Gaucho Piccadilly, 25 Swallow Street, W1B 4QR Rooftop bars in the City and Clerkenwell Skyline views from Aviary in 2019. Wind, rain and chilly temperatures do close it though, so it's worth a call to make sure it's open before you set out especially. Despite it being part of the reputation-led chain, few know about it. The Rooftop, The Trafalgar Hotel, 2 Spring Gardens, Trafalgar Square, SW1A 2TSĭuring the sunnier months, visitors to this high-end, meat-heavy restaurant can enjoy pre or post-dinner drinks on the romantic roof terrace, complete with fireplace and pillows. It's glamorous with prices to match - there's a minimum spend of between £35-£50 per person, depending when you visit. Get a God complex as you watch the hustle of Trafalgar Square down below from this swish bar on top of The Trafalgar Hotel. The Italian garden setting can be enjoyed with a drink in hand on the al fresco sun terrace, or with a full-blown seafood dinner at your table.Īlto by San Carlo at Selfridges, 400 Oxford Street, W1A 1AB This rooftop oasis places the emphasis on seasonal Italian produce and fresh ingredients. The space is marvellously pretty and even has a kitchen garden and some rooftop beehives for goodness' sake.
If you've got a birthday celebration or company event on the cards, we suggest you try to strong-arm the organisers into having it here. OK, this gorgeous roof terrace is only open to hotel guests or under private hire, but it's still worth knowing about. Radio Rooftop Bar, 336-337 Strand, WC2R 1HA Radio Rooftop Reservations are recommended, and no sportswear or trainers are permitted. Classic cocktails rub shoulders with new creations, 10 floors up. But naturally it's the stunning panoramic views across pretty much the whole city that you'll be ogling. Set atop the ME London hotel, Radio Bar - so called because it's on the site of the old Marconi House - is a sleek asymmetric treat for the eyes in itself. The Carpenter’s Arms, 68-70 Whitfield Street, W1T 4EY It may not be the greenest of gardens, but it's a pretty sweet spot for a pint in the sunshine all the same. This characterful pub just off Tottenham Court Road has something special up its sleeve - a rooftop terrace. Note the smart casual dress code: no sportswear or flip flops.Īqua Spirit, 5th floor, 240 Regent Street, W1B 3BR No bookings are taken for the terrace (open for lunch from noon-3pm and drinks thereafter) so it's best to arrive early. The views over Oxford Street and the West End are as appealing as the Japanese bar food and Asian-accented drinks list. A great spot to know about, this slick cocktail sanctuary high above Regent Street - part of Aqua Kyoto restaurant - is in a prime position for post-shopping recuperation.