Complete guide

Rooftop Bars Gothenburg

2024 update

From the best party rooftop in the world to a glittering rooftop pool lounge.

Country Sweden

Currency Swedish krona

Best time to visit May - September

Courtesy of Above at Scandic Göteborg Central

Gothenburg Rooftop Guide

By:Hans Ebenman

Updated:August 2, 2024

Gothenburg rooftop map

The west coast of Sweden is a hot summer destination, and the major city Gothenburg is no exception. Especially if you are in the mood for rooftop bars. From May to September, you find everything from vibrant rooftop lounges to elevated pool bars and cozy terraces.

This complete guide will take you straight to the top venues, packed with all info you need about each Gothenburg rooftop worth a visit: opening hours, dress code, pictures, maps and much more. Just scroll down and find the rooftop bar in Gothenburg best suited for you.

The list

14 best rooftop bars in Gothenburg

Rooftop bar Taket in Gothenburg — 1

TaKeT

7th floor | Stenpiren

Highlights

Great atmosphere

River views

$$$$

Really raising the rooftop scene in Gothenburg, TaKeT is found up on the 7th floor of Comfort Hotel Gothenburg. Located right by the water, and the views you get over the river Göta Älv are absolutely amazing. But TaKeT offers much more than just grand views. Fun-filled and vibrant, the schedule is packed with different events, from DJ sessions and day-parties, to rooftop yoga or brewery takeovers. Events or not, **the atmosphere is always friendly and unpretentious**, with a cool vibe but inviting to all. There is a reason why TaKeT is considered the best party rooftop in the world.

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Rooftop bar Above at Scandic Göteborg Central in Gothenburg — 2

Above at Scandic Göteborg Central

14th floor | Älvstaden

Highlights

Miami-inspired

Panoramic views

$$$$

Above is a sparkling new Gothenburg rooftop bar, found on the 14th floor of the impressive Scandic Göteborg Central. The elevated position makes this **the highest rooftop in the city**, but it's also the largest, where a sleek interior lounge leads out to a lush and spacious terrace. Surrounded with amazing panoramics over the river and Gothenburg, the Miami-inspired rooftop offers a playful menu filled with both creative cocktails and modern bites perfect to share. The terrace is weather-protected, so the view and the pulsating atmosphere is available all year round.

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Rooftop bar The Social Rooftop in Gothenburg — 3

The Social Rooftop

8th floor | Eriksberg

Highlights

Summer hot-spot

Amazing views

$$$$

Quality Hotel 11 in Eriksberg offers several social and relaxing venues for dining and drinks. The ground floor and year round The Social Bar & Bistro is during the warmer months complemented with the 8th floor The Social Rooftop, a modern, lush and beautiful destination for drinks with a view. Surrounded by **amazing panoramics over the Gothenburg skyline and the water**, here you can sip well made and summerish beverages from a revolving menu, in a chill atmosphere perfect for elevated summer evenings.

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Rooftop bar PAM’S Pool Deck & Lounge in Gothenburg — 4

PAM’S Pool Deck & Lounge

3rd floor | Ullevi

Highlights

LA-inspired

Poolside paradise

$$$$

Opening with a bang during 2022, the iconic Jacy’z Hotel & Resort got even better during 2023, with the introduction of PAM’S Pool Deck & Lounge. **Looking and feeling like an LA rooftop**, and filled with an international atmosphere, the buzzing and lush terrace blends rooftop pool and day beds with a large bar and plenty of comfy lounge areas. Under open skies, here you can mix refreshing cocktails with poolside bites, as well as sunny swims with DJ beats and party vibes.

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Rooftop bar Rooftop Bar at Clarion Hotel The Pier in Gothenburg — 5

Rooftop Bar at Clarion Hotel The Pier

11th floor | Lindholmen

Highlights

East meets West

Panoramic views

$$$$

Set right by the water in Lindholmen, Clarion Hotel The Pier comes with a modern and confident rooftop bar, where East meets West. Opened during 2023, the Rooftop Bar is a new and elevated oasis to enjoy cosy and joyful vibes, and **panoramic views over Gothenburg**, with vistas that stretches from Hisingsbron to Älvsborgsbron. Apart from grand views, the rooftop also offers a summerish selection of rotating drinks, featuring flavours like strawberry, lychee, yuzu and rhubarb.

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Rooftop bar Gothenburg Cielo Rooftop Bar in Gothenburg — 6

Cielo Rooftop Bar

7th floor | Avenyn

Highlights

Lush terrace

Live DJs

$$$$

In the middle of **Gothenburg's main street Avenyn**, you find the lifestyle hotel Bellora with Cielo Rooftop Bar. A 7th (floor) heaven with a lovely view of the Gothenburg skyline where you can enjoy the sunshine, margaritas, a cosmopolitan feel and soft music, often presented by a live DJ. Apart from margaritas, the Cielo rooftop bar serves a nice selction of well made cocktails, beer and wine, along with cheese, charcuterie and pizza to keep the stomach happy. Choose to sit at one of the smaller tables close to the edge, or cuddle up in the roof covered large lounge sofas a few steps up.

