TOP 5 UK ROOFTOP BARS
THE UK is THE HOME OF PUBS AND BARS. IF YOU'D LIKE YOUR vino WITH A VIEW, THERE ARE SOME GREAT ROOFTOP BARS AVAILABLE HERE.
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 our top 5 favourites.
Roof Garden PlaygrounD, Manchester
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 centre from its Deansgate perch.
Trendy and sleek, the seating area has been designed in a fashion that allows the natural light to be the centre 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.
Jin Bo Law Skybar / London
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.
Carpathia Rooftop Bar / Liverpool
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.
Sky Lounge, Leeds
Experience Leeds’s finest rooftop bar - the luxurious Sky Lounge, at sunset. With a breath-taking 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 favourite spot to go partying.
12th Knot, London
12th Knot Rooftop Bar is one of London’s most recent hidden treasures. Now being hosted where Rompus Room used to have its home, 12th Knot is 12 floors above the Sea Containers (known as Mondrian London).
With an extraordinary view of the river and the city’s urban landscape, it is a spot to add to your London visit list.
Recently refurbished, 12th Knot welcomes guests to a chic and eclectic setting of plush sofas and comfy lounge spaces. With a decently sized terrace, the outdoor sitting area is simple in design, yet very spectacular in terms of views overlooking London.
With live music events every Wednesday, 12th Knot can become your favorite spot to have a good time while at London.
If you find yourself nearby the rooftop bar on a weekend night, check their live DJ set and choose something from the selection of wine, champagne, beer and a selection of iconic American and British mixes. Seasonal bites are being served with the drinks, but suffice to fill up a hungry belly.