Guests ride a special cable car down a dramatic cliff face to arrive at the brilliantly engineered Rock Bar, perched 46 feet above the Indian Ocean.
Rock Bar, Ayana Resort & Spa (Bali, Indonesia) —
Guests ride a special cable car down a dramatic cliff face to arrive at the brilliantly engineered Rock Bar, perched 46 feet above the Indian Ocean.
Ayana Resort & Spa Bali
What to drink: Its signature Veruschka, a mix of pomegranate juice and sparkling Italian wine, said to be Princess Diana's favorite when visiting here.
Hassler Bar, Hotel Hassler Roma (Rome) —
What to drink: Its signature Veruschka, a mix of pomegranate juice and sparkling Italian wine, said to be Princess Diana's favorite when visiting here.
Hotel Hassler Roma
Co-designed by New York's Tony Chi, you could be fooled into thinking this sleek rooftop bar is in Midtown Manhattan -- if it weren't for the views over the snow-capped Andes. Throw in beautiful cocktails and A-list clientele and you have the most exclusive bar in Santiago.
Red2One, W Santiago (Santiago, Chile) —
Co-designed by New York's Tony Chi, you could be fooled into thinking this sleek rooftop bar is in Midtown Manhattan -- if it weren't for the views over the snow-capped Andes. Throw in beautiful cocktails and A-list clientele and you have the most exclusive bar in Santiago.
W Santiago
Set on the 36th floor of the Shangri-La, Blu Bar offers striking panoramas of Darling Harbour, Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House.
Blu Bar on 36, Shangri-La Hotel in The Rocks (Sydney) —
Set on the 36th floor of the Shangri-La, Blu Bar offers striking panoramas of Darling Harbour, Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House.
Shangri-La Hotel Sydney
What to drink:<strong> </strong>The Fog Cutter, a potent blend of cognac, rum, gin, sherry and citrus juices.
The Bar, The Merchant Hotel (Belfast, Northern Ireland) —
What to drink: The Fog Cutter, a potent blend of cognac, rum, gin, sherry and citrus juices.
The Merchant Hotel
Every night at House Without a Key guests enjoy live ukulele music beneath the gently swaying branches of a sprawling kiawe tree.
House Without a Key, Halekulani Hotel (Honolulu) —
Every night at House Without a Key guests enjoy live ukulele music beneath the gently swaying branches of a sprawling kiawe tree.
Halekulani Hotel
There's no more elegant place for a drink in Buenos Aires than Alvear Palace's iconic Lobby Bar, where businessmen and celebrities have socialized since 1932.
Lobby Bar, Alvear Palace Hotel (Buenos Aires, Argentina) —
There's no more elegant place for a drink in Buenos Aires than Alvear Palace's iconic Lobby Bar, where businessmen and celebrities have socialized since 1932.
Alvear Palace Hotel
Made famous by its appearance in "Hangover II," Sky Bar's deck offers electric views of the Bangkok skyline and Chao Phraya river.
Sky Bar, Lebua at State Tower (Bangkok) —
Made famous by its appearance in "Hangover II," Sky Bar's deck offers electric views of the Bangkok skyline and Chao Phraya river.
LeBua
The Connaught Hotel's signature bar is a triple threat: killer cocktails, prime London address and architectural style.
Connaught Bar, The Connaught (London) —
The Connaught Hotel's signature bar is a triple threat: killer cocktails, prime London address and architectural style.
The Connaught
The<a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.belmond.com%2Fgrand-hotel-europe-st-petersburg%2Frestaurants_caviar_bar" target="_blank" target="_blank"> </a>Caviar Bar is an institution in Russia: its caviar menu is epic, with a vodka selection to match, overseen by St. Petersburg's only vodka sommelier.
Caviar Bar, Grand Hotel Europe (St. Petersburg, Russia) —
The Caviar Bar is an institution in Russia: its caviar menu is epic, with a vodka selection to match, overseen by St. Petersburg's only vodka sommelier.
Grand Hotel Europe St. Petersburg
On the Park Hyatt's 52nd floor, the New York bar is renowned for breathtaking views over Tokyo, nightly jazz, sophisticated ambiance and a "Lost in Translation" cameo people still come to relive.
New York Bar, Park Hyatt (Tokyo) —
On the Park Hyatt's 52nd floor, the New York bar is renowned for breathtaking views over Tokyo, nightly jazz, sophisticated ambiance and a "Lost in Translation" cameo people still come to relive.
Park Hyatt Tokyo
What to drink:<strong> </strong>The Infinite Playlist, a modern twist on the old fashioned.
Chandelier Bar, Cosmopolitan Las Vegas —
What to drink: The Infinite Playlist, a modern twist on the old fashioned.
Cosmopolitan Las Vegas
<strong>What to drink:</strong> The Berry Cassis, a blend of vodka, creme de cassis and raspberries, topped with champagne.
Uptown Bar, Jumeirah Beach Hotel (Dubai, UAE) —
What to drink: The Berry Cassis, a blend of vodka, creme de cassis and raspberries, topped with champagne.
Jumeirah Beach Hotel
The most interesting aspect of Bemelmans may be the wall art by Ludwig Bemelmans, the creator of the Madeline books and the bar's namesake.
Bemelmans Bar, Carlyle Hotel (New York) —
The most interesting aspect of Bemelmans may be the wall art by Ludwig Bemelmans, the creator of the Madeline books and the bar's namesake.
