6 Bars with the Best Views in the World

We searched far and wide to find the most stunning views of sky, sea and mountains. Also see the restaurants with the best views.

By Brian Clark Howard

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After you've enjoyed a good meal at a restaurant with a view, or if you'd just like a memorable evening, check out these bars from around the world where it's a special treat to see and be seen.

First stop is the Vertigo Moon Bar, which offers a breathtaking bird's eye view of Bangkok, an increasingly cosmopolitan city of 12 million. Sip expertly mixed drinks from the 61st floor of the Banyan Tree Bangkok, a five-star luxury hotel in the Thai city's central business and embassy district. (View image larger.)

Rock Bar, Bali, Indonesia

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230 FIFTH, New York City

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360 Wine Bar and Lounge, Innsbruck, Austria

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Felix Bar, Hong Kong

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Vue Bar, Shanghai, China

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