Rooftop bars in Bristol

If you are after skyline views in Bristol, start here. 9 rooftop bars on the local map, sorted by what reviewers actually say. When in doubt, call ahead. Bristol spots tend to keep their own hours.

Rooftop bars in Bristol

The high-up drinking map of Bristol. Dress codes and cover charges vary — check before you climb. Elevators and stairs both happen — wear shoes you can stand in.

Lost & Found Bristol

★ 4.6 · 3,115 reviews · 85 Queens Rd, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1QS, UK · Moderate

Grain Barge

★ 4.4 · 2,496 reviews · Hotwell Rd, Bristol BS8 4RU, UK · Moderate

The White Lion

★ 3.9 · 2,049 reviews · Avon Gorge Hotel, Sion Hill, Clifton, Bristol BS8 4LD, UK · Moderate

Clifton Observatory

★ 4.6 · 2,034 reviews · Litfield Place, Clifton, Bristol BS8 3LT, UK

Riverstation

★ 4.3 · 1,763 reviews · The Grove, Bristol BS1 4RB, UK · Moderate

Bambalan

★ 4.0 · 1,282 reviews · Podium Level, Colston Tower, Colston Street, Bristol BS1 4XE, UK · Moderate

Under the Stars

★ 4.5 · 1,075 reviews · Narrow Quay, Bristol BS1 4QA, UK · Moderate

LUMAC Rooftop Bar

★ 4.3 · 164 reviews · 115 Country Music Wy, Bristol, VA 24201, USA · Moderate

360 Rooftop Terrace

★ 4.8 · 10 reviews · Litfield Rd, Clifton, Bristol BS8 3LT, UK

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Rooftop nights in Bristol

Rooftops in Bristol are weather-dependent — have a ground-level backup in mind if the sky turns.
Arrive 30 to 45 minutes before sunset for the best tables; after dark the crowd (and the wait) builds.
Many rooftops enforce a dress code after a certain hour. When in doubt, smart casual beats sportswear.

About Bristol

Bristol, England, the United Kingdom (coordinates 51.46, -2.60, Dayfari covers about 40 km around the centre).

Listings for Bristol come from Google Places, refreshed regularly. Small towns change fast: if a place has shut or moved, the listing may lag behind.

More rooftop bars nearby

If Bristol itself is thin on this one, these nearby towns have their own guides:

Rooftop bars in Cardiff (41 km away)
Rooftop bars in Swindon (58 km away)
Rooftop bars in Swansea (95 km away)
Rooftop bars in Oxford (98 km away)
Rooftop bars in Southampton (103 km away)
Rooftop bars in Exeter (105 km away)

Common questions

Where do these Bristol rooftop listings come from?

Google Places listings for Bristol with ratings and review counts. Sorted by reviews — Dayfari sells no placements.

Are Bristol rooftop bars seasonal?

Many are. Rooftop season follows the weather, so winter visits can disappoint — check the venue is actually open up top.

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