SKY bar & restaurant

There are few places in Bratislava that offer a romantic view of the castle, such as the SKY bar & restaurant on Hviezdoslavovo námestie. This cocktail bar and restaurant occupies the top two floors of a functionalist building designed by Brno architect Bohuslav Fuchs. The attentive staff are eager to explain the menu concept and assist with meals and drinks selection. Under the guidance of head Chef Martin Borges, the kitchen presents a diverse international menu incorporating Slovak ingredients like oštiepok, bryndza, and Vršatec cheese. Even just looking at the presentation of the individual courses was enjoyable. The char tartare with its distinctive flavour thanks to honest mayonnaise with bisque, was an excellent start. This was followed by a sturgeon dish with skin so well-prepared it was enjoyable to eat. Served with a superb champagne sauce and dumplings, it worked well. The only misstep was the liquorice sauce, just two drops of it, which made no sense, and it would have been easier to leave it out. The mushroom consommé was weaker in flavour, and the baby gem lettuce could have done with a better grilling. The dessert, however, was an explosion of chocolaty richness, beautifully balancing textures, and temperatures. A strong point of the establishment is its wine list, replete with intriguing selections, and particularly its cocktail menu, which positions the SKY bar among the top in Slovakia.