Would YOU like to have a summer beer here? UK’s top rooftop bars revealed
AFTER WHAT feels like an age, the sun is finally finding its way from behind the clouds.
Summer is around the corner and UK restaurants are rolling out their rooftops
Britain is commonly associated with grey skies and frosty temperatures, with clear blue days being few and far between.
But the UK certainly knows how to make the most of it and celebrate the summer season.
Warmth is in the air and with it comes a bevy of rooftop bars that open their doors for the sun-filled season.
Whether you fancy a civilised cocktail as the sun sets or a Pimms while you watch Wimbledon on a big screen, the UK boasts some of the best rooftop bars in the world.
Varsity Hotel & Spa in Cambridge is a perfect place to see the picturesque city
Boundary Rooftop Bar in London boasts a weatherproof pergola
Here are the Brit rooftop bars you can’t miss this season.
1. Varsity Hotel & Spa, Cambridge
See the picturesque city in all of its glory from the perfect vantage point with a beverage in hand. In the summer months, the kitchen boasts a BBQ-inspired menu which complements the Pimms perfectly.
2. Boundary Rooftop Bar, London
Described by some as a slice of Spain in Shoreditch, Boundary serves up delicious wine with failsafe bar food. It even has a weatherproof pergola decorated with grapevines to keep you covered for the city’s unpredictable climate.
Tower Restaurant has been regarded one of the best rooftop bars in the UK
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3. Roof Garden Playground, Manchester
Expertly combining candle-lit ambiance with sun-filled summer vibes, the Roof Garden Playground is nestled atop the Great John Street Hotel. There is even a rooftop hot tub if you’re game enough to jump in.
4. Tower Restaurant, Edinburgh
Boasting an unrivalled view of one of the UK’s most charming city, Tower Restaurant is a popular go-to among locals and tourists alike. It has been heralded as one of Scotland’s finest rooftop restaurants, and with good reason.
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5. Marco Pierre White Steakhouse, Birmingham
If you fancy catching some rays with a view of the Birmingham skyline, this is the right place. Modern architecture characterises the open deck space which sits 25 stories above the city.
6. Aqua Kyoto, London
Londoners finishing a long day frequent this sun-drenched terrace in the heart of the West End. There is arguably no better place for a clock-off beer on a Friday night.