Bank
Coq D’Argent is the perfect London bar to impress a date or meet up with friends for some delicious French cooking as well as an impressive wine and cocktail list in the bar. This is a highly recommended London rooftop bar, with an amazing garden for you to explore.
Embankment
Located on the 10th floor of the ME Hotel, Radio offers incredible panoramic views of London’s skyline. There is a laser show most evenings, some light artist from Barcelona is in charge. It is certainly an elegant place to enjoy a cocktail and a Mediterranean inspired bite to eat.
Hackney
Dalston Roof Park is an urban utopian oasis overlooking London’s skyline. The roof top garden has a pop-up bar, indi foodie events, outdoor film screenings and acoustic gigs, making this space an ideal summer location.
Kensington
The Gardens at the Kensington Roof Gardens
Mediterranean in feel, this is a great place to come in the summer. Though over priced and unoriginal, the drinks are strong and made by attentive waiters. The atmosphere and Mediterranean surroundings make up for any disappointment in the drinks area.
The Big Chill House
The Big Chill House is a large Victorian Pub in the heart of London’s King’s Cross with a rooftop terrace. The drinks range is broad and both breakfast and lunch menus use all the finest ingredients. Sit back on the brightly coloured garden furniture and enjoy the beats.
Liverpool Street / Shoreditch
This rooftop terrace is perched atop Sir Conran’s Boundary Hotel. The drinks list includes beers, pitchers of house-designed cocktails and more than a dozen wines. A new garden design includes a canopy of grape producing vines, a subtle garrigue and wild herb theme.
Take a trip up the cast iron spiral staircase to find a true oasis with view over Shoreditch. A rare gem in the sky, enclosed by trees and comfy lounge seating, Golden Bee’s roof terrace is the ultimate in cool, relaxed entertaining.
Walk up to the expansive rooftop of the Queen of Hoxton to find deckchairs, wrought-iron furniture, bean bags and benches filled with a sun-seeking crowd. The bar serves bottled Beck’s, Swedish Briska cider and mojitos that can be enjoyed with incredible East London views.
SUSHISAMBA’s rooftop bar is located at the top of the Heron Tower in the heart of the City of London. In the summer, its rooftop terrace is the perfect place to enjoy a refreshing drink. The cocktail list comprises of seven drinks but the highlight is definitely the sake list.
Oxford Circus
Aqua’s two main roof terraces are relatively quiet and hidden, despite being right next to Oxford Circus. Aqua is the place to be for a sundowner cocktail. It offers unexpected views across Soho and Mayfair rooftops, with the sun setting over Marble Arch.
Hidden above the Courtroom Hotel this terrace is the perfect place to get refreshing cocktails light bites and mellow grooves at one of Soho’s funkiest open-sky bar. Enjoy your drink while lounging around in style, soaking up the sun at the Soho Sky Terrace.
Peckham
This summer season pop-up bar is located on the tenth floor of a multi-storey car park in Peckham. The drinks menu focuses on Campari-based cocktails while the food options include grilled corn on the cob with paprika, and leg of lamb with grilled apricots.
Piccadilly
Overlooking Piccadilly, the Terrace Grill & Bar at Meridien Hotel has its very own gin bar. In the summer, escape the hustle and bustle below and sit out on the terrace sipping a refreshing cocktail or try the original experience of Gin & Tonic Afternoon Tea.
Soho
Ascend five floors up from the main reception and you’ll end up at the Roof Garden. the Sanctum Soho Roof Terrace is one of the coolest places to enjoy a cocktail full off lemon and lime flavours and definitely one of the best kept secrets in Soho.
Tottenham Court Road
Located on top of Centre Point sits Paramount, a slinky cocktail bar home to good drinks and faultless views of London’s skyline. The custom made copper bar offers guests a unique setting in which to enjoy premium drinks and first class cocktails.
Trafalgar Square
The Trafalgar hotel has one of the best roof terrace bars in town and it’s rarely as busy as it should be. The bar boasts an unrivalled backdrop of the London landscape, capturing the sheer splendour of the capital, perfect for cocktails or sipping on champagne with indulgent views.