Since summer is finally rearing its head, we Mancs are gagging for some al fresco dining and drinking − those who haven’t been doing it in all weathers anyway. Now, Manchester rooftop bar 20 Stories has been named the favourite rooftop bar and restaurant in the UK according to social media, so you can be sure that summer is going to be a top notch affair.
It’s been revealed that a total of four in ten Brits now turn to social media when deciding which restaurant to go and visit. In response to this, printing service Solopress has conducted a comprehensive study to identify the most social media-friendly restaurants in the UK and globally, looking at the number of TikTok and Instagram posts associated with each restaurant’s hashtag.
Manchester’s 20 Stories ranks as the most social media-friendly rooftop restaurant in the UK. The scenic bar overlooking the city boasts exquisite food, amazing ambience, and soothing entertainment − it’s no wonder 20 Stories has amassed 21,875 total social posts.
The rooftop area of 20 Stories is partly covered, with tall sides to protect visitors from the Manchester weather, so when it’s nice and sunny, it’s a real treat up there. Guests can order from the dedicated outdoor bar up on the roof, with endless options from classic cocktails in the form of margaritas, martinis and pina coladas, to their very own creations and delicious house wine.
20 Stories can be seen for miles around and marks the city when coming in on the train, so it’s no wonder you can see so far around in every direction from the rooftop. 20 Stories is perfect for a special occasion, given the higher price point and general dress code, and incredible events are often put on to make use of the gorgeous surroundings.
20 Stories managed to beat out the seven London entries in the top ten of favourite rooftop restaurants, along with Tattu in Edinburgh and Leeds’ Angelica, so it must be really saying something.
The top 10 best rooftop restaurants according to the study are:
- 20 Stories, Manchester − 21,875 Social media posts (TikTok & Instagram)
- Sushi Samba, London − 17,765 Social media posts (TikTok & Instagram)
- London In The Sky, London − 6,932 Social media posts (TikTok & Instagram)
- Pergola Paddington, London − 4,405 Social media posts (TikTok & Instagram)
- The Florist, London − 4,001 Social media posts (TikTok & Instagram)
- 14 Hills, London − 3,431 Social media posts (TikTok & Instagram)
- Angelica, Leeds − 2,655 Social media posts (TikTok & Instagram)
- Tattu, Edinburgh − 2,338 Social media posts (TikTok & Instagram)
- Seabird, London − 2,160 Social media posts (TikTok & Instagram)
- Kettner’s Townhouse, London − 1,426 Social media posts (TikTok & Instagram)
📍 Find 20 Stories at No. 1, 1 Hardman St, Manchester M3 3EB.