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. And while not filled with high skyscrapers either, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Just behind Leicester Square in the heart of central London, the Assembly Hotel comes fitted with one of the must lush rooftop settings found in the UK.
The 10th floor botanical inspired Garden Rooftop bar and restaurant does not only offer plenty of greenery both inside and outside the retractable floor to ceiling glass windows, it also offers some amazing panoramic views over the London skyline.
Open daily, here you can enjoy a quick pint after work, a refreshing cocktail during some sightseeing, or a special dinner, from the menu fillde with both tapas and cicchetti.
During weekends, Garden Rooftop also opens the door for a vibrant bottomless brunch and Saturday evenings with the ultimate Supper Club.
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.
Opened in 2021, and 'Here for a good time, not a long time', London Bridge Rooftop continues to be 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 authentic Spanish food by The Black Pig with White Pearls.
With daily DJs on rotation and a great atmosphere, London Bridge Rooftop is a highly popular venue.
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.
Located just a short walk from Shakespeare's Birthplace, in the heart of Stratford-upon-Avon, The Phoenix is a modern, fun and buzzy neighbourhood bar, with a beautiful rooftop terrace made for sunny days.
Called The Rosé Terrace, the rooftop is a lush and gorgeous venue, where you can settle down under the palm trees and enjoy delicious food and even better cocktails.
The generous Phoenix menu includes everything from snacks & platters, stonebaked sourdough pizzas, salads and burgers, to crafted cocktails, fizz, wines and a full selection of spirits.
Or why not got for a bottle of rosé, and share with some loved ones.
Filled with friendly and feel good vibes all around, the rooftop at The Phoenix is a fantastic spot to relax in a chilled atmosphere, and pretend you’re on holiday for an hour or a day.
LSQ Rooftop serves one of the best skyline views London has to offer, both day and night.
Perched on the 9th floor of Hotel Indigo at one of London’s most iconic address – 1 Leicester Square - the rooftop comes with both an indoor lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows, as well as an outdoor rooftop terrace.
With both generous opening hours and an equally generous menu, LSQ Rooftop is a great spot for everything from a sunny lunch to some post work cocktails, or weekend drinks with friends.
The rooftop serves a European-style á la carte menu , as well as a selection of smaller bites made perfect to share, complemented with fine signature and classic cocktails, champagne, wine and beers.
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