Rooftop Bars In Birmingham

• Location: 103 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 3AG
• Price: ££££
• For views of: Birmingham skyline from the city centre's tallest building, including the Colmore Business District
• Booking tip: reserve in advance for sunset or evening service, and request a table by the floor-to-ceiling windows or terrace for the most impactful views
• Why we recommend: I think this is a great pick for any occasion where you're looking to impress, as it works as a refined lunch spot, a sunset cocktail destination and a late-evening date-night venue. I'm a big fan of the bar menu, and how playful the drinks are named, like Garden View and Cloud 9 

On the hunt for rooftop bars in Birmingham city centre? 24 Stories is pretty hard to beat. Perched on the 24th floor of 103 Colmore Row, the tallest building in the city, you'll find marble interiors, contemporary soft seating and floor-to-ceiling glazing that keeps the city firmly in view, even when you're dining indoors.

The cocktail programme is designed specifically to reflect the skyline setting. Signature serves include the Colmore Fizz (gin, lychee, blueberry, citrus, mint), Chasing Dreams (vodka, raspberry, passionfruit, honey) and Golden Hour (vodka, limoncello, thyme), alongside elevated classics.

• Location: Resorts World, Pendigo Way, B40 1PU
• Price: £££
• For views of: Pendigo Lake
• Booking tip: make sure to secure your spot in advance, especially for drinks in the summer, or brunch
• Why we recommend: Sky Bar & Restaurant was made for the weekends. Part of Resort World, it offers views across Pendigo Lake and comes alive on Saturday evenings, with a live DJ spinning songs from 9pm to 1am. I think it's especially good for a lunchtime bite with your friends, alongside an espresso martini 

A luxurious rooftop spot located on the outskirts of the city, Sky Bar & Restaurant ensures you get a taste of the high life. One of the best rooftop bars Birmingham has to offer, this favourite promises to bring a little extra magic to your evening with plush booths, dining pods and terrific sky-high sips.

On the menu at this foliage and flora-adorned spot, you'll find sips like the honeysuckle daiquiri, the Italian spritz or a tiki colada on the menu, as well as classics from the bar like their Butterfuly Pea Moji-Tea. There's also wine flights for you to enjoy in their secret garden, if cocktails aren't your thing.

• Location: 101 Colmore Row, Birmingham City Centre, B3 3AG
• Price: £££
• For views of: Birmingham city centre skyline from the Colmore Business District
• Booking tip: book ahead for Friday and Saturday evenings (especially for Rise Fridays and weekend DJ events), and arrive early for rooftop seating as it fills quickly during peak hours
• Why we recommend: among one of the best rooftop bars in Birmingham by Colmore Row, Henman & Cooper Bar is quite the stunner. Featuring innovative cocktails and a scrumptious all-day menu, it's a great spot for dinner, nights out and after-work drinks. Their gin sips are especially delicious

Set within a restored Grade II-listed building on Colmore Row, Henman & Cooper Bar and Rooftop comes complete with a granite façade and original early-20th-century detailing, as well as contemporary, art-led interiors concept featuring murals, installations and a multi-level layout that includes a rooftop terrace, cocktail bar and basement lounge.

If you're looking to dance, you can expect a sociable, music-driven atmosphere on Fridays and Saturdays, with regular events like Rise Fridays and Henman's House Party shaping the venue's nightlife identity. The cocktail programme is split into two creative menus: Henman's Vegetable Patch, which focuses on savoury, vegetable-infused serves for a more experimental edge, and Cooper's Candy Store, which leans into sweeter, dessert-style cocktails. 

• Location: 75 King Edward's Road, Brindleyplace, B1 2NX
• Price: ££
• For views of: Birmingham canal network at Old Turn Junction, overlooking Brindleyplace waterways and the National Sea Life Centre
• Booking tip: walk-ins are common, but reserve ahead for canal-side or terrace seating on sunny weekends and during live sports or events
• Why we recommend: The Malt House is one of Birmingham's most established canal-side drinking spots, set within a historic early 19th-century former maltings building in Brindleyplace. I like heading to the second-floor terrace and balcony to look out across the canal basin and surrounding waterfront with an Aperol spritz in hand 

A relaxed and friendly pub down by the canal, The Malt House is a favourite among locals for its great craft beer selection and welcoming atmosphere. Scope out their balcony seats on a sunny day and enjoy striking views across the water.

The drinks offering is broad and accessible, centred around well-kept local ales, classic beers, wines and spirits, alongside a strong spritz and signature cocktail selection. Expect easy-going serves such as Aperol spritzes, and St Germain Hugo spritzes, as well as crowd-pleasing cocktails like the mango picante, with vodka, pineapple, papaya and chilli, and rum-based Cherry Bakewell.

