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Summer is the season to lift your spirits, celebrate the holiday season and elevate the standard of your sundowners – and where better to do that than at any one of these fabulous rooftop bars around the country?
MOUNTAIN CLUB BISTRO, CAPE TOWN Nestled in the heart of Tamboerskloof, the Mountain Club Bistro at Cloud 9 Boutique Hotel boasts a double-level restaurant with a plunge pool on the upper deck, and majestic city and Table Mountain views. Food ranges from breakfast to tapas, sushi and desserts; there are also signature cocktails on offer. Try a refreshing mojito while enjoying the bespoke decor by local creatives Etienne Hanekom and Cara Saven & Co, and illustrator and artist Lucie de Moyencourt. hotelcloudnine.com
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ALTO234, SANDTON Currently the highest urban bar in Africa, and boasting 360-degree views of Johannesburg, Alto 234 offers bespoke experiences, from high teas to sunset drinks. The sleek, chic multi-use space, designed by Varoom Interiors, draws visual inspiration from Joburg’s mining history, and the breathtaking view is always centre stage here – so come along to sip on bubbles and enjoy canapés and oysters while taking in the impressive surroundings. alto234.co.za
