Beer Gardens in Manchester

Located on John Dalton Street just off Deansgate, The Restaurant Bar and Grill boats a beautiful roof terrace with its own cocktail bar, comfortable boothed seating, outdoor heaters and a retractable roof should that inevitable Manchester weather kick in.

Located over the water from Dukes 92 and Barca in Castlefield, The Wharf is a great spot for drinks whatever the weather. With its cosy pub interior and large sun terrace overlooking the picturesque waterways and canal boats of Castlefield Basin, The Wharf boasts plenty of outdoor seating, a barbecue serving up tasty grilled burgers and sandwiches, and even its own fountain for a little splash should the heat get too much. 

While only a small smattering of tables, the beer garden sitting pert outside of Dockyard in Salford Quays is still a charmer of a plot. From its rustic benches and smattering of blossom trees, to a cracking collection of craft beers and pub inspired grub, getting outside for your Vitamin D dosing is a must. 

One of the first pubs in Manchester to install the now universally loved outdoor heaters; The Metropolitan is the pub of choice in the area when the weather starts to chill. With an outside bar to avoid all that walking inside to get a beer, The Metropolitan seems to have this alfresco drinking lark down to a fine art.

Head over to the Northern Quarter to discover Rosylee, a quaint and cute bar and restaurant. When the sun is shining, bag a space on their street terrace and work your way through their legendary brunch.

Lush it by the river this summer, as Rain Bar provides a neat dose of water-side boozing. From its split level beer garden and charming plot across the river, to its oh so friendly drinks prices and pub charm, Rain Bar is a dose of antics once the sun starts to shine. And plenty of Vitamin D at that too.