The Roof, Pier

Top choice in Trieste


Simply the best place in Trieste for sundowners is this bar perched atop the Marina San Giusto yacht club. Dressed with artificial grass and potted plants this airy 'garden' with killer marina views is decked out with two bars, deckchairs, poufs and common tables where Triestini flock for quality cocktails, live music and tasty fried-fish snacks (€4 to €10).

Downstairs there’s also a rather fine fish restaurant (meals €35 to €45) with a deck over the water.


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