10 of London’s Best Rooftop Bars & Restaurants

Live closer to the sky to enjoy every inch of sun in the summer and the beautiful London skyline at night. Experience the world-renowned skyline view of London at its best, dining al fresco to revel in the warm weather, sip a glass of Spritz under the sun on a sky-high terrace or swim under the shadow of lemon trees above the capital’s busy streets. We’ve selected for you ten of London’s best rooftop bars and restaurants to fully live your summer life, as well as indoor skyline bars or restaurants to shelter yourself from the elements in Winter.

 

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The Residence – Four Seasons Hotel

Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square, Tower Hill, opens its doors to an exclusive pop-up rooftop bar. The Residence, situated on the terrace of one of its luxury private residences. Overlooking some of the city’s most impressive sights, from the Tower of London to the Shard, and near Borough Market and Shakespeare’s Globe Theater, the bar is open Thursday to Saturday evenings until September.

 

Radio Rooftop TerraceMe London Hotel

Summer starts now at Radio Rooftop: the rooftop terrace of Me Hotel (part of Melia International Hotels) in Covent Garden has turned its terrace into 2 different atmospheres: Bombay Sapphire, a Botanical Garden Terrace inspired by an English country garden and the Patron Mexicana Hacienda pop-up which features a terracotta cabana serving delicious summer tequila cocktails. These two different atmospheres offer their own unique view of the city! So what will you choose?

 

Sushi Samba City – Heron Tower

Located on the 38th and 39th floors Sushi Samba City, Heron Tower, near Liverpool Street features the highest outdoor dining terraces in Europe. Indeed, it offers unparalleled, 360-degree views of the City. Furthermore, you will find in the middle of this sushi restaurant a big orange tree sculpture to reinforce the earth-to-sky atmosphere. Their two terraces allow their exclusive guests to dine al fresco under the sun or the stars.

 

Mercer Roof Terrace –  Vintry & Mercer Hotel

Mercer Roof Terrace, near Cannon Street station, in Covent Garden, is set on the roof of the Vintry & Mercer Hotel. The view from the roof takes in London’s skyline, from the dome of St Paul’s Cathedral to the glass tip of The Shard. Here, guests can dine al fresco or enjoy a drink at the bar above the city lights.

 

Alto Restaurant – Selfridges’ rooftop

San Carlo has brought its world-renowned, chic Italian style to Selfridges London’s roof, in Marylebone. Set high above the busy Oxford Street, this restaurant allows its guests to escape the city. Enjoy drinks at the bar on the alfresco sun terrace in a stunning Italian garden setting. Or dine in the restaurant whatever the weather for an amazing meal.

12th Knot – Mondrian Hotel

Stylish seating, cocktails made with seasonal ingredients, DJs and live music. All set against an unrivalled backdrop of the River Thames and London.

Bright, striking décor and a panoramic view from Bank Side. Whether you’re relaxing on the balcony, mingling at the bar or on the dance floor, London’s breath-taking skyline is yours.

 

Bokan – Novotel Canary Wharf

This stunning gate-away set on Novotel Canary Wharf’s roof (part of Accor Hotels group), takes you closer to the sky in an intimate and chill ambience. The bar and roof terrace at Bokan 39 features a specialist gin bar, rooftop daybeds and Sunday jazz sessions. In short, all the ingredients for the perfect night admiring the striking views of London.

 

La Dolce Vita – The Berkeley Hotel

The 5-star luxury hotel, Berkeley Hotel’s rooftop is transformed into an Italian paradise, a Riviera style with loungers shaded by lemon trees, summer salads and most importantly, a swimming pool. As this heaven is set on the hotel’s roof, you can admire London’s beauty while enjoying a Limoncello. This venue is located in the beautiful area of Knightsbridge.

 

Sky Garden – 20 Fenchurch Street 

An incredible glass dome at the top of the so-called “Walkie-Talkie” in the heart of the City. This venue features a luxurious sky-high garden and many chic bars to revel in London’s skyline view. At night, the city turns into a glittery place thanks to its enlighten buildings. Sip in a glass of prosecco at the many different bars or dine at the Darwin Brasserie with a 360-degree view over the fairy capital.

London in The Sky – The O2

London in the Sky (part of Dinner in the Sky group) is an experience like no other, higher than a rooftop: a 22-seat Sky Table suspended 100ft in the air, where you’ll enjoy fantastic food and drink accompanied by truly unique views of the capital’s skyline. This venue will be the highlight of your summer for a dinner with a view overlooking the O2, Canary Wharf, The City and more, like nowhere else!

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