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The six best places to enjoy your aperitif

The six best hotspots to enjoy a delicious aperitif with good company.

11 June 2021


The aperitif - one of the most relaxed socializing opportunities and simply a very nice tradition: Before you enjoy dinner, you can talk casually about God and the world over a small drink. The most important thing here: good company, tasty drinks, a good time and 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!

1. drinks & view at the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North

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 travellers who want to get away from everything for a few days and just enjoy the moment. The range of bars in Scottsdale is diverse, but some still 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 particularly magical when Pinnacle Peak glows red in the evening sunlight.  

Bar with a fantastic mountain panorama view. Credit: Christian Horan Photography / Troon North

2. relaxing aperitif on the beach at NIYAMA Private Island Maldives

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 dinner in one of the excellent restaurants. Guests of the resort can start the evening in style at Bar Fahrenheit, on the roof of the Epicure restaurant, with delicious drinks and a great view over the pool and the Indian Ocean. On the other hand, the Dune Bar entices 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.

Drinks with a dreamy view! Credit: Niyama Private Island Maldives

3. aperitif in the middle of the vineyards of Long Island

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. Wine has been cultivated on the island at the gates of New York since 1973; meanwhile, Long Island is 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. There is no question that these wines are perfect for an aperitif. The best place to enjoy them is directly on a vineyard among the vines. This is possible at various wineries on the island, such as the Del Vino Vineyard.

Long Island's vineyards beckon. Credit: Discover Long Island

4. Rooftop Panorama at Florida's Hi-Fi Bar 

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 atop the Birchwood Hotel, which is frequented by St. Pete residents practically every day. No wonder, 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 and Tampa Bay is unique in St. Pete. In the north of the region, the small town of Dunedin offers another location that is also very popular with the locals. The Hi-Fi Rooftop Bar at The Fenway Hotel, a Marriott's Autograph Collection member, is famous for tasty drinks with groovy tunes and views of the Gulf of Mexico, Honeymoon and Caladesi Island State Parks.

Exclusive cocktails in a sunny Florida atmosphere. Credit: visitstpeteclearwater.com

5. aperitif with a side of time travel on Platform 18 in Phoenix

Platform 18 at Century Grand
3626 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018, United States.
Tel: +1 (602) 739-1388
centurygrandphx.com

The Century Grand in Phoenix offers a very special experience with the Platform 18 Bar: Guests take a trip back in time to the 1920s: The interior is designed like an old bar wagon from earlier times - old cocktail classics are served to match. However, the menu also includes modern drinks to practically take a journey through different cocktail eras. To make the train feeling complete, guests are made to believe as if they are actually driving, thanks to targeted effects. Afterwards, excellent dishes are also served for dinner.

An extravagant bar experience awaits guests in Phoenix. Credit: Century Grand

6. holiday feeling at the Turkish Riviera in the ELA Resort

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. The Galata Beach Club is predestined for a relaxed aperitif. The beach bar tempts 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.

The luxury resort offers exceptional drinks overlooking the sea. Credit: ELA Quality Resort Belek

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