Sky-high booze and Eiffel Tower views: these are the best rooftop bars in Paris

While the rooftop bar at the Hôtel de Rochechouart has changed its name (it’s now called Maggie Rooftop), the view is still a guaranteed winner for your Insta. As soon as you step out of the lift, you’re face-to-dome with the Sacré-Cœur. You'll also catch some Eiffel Tower views, and panoramic sights of zinc, Parisian rooftops. Need a moment to recover from the jaw-dropping panorama? Order a great cocktail or some sunny small plates from chef Gianmarco Gorni. This is one of the best spots around right now. 

Address: 55 boulevard de Rochechouart, 75009 Paris

Hours: April to October, Monday to Sunday, 5pm to midnight. From May 25, bookings also available for lunch from 12pm to 2pm

Tucked away in the 16th arrondissement, the rooftop bar of the Brach hotel achieves offers a five-star view of the Parisian rooftops with the scents of a Provençal garden. Between the mint, immortelle, and rosemary bushes, the Eiffel Tower views and cluster of skyscrapers in La Défense appear. Cocktails aren't cheap, but they are expertly crafted like the Nerium, a basil-infused gin drink with Cointreau and lemon. Snack on some Mediterranean dishes on the side and enjoy the Parisian skies.

Address: 1-7 Rue Jean Richepin, Paris 16th

Hours: For spring opening hours, check Brach's website here. 

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Eminente rum brings Cuba to this small rooftop terrace at the top of the Drawing Hotel. Nestled in the heart of Paris, this little Latin paradise comes with a wooden counter, potted palm trees and strictly, Cuban-only cocktails. Try the Honey Daiquari on a hot day, or cool off with Corossol Mojito. Liquids are complemented by small sunny plates like grilled octopus and raw fennel or sea bream crudo. Say salud! (That's ‘cheers’ in Spanish)

Address: Drawing Hotel, 17 rue de Richelieu, Paris 1st.

Hours: Rooftop Eminente will reopen in 2026 during the warmer seasons. For future opening hours, visit the official website here.

Former workers’ co-op Le Toit de la Bellevilloise already had a club, a café-concert venue, and an exhibition space.  All it was missing was a proper rooftop – and it's finally got one. After ten years of major renovation work, including the addition of an impressive metal staircase, the rooftop at La Bellevilloise is open for stylish apéro sessions. What's on the menu? Decent cocktails, organic wines, and generous charcuterie boards to share. 

Address: 19-21 Rue Boyer, 75020 Paris

Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 5pm to midnight, Saturday and Sunday from noon to midnight. 

Bar de la Dame des Arts emerged in 2023 on the top of the chich Art Deco hotel of the same name, and became an instant favourite. Here, you’ll find elegant vibes and well-crafted cocktails like the Venetian-inspired 'Spritz del Arte. As for views, the Notre-Dame is just a stone's throw away. On the other side, the Eiffel Tower peeks out between the bell tower of Saint-Germain and the dome of Les Invalides, all on a sea of well-kept roofstops. Never used the panoramic setting on your phone? This is the place to test it out.

Address: 4 Rue Danton, 75006, Paris

Hours: Open daily from 5pm to 11pm. 

Following a 2023 renovation, this legendary restaurant originally opened in the 16th century, and now boasts a rooftop for the very first time. Surrounded by planters and seated at marble-topped tables, you’ll get an eyeful of the Seine, Île de la Cité, and a sea of zinc rooftops from which the Eiffel Tower rises like a beacon. To drink? There’s a lavish list of champagnes priced like you’re in Monaco, or, if you're not feeling the bubbles, try one (or all) of the three signature cocktails - each a clever twist on a classic. To go full Parisian dandy, you can even treat yourself to a Davidoff cigar. Heads up: you’ll need a reservation to access this golden perch.

Address: 19 Quai de la Tournelle, 75005 Paris

Opening hours: Le Toit de la Tour reopens for spring on April 21. For spring opening hours, check the official website here. 

On the 27th floor of the leaning twin towers designed by Jean Nouvel, the TacTac Skybar at the TOO Hotel showcases a completely unprecedented, and truly fabulous view of Paname. No monuments on the horizon, but a crazy panorama that puts this corner of the 13th on par with LA or Tokyo (especially at night, with the light-up strings of traffic on the beltway). To drink, there's a very short menu of five cocktails - heavy on sugar and fruit, as well as small plates and high-flying appetisers. Go for minty green Hulk edamame hummus or a classic burrata to pair with the view. 

Address: 65 Rue Bruneseau, 75013 Paris

Opening hours: Sunday to Wednesday, 4pm to midnight; Thursday to Saturday, 4pm to 2am

For six years now, Julien Sebbag (of Micho fame) and his spot, Créatures, have been shaking up drinks on a corner of the sprawling rooftop terrace of Galeries Lafayette. The stunning, 360-degree view – with the Opéra Garnier, Eiffel Tower and a patchwork of rooftops stretching out to the horizon – stirs feelings in even the most jaded Parisian. To go with that knock-out panorama, we recommend sticking to the reliable combo: a spritz and a crispy vegetarian pizza. The rest of the menu doesn’t always live up to the view.

Address: 25 Rue de la Chaussée-d’Antin, 75009 Paris

Opening hours: Créatures will reopen in 2026 during the warmer seasons. For future opening hours, visit the official website here.

The Shed is the star attraction at Hôtel des Grands Boulevards on the Boulevard Poissonnière. It's yet another excellent opening from the Experimental cocktail group who run Grand Pigalle Hotel, Balagan, Beef Club, and The Shell on the hotel's ground floor. Snack on classic Parisian plates like pâté en croute, and choose your drink by alcohol level. ‘No Shed’ is nonalcoholic, ‘One Shed’ is moderate alcohol and ‘Two Shed’ is a classic serving. As for the view, there isn’t much of a panorama, but if you appreciate the typical limestone façades and quaint, Parisian rooftops, this is your place. 

Time Out tip: Bookings are strongly recommended here, and it’s by phone only, so practise your French. 

Address: 17 Boulevard Poissonnière, 75002 Paris

Opening hours: Daily, 5pm to 11pm (kitchen closes at 10.30pm)

Rooftop National is an intimate terrace within the Hôtel National des Arts et Métiersthat that fits about 30 people. Come here to bob along to a cool, summer soundtracks with cocktails, rosé, and a view of the nearby Centre Pompidou. Eiffel Tower views are in the distance, along with Place de la République and the Louvre. Usually open April through to September. 

Address: 243 Rue Saint-Martin, 75003 Paris, France

Opening hours: Rooftop National will reopen for the summer season. For opening hours, visit the official website here. 

Roof was born when Hotel Madame Rêve unfolded tables, lounge chairs and umbrellas on the rooftop of the former Louvre post office. The results are colossal: 250 seats and just as many green plants, Japanese-inspired cocktails (think tequila with shiso and umeshu - aka plum wine, or the coconut mocktail infused with matcha). Snack on Angus-beed gyozas or spicy tuna maki rolls while Dominique Perrault's arches overlook the flying buttresses of Saint-Eustache and the pipes of Beaubourg. 

Address: 43 Rue Étienne Marcel, 75002 Paris

Opening hours: Open daily from 7pm to 10.30pm

Huge, vibesey and always thronging, the original Ménilmontant Perchoir has oversized comfy seats, cute floral decor and large communal tables, making for a proper group night out. There are few things more satisfying than watching the sun set over Sacré Coeur – and even fewer places to see it with this kind of view.

Insider Tip: Come around 5.30pm (or after about 10pm) if you want to be sure of getting a table.

Address: 14 Rue Crespin du Gast, 75011 Paris