Best Rooftop Bars in Santiago: Sky Terraces with Andes Views

Santiago's rooftop bar scene has exploded in recent years, with sky terraces offering some of the most dramatic Andes backdrops of any city on earth. On a clear winter day when the mountains are snow-capped, a pisco sour on a Santiago rooftop with the Andes rising to 6,000 metres in the distance is an experience that rivals any city view in South America. The Four Seasons Hotel's Sky Bar in El Golf sets the gold standard for luxury rooftop cocktails with flawless mountain views. In Barrio Italia, several converted buildings now host rooftop bars with a neighbourhood feel. The W Hotel Roof in Vitacura attracts a fashionable crowd Thursday–Saturday nights. For something more local, the rooftop at Mercado del Barrio in Providencia hosts a weekly terrace market with craft cocktails and food trucks. Book ahead for weekend spots — the best terraces fill by 9pm.