKYBEACH
šŸ“ž +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 ā€œlet’s not go homeā€ buzz.

Best time to go: Weekend sunset for max energy.
Signature sip: A tall Aperol spritz to match your playlist.

šŸ“ Infinity by Hugo’s
šŸ“ž +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.

šŸ“ TemptAsian
šŸ“ž +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 ā€œI’m living my best lifeā€ vibe.

Best time to go: After 22:00 on weekends.
Signature sip: Martini, because it’s that kind of bar.

šŸ“ TwentyTwo on Instagram
šŸ“ž +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 ā€œliterally on top of Malta,ā€ 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.

šŸ“ Radio Rooftop Malta
šŸ“ž [email protected]


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.

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