The best beer gardens, terraces and rooftop bars in Liverpool

On fine days make the most of the Cellars’ Courtyard; this charming space is well-placed to soak up the afternoon sun (and is heated for cooler evenings).

Pattersons chicken tastes good in all weathers – but if you’ve never tried it sitting outside in the sunshine on their roof terrace, you need to rectify that.

Secluded, sunny and with plenty of real life plants and shrubs (none of that plastic stuff here), the garden at the Buyer’s Club is a gorgeous place to be on a summer’s day.

The Mediterranean themed rooftop garden at Blackstock Market is the place to go for all day parties, live music and DJs. With covered areas, a stage, a bar, heaters and lots of space, it’s one of the city’s best outdoor skyline spaces.

If you’re looking for a Continental pavement cafe feel for your alfresco meetup, try Castle Street Townhouse. Its elegant terrace has sun and shade, and there’s no traffic noise drowning out your conversation.

Head to Einstein Bier Haus for outdoor drinking and big screen sports on Concert Square. It’ll be a lively one.

While some venues are happy to describe a frost-ravaged yucca and a scattering of paving stone weeds as a ‘beer garden’, Free State Kitchen happily isn’t one of them. Their ‘secret garden’ isn’t much of a secret any more, but it most definitely is a garden, complete with vines, lush greenery, trees, and homegrown produce. Plus a couple of religious statues – this used to be a convent in days-gone-by.

With a small beer garden out the back, and a terrace at the front, you’ve got a good chance of catching some rays at this pub on Lark Lane.

Relax by the waterfront at the Malmaison Liverpool’s outdoor terrace, overlooking Princes Dock.

Oh Me, Oh My has a fantastic rooftop bar and garden with great views of the Liver Building and beyond. Called Goodness Gracious, it’s open daily throughout the summer from 12pm, weather permitting.

Another top spot for quayside beers. Head to this pub on Albert Dock for a pint in the sunshine and a holiday atmosphere.

With its baby pink paintwork and pinstripe canopy to match, Papillon looks more like a scene on a French postcard than somewhere you’d find in the middle of Liverpool. Dine alfresco and take in the views of the Georgian Quarter.

The tucked-away courtyard at The Pen Factory is the definition of a hidden gem. Head here for relaxed drinks and quality pub food on a sunny day.

Pilgrim’s covered terrace is the perfect place for exploring their Camino de Santiago-inspired small plates this summer. The selection changes every day according to what produce is at its best – think simple, seasonal, open-fire cooking.

The Roof Project at PINS Social Club is the place to go for sun-trap cocktails and country-influenced sounds. There’s a retractable roof, fire pits and heaters, and lots of space – it’s one of the city’s biggest roof gardens.

Heaad to ‘The Toxteth Riviera’ if you want holiday vibes without straying too far from home. The Quarter’s pretty pavement terrace is the perfect spot for coffee and cake while watching the world go by.

This iconic hotel has a rooftop terrace that’s open to the public when the weather is fine. There’s no set opening hours so give them a call to check on the day: 0151 459 3383. If you’re in luck, it’s a top spot for cocktails with views over the Liverpool skyline.

Soak up the rays at the Sky Bar’s terrace. At 270 feet above ground, it’s the highest alfresco bar in the city.

This popular cafe-bar in the gorgeous grounds of the Bombed Out Church opens every summer. Look out for live acoustic music, maker’s markets and sangria by the glass.

At the entrance to Greenbank Park, with its lake and leafy vistas, The Watering Can offers both inside and outside space, and also a bit of inside-outside space with a dining area partially covered by a conservatory-style glass roof.