Our Top Ten Rooftop Bars
Whether you're in search of somewhere to stop off for a quick drink in the summer sunshine or wanting the perfect place for an evening drink, we have the perfect rooftop picks for you to explore! Read on to find out more...
About: Madison's rooftop terrace is open year-round and offers spectacular views of London's skyline. This venue is popular for large group events and there is a good range of cocktails and wines on the drinks menu, as well as great range of food from the A La Carte Menu. The bar also run a number of exciting events throughout the year such as Wimbledon screenings and cigar evenings, so lots to enjoy!
Price: £ - ££
Website: Madisons London
About: On the 4th floor of the hotel there is a large, leafy roof top garden with sweeping views over the London skyline. The Roof Terrace is exclusively available to in-house guests and can also be hired for private events. There is a lounge area scattered with Whitman benches, upholstered seating and a bar.
Price: ££
Website: Ham Yard Hotel
About: Sky Pod Bar is an all-day drinking and dining rooftop space situated amongst the impressive gardens and offering the best views from Sky Garden. Sky Pod Rooftop Bar opens bright and early at 7am when we serve breakfast items and refreshments. Throughout the day, soak up the views with drinks, light snacks and sandwiches; in the evenings the extensive cocktail list and sharing boards become the star of the show as London comes to life and music fills the air.
Price: ££ - £££
Website: Sky Garden
About: Sure, you can go to the Rumpus Room for chic City views from floor 12 of the Mondrian Hotel, but that's just one of the many strings to this beautiful bar's bow. Stick around for champagne cocktails put together perfectly by smart staff, a beautiful interior should things get cold on the terrace and, of course, a spot of people watching. All with St Paul's Cathedral smiling in the background.
Price: ££
Website: Rumpus Room
About: Less about the views and more about the booze, Aqua Spirit is home to two year-round terraces that work as slick and moody sunset spots. They're usually packed with good-looking late-night daters, who repair to the restaurant bar when the night gets too chilly. No bookings, so stroll on up and grab a drink after work or at the weekend!
Price: £ - ££
Website: Aqua Spirit
About: Coq d'Argent is set in the heart of the city, boasts spectacular views of London's landmarks. Whatever the weather, you can enjoy the relaxing atmosphere and panoramic views of our covered and heated rooftop terraces while indulging in our fine selection of spirits and tasty bar food.
Price: ££
Website: Coq d'Argent
About: This rooftop bar in Shoreditch takes a laid-back approach – it provides the rooftop space and the happy-hour cocktails and buckets of beer, and it expects its customers to bring the craic. Look out, too, for rooftop cinema screenings, complete with firepits and blankets in winter and bottomless popcorn whatever the season.
Price: ££
Website: Golden Bee
About: Radio Rooftop Bar can make your night, week and even your month if you get there on a good night. The hype around this bar is worth it, with it's swanky signature cocktails and terrific views of London's skyline, we are sure that you will not be rushing home too quickly once you feel the cool breeze at this bar.
Price: £ - ££
Website: Radio Rooftop Bar
About: Flock to the top of the capital's hottest new rooftop destination, Aviary. Perched on the 10th floor of the new Montcalm Royal London House Hotel in Finsbury Square with enviable views out over the City, leading restaurant and bar operator ETM Group has taken dining to new a whole new level with its first sky-high restaurant and terrace bar. Nestled between the City and Shoreditch, the 6,000 sq ft rooftop dining destination designed by Russell Sage Studio features an impressive central bar which elegantly divides the stylish restaurant area from the opulent bar lounge.
Price: ££
Website: Avairy
About: Only at SushiSamba will you find a unique blend of Japanese, Brazilian and Peruvian culture and cuisine. SushiSamba is born of the energy and spirit of these three distinct cultures; a tri-cultural coalition that took root in the early 20th century when thousands of Japanese emigrants traveled to South America's fertile soil to cultivate coffee plantations and find their fortune. In bustling cities like Lima in Peru, and Sao Paulo in Brazil, the integration of Japanese, Brazilian and Peruvian cultures flourished.
Price: ££££
Website: SushiSamba Bar
