The best rooftop restaurants in Torremolinos for sea views and Mediterranean food, from a local who's tried them all. Menus, hours, and booking tips.
Torremolinos doesn't have dozens of rooftop restaurants. It has five worth knowing about, and I've eaten at all of them.
The town's rooftop dining scene sits mostly along the beachfront strip between Bajondillo and La Carihuela. Each terrace offers a different take on eating above the Med, from poolside tuna tartare at the Melia to a proper sit-down gastrobar with Spanish tapas and regional wines. Some are dressed-up hotel rooftops. Others feel more like elevated beach bars with better food than you'd expect.
Here's where to eat with a view in Torremolinos, ranked by the quality of both the food and the experience.
Can You Eat at Rooftop Bars in Torremolinos?
Yes, but the food varies wildly. Space Monkey and Gastrobar Sireno serve full dinner menus with proper mains. Sky and Sea leans toward Mediterranean small plates. Barracuda and The Clocktower offer bar food: nachos, skewers, loaded fries, and Iberian ham platters.
If you want a sit-down meal, Space Monkey and Gastrobar Sireno are the two to prioritise. The rest are better treated as drinks-first spots where you can graze rather than dine. For the full picture of every rooftop in town, including the drinks-only terraces, see our guide to the best rooftop bars in Torremolinos.
Do You Need to Book a Rooftop Restaurant in Torremolinos?
For Space Monkey and Gastrobar Sireno, yes, especially on Friday and Saturday evenings. Both have limited terrace seating and locals fill them fast. Call the restaurant directly or book through their website.
The other three, Sky and Sea, Barracuda, and The Clocktower, are walk-in only. Arrive an hour before sunset if you want a prime table, particularly at Barracuda where the best seats face west. Midweek you can generally turn up at any time and find a spot.
Sky and Sea
The infinity pool and Bali beds get all the attention, but the Mediterranean bites at Sky and Sea are what bring me back. Tuna tartare, guacamole, and crisp wine while looking straight out at the sea from the Melia's top floor. It's adults-only (16+), so the terrace stays calm even in peak season.
Essential info
- Open to the public:
- Yes, open to non-hotel guests
- Vibe:
- Calm, adults-only pool terrace with Mediterranean bites
- Drinks:
- Mojitos, spritzes, wine
- Food:
- Mediterranean small plates: tuna tartare, guacamole, light bites
- Live music:
- Background playlist, no live acts
- Pool access:
- Infinity pool on the terrace
- Note:
- 16+ only. Open daily 10:00-23:00. No reservations needed, walk-in only.
Want the full rundown on views, access, and what to order? Read more about Sky and Sea.
Space Monkey
This is the closest Torremolinos gets to a proper rooftop restaurant. Space Monkey serves grilled entrecote, Iberian pork, and a Wagyu burger that locals actually talk about. The kitchen runs until 23:00, and live guitar kicks in Thursday to Saturday. Glass railings mean nothing blocks the sea view from your table.
Essential info
- Open to the public:
- Yes, open to everyone
- Vibe:
- Relaxed restaurant-bar with sea-view dining and a jacuzzi
- Drinks:
- Cocktails, mojitos, caipirinha, wine
- Food:
- Full dinner menu: grilled meats, Wagyu burger, Iberian pork, entrecote
- Live music:
- Live guitar Thursday to Saturday
- Pool access:
- Jacuzzi on the terrace (no pool)
- Note:
- Kitchen 19:30-23:00, bar until midnight. Closed Sunday and Monday. Book ahead on weekends.
Want to see the full menu and prices? Read more about Space Monkey.
Gastrobar Sireno
The most food-focused rooftop on this list. Gastrobar Sireno sits on the 6th floor of Hotel Sireno and serves modern Spanish tapas, think truffle risotto, octopus with smoked paprika, and croquetas de jamon. It's adults-only, open to the public, and quieter than the beachfront spots. I'd pick this for a proper dinner with wine rather than cocktails by the pool.
