Bars With A View In Manchester

Situated right next to the canal, Dukes 92 is a must when it comes to summertime boozing. Make your way over for a much sought-after space in their beer garden. Or, if it's a bit nippier, the restaurant's floor-to-ceiling windows also have great views of the water.

For rooftop bars in Manchester city centre, Honest Burgers is a great choice. The much-loved chain does what it says on the tin: aged patties and delicious toppings. For this outpost? They've teamed up with Runaway Brewery on a secret little terrace that overlooks the area.

This rooftop bar in Manchester doubles as a totally unique hotel with beer-themed rooms. On the terrace, you'll find plenty of craft pours, tacos and an urban garden, alongside the chance to people watch from the Fountain Street perch.

One of the best rooftop bars in Manchester, Cloud 23 is a classy experience if you're looking for enviable views to accompany cocktails and Champagne sipping. While huge windows provide eye-catching panoramas across the city and beyond, the space also serves up signature concoctions with names like vertigo. 

Spend an evening sipping on Italian wines, Amalfi spritzes and freshly poured pints of Peroni at Tre Ciccio, a gorgeous Altrincham venue. The beaut spot sports Mediterranean decor and a chic outdoor terrace, making it the ideal spot at any time of year.

Private members' club Brass can afford to be exclusive when the views are this beautiful. Located atop Hotel Gotham, this rooftop looks out over some of Manchester's most beautiful buildings and fronts sippable cocktails.

It doesn't get much slinkier than The Ivy - and the Spinningfields site is no exception. Head up to the top floor where the space is housing floral fixtures, cosy seating, a glowing bar and a retractable roof for summer days.

Whether you came for the tasty tapas or the thirst-quenching sangria, we can all agree that you'll be staying for the stunning view. Check out El Gato Negro for an unmissable meal, whether you're on a date or chilling out with friends.

As a sky-high beauty, rooftop bar 20 Stories Manchester is a safe bet for some of the best views. This all-day destination that has one hell of a terrace with themes that change regularly, so expect winter igloos or sunny gardens whenever you nab a seat outside.

If you're looking for the best bars in Manchester when it comes to vistas and gin, then Atlas is just the place. This Deansgate Locks watering hole has a lovely terrace for looking out over the surrounding urban landscape, all with a G&T in hand.

Cross the canal on a little bridge to find this utterly adorable drinking den in Castlefield. The large space has been divided into lots of rooms, with plenty of nooks and crannies to curl up in to watch the world float by on the canal. Come summer, the beer garden is perfect for a pint.

Quirky bars in Manchester don't get any better than a microbrewery, restaurant and rooftop tipi rolled into one. When you venture up to the hidden space at The Con Club, you'll uncover views across Altrincham's market area.