La Terraza del EME

La Terraza del EME is the rooftop bar of the EME Catedral Mercer hotel, and it calls itself probably the most spectacular rooftop in Seville. It is hard to argue. The terrace sits on top of a 16th-century building directly opposite the Cathedral, so the Giralda and the cathedral's pinnacles and buttresses fill the view, with the dome of El Salvador and the old town's rooftops spreading out on the other sides in a 360-degree panorama.

The drinks list covers cocktails, gin and tonics, sangria, wine and beer, with a selection of cold local tapas to go with them. It is a place to come for the setting rather than for dinner, and many people stop for one or two drinks at sunset before heading off to eat elsewhere. The hotel's restaurants, including Mi Arma, AL LADO and the Maestro wine and tapas bar, are downstairs if you want to stay in the building.

The atmosphere changes during the day. In the afternoon it is relatively relaxed, while in the evening it fills with a mix of hotel guests, visitors and locals, and on Friday and Saturday nights a resident DJ plays. It suits couples, friends and anyone wanting a memorable view of the Cathedral, though it is not a quiet bar at weekends. Prices are in line with other hotel rooftop bars.

The terrace opens every day from midday until 01:00, and until 02:00 on Fridays and Saturdays. Private tables in the Solarium and Argote Alto areas can be reserved in advance with a prepaid minimum spend, which includes drinks up to that amount; under-16s are not allowed in reserved areas. Without a reservation, arrive before sunset to have the best chance of a spot. The venue may refuse entry for inappropriate clothing, so dress smartly. Reservations and changes are handled by email.

Calle Alemanes runs along the north side of the Cathedral, by the Patio de los Naranjos, and the terrace is reached through the hotel. The Avenida de la Constitución and the Archivo de Indias tram stop are a couple of minutes away, and the tapas bars of Calle Argote de Molina and the Santa Cruz quarter are close by for dinner afterwards.