There is no shortage of excellent places around Birmingham to get a cocktail on a summer’s evening. However, those with rooftop bars are the most sought after, as there is no better way to enjoy the long days of sunshine than sipping on an ice-cold beer or cocktail than taking in the second city in all its beauty after hours. But, what rooftop bars should all visitors search for in Birmingham?
Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill
There are few better locations in the city than the one that can be found at Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill. Visitors can find the restaurant and bar via the escalator at Hotel Indigo in The Cube. The location is perfect for all, as there are sofas and seats scattered around the decking area.
There is also a cover that can be put across should it rain, which also makes it a perfect rooftop experience even in the winter. Customers can take in Brum in all its beauty, with a 360-degree experience of the city. The restaurant is also one of the most popular in the city, and there really is no better way to relax after an excellent meal than relaxing in the rooftop bar.
The Cube, 200 Wharfside St, Birmingham B1 1PR
Pitcher & Piano
One of the most popular rooftop bars in the city can be found at Brindley Place, as Pitcher & Piano is located on the canal. It is a perfect location to enjoy drinks and food throughout the week, with many opting to head there on a Friday or Saturday evening throughout the summer as they are open until 2 am.
There are a number of special offers that customers can take advantage of, including a £8.95 lunch deal between Monday and Friday. 2 for 1 on selected cocktails are available from Monday to Friday from 12 pm to 7 pm some of these include their Pina Colada and the Raspberry Bellini. Those that are thinking of heading there should always book a table to avoid disappointment especially on the weekend.
Eleven Brindley Place, Brindley Pl, Birmingham B1 2HP
The Button Factory
Located in the Jewellery Quarter, visitors can find one of the hippest rooftop bars in the city. It is the perfect meet up spot for friends on a summers night, as you can enjoy the wide range of drinks available in The Yard. The Button Factory is a regular hotspot for a Bottomless Brunch on the weekend with many Brummies attending each week.
This is offered between midday and 4 pm on Saturdays, with customers able to opt for either two or three courses. As well as a selection of excellent dishes, customers will also be able to unwind with unlimited Bellinis and prosecco. The two-course option costs £38, while it is £42 for the three-course meal and unlimited drinks.
25 Frederick St, Birmingham B1 3HH
Sky By The Water
One of the most luxurious rooftop bars in the city can be found at Resorts World. Sky By The Water is the perfect place for a date night or to celebrate special occasions with loved ones. Few rooftop bars in the city can compete with the service that can be expected at Sky By The Water, which makes it one of the best rooftop bars in Birmingham. It is the ideal place for an evening meal, with a range of excellent selections available on the menu.
Meanwhile, there is an excellent selection of cocktails available. Visitors looking to go to this excellent rooftop bar will need to dress smartly, as there is a strict no hats and hoodies policy in effect. However, we couldn’t recommend this restaurant highly enough, as it offers an unrivalled look at the city from the fifth floor at Resorts World.
Pendigo Way, Marston Green, Birmingham B40 1PU
The Canal House
In the heart of the city, visitors can find The Canal House. As the name would suggest, it is located on the famous canals of Birmingham, and there are excellent dining and drinking options available. Furthermore, visitors can also enjoy live musical performances every Friday and Saturday, which means that there really is no reason to leave at any point throughout the evening.
There is an excellent selection of reasonably priced cocktails after at The Canal House, including the Strawberry and Cucumber Breeze, their Hawaiin Rum Punch, and the Lemon Jasmine Collins all prices at £9.25. Those looking for a beer alternative will also be delighted with the options available. Some of the beers that can be found include Estrella Daura Damm and Camden Hells. Cider fans can find Sassy Rose and Thatchers Katy. It is an excellent location to enjoy a summer evening under the stars.
12 Bridge St, Birmingham B1 2JR
Henman & Cooper
One of the most sophisticated rooftop bars in the city can be found at Henman & Cooper. There is a sense of exclusivity when visiting this rooftop bar, as it is in a famous Grade II listed building. It is one of the best locations in the city to watch the world go by on the evening, with the main action taking place over the weekend with various events.
The weekend gets underway with Elevate, which takes place every Friday with the resident DJ playing old school garage classics and deep house. The party continues on Saturday, with Sky High, as funky house classics are belted out until the early hours of the morning.
110 Colmore Row, Birmingham B3 3AG
The Wellington
The Wellington is really something special in Birmingham. Although pubs all around the city serve ales, this is one of the few specialist real ale pubs you can find. Opened in 2004 with the backing of Black Country Traditional Inns – a brewery specialising in traditional English ales – they have since expanded into the upper floors of the building and increased their hand pull drinks from 10 to 27. The roof terrace is on the first floor and is reminiscent of a typical British back garden patio but much larger and with a conveniently tented area for when the weather isn’t on your side.
To be as patriotic as can be, they serve Black Country ales such as BFG, Pig on the Wall, and Fireside. If ales aren’t your thing but you still want to visit this wonderful, traditional pub, they also serve a variety of lagers, ciders, and bottled beers, as well as both scotch and global whiskeys, and speciality gins and rums too. Although they don’t sell food (barring the odd pack of crisps or peanuts), they do allow you to bring your own food or even order directly to the pub. Additionally, they hold a quiz night every Sunday, as well folk music nights, and cheese nights!
37 Bennetts Hill, Birmingham B2 5SN
Malt House
There are a fair few canalside bars in the city centre, but few are as imposing as The Malt House. Standing alone, the pub has taken over a former malt house (hence the name), which has given the place a rather grand aesthetic. Both externally and internally, the place looks very industrial yet warm and inviting. The old fashioned, dark interior is moody and atmospheric, and the beer garden opens up to an amazing sight. The view from the terrace is one that overlooks the canal and all the boats that travel down it. There is ample space up there, so it is just a lively as inside, although the place is very popular so you may have to wrestle for a seat on Saturday afternoons.
The food here is as classic as you can get. They are serving up the best of British pub food such as burgers, steak and ale pie, fish and chips, and sticky toffee pudding. You can even get a roast dinner on Sunday, and there’s a decent gluten free menu too including some burgers, salads, and toasties. There are real ales and beers on tap, alongside an extensive wine menu and a number of spritz cocktails – this place is a real all-rounder
75 King Edwards Rd, Birmingham B1 2NX
The Church
Get excited for pub dining with a twist. The Church may be an unassuming little blue building on the edge of the Jewellery Quarter, but it is truly a gem. The kitchen is headed by two chefs that have come from some of the best fine dining restaurant in Birmingham – The Wilderness and Opheem. As such, they have taking traditional pub grub and made it their own. You can expect Fish and Chips, Burgers, and Steak & Ale Pie all with a fancy twist.
The décor has a traditional-come-contemporary vibe to it too, with a classic interior that mark it out as a good old English pub, but with more eclectic details such as beachfront-style blue wood and an array of lights. The open roof terrace is perfect for summer days, although there is a heater for when the weather starts to turn chilly, and the nights get longer. The terrace even has its own bar, so no more traipsing up and down the stairs just to replenish your drink, whether that be a cask ale, a fine wine, or a classic cocktail.
