Jerusalem, the jewel of Israel where culture blends and stories of ancient times come alive. Where else can you take in the magnitude for being surrounded by such poignant and important history – than a rooftop bar, well café and restaurant in this case.
Casa Nova
Best for: 🌅 ☕️
Location: On top of the Christian Information Center
View: The whole of the old city
Vibe: Quiet
Prosecco price: None but some wine
Food available? Yes – basic cafe food
Booking available? No
Smoking allowed? Yes
Last visited /photos taken: 2023
Warm/dry weather only? Yes but there is a sheltered area
Rooftop review roundup: This is a real treat tucked away above the information centre. The views are breathtaking and humbling how much history lies beneath. You can just go up for the views or just grab a coffee and get a great photo.
Website: Click here but the rooftop isn’t featured so email or turn up!
Panoramic Golden City
Best for: 📸 🤳🏻
Location: In the Christian part of the old city
View: Mount of Olives, Dome of Rock, Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
Vibe: A school canteen
Prosecco price: 🙅♀️🚫
Food available? Yes – limited
Booking available? Through a tour
Smoking allowed? Yes
Last visited /photos taken: 2020 (info update 2024 – due to the war this is not appearing to be open but do check.
Warm/dry weather only? No, they have indoor cover
Rooftop review roundup: I was taken here as part of a tour I did of the city and couldn’t believe my luck that it was a rooftop restaurant (as obviously on tours you get what you are given and as it was a fleeting visit never thought I’d be able to fit in a rooftop!)
It was much as you’d expect for a tour’s choice – full of other tours! Noisy, busy and quick turnarounds. That is the plus side – if you want to grab and go this is great. The Lamb or Chicken Shawarma (like pitta bread) is their signature dish and not bad for this ‘fast food’ environment. There was also a buffet and soft drinks. So perfect for a pit stop buy I wouldn’t recommend this place for the food but absolutely for the views. It’s breathtaking being in the city able to look over the city and pause. There are many look outs as you walk round the old city but it’s hard to stop for longer than a photo op. So it’s perfect for a sit down and reflection at so much history.
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