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. 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.
Rooftop bars in Funchal share one thing: the view. Order the second drink for the sunset, not the first — the colour over the bay is the actual product.
What to know before you go
- Cards accepted; rounds of poncha or beer are usually paid for at the end.
- 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.
- Funchal Old Town (Rua de Santa Maria) is the easiest neighbourhood to bar-hop on foot; taxis to and from elsewhere are cheap.
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
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.
Is there a dress code at Design Centre Rooftop?+
No formal dress code. Madeira nightlife is casual — smart-casual is more than enough for any of the recommended bars.
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