Hit the heights with this round up of some of Manchester’s best roof terraces

This summer is all set to be a long and hot one, so we have rounded up some of the best roof terraces the city has to offer - enjoy a drink or dine al fresco with some seriously stunning panoramic views....

20 Stories

Situated on the top of No. 1 Spinningfields, 20 Stories is a swish rooftop restaurant, grill, cocktail bar and rooftop terrace.

Festooned with real trees and luxurious lounge furniture, the sumptuous 20 Stories terrace comes with some amazing 360-degree views over the city skyline.

The rooftop restaurant serves contemporary British cuisine, but you can also just head up to the rooftop bar for a fantastic selection of signature cocktails or a wide range of wine and spirits.

1 Hardman Square, Manchester M3 3EB

YES

YES is spread over several floors, from a ground-floor bar to a completely pink club room.

There is a beer garden at ground level but the rustic roof terrace - dotted with hanging plants - is fantastic for drinks with tunes. There are house cocktails on tap in the neighbouring attic bar too.

38 Charles St, M1 7DB

The Ivy

The Ivy’s roof garden is one of the most glamorous and opulent places in the city - prepare to be wowed.

The Ivy Spinningfields in Manchester offers several floors of stunning settings and delicious food and the beautiful, lush, colourful and spacious rooftop is the jewel in the crown.

Here you can enjoy a contemporary British food selection as lunch, dinner and weekend brunch, or head to the rooftop bar for new creation cocktails, a large selection of Gin & Tonics and a very impressive wine list.

The Pavilion, Byrom St, Spinningfields, M3 3HG

El Gato Negro

Set over three floors on classy King Street, the vibrant El Gato Negro offers tasty tapas and a wide selection of drinks a number of ways - opt for al fresco pavement dining, several indoor dining and bar spaces or a top floor rooftop terrace.

The restaurant serves yummy, authentic Spanish food, while the rooftop bar offers fine cocktails, a large selection of Gin & Tonics and top-class wines.

52 King St, Manchester M2 4LY

Brickhouse Social

Formerly Black Dog Ballroom’s New Wakefield Street branch, the new Brickhouse Social bar offers three floors of tasty food and drink as well as entertainment.

It’s roof terrace, lush with plants and a mixture of outdoor and under cover seating is the cherry on top.

11-13 New Wakefield St, Manchester M1 5NP

Climat

The outdoor terrace ensures that guests can enjoy the impressive cityscape from all aspects of the restaurant, providing the perfect spot for last-minute drinks all-year round.

Here guests can also find four beehives, as well as a range of ‘bee-friendly’plants and once the hives are established, the honey will feature in dishes on the menu.

St Marys, Climat, Parsonage, Manchester M3 2JA