Design Centre Rooftop
Rooftop bar at the Nini Andrade Silva design centre, set inside the 17th-century Forte de São Tiago — Funchal Bay below, the Old Town directly underneath, cocktails and small plates above.
About Design Centre Rooftop
Design Centre Rooftop is a rooftop bar in Funchal
The terrace sits on top of a 17th-century fortress, so the view includes both the Old Town rooftops and the Atlantic beyond. Cocktails run €8–12 and the small-plates menu works well for a long, lazy sunset.
What to know before you go
- Contactless is standard now, even at the older tasca-style spots.
- Closes around midnight on weekdays, later on weekends.
- Outdoor seating fills first; arrive before 21:30 in summer for the best chance at a terrace table.
- Easy to fold into a Funchal Old Town bar-hop — Rua de Santa Maria is two minutes away on foot.
Best time to visit
April to October for the warm evenings. Sunset (~21:00 in midsummer, ~18:00 in winter) is when these venues come alive.
Location
Funchal, Madeira · Open in OpenStreetMap · Google Maps
32.64710, -16.90510
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Frequently asked
Is Design Centre Rooftop good for poncha?+
Design Centre Rooftop serves poncha alongside its main offer, but for a dedicated poncha experience head to a traditional poncha bar in Câmara de Lobos or Funchal's Old Town.
How late does Design Centre Rooftop stay open?+
Design Centre Rooftop usually closes around midnight, a little later on Friday and Saturday.
Does Design Centre Rooftop accept cards?+
Yes — cards and contactless are accepted, alongside cash.
Does Design Centre Rooftop have outdoor seating?+
Yes — Design Centre Rooftop has outdoor seating, which fills first on warm evenings.
Is there a dress code at Design Centre Rooftop?+
Casual. Smart-casual is more than enough — Madeira nightlife rarely turns anyone away on what they're wearing.
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