The United Kingdom, the home of pubs and bars. If you'd like your pint with a view, there are some great rooftop bars available here.
Despite the rainy and cold weather that often hits Great Britain, UK is one of the most popular rooftop destinations in the world. Much thanks to the big popularity in London. There aren’t many high skyscrapers either, but you can still get some amazing views from man rooftop bars in UK.
But it’s not only London that can showcase some great rooftops, many other cities in the UK have a great variety of different places to eat and drink with a view.
Here are the 10 best rooftop bars in the UK according to The Rooftop Guide – the world’s leading resource about rooftops worldwide.
Edinburgh - a city of castles and never ending greenery. Also, a home to Tower Restaurant - an upscale panoramic rooftop spot.
The restaurant has gathered the authentic Edinburgh spirit through its picturesque vistas overlooking the National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile.
James Thompson’s restaurant is an example of how to run an upscale fine dining venue. With impeccable taste, he serves only locally sourced food. Tower restaurant’s inventive menu and deft service make guests come back for more.
The view, however, is what attracts them at first. With a contemporary design, the Tower makes a statement of luxury with its colorful and very club-inspired interior. The striking aluminum furniture, velvet hangings and the futuristic mosaic bar and curvaceous tweed banquettes, each of these elements adds a special touch that only compliments what’s being served.
TOWER RESTAURANT
National Museum of Scotland, Chambers St, Edinburgh EH1 1JF
Daily 10:00 - 22:00
Overlooking Liverpool waterfront, the Carpathia Rooftop Bar is a go-to spot in Liverpool for cocktail aficionados.
This stunning rooftop bar invites you to admire the Three Graces from a different angle, having Liver Building on your doorstep.
Carpathia’s talented mixologists have been crafting signature cocktails for their guests, each drop poured to perfection. When visiting, you can choose from a robust of classic cocktails, or be brave and order something new, risky, and delicious.
Perfect for a stylish yet casual night out, or a family catch up.
Casual and chill. If you’re looking for such a place, stop by the Roof Garden Playground in Manchester.
On the roof of the Great John Street Hotel, this hip bar serves BBQ and cocktails, champagne and a selection of craft beers and wines.
Perfect for a party, the deck overlooks the city center from its Deansgate perch.
Trendy and sleek, the seating area has been designed in a fashion that allows the natural light to be the center element of the environment during the daytime. Once the sun sets, the Roof Garden Playground goes afire with hundreds of romantic candles.
Private Hire of their terrace and hot tub area is available in conjunction with The Great John Street Hotel’s other rooftop terrace, called Rooftop Lounge. Manchester locals often host BBQ summer parties, thus the spectacular view transforms each event from a casual getaway to a picturesque experience to remember.
London’s underground vibe allures globetrotters from afar to come and dive into the city’s layers of culture, art and nightlife. Aqua Spirit is just a stop from your next cosmopolitan experience while in the British capital.
Aqua Spirit features two stylish rooftop decks. Well hidden, despite of the central location right next to Oxford Circus, Aqua Spirit’s twin terraces are home to a few top-class restaurants inside, whilst the outdoor area is made for light drinks and snacks.
Both terraces - Aqua Kyoto and Aqua Nueva, serve classic cocktails with a palette of Japanese- and Spanish-inspired bar bites.
Dress comfy, but not too sporty. Guests are welcome to take their drinks on the decks outside and indulge in the London skyline.
AQUA SPIRIT
5th, 240 Regent St, Soho, London W1B 3BR
Mon - Sat 12:00 - 01:00, Sun 12:00 - 20:00
Alluring guests from all over, 20 Stories is a mixture of dramatic lights, a canopy of trees and a spectacular outdoor lounge bar.
With a modern outside BBQ and alfresco fireplaces, the terrace cozy atmosphere gets accompanied by the stunning backdrop of Manchester’s majestic skyline.
20 Stories Manchester takes reservations for 10 people or more, so consider this the perfect spot for a group getaway.
While taking in the views of the city, 20 Stories will serve guests a sumptuous array of delicate finger sandwiches and delicious signature treats. We encourage you to try the homemade scones with clotted cream and strawberry and gooseberry jam.
20 STORIES MANCHESTER
NO. 1, 1 Hardman Square, Manchester M3 3EB
Mon - Wed 12:00 - 00:00, Thu - Sat 12:00 - 02:00, Sun 12:00 - 18:00
The top floors of the 39-storey Novotel London Canary Wharf is home to Bōkan, an easy-going and sophisticated hideaway, transporting you far from the city buzz of the busy streets below.
