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ella Sky Bar
★ 4.0(1 review)Restaurant
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About the Vibe
Perched on the 10th floor of the iconic Gran Vía 42 building, Ella Sky Bar is one of those rooftops that earns its reputation purely on location — panoramic windows and an open terrace serve up sweeping views of Plaza de Callao, the Schweppes tower, and the Royal Palace in the distance. The menu leans international-minimalist with tapas, seafood, and meat plates, but let's be honest: you're here for the skyline and the cocktails, not a culinary revelation. Go for sunset, grab a drink, and let Madrid do the heavy lifting.
Why it's worth it
A 10th-floor rooftop on Gran Vía 42 with sweeping views of the Schweppes tower and Plaza de Callao — go for sunset cocktails, not gastronomy.
Highlights
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Before you go
Arrive 30-45 minutes before sunset to grab a terrace table — the panoramic views over Plaza de Callao and the Schweppes tower fill up fast, especially on weekends.
Known For
- •Panoramic rooftop views of Gran Vía and Plaza de Callao
- •Cocktails with skyline backdrop
- •International tapas and seafood
- •10th-floor terrace in iconic Gran Vía 42 building
Best For
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1 review
City InsidersEditorialJuly 8, 2026
Come for the views, stay for the cocktails
Ella Sky Bar sits on the 10th floor of the Gran Vía 42 building, and the view alone is worth the elevator ride. Floor-to-ceiling windows in the dining room and an open-air terrace give you a front-row seat to one of Madrid's most photographed streets — the Schweppes tower, Plaza de Callao, and on a clear day, the Royal Palace and Cuatro Torres in the distance. It's the kind of panorama that makes you forgive a lot of other shortcomings.
The food is fine but not the headline. The menu changes regularly and leans international-minimalist: tapas, seafood, meat plates, cheese boards. Reviewers consistently praise the cocktails, and that's really where Ella shines — a well-made drink with that view is a hard combo to beat. Service gets mixed notes; staff are friendly but can be stretched thin when the terrace fills up.
Here's the honest take: this is a view-first venue. If you're looking for Madrid's best gastronomy, you'll be disappointed. But if you want a sunset cocktail 10 floors above the busiest street in the city, with the skyline lighting up around you, Ella delivers exactly that. Go early to snag a terrace spot, and don't overthink the food — order a few snacks, focus on the drinks, and enjoy the show Madrid puts on for free.