An added aesthetic bonus is the beautiful neo-Mudejar brick tower with colorful tiles. The menu is a mix of classic Sevillano fare (stewed oxtail, hake goujons), and more experimental dishes like Mozárabe cod with apples, raisins and pinenuts (large plates €16-20), or cod-stuffed deep-fried olives (€6) ask for the daily specials. La Fortissima Gastroterrazaįor a more foodie experience, this rooftop terrace restaurant near the cathedral offers full-on lunch and dinner (no tapas, only half or large plates), and even tastings of local produce, along with lesser-known but excellent Montilla-Moriles wines (€4 a glass). This is the only rooftop bar where you can cop an eyeful of the crenelated walls and towers of the Alcázar, Seville's fortified royal palace where scenes from Game of Thrones were filmed, as well as the cathedral’s impressive sacristy dome. It also offers some of the city’s most economically priced rooftop cocktails (€7.50), with cold meats and cheese tapas on offer too. The roof of Hotel Palacio Alcázar is home to the smallest of Seville's terrace bars, with just 14 tables, giving it a cozy, romantic feel – oleanders and olive trees add to the charm. For a Mediterranean-scented G&T, try the Mojiterraneo: Gin Mare with orange, lime, basil and tonic (€9). This bar has one of the city’s most extensive spirits menus, with nearly 40 rums and whiskies, and 50 gins, on offer. You get superb views of the Río Guadalquivir and Triana Bridge, beautifully illuminated at night. Head across the river to the old ceramics and sailors’ quarter, where the modern Ribera de Triana Hotel has a spacious corner terrace on its fifth floor. Open 3pm to midnight, and to 2am on Friday and Saturday.Įnjoy a drink and see the Triana Bridge beautifully illuminated at night © lightkey / Getty Images / iStockphoto Level 5th, Ribera de Triana DJs provide a soundtrack of chill-out tunes on Friday and Saturday evenings. The alcohol-free, fruity, sweet-and-sour Acid Fresh is a revelation, as is the excellent service and atmospheric illuminated tables. The glamorous crowd comes for the extensive cocktail list (Negroni, Sex on the Beach and more, all €12). Its glass wall offers crystal-clear views of the Ayuntamiento (City Hall) opposite, as well as the cathedral, and fabulous sunsets on the opposite side. The large space faces the tree-lined square, towering above the rooftops on the 6th floor. This is one of the city's more sophisticated bars, on the roof of the 170-year-old Hotel Inglaterra on Plaza Nueva. Open 12 midday to 8pm Wednesday and Thursday, and to midnight Friday through Sunday. Simple but delicious nibbles include artichokes with ham (€7) or tomato with tuna (€6.50) sample another local gin, Puerto de Indias (€7). A bonus is the view of the Metropol Parasol, the mushroom-shaped contemporary architectural landmark in Plaza de la Encarnación, lit up in colors at night. Downstairs are wall sofas for lounging, with sunshades stretched overhead, while the two upstairs areas catch more breeze on hot nights. With a young crowd and classical decor – panels of colored azujelo ceramic tiles against cream walls – Roof at Hotel Casa Romana is another multi-level bar. DJs spin tunes for a well-heeled crowd on Fridays and Saturdays. You can also picar (snack) on cheese or carpaccio de buey (ox carpaccio). Cocktails start at €14 (this is a five-star establishment, after all) pick from classics like a Negroni or a Cosmopolitan, or try a Spritz Veneziano (bitters, cava and soda). Choose from intimate or larger areas on various levels, the smallest of which seems within touching distance of the Gothic edifice. The roof terrace bar at EME Catedral Mercer is the closest to the 500-year-old cathedral it's situated opposite the north side with its in-your-face gargantuan flying buttresses. Hours mentioned here can change seasonally, so always check ahead before you visit. Most stay open even in winter, with blankets and heaters on hand to keep you cozy on cooler evenings. Nightlife in Seville is focused on hotel rooftop bars for their creative cocktails and stunning views, but also to catch the breeze during sweltering summer nights. Thanks to year-round warm temperatures, Seville is an outdoor city where terrace drinking is enjoyed in all seasons.
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