TIP: ROOFTOP ROUNDUP, LONDON

Our comprehensive list of London Rooftop Restaurants, Lounges & Bars

Aqua Spirit
5th Floor
240 Regent Street (Entrance 30 Argyll Street)
London, UK W1B 3BR
+44 020 7478 0540
Aqua Spirit is a destination cocktail bar in the heat of the west end, with DJ's every weekend ... aquaspirit named 'Bar of the Year' in London Lifestyle Awards. They are unable to take reservations for the terraces. Entrance is on a first come, first served basis. Open for lunch between 12-3pm and drinks from 3pm onwards, weather permitting. Booths can be booked in aqua spirit for groups, please contact us to make a reservation: reception@aqua-london.com or 020 7478 0545.

Aviary
Rooftop Restaurant and Terrace Bar
10th Floor Montcalm Royal
+44 20 3873 4060
Stunning rooftop bar & restaurant with fantastic views of the London skyline. Situated on the 10th floor of the Montcalm Hotel on Finsbury Square.Aviary is an elegant rooftop bar and restaurant in Finsbury Square – just a short walk from Old Street and Moorgate. Book a table online!

Big Chill House
257-259 Pentonville Rd
Kings Cross
+44 20 7427 2540
Laid-back bar club with basement and roof terrace, hosting busy and eclectic DJ programme.

Bird of Smithfield
26 Smithfield St
+44 20 7559 5100
Contemporary five-floor Georgian townhouse with Modern British menu, lounge bar and roof terrace.

Boundary Rooftop
2-4 Boundary St
+44 20 7729 1051
Lovers of art, admirers of design and bon vivants: Boundary welcomes you. Boundary includes three award-winning restaurants and bars, twelve individually designed guest bedrooms, five individually designed studios, lofts and suites, a British food store and a bakery. A visit to Boundary is a new journey every time, the perfect mixture of great food and drink experiences, luxury hotel and the feeling you are in someones private designer home. 

Culpeper Roof Garden
40 Commercial St
+44 20 7247 5371
Upscale pub fare and creative cocktails served in an airy, industrial-chic space with a roof garden.

Coq d'Argent
1 Poultry
+44 20 7395 5000
Restaurant, brasserie and heated rooftop garden serving all-day French menu and evening cocktails.

The Driver
2-4 Wharfdale Rd 
Kings Cross
+44 20 7278 8827
Gastropub with industrial and vintage touches, chic dining room and roof terrace with sofas.

Faltering Fullback
19 Perth Rd 
Finsbury Park
+44 20 7272 5834
Rambling pub with bric-a-brac and vintage posters, plus spacious beer garden and menu of Thai food.

Ham Yard Hotel Roof Terrace
1 Ham Yard
Soho
+44 20 3642 2000
On the 4th floor of the hotel there is a large, leafy roof top garden with sweeping views over the London skyline.

Lyric Hammersmith
One Lyric Square, King St.
+44 20 8741 6850
Modern theatre whose eclectic schedule includes children's productions, with roof garden and cafe.

Madison
1 New Change
St Paul’s
+44 20 3693 5160
Rooftop, 6th-floor bar and tapas restaurant, with hand-blown glass chandeliers and large terrace.

Netil360
Westgate St
Laid-back rooftop bar with wooden tables and benches, serving beers, cocktails and street food.

Queen of Hoxton
1 Curtain Rd
+44 20 7422 0958
Bar and club hosting dance DJs, live music and installations on 3 levels, with roof garden barbecue.

Proud Camden
Chalk Farm Rd
+44 20 7482 3867
Relaxed daytime bar in former horse hospital transforms into a burlesque venue and club after dark.

Radio Rooftop Bar
336-337 Strand
+44 20 7395 3440
Refined, cool rooftop spot in hotel offering panoramic city views, cocktails and tapas dining.

Red Lion
48 Parliament St
Westminster
+44 20 7930 5826
Westminster pub with elaborate ceiling, politicians' portraits and illustrious former clientele.

Roof East
45a Broadway
East London's Newest Rooftop Bar, Cinema and Urban Park Located in the Heart of Stratford.

The Rumpus Room at the Mondrian London
20 Upper Ground
+44 203 747 1063
This elegant rooftop playground now has a brand new look and feel! As the warm weather and longer evenings roll in, we're excited to welcome you to the new

Rumpus Room, re-imagined as a bright and verdant riverside rooftop bar. Expect lush greenery, plush sofas and comfortable lounge spaces, perfect for enjoying the iconic view morning to night-time. While you enjoy the iconic view, try our British-American inspired cocktails and food and enjoy live music on Wednesdays featuring some of London’s hottest bands, as well as DJ’s Thursday - Saturday. Grab some friends and join us in our elegant playground that will harness the youth and energy of the South Bank while projecting the glamour of modern London. Ready to #MakeARumpus? For bookings or enquiries visit the Rumpus Room website, call 0203 747 1063 or email RumpusRoom@sbe.com.

Sushisamba London
Heron Tower, 110 Bishopsgate
+44 20 3640 7330
Located on the 38th and 39th floors at 110 Bishopsgate, SUSHISAMBA delivers a unique blend of Japanese, Brazilian and Peruvian cuisine, culture, music and striking design to the City of London. The location features the highest outdoor dining terraces in Europe, offering unparalleled, 360 degree views of the City. Two panoramic glass elevators whisk patrons from the ground to the 39th floor, opening up London from inside-out as the lifts climb further and further upwards. SUSHISAMBA’s main dining room – with its dramatic ceilings – overlooks views of London with floor-to-ceiling glass on three sides. A grid of lights hung through the open bamboo ceiling at varying heights creates a magical experience during daytime and evening, creating an intimate dining experience. The indoor-outdoor elements featured throughout the space, most notably, the designed structural orange tree on the west terrace. The tree sculpture reinforces the earth-to-sky motif while being an artwork in itself, reminiscent of great 20th century art and creates a dialogue with the street art found throughout the space. Reservation Line: +44 (0)203 640 7330; email: londonreservations@sushisamba.com; reservations accepted up to 2 months in advance.

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