Academy 297

Academy 297 Barry’s only rooftop bar, serving the finest cocktails, wines, beers and small plates.

PSA: We're open on the rooftop until 11pm tomorrow ☀️🎵🍸🤩🫶Celebrate an extra day off and treat yourself to a Sunday drink...
29/08/2026

PSA: We're open on the rooftop until 11pm tomorrow ☀️🎵🍸🤩🫶

Celebrate an extra day off and treat yourself to a Sunday drink up on the rooftop! Whether you fancy making your way through the cocktail menu, sharing a bottle of fizz with the girls, or enjoying a £5 Pravha pint- head up to 297 and make the most of the long weekend with us 🧡

Reminder: We're open all bank holiday weekend up on the rooftop! 🤩🍾👯‍♀️Join us from 4pm Friday (for happy hour 5-7pm), t...
27/08/2026

Reminder: We're open all bank holiday weekend up on the rooftop! 🤩🍾👯‍♀️

Join us from 4pm Friday (for happy hour 5-7pm), then we're open until 11pm on both Saturday & Sunday so you can enjoy every minute of the long weekend 🫶

(Closed on bank holiday Monday)

Love Is The Drug we're always thinking of 🥰A gorgeous mix of tequlia and passion fruit, Love Is The Drug is a cocktail M...
24/08/2026

Love Is The Drug we're always thinking of 🥰

A gorgeous mix of tequlia and passion fruit, Love Is The Drug is a cocktail MADE for the margarita lovers out there! With the sugared rim rather than salt, this drink needs to be at the top of your list next time you're on the rooftop 💛

🍹AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY AT 297🌤️Here is EVERYTHING you can experience on the rooftop this August Bank Holiday weekend:• Ext...
20/08/2026

🍹AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY AT 297🌤️

Here is EVERYTHING you can experience on the rooftop this August Bank Holiday weekend:

• Extended Sunday Hours: We are staying open late until 11pm on Sunday (but please note we are closed on Monday).

• Friday Happy Hour (5pm – 7pm): Kick off your weekend with £5 Pravha pints, 2 for £14 cocktails, and selected bottles of wine for £15.

• Remixed Afternoon Tea: We’ve refreshed our afternoon tea menu! Enjoy the new line up paired with bottomless tea/coffee or prosecco. Full dietary requirements can be catered for.

• Picky Bits Boards: Planning a group visit? Pre-book one of our picky bits boards ahead of time to share with the table.

Head to the link in our bio to book any of the above or drop us an email at [email protected] for any further enquiries 🫶

We’re all mad here… for afternoon tea 🫖✨🐇High tea with high views! Swipe through for a closer look at our new rooftop sp...
19/08/2026

We’re all mad here… for afternoon tea 🫖✨🐇

High tea with high views! Swipe through for a closer look at our new rooftop spread - from delicate salmon blinis to weighty scones and sweet macarons 🍰

Make it bottomless with endless prosecco, hot tea, or coffee🥂

Book your rooftop afternoon tea now via the link in our bio or email us at [email protected] 🫶

Our type on paper: the Love Machine 💖Built with orange gin, crème de cassis, and pure 2000s energy. Basically a Bramble,...
17/08/2026

Our type on paper: the Love Machine 💖

Built with orange gin, crème de cassis, and pure 2000s energy. Basically a Bramble, but make it pop 🍊✨

Open on the rooftop from 4pm this Friday 🕺

15/08/2026

Forever George: A George Michael tribute is BACK in Academy 297 🕺🔥🫶

On Saturday 26th September, enjoy an afternoon of partying to the music of George and Wham! Dave Pearce is coming back to Barry to bring the massive hits by the great George Michael to the rooftop. This time we are going bigger, with a bottomless prosecco afternoon tea also included!

Tickets are £45 and include bottomless prosecco for 90 mins, a delicious afternoon tea and a top class performance. Book your tickets now via the link in our bio!

Golden hour hits different with a colada crush next to you 🌅✨Grab two of these bad boys for £14 in our happy hour deal t...
14/08/2026

Golden hour hits different with a colada crush next to you 🌅✨

Grab two of these bad boys for £14 in our happy hour deal this evening from 5-7pm 🥥💛😁

Our New Look Afternoon Teas! 🫖🍰🥂Served every Saturday and Sunday (with or without bottomless Prosecco), our afternoon te...
13/08/2026

Our New Look Afternoon Teas! 🫖🍰🥂

Served every Saturday and Sunday (with or without bottomless Prosecco), our afternoon teas are the perfect weekend treat!

We’ve updated our afternoon teas to be filled with gorgeous nibbles on each tier - from a selection of finger sandwiches, salmon blinis, macarons & so much more!

Looking for the perfect space for a baby shower or big birthday party? We can accommodate large groups and help you plan your celebration. If you’re booking afternoon teas for more than 30 people you’ll get the whole venue to yourselves!

We require all afternoon teas to be pre-booked with a non-refundable £10 per person deposit. Booking for more than 10 guests? Your booking request will generate an enquiry and one of our team will be in touch with you within 48 hours 🫶

If you have any further questions, please get in touch at [email protected]

We're all fools for this drink😍The Lovefool is a fan favourite up here on the rooftop - and for a good reason! Our twist...
11/08/2026

We're all fools for this drink😍

The Lovefool is a fan favourite up here on the rooftop - and for a good reason! Our twist on a Paloma is bright & bittersweet and a lighter, more thirst quenching option compared to a Margarita ❤️‍🔥

Serving from 4pm this Friday 🌅

Address

Hood Road
Barry
CF625QU

Opening Hours

Wednesday 4pm - 11pm
Thursday 4pm - 11pm
Friday 2pm - 11pm
Saturday 12pm - 11pm
Sunday 2pm - 9pm

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