The six best hotspots to enjoy a delicious aperitif with good company.
The aperitif - one of the most relaxed socializing options and simply a very nice tradition: Before you enjoy the dinner, you can talk casually about God and the world over a small drink. The most important thing here: Good company, delicious drinks and a beautiful ambience. Now that the end of the travel restrictions is in sight, we present locations around the globe where you should definitely have one or two aperitifs in the future.
Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale
10600 E Crescent Moon Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85262, United States.
Tel: +1 480-515-5700
fourseasons.com
The city of Scottsdale in Arizona is known for its many exclusive hotels, spas and bars. It is a popular destination for travelers who want to get away from it all for a few days and just enjoy the moment. The range of bars in Scottsdale is diverse, but some stand out. One of them is the Onyx Bar & Lounge at the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale: From the spacious terrace you can enjoy a beautiful view of Scottsdale's mountain panorama and enjoy more than just an aperitif. The scenery is especially magical when Pinnacle Peak glows red in the evening sunlight.
Niyama Private Islands Maldives
Olhuveli, Kudahuvadhoo Dhaalu Atoll, 13080, Maldives
Tel: +960 664-4111
niyama.com
The NIYAMA Private Island Resort is part of the almost untouched Dhaalu Atoll of the Maldives. Between the lush tropical vegetation and the beach of the resort are not only 134 beach and water villas, but also two beautiful locations where you can enjoy a relaxed aperitif before it goes to dinner in one of the excellent restaurants. Guests of the resort can start the evening in style at Bar Fahrenheit, on the rooftop of the Epicure restaurant, with delicious drinks and a great view over the pool to the Indian Ocean. The Dune Bar, on the other hand, entices with a deeply relaxed atmosphere directly on the beach. Here you can relax on the comfortable lounge chairs and watch the sunset with a cold drink.
Del Vino Vineyards
29 Norwood Rd, Northport, NY 11768, United States.
Tel: +1 844-335-8466
delvinovineyards.com
An extraordinary location for the aperitif can be found in the middle of the vineyards on Long Island. Since 1973, wine has been grown on the island at the gates of New York, and Long Island is now known worldwide as an excellent wine region. Long Island's wines are characterized by intense aromas due to the climate, so that one finds extraordinary creations and a great variety of wines. So there's no question that these wines are perfect for an aperitif. The best way to enjoy this is directly on a winery among the vines. This is possible at various wineries on the island, such as the Del Vino Vineyard.
Hi-Fi Rooftop Bar
453 Edgewater Dr, Dunedin, FL 34698, United States
Tel: +1-844-569-9879
fenwayhotel.com
St. Pete/Clearwater on Florida's Gulf Coast has a multifaceted gastronomy scene on offer, and of course exciting bars are not to be missed. The region is especially predestined for rooftop bars: In downtown St. Pete, for example, you'll find the Canopy Rooftop Lounge on top of the Birchwood Hotel, which is highly frequented by St. Pete residents practically every day. No wonder, because not only is the atmosphere there upbeat, relaxed and exclusive at the same time, the cocktails are also well mixed and the view of the city as well as Tampa Bay is unique in St. Pete. Up north in the small town of Dunedin, there's another venue that's also popular with locals. The Hi-Fi Rooftop Bar at The Fenway Hotel, a member of Marriott's Autograph Collection, is famous for tasty drinks accompanied by groovy tunes and views of the Gulf of Mexico, Honeymoon and Caladesi Island State Parks.
Platform 18 at Century Grand
3626 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018, United States.
Tel: +1 (602) 739-1388
centurygrandphx.com
In Phoenix, the Century Grand offers a very special experience with the Platform 18 Bar: Here, guests take a trip back in time to the 1920s: The interior is designed like an old bar wagon from back in the day - with old cocktail classics served to match. However, the menu also includes modern drinks, so you can practically take a journey through different cocktail eras. To complete the train feeling, the guests have the feeling that they are actually driving through specific effects. Afterwards, excellent dishes are also served here for dinner.
ELA Quality Resort Belek
Belek, İskele Mevkii, 07506 Serik/Antalya, Turkey
Tel: +90 242 710 22 00
elaresort.com
ELA Quality Resort Belek celebrates the new season with several new restaurants and bars. Just too predestined for a relaxed aperitif is the Galata Beach Club. The beach bar tempts you with a wide selection of drinks overlooking the sparkling Mediterranean Sea. Watermelon Mojito, Lemon Drop Martini, Cardamom Berry Smash and Golden Glow Punch are just a few examples from the extensive menu. Afterwards, guests of the resort can enjoy tastes from around the world at the various restaurants.
