BELFAST's highest ever rooftop bar will open this week for those not afraid to raise a glass to the high life - literally - in Belfast's Linen Quarter.
Aptly named The Perch and located on the fifth floor of a Victorian building on Franklin Street, it opens on Friday, marking the first part of the final phase of the area's extensive redevelopment.
It will open just ahead of The Sweet Afton, a new craft beer focused venue supported by Diago, which is set for completion in August.
Both bars are located within the same building in a complex running across Brunswick Street, Franklin Street and James Street South and are designed to complement the project's other entertainment venues, Rita's and Chinawhite.
Project director Paul Langsford said the £700,000 investment within the final phase had created 50 new hospitality jobs, bringing the total payroll to 110.
"Through the success of our existing venues within the Linen Quarter to date, we have seen the significant potential of this area of Belfast to develop and grow the hospitality sector and we are extremely excited by the opportunities that The Perch and The Sweet Afton present," he said.
"Award winning O’Donnell O’Neill Design Associates are the creative talent that have been responsible for the development of all four venues, ensuring they work perfectly together but are also totally unique across design, quality materials used and layout."
The Sweet Afton which is being developed on the space previously occupied by Shiro, will have a "strong craft beer offering" from Diageo’s market leading products and is set to provide "an exciting new contrast for customers".
Meanwhile, Mr Langsford described 'The Perch' as "an architectural gem" with a trussed roof, brick-clad walls and an 'island' bar centrally located to serve the interior area as well as an outdoor al fresco terrace.
Jorge Lopes, country director, Diageo Northern Ireland added: "This is a really exciting time for the hospitality sector in Belfast and across Northern Ireland and 'The Sweet Afton' and 'The Perch' are great examples of the investment that is supporting growth within the industry."
