Sky Bar

Manchester



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Type
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panoramic city views from an 18th-floor bar
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Price
££££ Moderately Priced
Local tip
For sunset visits, advance booking is sensible, with terrace availability worth checking when the weather is unsettled.

Sky Bar sits on the 18th floor of a city-centre hotel on Old Hall Street, giving the venue a high-level setting above Liverpool. The bar and terrace look across the city skyline, with broad views that extend towards the River Mersey and surrounding areas. The setting shifts with the time of day, from an open-air terrace suited to daylight and sunset drinks to a more atmospheric indoor bar later in the evening.

The drinks list centres on cocktails, beers and wines, while the food menu takes an Italian approach. Authentic cicchetti provides small plates designed for sharing alongside drinks, making the venue suitable for relaxed grazing rather than a formal multi-course meal. Afternoon tea is also available with an Italian influence, combining savoury deli-style items, scones and sweet treats in a more leisurely format.

Music forms part of the evening character, with resident DJs playing as the night continues. The overall style is contemporary and polished, with the elevated location providing the main sense of occasion. The terrace adds an outdoor option when conditions allow, while the indoor bar keeps the skyline setting present after sunset or during less settled weather.

Sky Bar works for cocktails after work, a relaxed afternoon tea, sunset drinks or a social meal built around sharing plates. The venue also caters for private events, including birthdays, engagement celebrations, networking gatherings and corporate occasions. Larger parties can make use of the rooftop setting, with the city providing a distinctive background for group occasions.

For visitors making a day trip from Manchester, the Liverpool location offers a rooftop stop that combines drinks, Italian small plates and city views without requiring a formal dining itinerary. The venue suits couples, friends and organised groups looking for a setting with more atmosphere than a standard bar, while the afternoon tea service gives daytime visits a different pace from the evening programme.

Frequently Asked Questions

The venue suits couples, friends, cocktail groups and organised parties seeking a rooftop setting with food and drinks.
The menu focuses on Italian cicchetti, with small plates intended for sharing. Italian-style afternoon tea is also available.
The published schedule lists service from midday until late, seven days a week. Opening times can change, so confirmation before travelling is advisable.
Sky Bar is on the 18th floor of the building on Old Hall Street, Liverpool, with access through the hotel venue.
Advance reservations are requested, particularly for afternoon tea, terrace seating, larger parties and private events.
Yes. Sky Bar has an outdoor terrace, although seating depends on weather and availability.
Guests with dietary requirements should raise them during the reservation process so the current menu options can be checked.
Yes. The rooftop venue is available for private occasions including celebrations, networking events and corporate gatherings.
Family suitability depends on the venue’s current access and service policy, so confirmation before arrival is recommended.

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