• Location: 25 Frederick Street, Jewellery Quarter, B1 3HH
• Price: ££-£££
• For views of: Jewellery Quarter streetscape and urban skyline surroundings, with a first-floor terrace overlooking Frederick Street
• Booking tip: reserve in advance for weekend brunch, live DJ nights and summer terrace seating, as the outdoor space fills quickly during peak service
• Why we recommend: The Button Factory is anchored by a first-floor terrace that becomes a focal point during warmer months. I love the warm atmosphere here, and think it's a top place to enjoy fire-cooked food alongside a pink Hugo spritz

Home to a gorgeous first-floor terrace, The Button Factory easily makes our list. The Jewellery Quarter venue is a bustling hub come summer, with punters spilling out onto the deck and raucous bottomless brunches taking place inside.

You'll find a great drink list here, featuring the likes of the smoked old fashioned, jalapeño and pineapple margarita, hibiscus mezcalita, and espresso martini, alongside accessible spritz options. At weekends, The Button Factory shifts into a more social space, with DJs and late-afternoon-to-evening transitions that turn the terrace into a lively, communal setting. 

• Location: 37 Bennetts Hill, Birmingham City Centre, B2 5SN
• Price: ££
• For views of: Birmingham city centre rooftops and Bennetts Hill surroundings 
• Booking tip: walk-ins are standard, but head up early to secure a spot on the rooftop terrace - especially on sunny afternoons or post-work evenings
• Why we recommend: The Wellington is one of Birmingham's most respected real ale pubs, known for its award-winning beer selection and traditional interior. It's a great pick all year round for a pint with views, thanks to its retractable roof

An award-winning pub in the heart of the city, The Wellington is known for its 16-pump bar, which pours a cracking selection of local ales. This Birmingham boozer also harbours another secret - a rooftop stunner for escaping the city hubbub and getting stuck into some fresh pints.

Regular pours include Wye Valley HPA, a balanced, citrus-led pale ale; Oakham Citra, known for its punchy grapefruit and lychee notes; and Purity Mad Goose, a zesty, award-winning blonde ale. You might also find local brews like Froth Blowers Piffle Snonker, a light, floral beer brewed just outside the city.

• Location: 22 Great Hampton Street, Jewellery Quarter, B18 6AQ
• Price: ££
• For views of: Jewellery Quarter rooftops 
• Booking tip: book ahead for weekend brunch, Sunday roasts or summer terrace sessions, as the rooftop bar is smaller and fills up quickly in good weather
• Why we recommend: I think that The Church Inn just so happens to hide one of the area's most charming rooftop terraces. Set within a Victorian corner building, the venue has been carefully reworked into a cosy, atmospheric space, with candlelit interiors, rich colours and a subtle speakeasy influence 

Looking for a cosy rooftop bar to while away a few hours this season? The Church Inn is a pub offering you sanctuary from the world below. Head up to their hidden terrace and enjoy craft pints, brunches and delicious burgers throughout the spring and summer.

You'll find a rotating selection of cask ales and craft beers, including pours from Attic Brew Co. and Everards Brewery, alongside a well-rounded cocktail and wine list. You can expect everything from a well-poured Guinness to classic spritzes and house cocktails, making it a flexible option whether you're after pints or something lighter on the terrace.

• Location: Brindleyplace, Birmingham, B1 2HP
• Price: ££
• For views of: Brindleyplace canals, waterfront walkways
• Booking tip: secure a spot in advance for bottomless brunch and weekend terrace tables, especially in summer when the balcony fills quickly
• Why we recommend: Pitcher & Piano Birmingham is one of the most accessible rooftop-style bars near The Mailbox, offering a bright, sociable setting with a first-floor balcony overlooking Brindleyplace's canals. Its elevated terrace delivers some of the best waterside views in the area, making it a reliable choice for relaxed, open-air drinking in the city centre

Looking for rooftop bars near The Mailbox in Birmingham? Head over to Brindleyplace, where Pitcher & Piano offers some sublime sights from its first-floor balcony. Treat yourself to delish happy hour cocktails and budget-friendly brunches with a side of canalside scenes.

Food is equally approachable, with an all-day menu covering flatbreads, sandwiches, salads and small plates - ideal for long lunches or pairing with drinks during a laid-back afternoon session. Whether you're after canalside cocktails, a casual brunch spot or after-work drinks with a view, this spot does it all, and it's affordable, too.