The 10 Best IHG Hotel Bars & Cocktails, Based on Verified Guest Reviews-September 2026

Few hotel bars in London have a location as theatrically positioned as this one. The rooftop sits atop a building at the edge of Leicester Square, with views that take in a wide sweep of central London and the buzz of the West End below. Visitors like Ailsa, a verified guest via IHG.com, say that it’s a “fantastic hotel in a superb location; staff are excellent and the rooftop bar is wonderful — great cocktails and [there is] a real buzz about the place.” The service holds up under the pressure of one of the busiest tourist intersections in Europe. For a pre-theatre cocktail or a post-show nightcap in the middle of London's entertainment district, nothing compares.

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Not every great hotel bar sits in a major city, and the Forum makes that case convincingly so. It’s a pleasant surprise to find Gloucester on itineraries built around cocktail culture, but Hotel Indigo has turned the top-floor bar into perhaps the most interesting place to drink in the city. Guests describe it as "refreshing" and "fabulous.” The locally inspired design carries through to the bar's character: this is a hotel that's taken the neighborhood brief seriously.

“Great staff, fresh new interiors and a lovely top floor bar make this hotel a refreshing choice in Gloucester,” said Dulwichmum, a verified guest via IHG.com. 

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On a Crimson Tide game day, the rooftop bar at Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa functions as something close to a civic ritual. But it earns its place year-round: 149 reviews mention the rooftop and the drinks program specifically, with guests praising the welcome happy hour and the staff who run it. This is a university city with a serious drinking culture, and this hotel has figured out how to make the bar a guest highlight.

“Highly recommended all around for location, customer service, rooftop bar — and a very awesome lady working the bar,” said MarineArguello, a verified guest via IHG.com. 

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Adelaide is one of the world's most unexpected food and wine cities, with the Barossa Valley an hour north, McLaren Vale an hour south, and some of Australia's most interesting restaurant kitchens in the blocks in between. The Hotel Indigo sits in the Markets precinct, and its rooftop bar channels the city's relaxed confidence when it comes to drinking. A hundred guest reviews mention the bar specifically, with descriptions running from "fantastic" to "a great spot for a sundowner." Come for proximity to wine country; the rooftop is also a very good reason to stay.

Andrew, a verified guest via IHG.com, said “the rooftop bar is fantastic — the surrounding area is excellent, and the rooms are lovely and modern.”

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The Riverwalk has no shortage of places to drink — this is why many people visit San Antonio, after all. What the Santo does is make a compelling case for staying in: the rooftop bar and pool sit above the San Antonio skyline with views that guests describe as dreamy, while the Kimpton social hour ensures your evening starts well before the sun sets. Guests love celebrating anniversaries and other special occasions here, which really speaks to the welcoming atmosphere created by bar staff.

“We especially loved the rooftop bar and pool — perfect spot to relax and take in the view of the San Antonio skyline,” said Dan H, a verified guest via IHG.com. 

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Denver's cocktail culture has matured considerably alongside its craft beer scene, and the Claret really leans into the city's drinking scene. Guests describe an atmosphere that is chic and laid back, with cocktails worth every penny and a rooftop that makes the Larimer Street alternatives feel less appealing. The nightly social hour here positions the bar as a gravitational center for friends and family members to meet up from arrival to late evening. At Kimpton, having a casual meeting spot is very much the point.

Jorge SFO, a verified guest via IHG.com, said “The setting was sexy yet comfortable, the vibe was energetic but relaxed, and both the cocktails and the staff were genuinely impressive.”

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