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The renowned roof garden at the Peninsula Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif., is situated upstairs next to the Peninsula Spa and showcases healthy cuisine created from local, organic produce. The menu is vegetarian, gluten-free, and vegan-friendly and the bar offers tasty cocktails and live music in the evenings.

The Time Out Bar in Moscow is run by Alexander Kan, the well-known chief barman of several Moscow restaurants. Situated in the tower part of the Peking Hotel on the 13th floor, this bar is famous for its inventive cocktails. This summer the hotel will open a new terrace restaurant, located on the balcony of 12th floor, in conjunction with the bar so guests can sip and dine together.

The Rooftop Lounge at the Thompson Toronto can be enjoyed both during the day and at night. During the day guests can sit poolside and in the evening they can relax in the pool cabanas while enjoying views of Toronto's skyline and Lake Ontario. The menu includes a barrel-aged cocktail list with drinks like the Lavender Sidecar, made with Hennessey Black, triple sec, lavender, bitters, and lemon. For small bites, the menu includes the Montreal smoked brisket sandwich and crispy calamari.

Located on top of the Park Hyatt Chicago is the NoMI Lounge. The restaurant has a Michelin star and an outstanding seasonal menu that has tourists and locals alike flocking to its tables to eat, sip, and see and be seen. For nibbles, NoMI has an extensive raw bar as well as sushi platters for groups along with cheese and charcuterie platters. The 11th Hour cocktail is quite impressive as well, made with Flor de Caña four-year rum, lime, honey, dry curaçao, amaro abano, and prosecco.

For a perfect après-ski drink, look no further than the 360 Wine Bar and Lounge in Innsbruck, Austria. With outstanding views of the Austrian Alps, the bar is known for its excellent wine selection and is a perfect respite from the cold outdoors. As for the wine list, try the house white cuvée, made specifically for 360 by the Hiedler winery in Kamptal.

The Vue Bar in the Hyatt in Shanghai takes over two levels of the hotel, on the 32nd and 33rd floors. Guests can stare out onto both sides of the Huangpu River — the Bund on the Puxi side and the skyline of the Lujiazui area on the Pudong side. The 32nd floor boasts a comprehensive selection of refined champagnes while the 33rd floor is an open-air terrace featuring daybed seating as well as a whirlpool bath. 

If you're a little peckish but also in the mood to take in sweeping views of the Sydney Harbor and the Opera House, look no further than The Glenmore at The Rocks. The rooftop has a special dining menu that includes mouthwatering items like chorizo potato hash, the Glenmore hot dog, and teriyaki salmon tacos. With a full bar, an impressive wine list, and creative cocktails, this place is a must-visit when traveling Down Under. Rooftop fans also have the option of ordering "jugs" of cocktails for the table. Try the sangria or the Rooftop Royale, made with Chambord, vodka, and fresh summer fruits, topped with pineapple juice and lemonade.

Vertigo and Moon Bar, located on the 61st floor of the Banyan Tree Hotel in Bangkok, is known for its exquisite steak and seafood menu, as well as its breathtaking views. Signature dishes for the bar include roasted snow fish with warn capers, olive vinaigrette, and roasted butternut squash, as well as the Wagyu tenderloin served with bone marrow, grilled sweet cherry tomato, and sautéed mushrooms. The cocktail list also boasts a Vertigo Sunset made with Malibu, pineapple juice, cranberry juice, and lime juice.

Aer in the Four Seasons is the highest rooftop bar in Mumbai; the 34th-floor open-air lounge has incredible views of the bustling streets of Worli. The menu is first-class, with international tapas and an impressive Sunset Happy Hour menu. Small bites that can be ordered include crispy semolina calamari, whiskey-smoked salmon, and an eggless chocolate dessert with white, milk, and dark chocolate. All glasses of champagne and cocktails are half price for those dining during happy hour. 

The Ozone Bar in Hong Kong has the supreme designation of being the highest bar in the world, perched on the 118th floor of the Ritz-Carlton. By the time you arrive at your destination high in the sky, pull up a stool to try the bar's innovative cocktail menu and Asian tapas. One particular cocktail named the Edel includes St. Germain, lemon juice, and champagne, which pairs well with Yari Ika squid with mizuna, and coconut foam. Ozone offers a skyline Sunday brunch with an elaborate menu that spans eggs, champagne cocktails, and seasonal seafood. 

Hotel Raphael's rooftop garden has a multi-level terrace that allows guests to see the very best of the Eternal City. The hotel, only a few steps from the Piazza Navona, has views of the Pantheon and Piazza di Spagna, among other beautiful structures. The menu consists of vegetarian and fish specialties such as vegetarian lasagna and mackerel fillet with breadcrumbs, oregano, capers, and mashed potatoes. To accompany your meal (and the view), select a glass of your favorite varietal from the extensive wine list.

Perched atop The Scarlet, a boutique hotel in Singapore, is Breeze, a rooftop bar destination. The alfresco seafood bar has panoramic views of Ann Siang Hill in Chinatown. A specialty on the menu is the Breeze platter, which includes portabella pizzettes, tuna bruschetta, blue mussels in a spicy coconut lemongrass broth, and a "fruits from the garden" salad. Specialties drinks of the bar include the Singapore Sling, the passion fruit martini, and the Cosmolito.

Bali has always been known for its romantic views of crystal-clear blue waters. At the Anaya Resort and Spa, you can take in one of the most breathtaking views of all while sipping on a high-end, artfully crafted cocktail. Rock Bar has a variety of cocktails, ranging from the classic margarita to the adventurous Toblerone cocktail that includes Baileys, Kahlúa, crème de cacao brown, Frangelico, and cream. But it's not just drinks you can enjoy while staring at the ocean — the small bites menu boasts items like chilled soba noodles, spring rolls, and beef chorizo corn dogs.