Most of the rooftop bars and restaurants opened late afternoon/ early evening mainly due to the heat during the day. A lot of the websites were out of date and most didn’t respond to email for bookings. That said they did respond on Instagram DMs or calling but I found most places you didn’t need to book.
Rhodes Town
Rooftop Rhodes
Best for: 🍹🍸
Location: On top of the Hotel Parthenon
View: Sea and Rhodes but is blocked by a blue screen
Vibe: Chilled
Prosecco price: 🍾
Food available? 🍕
Booking available? No
Smoking allowed? Yes
Last visited /photos taken: 2022
Warm/dry weather only? Yes
Rooftop review roundup: Gorgeous little spot with a welcomed breeze from the heat. A mix of shady areas and sun soaked seats. Cheap cocktails and a fun vibe with a mix of seating areas from tables to beds to eggs! And a Charlie and a chocolate elevator!
Address: Anthoula Zervou 4
Website: Only the hotel’s website which doesn’t have it on but there is an instagram @rooftop_rhodes
Rooftop extra tip: If you like this rooftop then you might
Minos Roof garden
Best for: 180 degree view
Location: Old town
View: Castle, town, sea
Vibe: Very casual
Prosecco price: 🍾 but actually no fizz 😱
Food available? Yes
Booking available? No
Smoking allowed? Yes
Last visited /photos taken: 2022
Warm/dry weather only? No
Rooftop review roundup: Fabulous views across all of Rhodes including the castle. A very very causal little rooftop bar with one very hard working guy. Seats in the shade or the sun, comfy chairs and a welcomed breeze. Limited wine menu for plenty of cocktails but come for the view.
Address:
Website: Click here
Rooftop extra tip: If you like this rooftop then you might Olympia in Kos
Ta Kardasia
Best for: 🍽
Location: Old town
View: Not much
Vibe: Greek taverna family feel
Prosecco price: 🍾
Food available? Yes
Booking available? Yes
Smoking allowed? Yes
Last visited /photos taken: 2022
Warm/dry weather only? Yes
Rooftop review roundup: Such a cute rooftop restaurant with an equally lovely little restaurant inside. Come for dinner as just drinks isn’t allowed but the food and friendliness of the staff you’ll be glad you did.
Address: Platonos, 4-8
Website: Click here (facebook only)
Rooftop extra tip: If you like this rooftop then you might like Cafe des espices in Marrakesh
L’eternal French bar
Best for: 🥂
Location: Old Town Rhodes
View: A sea view – at a push!
Vibe: French!
Prosecco price: 🍾🍾
Food available? Yes
Booking available? Yes
Smoking allowed? Yes
Last visited /photos taken: 2022
Warm/dry weather only? Yes
Rooftop review roundup: A little corner of France in Greece! Super tiny and compact but serving proper bubbles which was harder to find in Rhodes than expected! Lovely friendly staff and an homage to Casablanca!
Address: 18 Platonos Street
Website: Click here
Rooftop extra tip: If you like this rooftop then you might Rochechouart in Paris
Lindos
This ‘village’ was literally littered with rooftop restaurants – I actually found it overwhelming researching which ones I’d go to. Some seemed better for food, some views, some service and some for shade. My advise if you are staying here is go and check them out as there were different to what I expected. Below are the four I chose for very different reasons…
Melia
Best for: 🍸🍾
Location: First rooftop up from St Paul’s Bay
View: Acropolis and rooftops!
Vibe: Hot and Quiet
Prosecco price: 🍾
Food available? Yes
Booking available? Yes
Smoking allowed? No
Last visited /photos taken: 2022
Warm/dry weather only? Yes
Rooftop review roundup: Super cute and friendly a great pit stop after a hot and sweaty walk from the bay. Grab a coffee and hide in the shade to refuel before walking into the town.
Address: EO Rodou Lindos
Website: Click here (facebook only)
Rooftop extra tip: If you like this rooftop then you might like Nusa in Malaga
Lindos Restaurant
Best for: The view
Location: In the old town
View: Acropolis
Vibe: Casual
Prosecco price: 🍾
Food available? Yes
Booking available? Yes
Smoking allowed? Yes
Last visited /photos taken: 2022
Warm/dry weather only? No
Rooftop review roundup: I chose this one as any rooftop taking the name of the village where it’s rooftop restaurants heaven must be good, plus we were touted on the street to go up. I was disappointed. It felt rushed and more about customers in than good service. Limited wine menu by the glass. However amazing views but with so much choice I probably wouldn’t recommend this one.
Address: Lindos 851
Website: N/A
Rooftop extra tip: If you like this rooftop then you might like Upper Deck in Cornwall
Cozze Champagne
Best for: 🍹🥂🍾
Location: Further into the village
View: Acropolis
Vibe: Fun, friendly with a twist of quirkiness
Prosecco price: 🍾🍾
Food available? Yes
Booking available? Yes
Smoking allowed? Yes
Last visited /photos taken: 2022
Warm/dry weather only? No
Rooftop review roundup: One of the few rooftop bars I had actually booked as loved the name! Ironically when I got there I’d had a bit too much sun and needed a cocktail to settle my stomach so no bubbles sadly! The bartender was so thoughtful in making me a bespoke drink, the host was so helpful and friendly, the decor was really kitch and quirky and the view insane. Definitely a different rooftop to many of the others in Lindos.
Address: Lindos 851
Website: Click here
Rooftop extra tip: If you like this rooftop then you might Omega Sky in Kos
Cesar Meze Bar
Best for: 🍽🍾🍸
Location: In the village
View: Acropolis and all other rooftop bars and restaurants over Lindos!
Vibe: Elegant, calm and magical
Prosecco price: 🍾
Food available? Yes
Booking available? Yes
Smoking allowed? Yea
Last visited /photos taken: 2022
Warm/dry weather only? Some parts yes.
Rooftop review roundup: My favourite rooftop restaurant in Lindos! I hadn’t booked but it was on the list and I popped up and new instantly this was where I wanted to spend my bday dinner. A large rooftop terrace with different levels and areas. I chose the table that looked out over all of white washed Lindos and it’s rooftops. But there were some beautifully set tables by a little pool just under the Acropolis which towers above. But it was the friendliness and professionalism of the staff as well as the amazing food that made it so magical.
Address: Lindos 851
Website: Click here
Rooftop extra tip: If you like this rooftop then you might Sky Bar at the Carlton in Tel Aviv
Kallithea
Panorama
Best for: 🍽🍸
Location: At the Esperos Village Blue and Spa Resort
View: The sea, the pool and other hotels
Vibe: Smart
Prosecco price: 🍾🍾
Food available? Yes
Booking available? Yes
Smoking allowed? No
Last visited /photos taken: 2022
Warm/dry weather only? No
Rooftop review roundup: This is one of several restaurants at this hotel where I stayed. Breakfast is served here and at another restaurant depending on how full they are. We were able to request this one as why would I not want to rooftop at the start of the day! Obviously if you weren’t staying you wouldn’t come for breakfast but I’ve included as you can also dine here and the views are amazing and different to the other rooftops I had done in Rhodes. Plus the staff are so kind and lovely and made sure I had cake and bubbles for breakfast!
Address: Leof Kallitheas
Website: Click here
Rooftop extra tip: If you like this rooftop then you might like La Tacita del Atlántico in Cadiz