LONDON’S BEST ROOFTOP BARS, RESTAURANTS AND SKY GARDENS.
Amidst the bustling streets of London, don’t forget to look up!
tAKE YOUr PICK FROM SWANKY COCKTAILS perched ONTOP OF grand skyscrapers, laid-back warehouse hangouts, and secluded pub terraces - LONDON HAS IT ALL.
Netil 360
Netil 360 is a Hackney rooftop bar up nine flights of stairs (there’s no lift), but you will be rewarded with breathtaking full-circle vistas of London. Indulge in drinks and dance the night away at the panoramic bar and garden. During the cooler months from October to March, indoor areas are available for booking, providing shelter while you take in the stunning views. For those seeking a well-being experience, saunas are also available.
For full details visit: https://netil360.com/
The Standard London
The Standard London opened its spring- and summer-only astroturfed eleventh-floor terrace bar.
This is the first venue outside the US for the hip hotel chain, and offers up-close view of the Gothic spires of St Pancras International just opposite. Dance the night away to Afrobeats and house DJs and indulge in delicious New York-style pizza.
Monday to Wednesday: From 4pm-11pm
Thursday & Friday: From 3pm-11pm
Saturday & Sunday: From midday-10pm
For full details visit: https://www.standardhotels.com/london/properties/london
Forza
Forza Win is an independent south-east London restaurant brand owned by childhood friends, Bash Redford and Michael Lavery. It started as a supper club in 2012 and after five successful sold-out years, Forza Win opened as a restaurant.
Forza now has ‘Forza Wine’ Peckham, a rooftop wine, cocktail and snack bar with exceptional views of London. They also have a branch at the National Theatre, swanky.
Italian themed menu and delicious wine. The best feature could be the ice cream machine putting out creamy soft-serve with salted olive oil caramel and crushed biscotti. There is also some indoor seating for cooler evenings.
Check it out: https://forzawine.com/
Flute
Nestled on the seventh floor of the Broadwick Soho Hotel, Flute is an exquisite tribute to a renowned flute maker who graced Broadwick Street in the 19th century. The extravagant outdoor terrace, offering breathtaking views of the Soho skyline. Sip cocktails amongst the bold and eccentric style, featuring a plethora of animal prints, an elegant onyx bar, cork-covered walls, and an array of audaciously camp elements.
Flute offers a unique cocktail experience inspired by iconic movies filmed in Soho. Indulge in their signature "Peeping Tom" cocktail, a harmonious blend of rum, sherry, and acai berries. As you sip your drink, you'll feel as if you've stepped into the lavish boudoir of a glamorous drag queen.
Find out more: https://www.broadwicksoho.com/flute
Sommerset House Rooftop Bar
In a stunning location overlooking the Thames, the Somerset House Terrace Bar includes an amazing covered bar and dining area as well as plenty of alfresco options which make it the perfect venue to your London Summer! It is sponsored by San Miguel and the team have created a striking environment in with to enjoy a drink or two by the river, paired with a memorable menu designed by Jimmy himself. Jimmy will be serving up a selection of traditional tapas using locally sourced ingredients, Catalan Coca (flatbreads) from our Coca Oven plus some delicious Sangrias and cocktails.
Bookings and information: https://www.somersethouse.org.uk/whats-on/somerset-house-terrace-bar
Culpepper Roof Garden
A friendly and easy going atmosphere surrounds the Culpeper Rooftop, and with great views and exciting cocktails & food, this is a popular place. But not that big, so try to make a reservation for the terrace before arriving or you might have to stand in line for a while.
The rooftop is usually also available as a cosy experience during the colder months, when The Culpeper Winter Rooftop offers open fires and warm seating inside the glasshouse.
The Culpeper building holds a bar on the ground floor, kitchen on the second, bedrooms on the third and up top, the Culpeper Rooftop. Which is a fantastic and rustic rooftop garden.
Located in Aldgate, the rooftop terrace usually comes with a yearly concept, often focusing on growth and crops. So not an ordinary rooftop, but more like a rooftop greenhouse, with a bar and some seatings among all the plants.
This summer, the rooftop will offer a delicious set lunch, where all produce has been sourced carefully and does something good for the planet. In the evening, drinks and snacks are served on the terrace, where the garden-grown cocktail menu is complemented with a fine selection of wine and crafted beer/ciders.
Bookings and information: https://www.theculpeper.com/rooftop/
Kaso - One Hundred Shoreditch
Kaso is the top floor of an east London hotel. A stunning bar and kitchen in pink marble with lush greenery.
Sticks 'n' Sushi is on the ground floor but on the rooftop Chef Ilknur Celik serves up dishes inspired by Istanbul. Enjoy an ‘on theme’ ‘Margarissa’with tequila, harissa, lime and agave, or a Kasonist with Greek wine, vodka, watermelon shrub and soda while soaking in the panoramic views.
https://www.onehundredshoreditch.com/eat-drink/kaso-rooftop/
Queen of Hoxton
In the heart of Shoreditch, Queen of Hoxton is a vibrant bar, club, and rooftop destination with regular live music and cutting edge DJs. The ground floor stuns with vibrant neon signs, innovative design elements, and light installations, featuring an extensive bar serving creative cocktails, refreshing lagers and ales on tap, and an array of wines.
For a cozy setting, retreat to the Throne Hideaway, ideal for friends, dates, or special occasions, or go wild on the neon-lit window seats for a spontaneous night out. Don't miss the pearlescent pool glass installation in the center of the room.
Venturing downstairs, Queen of Hoxton's alter ego emerges in two dark and edgy rooms. This youth club for East London adults boasts lasers, smoke, and a Funktion One sound system. Whether you prefer Discotheque or The Club, top DJs take the decks Thursday through Saturday.
During warmer months, enjoy summer vibes, a diverse drinks menu (including Moet Slushies!), and mouthwatering burgers. As the seasons change, cozy up around fire pits in the famous wigwam, sipping winter warmers like Hot Buttered Rum and Bramble Mulled Wine.
Find out more: https://queenofhoxton.com/
Dalston Roof Park
Nestled amongst Hackney’s Victorian buildings and overlooking the bustling streets of East London, you will find Dalston’s only rooftop oasis, offering spectacular views over the London skyline.
The multi-faceted events space has regular music events in a cool space, featuring two bars - one covered and one an open roof. You can enjoy cocktails, draught beers, bubbles, and Greek street food.
Find out more: https://dalstonroofpark.com/
NT’S Loft
2000sq ft of New York Style loft space with an outdoor heated terrace, indoor open plan bar and club room.
Nt’s boasts views across the London skyline, nestled between Hackney and London Fields. At 10 pm the dance floor and club comes alive with the city’s best promoters and DJs.
Check it out: https://www.ntloft.co.uk/
