Madrid's Best VIP Terraces: Where to Enjoy the Best Cocktails with Views

Madrid, the city of terraces

Madrid has more sunshine than any other European capital. Top terraces: Ginkgo Sky Bar (Hotel VP Plaza España Design) — best views of the square, Royal Palace and mountains; Terraza del Riu Plaza España — 360° Gran Vía skyline views, open until 2am in summer; La Terraza del Casino de Madrid — most elegant, views of Habsburg Madrid; Rooftop Mandarin Oriental Ritz — classic elegance with Retiro views; Pool Bar Bless Hotel (Velázquez 62) — youngest atmosphere in Barrio de Salamanca. Weekend access without reservation is practically impossible. Gerard Riera manages premium terrace bookings as part of the Madrid experience — combined with dinner, private transfer and nightclub continuation.