Bars and restaurants have expanded further into the urban realm with more streets space allocated for outdoor eating and drinking, while beer gardens, rooftop bars and drinking terraces have become a more recognisable part of the social life of the city in recent years. Neighbourhood social life gravitates towards spots that have both indoor and outdoor options for seating.
In the months ahead, as the city moves into the summer, there will be more opportunities to meet pals and sit in the sunshine. Where will we meet for a pint?
Here’s a revised and updated, comprehensive look at the 40 best beer gardens, rooftop bars and outdoor spaces in the city for 2025.
13. Brel
Get the sunglasses on and order a beer on their sunny mezzanine or in the garden. Later on, their firepits and a great evening atmosphere. | Brel
14. Hillhead Bookclub
The Vinicombe Street bar has an outside beer garden area that is popular all year long. | Supplied
15. Kong
The Kong rooftop garden in the Royal Exchange Square is a popular city centre hangout. | Kong
16. Jinty McGuinty’s
Lewis Capaldi enjoys a pint of Guinness in the beer garden at Jinty McGuinty’s on Ashton Lane while on a Facetime call with Ed Sheeran. | Jinty McGuinty's