Most rooftop bars in beach towns charge a 30-50% premium over their ground-floor neighbours for the view. Locca Rooftop — also listed on Facebook as Locca Lounge Himare — in Himara doesn't, according to reviewer accounts on TripAdvisor: drink prices are reported to match the boulevard bars one floor below, which makes Locca the rare rooftop where the view is essentially free with your cocktail. That's the recurring pitch in the property's reviews, and it's enough to make Locca a default rooftop pick in town for travellers who want a cocktail-and-shisha lounge vibe rather than the club energy of Coba Rooftop or the intimate scale of Thea.
A note on the name. The property posts on Facebook as "Locca Rooftop Himare" / "Locca Lounge Himare" and on Instagram as
@locca.rooftop.himare. TripAdvisor indexes it as "Locca Rooftop Himare". Same venue across all platforms.
Quick Take
| Info | |
|---|---|
| Type | Rooftop lounge bar — cocktails and shisha |
| Location | Himara town centre (rooftop overlooking the bay) |
| Coordinates | 40.1016, 19.7412 |
| Specialty | Panoramic bay views at boulevard-bar prices; hookah lounge |
| TripAdvisor | 4.1/5 across 7 reviews (small sample) |
| Phone | +355 69 444 4497 |
| rooftop.locca.himare@gmail.com | |
| @locca.rooftop.himare | |
| Locca Lounge Himare | |
| Hours | Late-evening / late-night (confirm on Instagram before visiting) |
| Best for | Sunset cocktails, shisha sessions, late-night drinks with a view |
| Skip if | You want a high-energy DJ club (go to Coba) or a sit-down dinner (no kitchen indicated) |
What's On the Menu
Reviewer descriptions and the property's own social posts consistently surface the same offering:
- Cocktails — a varied list; reviewers single out the head bartender's craft. One TripAdvisor review calls Locca "the best cocktail bar in Himare."
- Local beer and wine — standard Albanian bar selection.
- Shisha / hookah — a defining part of the Locca experience. Multiple reviews mention shisha by name; treat it as a core offering, not an afterthought.
- No on-site kitchen indicated. Snacks may be available depending on the season; plan to eat first on the Spile promenade.
Pricing is described across reviews as on par with the ground-floor boulevard bars rather than carrying a rooftop premium — expect typical Himara town-centre rates for beer, spritzes, and classic cocktails. Verify current prices on arrival.
What Works
Price/view ratio is the recurring praise
The reason Locca shows up repeatedly in Himara nightlife conversations: drinks reportedly cost the same as the boulevard bars below. Reviewers consistently note "nice variety of cocktails at the same prices as down by the boulevard but as mentioned the view is way better." That ratio is the property's defining feature.
Wide bay view
The rooftop sits above Himara's town centre with views across Spile Beach, the Himara Castle on the Kastro hill, and the curve of the bay south toward Potam. Most tables are oriented for the view.
Lounge atmosphere, not club volume
Locca's social media and reviewer descriptions point to a "serene" lounge feel — selected music, cocktail focus, shisha tables — rather than the loud-DJ setup of nearby club-rooftops. Good fit for a conversation-friendly evening.
Walking distance to dinner anywhere in town
Town-centre location means after a couple of drinks you walk to any restaurant on Spile promenade (1-2 minutes), to Coba one block over if you want to switch venues, or back to most of Himara's hotels within 5-10 minutes.
Friendly bar staff
The staff — particularly the head bartender — gets specific praise in TripAdvisor reviews ("very friendly and helpful when it comes to choosing your drink"). For a small property, the service is the experience.
What Doesn't
Small review sample
Locca's TripAdvisor presence is modest — 4.1/5 across just 7 reviews at the time of writing. The reviews are positive but the sample is small enough that one off-night could move the average noticeably. Treat aggregated ratings here as indicative, not definitive.
No published kitchen
Plan dinner elsewhere — Spile promenade restaurants are 1-2 minutes' walk.
Wind exposure
Open rooftop with limited covered sections means strong evenings can be uncomfortable. Check the forecast before settling in for a long session.
Sunset peak fills
The 19:30-21:30 window in July-August fills up. For a quieter version, arrive earlier (around 18:30) or visit mid-week.
Hours vary
The Facebook page lists "always open" — which in practice means seasonal evening-and-night service, not literally 24/7. Confirm via Instagram or phone (+355 69 444 4497) for any time-sensitive visit.
How Locca Compares
| Rooftop | Vibe | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Locca | Cocktails + shisha lounge, view-first | Boulevard-equivalent prices per reviews |
| Coba Rooftop | Deep house, later, higher energy | Adjacent block; same-night follow-up |
| Thea Rooftop | Intimate, longest hours (until 03:00) | The after-midnight pick |
| UMI Sushi & Cocktail | Rooftop + sushi | The rooftop-with-dinner play (premium) |
Locca is the sunset and lounge default. Coba is the same-night follow-up if you want to keep moving. Thea is the latest closer. UMI is rooftop plus a full meal.
Best Time to Visit
Sunset hour (around 19:30 in July, 18:30 in October) is when Locca peaks. Aperitivo hour (18:00-19:30) is best for quieter views before the sunset crowd. Mid-week vs weekend: Tuesday-Thursday is markedly calmer than Friday-Saturday. Shisha sessions are typically a late-evening / post-dinner activity here — plan accordingly. Avoid: windy evenings (open rooftop) and the 21:00-22:00 dinner-overflow window when promenade diners climb up.
Walkable From Where?
- Spile promenade restaurants — 1-2 minutes
- Himara 28 Hotel — 2 minutes
- Coba Rooftop — 1 minute (same block)
- Manolo Beach Bar — 2 minutes
- Himara Castle / Old Town climb — 8-10 minutes
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Locca Rooftop in Himare?
In the centre of Himara town, on a rooftop overlooking the bay — coordinates 40.1016, 19.7412. The property is on Facebook as "Locca Lounge Himare" and Instagram as @locca.rooftop.himare. Phone +355 69 444 4497. Ask any local for "Locca" — it's a recognised name in the town's nightlife.
How much do drinks cost at Locca Rooftop?
Reviewer consensus is that prices match the ground-floor boulevard bars below — no rooftop premium. Expect Himara town-centre rates for beer, spritzes, and classic cocktails; cash is the safer bet but cards are increasingly accepted. Verify current prices on arrival.
Does Locca Rooftop have shisha?
Yes — shisha (hookah) is a core part of the offering, mentioned consistently in reviews and the venue's own social posts. Locca is positioned as a cocktail-and-shisha rooftop lounge, not a drinks-only bar.
What time does Locca Rooftop close?
Hours vary seasonally and the Facebook page lists "always open" loosely. In practice it's a late-evening and late-night venue. For confirmed hours on a given night, message the venue on Instagram (@locca.rooftop.himare) or call +355 69 444 4497. If you want a guaranteed 03:00 close, Thea Rooftop Bar is the safer bet.
Does Locca Rooftop serve food?
No proper kitchen is listed for the venue — it's positioned as a cocktail and shisha lounge. Snacks may be available depending on the season. Plan dinner elsewhere on Spile promenade (1-2 minutes' walk) before climbing up, or eat after at one of the town centre restaurants.
Is Locca good for couples or families?
Strongly for couples — sunset cocktails, shisha, view, walkable back to dinner. Families with school-age kids work for an early sundowner (soft drinks available) but the bar gets adult-social as the evening progresses, and shisha smoke is part of the ambient experience after dark. For young children, an early Spile promenade dinner is a better fit than the rooftop.
For broader nightlife context, see the Himara nightlife guide.
