The Best 7 Rooftop Bars in St. Petersburg Russia (with a map)

Are you looking for the best rooftop bars with stunning view in Saint Petersburg, Russia? You’re in the right place. Saint Petersburg is a well-known old city with a rich cultural heritage. Find out the top 7 rooftop bars overlooking the landmarks and monuments of the city. Also, check out the opening hours, dress code, location, menu etc.

Makaronniki

There are several reasons why Makaronniki appears the first on our list. Firstly, it is situated on the top floor of a business center and looks out over the city. Secondly, it’s possible to visit this bar-restaurant all year round. In winter, you can enjoy your evenings in its internal part. In warm weather, a stunning view is awaiting directly from their gigantic terrace. However, you’ll probably be a bit frustrated about the lack of Russian national dishes. Besides having a wide range of alcoholic drinks, they also serve Italian food. I personally recommend you tasting their grilled salmon and spinach. Then, you can go for a coconut filled dessert. For more information, you can visit directly the menu page of the bar.

• Working hours: Mon-Sun: from 12:00 pm to 23:30 pm
• Address: Dobrolyubova avenue 16, building 2A, “Arena hall” rooftop, floor 7
• Reservation: You can reserve a table either at makaronniki@gmail.com or by phone: +7(812) 677-60-88
• Website: makaronniki.ru
• Dress code: casual/evening
• Menu: Italian (starter, main course, dessert)
• Closest metro station: Sportivnaya

Gastronomika rooftop bar

This restaurant is located in the city centre of Saint Petersburg. It is situated on the 6th floor of the “Olympic Plaza” mall. It has a perfect location, great design and a large amount of mouth-watering varied dishes. Besides a good restaurant, there is also a sky bar with alcoholic drinks.

The bar-restaurant belongs to Ginza project, a large chain that manages more than 100 restaurants in the city. The gastronomic offer of this restaurant won’t disappoint you. Here you’ll definitely find some local food. They even have a large variety of vegetarian dishes. So, you have no excuses for skipping this place. For those who don’t know, I am a seafood lover. So, I recommend you start with white sea soup with cod, laminaria, and mussels. From regional dishes, you’ll definitely appreciate borsch with veal cheeks. You can find out the menu of the dishes for more inspiration. Also, check out the wine list of the bar.

• Working hours: Mon-Thu: from 11:00 am to 23:00 pm; Fri: from 11:00 am to 01:00 am; Sat: from 12:00 pm to 01:00 am
• Address: 5/21, Marata st.
• Reservation: Online reservation is available at ginza.ru.
• You can also reserve a table by phone: +7(812) 640-16-16
• Website: en.ginza.ru
• Dress code: casual/evening
• Menu: European, Asian, Designer (starter, main course, dessert)
• Closest metro station: Mayakovskaya

Artist’s Attic Fondue bar

The first thing that grabbed my attention in Artist’s Attic Fondue bar was its exceptional location. In fact, it is situated on the top floor of an art gallery and provides a magical sunset view. Take your time to observe the artworks while going to the restaurant. You’ll find here crafts, mosaic, ceramic, art glass, author dolls etc. Besides the tasty food, I also loved the interior design of this restaurant. But don’t wait to have a hundred percent open-air terrace. Instead, you’ll find a covered terrace which overlooks Griboyedov Canal and Bank Bridges.

Note, that the number of tables is limited. So, you should book it in advance. The name itself tells you that the restaurant is specialized in Swiss fondue. But, you can obviously find dishes from international cuisine. Check out the main dishes and the wine list of the bar.

• Working hours: Mon-Sun: from 11:00 am to 23:00 pm
• Address: 1/28, Lomonosov st.
• Reservation: Online reservation is available at glassdesign.ru
• You can also reserve a table by phone: +7(921) 932-93-38
• Dress code: casual/evening
• Menu: European (starter, main course, dessert)
• Closest metro station: Nevsky Prospekt

Botanique Bar

This bar is unique in its way. This is one of the few bars that is located on the roof on the Petrograd side. On weekdays, this bar works in a calm mode. If the other bars are also restaurants, this one is simply an area to relax and enjoy the fresh air. It’s definitely the place that will allow you to save some money while observing stunning panoramic city views. Imagine that you set off into nature and cut yourself from the stone jungle for a while. In the weekends, there are always different kinds of events till the morning. If you want to have some break from cultural heritage tours in Saint Petersburg, it’s definitely the right place. An important tip: they don’t accept payments by credit card. So, have enough cash on you. You can visualize the drink list here.

By the way, if you are looking for unique activities in Saint Petersburg other than museums, check out our article. My favorite experience on this list is the underground metro system observation.

• Working hours: Sun-Thu: from 15:00 pm to 00:00 am; Fri-Sat: from 15:00 pm to 05:00 am
• Address: Karpovki river Embarkment, 5P
• Reservation: You can reserve a table by phone: +7(981) 909-67-70
• Dress code: casual
• Menu: alcoholic drinks
• Closest metro station: Petrogradskaya

Hi SO Terrace

If you are not a beach lover, you’ll probably admire great views from the heights of Gods. Hi SO Terrace is definitely a must-visit spot for the best panoramic views overlooking St. Petersburg. It is located on the highest floor of So Sofitel hotel. It gives a breathtaking view of Saint Isaac’s Cathedral. It has a stylish design with cozy lounge furniture and a large open-air terrace. Contrary to the Botanique bar, this hotel accepts credit cards. Here, you can find international cuisine and a cozy cocktail. They even have gourmet children-friendly menus.

If you are looking for more activities, check out our rooftop tour in Saint Petersburg for photographers.

• Working hours: Open daily
• Address: Voznesenskiy Prospekt 6
• Reservation: You can reserve a table either at hb315-re@sofitel.com or by phone: +7(812) 610-61-61
• Dress code: casual
• Menu: Varied
• Closest metro station: Admiralteyskaya

Roof 18

Roof 18 is a panoramic stylish restaurant at the city center in St. Petersburg. This cosy and relaxing bar-restaurant is the best spot for business lunches and romantic dinners. In the weekends it transforms into a vibrant hall of concerts and events. They even have a Vip lounge for those preferring to stay away from the noise. The stylish interior design has elements of modern art. The panoramic windows overlook at the city with monuments like Sampsonievsky bridge, Aurora cruiser, and Neva river.

Concerning the cuisine, it’s mostly European and Asian. For sushi lovers, there is also a sushi bar with a wide range of classic and branded rolls. There are different types of classic and branded cocktails as well. You can even have a great 3D tour before deciding to book a table. Their main courses are available right here. If you are going for drinks, the list is here.

• Working hours: Sun-Thu: from 12:00 pm to 01:00 am
• Fri-Sat: from 12:00 pm to 04:00 am
• Address: 18 Petrogradskaya Embankment
• Reservation: Online reservation is available at zl-group.ru
• Dress code: casual
• Menu: European, Asian, Japanese
• Closest metro station: Gorkovskaya