Martini cocktails, martini bars and martini culture
The race to be the highest bar in the world is open and wild, but I am ready to state that the Ozone is the highest open roof bar in the world (please correct me if I'm wrong, I am ready to invite you to martini...). Opened in March 2011, the Ozone is on the last floor …
Looking for the best cocktail bar in a city like Shanghai is not an easy job, with the city drinking culture improving faster than you can imagine, and many potential good choices for a proper sip. In the city of records, several bars claim they have the best view, the bigger cocktail menu, the highest …
Want to feel like the rich Italian fazenderos who created the fortune of Sao Paulo with their coffee business in the 50s, and in the meantime have a glance at the city skyline? Then go to Terraço Itália, the terrace bar (& restaurant) on top of the Edificio Italia in downtown Sao Paulo. The place …
On top of the Unique hotel, one of the best hotels in Brazil and for sure one of the hotels with the craziest architectures in the world, the Skye Bar deserves a visit for the 360 view on the city and for the poshy but still relaxed atmosphere. On weekends you might have to cue …
Finding a good bar in Doha is not easy, being Qatar a drink-free country, still - god bless them - some of the high-end hotel of the crazy capital of Quatar can get you a drink. A serious survey among all expats I could talk to (bars which serve alcohol are not allowing Qatari citizens …
New York has many skybars, they say. They also say the good Martini drinker is normally lucky in his choice. Well, normally he is, not this time. Let's put it like this: the best thing you can do in the Rare Rooftop Bar is to go up, to have a glance at the view (that is impressing) and …
On the seventh floor of the Rinascente classic mall in Milano, from the terrace of this bar you get a unique view of the Duomo, feeling you could touch it. The ambience if chic and relaxed, the Martinis are pretty good, and can be followed by a good lunch on the terrace, by some sushi …
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Another amazing skybar in Bangkok, on the 61st floor of the Bayan Tree 5 stars Hotel. The 360° view on the city is breathtaking, the bar is open air on a corner of the terrace, it feels like drinking Martini in the sky. Unmissable. Staying for dinner can be quite expensive, but worth. Again, as …
With no doubts one of the best skybars in the world, on the 64th floor of the State Tower in Bangkok, it is an elegant and unique bar. The bar is open air, the view is astonishing, the service and the Martinis list are impressive. The South East Asian Martini, with lichi and ginger, deserves …
Thessaloniki is full of bars, with a really nice athmosphere (don't miss the Kalamaria area). But if you look for a proper Martini, we humbly suggest you climb up to the rooftop bar of the Hotel Electra. This possibly is the most classic hotel in town, and allows you couple your drink with one of the …
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