Essential info
- Open to the public:
- Yes, open to non-hotel guests
- Vibe:
- Grown-up, candlelit gastro dining with city and sea views
- Drinks:
- Cocktails, regional wines, cava, beer
- Food:
- Modern Spanish tapas and mains: croquetas, truffle risotto, octopus, pork shoulder
- Live music:
- No live music, ambient soundtrack only
- Pool access:
- No pool
- Note:
- Adults-only (18+). Dinner Tue-Sat 19:00-23:00. Closed Sun and Mon. Book weekends.
Curious about the full menu and dress code? Read more about Gastrobar Sireno.
Barracuda
On the 10th floor of Hotel La Barracuda, this is the terrace you wander up to after a day on Playa de la Carihuela. Barracuda doesn't try to be a restaurant. It's a sundowner spot with bar food, chicken skewers, nachos, Iberian ham, and the prices stay fair. The sunset over the Med from up here is the real draw.
Essential info
- Open to the public:
- Yes, walk-in only, no booking needed
- Vibe:
- Laid-back hotel rooftop with wicker chairs and sunset views
- Drinks:
- Pina coladas, spritzes, gin and tonics, beer
- Food:
- Bar bites: chicken skewers, nachos, Iberian ham platters
- Live music:
- Occasional live music evenings
- Pool access:
- No pool access for non-guests
- Note:
- Open daily 18:00-00:00. Walk-in only. Family-friendly early evening.
Want to know the full drinks list and how to get there? Read more about Barracuda Rooftop.
The Clocktower
More sports bar than restaurant, but The Clocktower earns its spot for the burgers, the energy, and the fact that it's open until 4am on weekends. Nachos, loaded fries, and cold pints under string lights on Plaza Costa del Sol. Live music and DJs keep it buzzing after dark. Come here for the atmosphere, not a quiet dinner.
Essential info
- Open to the public:
- Yes, open to everyone
- Vibe:
- Lively sports bar with rooftop terrace and late-night energy
- Drinks:
- Pina coladas, mojitos, pints, cocktails
- Food:
- Burgers, nachos, loaded fries, bar food
- Live music:
- Live music and weekend DJs, sports on big screens
- Pool access:
- No pool
- Note:
- Open daily from 11:00. Until 02:00 weekdays, 04:00 Fri-Sat. Walk-in only.
Full review with photos and what to expect at night? Read more about The Clocktower.
Find the Best Rooftop for You
Torremolinos has more to explore beyond these five terraces.
If you're after drinks rather than dinner, our guide to the best rooftop bars in Torremolinos covers eight options including Blueside Skybar and Los Jazmines Lounge. Looking for a pool day? Check the Torremolinos pool day pass guide for rooftops where you can swim.
For the full rooftop scene across the Costa del Sol, browse our Torremolinos rooftop bars directory.
Featured Venues in This Guide
Sky and Sea Rooftop Bar in Torremolinos
Panoramic sea views, chilled cocktails by the infinity pool, and a laid-back, adults-only vibe above the Costa del Sol.
Space Monkey Rooftop Bar in Torremolinos
Front-row sea views, smoky grilled meats, and a mellow lounge vibe with live music on warm nights.
Gastrobar Sireno Torremolinos
Gastrobar Sireno Torremolinos is an adults-only rooftop serving modern Spanish tapas and cocktails with sea and city views. Open to the public.
Barracuda Rooftop Bar Torremolinos
Front-row sea views, smoky grilled meats, and a mellow lounge vibe with live music on warm nights.
Clock Tower Rooftop Bar in Torremolinos
Colourful cocktails, rooftop sports screens, and a casual party vibe that stretches from day to night.
About the Author
Heidi Hein
South African travel writer living in Málaga, Spain. I personally visit and review every rooftop bar and pool featured on this site.
- Based in Málaga since 2020
- Visited 100+ rooftop venues across Andalusia
- All content personally verified and updated seasonally
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