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Rooftop Bars Glasgow

2024 update

No matter the weather, it's always a good idea to enjoy Glasgow from above.

Country United Kingdom

Currency Pound

Best time to visit May - September

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Glasgow Rooftop Guide

By:Hans Ebenman

Updated:July 20, 2024

Glasgow rooftop map

While the sun isn't always shining in Scotland’s biggest city, that doesn't stop Glasgow from offering a great array of elevated spots to enjoy al fresco dining and drinks with a view.

From vibrant rooftop lounges to charming terraces on historic locations, we will guide you to our favourite Glasgow rooftop bars, where the sips and the vibes are just as good as the vibes. Just scroll down and find the rooftop bar in Glasgow best suited for you.

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9 best rooftop bars in Glasgow

Rooftop bar Glasgow Red Sky Bar in Glasgow — 1

Red Sky Bar

9th floor | Finnieston

Highlights

Weekend DJs

River & city views

$$$

Red Sky Bar is Glasgow’s first official rooftop bar, filled with music, good times and **panoramic views over both the River Clyde & the city**. Faturing a sleek interior lounge, as well as a relaxed outside terrace, here you can enjoy crafted signature cocktails with a Glasgow twist, paired with tasty small plates celebrating the city as a cultural melting pot. Open daily, this is a great place to kick back and relax, or to kick start the fun, with plenty of good vibes and live music from resident DJs.

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Rooftop bar Glasgow Kong in Glasgow — 2

Kong

3rd floor | Merchant City

Highlights

Noon to late night

Botanical escape

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From noon to late night, Kong Bar & Roof Garden invites to a glamorous and bustling all-day atmosphere. Housing several elegant spaces, the prime spot is the all-season heated and covered Roof Garden. Overlooking Royal Exchange Square, the lush terrace is **a botanical escape in the heart of the city**. Try some of the locally sourced dishes, innovative cocktails, craft beers and world wines during relaxing afternoons with friends, or visit for fun-packed late night party-vibes.

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Rooftop bar Glasgow Sacred Garden Rooftop in Glasgow — 3

Sacred Garden Rooftop

6th floor | Merchant City

Highlights

Hideaway bar

Lovely views

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Perched on top of the one-of-a-kind hotel House of Gods Glasgow, Sacred Garden Rooftop offers an impressive setting to enjoy the city from above. **Inspired by the mystique of ancient gardens**, this rooftop restaurant & hideaway bar features over 3,000 flowers, and lovely views across the Merchant City. Open all through the day and late into the night, the rooftop menu includes enticing seasonal dishes, paired with the finest champagnes, wines and cocktails.

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Rooftop bar Glasgow The Rooftop Terrace at Ubiquitous Chip in Glasgow — 4

The Rooftop Terrace at Ubiquitous Chip

2nd floor | Hillhead

Highlights

Scottish cuisine

Hidden gem

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Ubiquitous Chip is famous for serving some of the best Scottish cuisine you can find in Glasgow. Featuring a restaurant, a brasserie and several bars, this is also where you find **West End's only rooftop terrace**. A charming, lush and hidden gem, the rooftop is a great spot when the sun comes out, but there is also cover from the uncertain weather. Indulge in an extensive cocktail list, plenty of beers, and world class Scottish cuisine, served as sharing boards, small plates and big plates.

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Rooftop bar Glasgow Windows Restaurant in Glasgow — 5

Windows Restaurant

7th floor | City Center

Highlights

Morning to evening

Panoramic views

$$$

Perched above the lively streets of Glasgow's city centre, on the 7th floor of Carlton George Hotel, Windows Restaurant offers **an unforgettable bird's eye view of the city**. Sit by the panoramic windows inside, or on the breezy outside terrace, and enjoy a great selection of modern European cuisine, and a wide range of drinks. Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, afternoon tea and drinks in between, Windows Restaurant has something for everyone.

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Rooftop bar Glasgow The Corinthian Club in Glasgow — 6

The Corinthian Club

5th floor | Merchant City

Highlights

Several spaces

Tropical oasis

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Set in a beautiful building in the heart of Merchant City, The Corinthian offers an eclectic range of spaces over five floors. Inside you find a bar & brasserie, a live nightclub, a piano bar and several event venues. But when summer comes, the place to go is the Fettercairn Terrace, **a tropical rooftop oasis**. Among comfy loungers and turquoise colors, here you can soak up the sunshine, and enjoy a selection of exclusive Fettercairn cocktails.

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Rooftop bar Glasgow Malones Glasgow in Glasgow — 7

Malones Glasgow

2nd floor | City Center

Highlights

Irish

Daily live music

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Malones Irish Bar is an authentic and inviting pub with a cozy atmosphere that will make you feel right at home. Best of all, there is a lush, comfy and sunny roof garden, with plenty of space, 3 screens for live sport, and cool artwork. The menu features Scottland's biggest Irish Whiskey collection and **'the best pint of Guinness in Glasgow'**, as well as an all-day food menu with tasty pub grub inspired by Clare County. Visit for some relaxing drinks with friends, to watch live sports, or listen to daily live music.

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Rooftop bar Glasgow The Rooftop Terrace at Mackintosh at the Willow in Glasgow — 8

The Rooftop Terrace at Mackintosh at the Willow

3rd floor | City Center

Highlights

Sunny terrace

Iconic venue

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Set in the iconic and last surviving tea room designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, many visit the renowned architectural and interior design treasure Mackintosh at the Willow to just take a tour, or visit one of the tea rooms. But, during summer, don't miss the **charming rooftop terrace** on the top floor of the building. Mixing modern furniture with original features, and facing south, the terrace is a real sun-worshipper’s dream come true, and a fantastic spot for an afternoon break with crafted cocktails, bites and a view.

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Rooftop bar Glasgow October in Glasgow — 9

October

3rd floor | Merchant City

Highlights

Vibrant evenings

Brunch

$$$

On top of the Princes Square Shopping Centre, October inivtes to a **chic, contemporary and highly Instagram-friendly setting**, open for weekend sips, brunch and late night fun. While this all pink everything rooftop is all interior, there is a beautiful cherry blossom terrace with ceiling windows, creating the feeling of lush outdoor oasis. Indulge in a glamorous menu, filled with colorful cocktails, fizz & bubbles, a fine selection of wine, and creative small plates.

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Hans Ebenman

Hans has visited over 500 rooftop bars, 200 rooftop pools and 300 rooftop restaurants since 2015. This vast experience has made Hans a true rooftop expert, and one of the most knowledgeable in the field. Today, numerous of travel magazines, bloggers and media websites contact Hans to get his expertise on rooftops.