Divine Drinks in the Sky #Gifted
Spring is here and with the Summer Season looming, hence sharing my favourite sky and rooftop bars which I am sure you will love just as much as I do.
So, in no particular order, here are my recommendations, enjoy your divine drinks in the sky you lovely people…
Located in Yorkshires bustling Leeds city centre, the Sky Lounge in Leeds is well worth a visit.
City views, cocktails, champagne, spirits, fabulous food and drinks with a positive vibe and atmosphere all you need to get the party started.
Hidden on level 23 right at the top of the Hilton Hotel’s Beetham Tower, Cloud 23 is about enjoying city life in the clouds.
Offering a high octane energy, an extensive drinks list and with breaktaking Manchester city views you will definitely be flying high.
SIX Brasserie Rooftop Bar & Restaurant – Cambridge
The SIX Brasserie Rooftop Bar & Restaurant at the Varsity Hotel, located in the stunning and beautifully iconic Cambridge, provides views and plenty of yummy food and beverages.
This chic and classy, rooftop terrace bar is the perfect place to sip on your bubbly champagne while soaking up all that Cambridge life has to offer.
20 Stories Restaurant & Bar – Manchester
Manchester city centre, is the location of the 20 Stories a Manchester city centre rooftop restaurant and bar with enviable city views.
The outside space has been designed with you in mind, with intimate spaces, private areas and more communal areas if you want to get your mingle on.
York a beautiful city and excitingly the Malmaison hotel chain have built a new hotel and the onsite Sora Sky Bar.
Perfect place to grab a glass of Champagne and soak up those York city views, in particular the beating heart of York – The York Minister.
Cupid’s Pod VIP Experience The London Eye – London City
London is calling and has views galore, if you take a ride on the iconic London Eye.
Book a private Cupid’s Pod experience and you can take in the views, as you enjoy a bottle of bubbles and chocolate truffles – yummy!
360 Sky Bar Gino D’Acampo – Liverpool
No need to do a 360, as the new 360 Sky Bar at Gino D ’Acampo Liverpool has all the views wrapped up for you.
Centrally located in lovely Liverpool, and you are spoilt for choice with the drink’s selection, so you are in for a ‘lotta lotta laughs’ for sure!
Last, but certainly not least, Blackpool Tower an iconic landmark steeped in historic tradition and the home to Bar 380. Buy a ticket to the Blackpool Eye, and subject to seasonal availability, you can enjoy a drink in the fab Bar 380.
Even when the Blackpool sky is overcast the sunshine vibes from the staff will be sure to get you feeling that summer energy, so you can enjoy all that Bar 380 and the Blackpool Tower Eye has to offer.
In particular, a big shout out to both the marvellous Michelle and amazing Adam for being legends, looking after us throughout the day and and making us feel like true VIPS
Whichever Sky bar you choose, enjoy those divine drinks in the sky, and my recommendation is to work your way around them all lol!
Thank you for reading 😊
Melanie xx
Known as Eoforwick to the Saxons, Eboracum to the Romans and then invaded by the Vikings who coined the name Jorvik, York is a city steeped in history and charm, an architectural Aladdin’s cave of all things historic, but is an ever-evolving city which offers a range of exciting events, activities, museums and restaurants.
Now all you need is a super fabulous hotel, for your staycation, so you can take advantage of all that York has to offer. In no particular order here are all my marvellous recommendations…
Steeped in history, old school charm and character this place will not disappoint. The breath-taking building with grandeur and grace stands dominant and proud. The gorgeous and glowing golden building emits the feeling of warmth and an even warmer welcome awaits from the Principal York team who go the extra mile so you can enjoy a first-class experience.
The restorations and refurbishments, carried out by award-winning interior architects Goddard Littlefair, have remained sympathetic to the original period features retaining the buildings elegance and natural charm.
Enjoy some food in the yummy onsite restaurant, go for a dip in the pool, enjoy some you time in the jacuzzi or take a stroll around the gorgeous grounds which have that secret garden feel. These vast sprawling gardens are an ideal hub in which to escape the hustle and bustle of York and have some rest and relaxation time.
