Bored of sipping at street level? Want to see what pints taste like at a higher altitude? Mix things up with a trip to one of the best rooftop bars in Sheffield. From Kelham Island hotspots offering quirky cocktails and slick scenes of the city skyline to riverside balconies and pretty raised terraces, we're showing off some of the best places to grab a drink with a view.
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1. Kelu Sky Lounge
Taking the place of INC Sheffield as our favourite Krynkl rooftop bar, Kelu is the sister of Italian restaurant Domo and similarly inspired by Sardinia. Whether you venture here to have cocktails and aperitivo, try new wine or munch through antipasti, you'll be doing it in a venue boasting a retractable roof that's fringed with foliage. Who needs the Med?
Kelu is a great choice of rooftop cocktail bars in Sheffield.
2. DECKS
Head down to Steelyard, and you'll find one of the best rooftop bars. DECKS Sheffield is an Ibiza-inspired drinking destination on the first floor of the shipping container complex, specialising in late-night cocktails and live DJs. The covered terrace hosts incredible sets each and every weekend, providing a soundtrack of house, techno and disco to accompany your tipples.
Decks is the party-ready rooftop bar in Sheffield's Kelham Island bringing you Ibiza vibes all year round.
3. Church - Temple of Fun
While not a rooftop per se, the waterside balcony at Church - Temple of Fun is still one of the best places to have drinks with a view in Sheffield. Suspended above the Don, this small but perfectly formed platform is the ultimate suntrap on a summer's day. It's got gorgeous plant life and river vistas, while the bar inside can sort you out with a range of enticing cocktails, local ales and mouthwatering vegan comfort grub.
Hover over the river on Church - Temple of Fun's alfresco terrace.
4. Curzon Sheffield
Housed in a Grade II-listed former bank on George Street, Curzon Sheffield is a rooftop bar in Sheffield city centre for cinephiles and socialisers alike. Whether you're grabbing some pre-movie refreshments or looking for a city centre bar to catch up with friends, their upstairs terrace promises an ideal location. On top of chilled wines, you can enjoy some tasty small plates and pizza slices from their food menu.
The rooftop terrace at Curzon Sheffield is a must for movie-lovers.
5. Up On The Roof At The Mowbray
Up On The Roof at The Mowbray is the venue's private first-floor rooftop, complete with leafy green views over Park Woof Springs and Neepsend. You'll find delicious BBQ food and garden cocktails to sip as you soak up the sun.
The restaurant and bar also provides a retro soundtrack from vintage 70s speakers, and cooks all its food with charcoal and wood, so you get those umptious flame-kissed flavours.
Book Up On The Roof for BBQ eats and cocktails.
6. Panenka
Head to Panenka's Sky Bar, where you'll find space for up to 80 people for your gathering, as well as panoramic views of Sheffield's skyline.
The space comes complete with pool, reality darts, and shuffleboard, making it ideal for larger groups looking for activites too. You'll get a private bar, access to a full drinks menu (with some great packages), and buffets too. There's even karaoke.
Panenka's sports bar.
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