Rooftop bars in Islamabad

Golden hour hits different from a rooftop, and Islamabad has 12 rooftop bars to choose from. Here are the real ones, with ratings. Check hours before you head out, since small-town listings change faster than big-city ones.

Rooftop bars in Islamabad

Rooftops around Islamabad with a view and a drinks list, best-reviewed first. Sunset slots go first. Weather can close a rooftop with no notice, so keep a ground-floor backup in mind.

Hanif Rajput Rooftop Grill

★ 4.3 · 2,551 reviews · 6th Floor, PAK CHINA MALL, Karachi Company, Mangla Rd, Markaz, G-9 Markaz G 9 Markaz G-9, Islamabad, 44090, Pakistan · Expensive

Eatly -Rooftop

★ 4.2 · 936 reviews · 13-S, Sharoon Plaza, Rooftop, Jinnah super, F-7 Markaz F 7 Markaz F-7, Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan

The Penthouse

★ 4.0 · 725 reviews · PX39+367, F.E.C.H.S. FECHS E 11/3 E-11, Islamabad, Pakistan

TopNotch Cafe & Restaurant

★ 4.3 · 331 reviews · Roof top, Markaz, F-7 Markaz F 7 Markaz F-7, Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan

The Roof Top

★ 4.1 · 325 reviews · Main Double Road 4th Floor Plaza # 7, Markaz Rd, Services Society SCHS E 11/3 E-11, Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan · Moderate

Clove Cafe (Rooftop)

★ 4.5 · 229 reviews · Rooftop Unit 20, Block 12-B، F-7 Markaz F 7 Markaz F-7, Islamabad, Pakistan · Moderate

Stories Islamabad

★ 4.6 · 129 reviews · Galleria plaza, 4th floor, I-8 Markaz I 8 Markaz I-8, Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan · Moderate

Kairo Cafe Islamabad

★ 4.9 · 126 reviews · Rooftop Musa Arcade, G-13/4 G 13/4 Punjab Market, Islamabad, 44300, Pakistan

Tiki Terrace Café

★ 4.8 · 104 reviews · 4 Service Rd E, Golra NPF E 11/4 E-11, Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan · Moderate

Pacific Rooftop

★ 4.6 · 29 reviews · Main Margalla Rd, Golra E-11, Islamabad, Pakistan

Ajs Lounge Islamabad

★ 4.8 · 18 reviews · Rooftop Plaza 2A, Pakeeza Market, I-8/4 I 8/4 I-8, Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan · Moderate

Smoky terrace

★ 5.0 · 2 reviews · M2R4+77G Smoky terrace, F-10/1 F 10/4 F-10, Islamabad, Pakistan

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Rooftop nights in Islamabad

Rooftops in Islamabad are weather-dependent — have a ground-level backup in mind if the sky turns.
Arrive 30 to 45 minutes before sunset for the best tables; after dark the crowd (and the wait) builds.
Many rooftops enforce a dress code after a certain hour. When in doubt, smart casual beats sportswear.

About Islamabad

Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory, PK (coordinates 33.68, 73.05, Dayfari covers about 40 km around the centre).

Sources for Islamabad: Google Places listings with ratings, re-pulled regularly. If a venue has opened or closed recently, give the listings a week or two to catch up.

Common questions

Where do these Islamabad rooftop listings come from?

Google Places listings for Islamabad with ratings and review counts. Sorted by reviews — Dayfari sells no placements.

Are Islamabad rooftop bars seasonal?

Many are. Rooftop season follows the weather, so winter visits can disappoint — check the venue is actually open up top.

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