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Recharge and soak up gold on SA’s rooftops

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The best rooftop bars to soak up golden sunsets and drinks (Image: iStock)
The best rooftop bars to soak up golden sunsets and drinks (Image: iStock)

From breath-taking views, gardens in the sky and crystal-clear pools – rooftop bars make catching the golden hour over some golden revitalising brews a magical summer experience.

You'll find hot new additions popping up around the country, and firm favourite rooftop bars looking out at every city skyline this summer. From Radisson RED’s quirky poolside food truck to Moroccan House’s colourful and intricate décor, and Moyo uShaka’s idyllic floating location – there are so many epic bars that capitalise on our gorgeous summer sunshine with a cold drink in hand.

Decked out with plush garden decks, glittering pools and the best city and oceanside views you could ask for. Here are 16 of the best rooftop bars around the country to soak up some sun this summer:

Cape Town

Cape Town has many great places to catch a drink with some friends, but here are some of rooftop bars that’ll offer you the best viewing seat this orange summer:

Sky Bar

  

Gigi Rooftop


Radisson RED


The Piano Bar

   

Johannesburg

While beach sunsets might not be possible in the City of Gold, catching majestic sunsets over the plains and cityscape of Jozi is a sight to behold. You can be sure to capture the wonder which holds true to the city’s Xhosa name – eGoli,  over at these rooftop bars: 

San Deck, Bar & Restaurant

  

Copper Bar

  

Living Room Jozi

 

Four Seasons Hotel, The Westcliff

 

Durban

Durban is a summer haven, with its warm beaches and sunny plazas, soaking up a breath-taking sunrise or sunset will leave you feeling relaxed. Here are some of the best rooftop bars to catch a glimpse of it while in the Spicy City:  

Views at Twenty5

  

Panorama Bar

  

The Lighthouse Bar at The Oyster Box

  

Moyo uShaka Pier Bar

  

Pretoria

Pretoria is also stunting with stunning sunny views you can catch over at these rooftop bars:

Brasserie de Paris

 

Moroccan House, La Terrasse Rooftop Café & Deli

  

Restaurant Mosaic at The Orient

  

Priva Gastrolounge

  

This post is sponsored by SOL Beer produced by Brandstudio24 for Channel24.

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