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We are taking you up to the town’s rooftops, on those high-up terraces to admire the view and enjoy a refreshing drink.
The Royal Savoy’s SkyLounge
The Royal Savoy is one of Lausanne’s legendary hotels. Opened in 1909, it has welcomed key personalities from the world over. While it has retained its castle-like airs, the hotel was completely renovated in 2015. In addition to a brand-new interior, the Royal was endowed with a roof terrace: the SkyLounge. A space dedicated to the Culinary Journey, with 10 dishes that will take your taste buds on a trip around the world, at lunchtime and in the evening. And during the afternoon, you can enjoy snacks and desserts while sipping a cocktail.
The SkyLounge’s real asset, however, is its glass-covered space. Whatever the weather, you can enjoy the 360° view over the city, the lake and the Alps. Once seated, you really don’t want to leave the terrace.
The MadHouse Rooftop
No, the MAD hasn’t set up a terrace on the club’s roof. The establishment has taken over the building where the nightclub was located more than 30 years ago and that housed until recently L’Hôtel and the Friends Café. The new MadHouse now features a bar on the ground floor, a hotel and a rooftop terrace.
The drinks menu is traditional and quite festive (this is the MAD, after all) and the rooftop is the perfect spot to gain some perspective over the town centre in the early evening. The red lights give you the feeling the party has already started, and you only need to choose your next stop in Lausanne nightlife.
Les Jardins de PAM
Spanning three storeys in the heart of the Flon District, this charming restaurant possesses a magnificent rooftop terrace, with a 360-degree view over Lausanne.
Consisting of three gardens – one Mediterranean, one indoors and a jungle bar – this unique spot surrounded by nature is like a bird’s nest in which to savour tasty Asian and Mediterranean cuisine, paired with signature cocktails.
Le Perchoir
Perched on the 8th floor of the unusual Vortex, Le Perchoir Rooftop-Bar welcomes every day those who love a refreshing break. Extending over more than 250 m2, its panoramic terrace offers a breathtaking view over the Alps and Jura ranges, as well as Lake Geneva.
High up, on the roof of this iconic circular building edged with greenery, local beers, organic coffee, long drinks and local wines are served to delighted visitors as they chill for an hour… or longer. Cheers!
The Beef’Or
In addition to exalting meat, the restaurant Beef’Or – located in the heart of the city and a stone’s throw from the train station – has an incredible rooftop garden that’s quite unknown to the general public.
Open 7 days a week, this hanging garden turns out to be a true breath of fresh air and calm in the middle of the day. Up there, far from the hustle and bustle of the city, we love drawing close to the sky while sipping a delicious cocktail. In short, happiness.
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