The Carlyle Hotel
Carved into a broken stone wall, decked out in leather and metal and illuminated by purple mood lighting, this bar feels sort of Vegas -- but with sweeping views over Spain's capital.
The Roof, ME Madrid —
Carved into a broken stone wall, decked out in leather and metal and illuminated by purple mood lighting, this bar feels sort of Vegas -- but with sweeping views over Spain's capital.
ME Madrid Reina Victoria
Sky Yard's theme, decor, art installations, music and drink menu change every few months.
Sky Yard, Drake Hotel (Toronto) —
Sky Yard's theme, decor, art installations, music and drink menu change every few months.
The Drake Hotel
Being Dar es Salaam's only rooftop bar, Level 8 is the spot to watch the sun set over the Indian Ocean.
Level 8, Hyatt Regency Dar Es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro (Dar es Salaam, Tanzania) —
Being Dar es Salaam's only rooftop bar, Level 8 is the spot to watch the sun set over the Indian Ocean.
Hyatt Regency Dar Es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro
<strong>What to drink:</strong><strong> </strong>The signature Hong Kong Legend, a blend of vodka, lychee, lime and cassia wine.
M Bar, Mandarin Oriental (Hong Kong) —
What to drink: The signature Hong Kong Legend, a blend of vodka, lychee, lime and cassia wine.
Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong
Located behind the lobby of the Central Hotel, the Library Bar feels like a secret hideaway.
The Library Bar, Central Hotel (Dublin) —
Located behind the lobby of the Central Hotel, the Library Bar feels like a secret hideaway.
Central Hotel Dublin
Built on the perimeter of the Taj Palace, directly facing its quiet, sprawling gardens, Blue Bar is tranquil and hidden -- yet unmistakably hip.
Blue Bar, Taj Palace (New Delhi) —
Built on the perimeter of the Taj Palace, directly facing its quiet, sprawling gardens, Blue Bar is tranquil and hidden -- yet unmistakably hip.
Taj Palace Hotel
Decked out in dark mahogany and leather, with a speakeasy feel, the Elephant Bar is one of the most handsome bars in New York.
Elephant Bar, NoMad Hotel (New York) —
Decked out in dark mahogany and leather, with a speakeasy feel, the Elephant Bar is one of the most handsome bars in New York.
The Nomad Hotel
With its dramatic chandeliers, mahogany-paneled walls and red velvet couches, Le Bar's grandeur is reminiscent of a bygone era.
Le Bar, Four Seasons Hotel George V (Paris) —
With its dramatic chandeliers, mahogany-paneled walls and red velvet couches, Le Bar's grandeur is reminiscent of a bygone era.
Four Seasons Hotel George V
This bar is located on the top floor of the Ritz-Carlton Moscow and has spectacular views over Red Square, the Kremlin, Spasskaya tower and the Cathedral of Christ the Savior.
O2 Lounge, The Ritz-Carlton Moscow —
This bar is located on the top floor of the Ritz-Carlton Moscow and has spectacular views over Red Square, the Kremlin, Spasskaya tower and the Cathedral of Christ the Savior.
The Ritz-Carlton Moscow
Nalu Kai pairs barefoot appeal with strong drinks and views over Hanalei Bay, Pu'u Poa Beach and Bali Hai.
Nalu Kai Bar, St. Regis Princeville Resort (Kauai, Hawaii) —
Nalu Kai pairs barefoot appeal with strong drinks and views over Hanalei Bay, Pu'u Poa Beach and Bali Hai.
St. Regis Princeville Resort
Classic drinks like the Ramos gin fizz, negroni and old fashioned are served by white-coated wait staff.
Sazerac Bar, Roosevelt Hotel (New Orleans) —
Classic drinks like the Ramos gin fizz, negroni and old fashioned are served by white-coated wait staff.
The Roosevelt New Orleans
While the Icebar has popular outposts in Stockholm, Oslo and London, the Jukkasjarvi version remains the most impressive and authentic.
Icebar by Icehotel (Jukkasjarvi, Sweden) —
While the Icebar has popular outposts in Stockholm, Oslo and London, the Jukkasjarvi version remains the most impressive and authentic.
Icehotel
Every evening, guests are treated to live piano music as martinis and smart cocktails are served in ornately patterned glassware.
The Bar, Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace (Budapest, Hungary) —
Every evening, guests are treated to live piano music as martinis and smart cocktails are served in ornately patterned glassware.
Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace, Budapest
On the fifth floor of the Fullerton Bay Hotel, this<a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fullertonbayhotel.com%2Fdining%2Flantern" target="_blank" target="_blank"> </a>open-air bar features panoramic views over the Marina Bay waterfront and Singapore skyline.
Lantern, Fullerton Bay Hotel (Singapore) —
On the fifth floor of the Fullerton Bay Hotel, this open-air bar features panoramic views over the Marina Bay waterfront and Singapore skyline.
The Fullerton Bay Hotel
Accessed via a velvet curtain, the tucked-away bar is illuminated by an overhead skylight and has lustrous brass, leather accents and limestone floors.
Champagne Room, The Connaught (London) —
Accessed via a velvet curtain, the tucked-away bar is illuminated by an overhead skylight and has lustrous brass, leather accents and limestone floors.
The Connaught