The financial and political center of South Africa is also growing into an urban city with a great nightlife. To get the best of the vibes, mixed with a pleasant breeze and lovely views, you should head up to one of the Johannesburg rooftop bar. This complete guide will take you right to the best venues, packed with all info you need about every Jo'burg rooftop: opening hours, dress codes, pics, maps and much more.

The Strip is at your feet at the Palms' Ghostbar. (©Palms Casino Hotel) From Strip-side buildings that put its neon front-and-center to near-Strip venues that showcase the entire Strip before you're eyes, there's nothing quite like a rooftop lounge or bar and a cool drink to make your summer nights unforgettable. Live DJs Perched on the 55th floor of the luxurious Palms Casino & Resort you used to find GhostBar, but since early 2018 it is instead the location of the upscale and boutique nightclub and rooftop bar APEX Social Club. Very modern and ultra-chic in decor, the best feature of APEX rooftop bar is however the view. At Apex Social Club on the 55th floor of the Palms Casino & Resort, you can gaze at a panoramic view of Las Vegas, savor well-crafted drinks, see intriguing art and dance. The roomy outside patio. Courtesy of Palms Casino Resort. There are plenty of private spaces at the pool at Palms Las Vegas. Reserve a large private cabana or a daybed or just become anonymous in the center of the pool. The space works if you are looking for a good, fun pool party atmosphere. If you want straight relaxing by the pool it might be a bit tough on a weekend. The Palms caters to a young, sexy crowd of jet-setters with summer pool parties, rooftop nightclubs and a state-of-the-art casino venue, the Pearl Theater, where contemporary pop divas and rock bands appear on stage.

Spread out over the city, quite a few of the Johannesburg rooftop bars work as both event venues and public spaces, so it is always worth checking availability before visiting. But which is the best rooftop bar Johannesburg? Just scroll down and find the Johannesburg rooftop bar best suited for you.

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High above 5th Avenue and the surrounding area, the Roof Club at the Palm provides a fine view overlooking the city of Playa Del Carmen and across to Cozumel Island. This will certainly give you a different perspective of things and is a great place to relax. We have been a couple of times and are surprised more people have not found this place yet.

During the day it is a great rooftop pool space. If you want to skip the sand but take the sun, then visiting a cool rooftop that has a bar can be a good option. The pool area and large Jacuzzi are open from 11am-8pm. To use the roof top they ask for a 500 peso per person consumption fee. this can be in bottle service, food or drinks.

At night this places turns sexy as the colored lighting comes on and music plays. Even though the pool closes at 8pm the Roof Club stays open until 11pm Monday -Sunday. This is a great place to come for a drink before or after dinner. There are lots of wicker seats with cushions and areas to have a little private conversation. Usually you catch some sea breeze as well. You can order at the bar or an attentive waiter will be by.

Sometimes there are special events or parties on the roof. Check them out on Facebook for the latest events like pool parties with a DJ or a ladies night.

Drink prices for cocktails are about 120 pesos but often they have one featured on the 2×1 specials board.

Private events with open bar can be booked here. It makes for a very cosmopolitan cocktail party.

Palms Casino Rooftop Bar Pittsburgh

Location: 8th Street between 5th Avenue and 10th Avenue. Walk into the lobby and straight into the elevator. Take it to the roof and you are there.

Palms Casino Rooftop Bar Philadelphia

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