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Rooftop bar Gothenburg Pachanga Pool Club in Gothenburg — 7

Pachanga Pool Club

27th floor | Ullevi

Highlights

Morning to evening

Panoramic views

$$$$

The crown jewel of Jacy’z Hotel & Resort is found on the top and 27th floor, with the **energetic spa and pool club** Pachanga. Inspired by the best clubs in Miami, Pachanga is far from conventional. Here you find heated pools on both floors, plenty of comfy sunbeds, cosy fire pits, dry and steam saunas, board games, treatments, and amazing views over Gothenburg through the panoramic windows. Start the day off at a slow and relaxed pace, or visit in the evenings, when pulsating pool party vibes surround the venue.

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Rooftop bar Gothenburg Skanshof in Gothenburg — 8

Skanshof

3rd floor | Haga

Highlights

Rooftop bar & park

NYC-inspired

$$$$

Opened in 2021, Skanshof is a New York-inspired bistro set over several levels, including both **rooftop bar and a lush rooftop park**. Bringing life into a former bank building at the square Skanstorget, here you can enjoy panoramic views over Gothenburg and the Skansen Kronan fortress, along with a seafood-bistro menu and plenty of refreshing drinks. Visit for a sunny after work, a fine dinner, weekend brunch or maybe to challenge your friends with a game of boule in the rooftop park.

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Rooftop bar Gothenburg Odins TAK at Hotel Odin in Gothenburg — 9

Odins TAK at Hotel Odin

7th floor | Stampen

Highlights

Summer lounge

Lovely views

$$$

Odins TAK (translated into Odins ROOF) is a **summer lounge and rooftop bar**, set seven floors up at Clarion Collection Hotel Odin. The lush and spacious terrace offers lovely views over the Gothenburg rooftops, and yo can settle down in comfy lounge sofas or sun beds and enjoy the 'rooftop-regulars', like beers on tap, wine, bubbles and refreshing cocktails. Welcoming to all, Odins TAK is a great venue for a relaxing and fun after work in the sun.

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Rooftop bar Gothenburg Cuckoo On The Roof at Radisson Blu in Gothenburg — 10

Cuckoo On The Roof at Radisson Blu

11th floor | Lindholmen

Highlights

Summer hot-spot

Panoramic views

$$$$

A rooftop at the Radisson Blu Riverside Hotel in Gothenburg is not a new thing, but the concept Cuckoo On The Roof is brand new for 2022, and promises a summer experience better than ever before. Aiming to provide the feeling of being on a roof terrace in Palma, the **lush and urban** terrace offers magical views over the city and the surrounding water, along with bubbles and other summerish drinks. Guest staying at the hotel can also relax in in the rooftop fitness & wellness center year-round.

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Rooftop bar Gothenburg Atelier at Hotel Pigalle in Gothenburg — 11

Atelier at Hotel Pigalle

4th floor | Brunnsparken

Highlights

Crafted cocktails

Summer clubs

$$$$

At the unique Hotel Pigalle you find the French bistro-style Restaurant Atelier, which during the warmer months also offers a charming rooftop terrace. **Lush and beautiful in decoration**, the rooftop is filled with sunshine from morning to evening, along with a buzzing atmosphere and setting. The Atelier rootop bar menu includes everything from crafted summer cocktails to bistro style dishes, and a cuople of nights a week the terrace host summer clubs, with live DJs and various artists.

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Rooftop bar Gothenburg Ruby Rooftop Bar in Gothenburg — 12

Ruby Rooftop Bar

7th floor | Avenyn

Highlights

Crafted cocktails

Great views

$$$$

This rooftop bar is located on the 7th floor of the hotel Scandic Rubinen in central Gothenburg, right on the most famous street called Avenyn. From the terrace you get a magical view over the city rooftops and down on the buzzing streets. Up here focus is on drinks, with **skilled bartenders preparing seasonal crafted cocktails**. There is also a good selection of beers on draught, wine and bubbles. A great choice for some summer evening cocktails, but with both an indoor lounge along with blankets, awnings and infrared available on the terrace, it is also a great winter destination.

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Rooftop bar Gothenburg Henriksberg in Gothenburg — 13

Henriksberg

2nd floor | Masthugget

Highlights

Great for events

River views

$$$

Henriksbergs rooftop bar offers one of Gothenburg's best views, over the river and towards Lindholmen on the other side. Founded allready in 1894, this used to be a fine dining restaurant, but nowadays it's more towards **a youthful pub / club** in a three story building, where you can enjoy conserts, quiz, stand up shows, whatch sports, play pool and much more. And of course, sip refreshing drinks on the rooftop terrace. The atmosphere is friendly, realaxing and usually quite lively, from sunset to late night.

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Rooftop bar Gothenburg John Scotts Avenyn in Gothenburg — 14

John Scotts Avenyn

3rd floor | Avenyn

Highlights

Sports & quiz

Pub feel

$$$

A lovely little Gothenburg rooftop bar and the perfect destination if you are looking for a **classic pub combined with a rooftop terrace**. John Scott is located in central Gothenburg, and occupies all three three floors of a classic building. Here you can get the full pub experience year round, watching sports, join in on a quiz, catch a live act or just socialize. When the weather is nice you can head up to the 3rd floor terrace for a relaxed, sunny and friendly atmosphere. The menu is classic pub style, with items like burgers and 28 different beers and ciders on draught.

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Hans Ebenman

Hans has visited over 500 rooftop bars, 200 rooftop pools and 300 rooftop restaurants since 2015. This vast experience has made Hans a true rooftop expert, and one of the most knowledgeable in the field. Today, numerous of travel magazines, bloggers and media websites contact Hans to get his expertise on rooftops.