Now it is your chance to relive history in the shoes of Guy Fawkes and enjoy a unique experience by staying in the alleged birthplace of the notorious Guido Fawkes conspiracy plotter aka Guy Fawkes.
Jack was an amazing chap, welcomed us warmly, provided instructions and our life jackets.
In your self drive motorboat, that can accommodate 8 people, explore York’s sights seamlessly, as the Vikings once did.
Hire is by the half hour or full hour and City Cruises York have fourteen Red Boats in total, their names are Josephine, Angie, Leonie, Sarah, Yvette, Kathryn, Alice-May, Lucy, Tina, Heather, Ellen, Rebecca, Emma and Penny!
Have fun and sail your boat all the way down the Ouse and you will even see the millennium bridge.
A lovely Scottish chap who clearly had a natural flare and passion for customer service and the buildings historical heritage.
Pass the rather lovely lounge, a perfect place to read the daily news, people watch and enjoy a refreshment once you have checked in.
Make your way up the iconic stunning sweeping staircase with mirrored details and neutral colouring.
The Principal York provide a range of accommodations from standard rooms to suites, we visited on two separate weekends to check out what both room types had to offer.
The spacious Suite has beautiful period detail and a tasty tuck box filled with a range of complimentary yummy treats.
Things get even more marvellous with the magnificent Minister view, a perfect viewing point, as you kick back and relax in the lovely lounge area.
Owner Sophie and her team have created a cosy and snug environment perfect for family, friends and couples to enjoy a chocolate indulgence making your day much sweeter.
As always, the whole team make you feel welcome and part of the Cocoa works family from the moment you step in the door which is a reason many York residents and visitors to York keep returning.
The York Cocoa Works Chocolate Indulgence package includes a platter of super scrummy chocolate truffles, cakes and a hand-crafted bar of chocolate.
You also receive a hot drink of choice and I would highly recommend having their signature hot chocolate.
Sophies beautifully bespoke handcrafted chocolate packages allow the team to adapt for allergies such as dairy free, wheat free, vegetarian and vegan, so perfect for everyone.
Situated within a central location minutes from York’s ancient Roman walls this Victorian hotel, that previously belonged to a Victorian gentleman, has all the charm and character one would expect.
The cosy countryside feel to the place provides a snug cosy hub and a hideaway to enjoy a peaceful and tranquil break away.
The breathtaking beautiful four poster room is rather regal, sophisticated and a perfect place to spend your time while in York.
The large room provides enough space to relax with writing/vanity desk and seating area with freestanding traditional full length mirror.
We stayed over New Years and the place felt festive and fabulous with the stunning Christmas tree and the super cool swinging chill chair, we were so glad to spend New Years Eve with such a fabulous and friendly bunch or guys and gals – amazing staff.
The Moxy Sleeper room was a cosy compact double room, offering a comfortable bed with a modern reading chair.
The walled wardrobe is decorated with a mural of all York’s key landmarks and if any of your clothes do get a bit creased there is always the option to iron out in the communal ironing room at the end of the corridor, but the chap will not be there to iron your clothes lol.
Recently, the hotel has carried out extensive quality refurbishment to the property providing guests with an even more fabulous experience.
The newly renovated Junior Suite really is something else, a spacious open plan contemporary family hub to kick back and relax in as you plan all your amazing York adventures.
With a queen bed, desk, tea tray, iron, minibar with complimentary bottled water, Nespresso coffee machine, safe and hairdryer, you really do have all the modern conveniences.
Now it is your chance to relive history in the shoes of Guy Fawkes and enjoy a unique experience by staying in the alleged birthplace of the notorious Guido Fawkes conspiracy plotter aka Guy Fawkes.
Our fabulous four poster room had bags of character including the most amazing four poster bed and 3 large windows with the most wonderful views of the majestic York Minster cathedral.
The Guy Fawkes medieval Inn is located within a prime spot adjacent to the York Mister Cathedral in York city centre and the views from our room – just breath-taking and the ideal photo opportunity.
Our room had all the modern conveniences including a flat screen television and tea tray with biscuits.
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