Set over three levels and surrounded with some amazing panoramics over the London skyline, here you find both top-class rooftop restaurant and rooftop bar.
The 'lower' venue is the Bokan 37 Restaurant, a stylish restaurant serving award-winning European cuisine made using the finest British produce.
Above are the Bars 38|39, where the top floor also holds a year-round rooftop terrace, decorated with stylish lounge furnishings and rooftop daybeds.
Perfect for intimate gatherings, here you can indulge in a range of innovative cocktails influenced by London’s Docklands, as well as tasty sharing plates and a smaller á la carte menu.
BOKAN
40 Marsh Wall, Isle of Dogs, London E14 9TP
Mon - Tue 16:00 - 22:00, Wed - Thu 16:00 - 23:00, Fri 16:00 - 00:00, Sat 12:00 - 00:00, Sun 12:00 - 22:00
We have to admit it - Goodness Gracious Roof Garden owners have a sense of humor. With a dramatic name, this rooftop goodness is a rare heaven under the Liverpool sky.
Guests are welcomed by a floral door decoration which is yet another spectacular element, and serves as an entrance to the elevator. The garden door opens and you are entering another world.
With lots of sunshine (and a complimentary sunscreen), you can chill on any of the soft cushions while gazing at the picturesque floral surroundings.
With a chilled-out music sets, Goodness Gracious Roof Garden is the perfect spot for a date night with a loved one. If you are single and ready to mingle - than join some of the rooftop’s fine BBQs and taste the delicious summer tipples with gin.
GOODNESS GRACIOUS ROOF GARDEN
WEST AFRICA HOUSE, 25 WATER STREET LIVERPOOL, L2 0RG
Daily: 12:00 - 19:00
New for 2021, and 'Here for a good time, not a long time', London Bridge Rooftop is a great addition to the UK rooftop scene.
Perched on top of the Colechurch House on London Bridge Walk, the casual and charming rooftop terrace comes surrounded with majestic views over the London skyline, as well as close-ups of the nearby Shard.
Here you can enjoy the sun and indulge in a menu packed with pints, house cocktails, champagne & fizz, and juicy Ginger Pig beef burgers and vegan options.
Not shy of happenings, the rooftop also has daily DJs on rotation, show every match of the Euro 2020, and come weekend, serve a great Rooftop Bottomless Brunch.
LONDON BRIDGE ROOFTOP
Colechurch House, Bridge Walk, London SE1 2SX
Sun-Thu: 12:00 - 23:00 / Fri-Sat: 11:00 - 00:00
Experience Leeds’s finest rooftop bar - the luxurious Sky Lounge, at sunset. With a breathtaking panorama of Yorkshire and the city of Leeds, the 13th floor becomes a true urban escape from the busy streets below.
Stop by for an early breakfast and enjoy a chilled morning under the UK sun, or save a spot for a bubbly afternoon teas to live music with Sky@ Night every weekend.
Sky Lounge has a tight, yet very precise menu of delicious bites and fine beverages to ensure a good time.
Once the weekend knocks on the door, Sky Lounge transforms into a lively DJ location and Leeds’s favorite spot to go partying. Perfect for family celebrations, and a casual evening date.
Ask any Londoner where to go for views, and most of them will advise you to check the fantastic Jin Bo Law Skybar.
Opened back in early 2018, Jin Bo Law Skybar features a luxurious cocktail lounge and a spectacular view of the British capital’s skyline. Overlooking a handful of landmarks - Tower Bridge, the Shard, and the Gherking, Jin Bo Law Skybar has mixed the perfect balance of bronze and marble.
With a spacy bar, and a sleek outdoor deck, guests can choose from plenty front row spots. It is safe to say that Jin Bo Law is London’s next viewpoint to take in the old city with all of its beauty and madness.
The bar offers an upscale menu of curated, unique and well-prepared cocktails. Pro tip: try the “Butterfly Punch” - a mix of traditional punch with Jasmine tea.
If you want to mix up with the hip crowd, join the “Moet & Chandon Summer Series” with live house music and high vibes.
JIN BO LAW
Dorsett City London, 9 Aldgate High Street, London, EC3N 1AH
Mon - Wed 17:00 - 01:00, Thur - Sat 12:00 - 01:00, Sun 12:00 - 00:00
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