The rooftop pool bar of the Noom Hotel on Rue Paris Village in Le Plateau, looking over the business district's tower blocks toward the Ébrié lagoon. It is one of the few genuinely elevated drinking spots in central Abidjan, and it peaks early — after office hours and at sunset — rather than late, since the Plateau empties at night.
The Noom Hotel Abidjan Plateau Rooftop Bar sits atop the hotel on Rue Paris Village in Le Plateau, looking out over the business district's tower blocks toward the Ébrié lagoon. The crowd is heavily weighted toward business travellers, hotel guests and Plateau office workers unwinding after hours, with a mixed-age professional profile and a smart-casual to business-casual dress code rather than club wear. The mood is upscale but low-key — a pool-deck lounge rather than a party venue — and it peaks early, in the after-work and sunset window, since Le Plateau itself empties out and grows quiet once the offices close for the night. Background music is recorded lounge and international pop played at a level suited to conversation, without a resident DJ or live act; this is a view-and-conversation bar rather than a music venue. The drinks list runs to a proper cocktail programme alongside wine, beer and spirits, priced at the upper end for Abidjan given the hotel setting and skyline views. It operates daily from about 16:00 to midnight, busiest between 17:00 and 20:00 as sunset falls over the Plateau skyline, and quieter later in the evening. There is no cover charge on ordinary nights, though a minimum spend can apply on event nights, and reservations are recommended for poolside tables at sunset given the venue's popularity with the after-work crowd.
| Price | Beer 3,000-5,000 XOF / USD 5.26-8.77; cocktails 6,000-12,000 XOF / USD 10.53-21.05 |
|---|---|
| Cover | No cover; a minimum spend can apply on event nights |
| Hours | Daily from about 16:00 to midnight |
| Address | Rue Paris Village, Le Plateau, Abidjan, Ivory Coast |
Good to know
- Signature
- Rooftop pool-deck drinks over the Plateau skyline at sunset
Location
Rue Paris Village, Le Plateau, Abidjan, Ivory Coast
5.3234, -4.0150 View on map
Highlights
- Rooftop pool-deck bar with views over Le Plateau's skyline and the lagoon
- Best experienced in the after-work sunset window, roughly 17:00-20:00
- Proper cocktail programme alongside wine, beer and spirits
- Smart-casual to business-casual crowd of travellers and office workers
- Recorded lounge music rather than a live DJ or band
Tips for visiting
- Arrive by 17:30 for sunset to get a poolside table before the after-work crowd fills in
- Reservations are worth making for sunset tables given the venue's popularity
- Le Plateau empties out by night, so the bar is quieter after about 21:00
- Prices sit at the upper end for Abidjan given the hotel setting and views
- Smart-casual dress is appropriate; overly casual beachwear is out of place
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit for the view?
The after-work and sunset window, roughly 17:00 to 20:00, is when the rooftop is busiest and the skyline views are best.
Is there a cover charge?
No cover on ordinary nights, though a minimum spend can apply on special event nights.
Is a reservation needed?
Reservations are recommended for poolside tables at sunset, since the bar is popular with the after-work crowd.
What is the dress code?
Smart-casual to business-casual fits the hotel setting; there is no strict club-style door policy.