El Gato Negro’s second floor is the place to be on sunny days. With a retractable roof, this King Street spot offers an extensive cocktail menu, as well as an impressive Spanish wine and sherry list. Nibble on mini Catalan chorizo with Aspall cider, jamon Iberico croquetas and charcuterie boards – to help soak up the alcohol while soaking up the sun.

The clue’s in the name for this Thomas Street staple. Rise up above the dimly lit, elongated bar for one of most airy terraces in the Northern Quarter. Forewarning though: as soon as the sun is out, it’s standing room only.

You’ll probably spot Big Hands’ roof terrace a few minutes before arrival, with a huge advertising billboard on its back wall, and tall leafy plants camouflaging the seating area. This is shabby chic at its finest – white plastic seating with eclectic plant pots at every step. Yet there’s something about this roof terrace that means you’ll always feel at home.

Yes has a busy, semi-covered rooftop area that gets regularly rammed at weekends. Why? The music is great, the drinks are high-quality (and not too expensive, all things considered), and you can enjoy the open-air atmosphere in one of Manchester’s best multi-purpose venues.

Small but perfectly formed – unlike their whopping big (and delicious) burgers – this roof terrace is a great, relaxed space to soak up those Spinningfield rays.

It’s less of a rooftop terrace and more just a one-step-up terrace, but Atlas Bar’s outdoor space is one of the best places to catch the sun on those balmy summer days. Note: It gets busy, so you’ll have to get there early to bag a good spot.

The daddy of them all, with its award-winning roof terrace on the 19th floor. 19? Not 20? No, me neither. Don’t worry about that, just focus on those lovely, lovely views while sipping on a drink from the top-tier cocktail menu.

Get yourself up to the very top of the very fancy Ivy Spinningfields, for some high-life rooftop living. Gather your crew and settle in for a day-to-night session – the drinks menu is one of the best around.

Often in the shadows of neighbouring Beetham Tower, this traditional pub can – at certain times of day – be the ideal place to soak up some rays while enjoying a real ale or pinot. You’ll find its roof terrace hidden away on the tavern’s top floor.

Despite an already healthy roster of roof gardens in Manchester, there are still more to come. Boasting Manchester’s first rooftop infinity pool, the King Street Townhouse Hotel offers visitors panoramic views across the city.