Imagine the scene: you, your closest friends, a round of drinks, and some of the greatest views in the city. All in all, it’s difficult to match a night spent at one of London’s greatest rooftop bars, even when the temperatures drop. Rooftop bars have long been popular among Londoners, and this winter is no exception. The greatest rooftop bars in London provide fantastic cocktails and magnificent views that regular bars and pubs just can’t compete with on the ground. They’ve got attitude and altitude! But where precisely might these best alfresco sites be found? We’re just about to tell you. So gather your friends, set a date, and get booking, because you already know that places are filling up. As for the nippy air in November, put your “beer jacket” on. If you don’t feel warm enough, you’re not drunk enough.
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Jin Bo Law Skybar is a rooftop London bar located near some of the city’s most renowned attractions, including Tower Bridge and the Gherkin (it’s a lot fancier than the veggie found flopping around in your burger). The ambiance on this rooftop is super affluent, with bronze décor and a marble floor that complements the bar. The drinks are highly distinctive, with exclusive combinations that aren’t available anyplace else in town. Consider the Butterfly Punch, which combines conventional punch with Jasmine tea and other Asian flavors for an exotic twist. Many of their drinks use Baijiu, which is really similar to Asian gin. And if you don’t know what this tastes like already, you know where to go! 2. Netil 360
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Netil 360 is a simple and sweet rooftop bar in London’s Hackney neighborhood. A large patio with a modest design provides a somewhat more luxurious view of the city with the sight of a complete skyline in the distance. By dusk, the magnificent 360-degree vistas take center stage as oranges, pinks, and yellows deliver an unforgettable sunset prepping you for the bright lights of the city. The bar serves handcrafted beers, wine, and a few cocktails, as well as the addition of a rooftop sauna – perfect for winter nights or breezy summer evenings. 3. The Rooftop Bar at Hotel Indigo
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Located nine stories above the hustle and bustle of Leicester Square, the newly opened Hotel Indigo’s elegant, window-lined rooftop bar is all about the views. A sunny outside terrace that looks out over the city towards the London Eye stretches to the full length of the building, with a single line of bar tables providing plenty of space to stand (or dance). Here, you can expect tweaks on classic cocktails on the menu if you enjoy old meets new all the way down to your drinks. To make the most of this small pocket of peace in one of London’s busiest squares, we recommend sitting comfortably and ordering a basic, well-prepared, slow-drinking negroni. 4. Boundary Rooftop
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Is the weather less than spectacular? Reserve a table in the orangery for drinks in style. If you’re really familiar with too-cool-for-school Redchurch Street from the people-watching pavement level, this provides a fresh new perspective. Housed in an old Victorian warehouse in the heart of Shoreditch – Boundary is the epitome of perfection. Boundary provides rooftop drinking in style, with a glass roof that’ll keep you protected in bad weather (that London is so famously known for). The heated glass orangery serves grilled seafood and meats from the Mediterranean, while the rooftop portion has a wood-burning fireplace and a 100-year-old olive tree. 5. Seabird
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Seabird’s menu includes entire grilled fish, pig, rib-eye steak, and spicy aubergine, as well as rich seafood platters and the widest selection of oysters in London, while sophisticated drinks make it the ideal date night venue. The weekend brunch is a hit, with five Bloody Mary variations and a tangy marmalade-infused Bucks Fizz. And the view? You’ll feel like a bird soaring through the sky. 6. The Culpeper
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Part bar, part urban garden, there aren’t many rooftop bars like this in London. Especially those with city views. The roof terrace of The Culpeper, a delightful East London boozer, is an incredibly wonderful collision of modern and rustic. The rooftop of the Culpeper Hotel includes its own bar offering specialty cocktails, a garden providing herbal tinctures for their drinks, a grill restaurant, firepits, urban gardening seminars, and a view of the city’s towering cityscape to top it all off. 7. Pergola on The Wharf
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The latest addition to London’s well-known Pergola group is Pergola on The Wharf at Crossrail Place Roof Garden. Taking over the location once occupied by street food center Giant Robot, this foliage-filled street food and drink hub bills itself as a “botanical waterside Eden,” which is more than enough to spark our attention. 8. Bar Elba
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Bar Elba is a tropical paradise themed on the island that exiled tyrant Napoleon used as a party palace back in the 1800s, and it’s just around the street from Tonight Josephine (a popular girl’s night out hot spot who usually begin drinking at Bar Elba FYI). There is no table service here, so you’ll have to acquire your own drinks, but after a couple, you’ll be thankful to avoid the wobbly walk up to the bar. It also eliminates the need for interruptions during a night out with your friends. A lot can happen in the time you get your turn at the bar, decide what to order, wait for it to be made, and try and find your way back to the table. Aside from the extensive drink menu, which includes cocktails, beer, and seasonal beverages, there is also food available, such as flatbreads and poke bowls for snacks throughout the night. 9. Sushi Samba
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Rooftop bars can’t get more luxurious than Sushi Samba. The Japanese-Brazilian fusion restaurant on the 38th and 39th floors of the Heron Tower provides drinks with spectacular views of the cityscape and beyond (and all the sushi you can imagine). The outdoor roof terrace, centered on a massive bronze tree, is the greatest spot to take in the breathtaking views of the city, from the Gherkin to the Thames. Its newest location in Covent Garden also has a patio with views of the lively square. Come here for a nightcap after dinner or as a precursor to a night on the town. 10. Aviary
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Aviary, located on the 10th floor of the Montcalm Royal London House Hotel, seeks to provide a paradise-like location in the middle of the metropolis. This bird-themed pub has a large outside patio that is furnished with retro furnishings, a marble bar, antique lights, and fire pits to keep you toasty when the sun goes down. If you’re worried about the cold, choose one of its beautifully designed igloos, which are excellent for parties of six where you can enjoy a birds-eye perspective of London’s architecturally stunning buildings.
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- 8 at The Londoner
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Get a taste of Japan at The Londoner’s izakaya-themed bar, patio, and restaurant 8. This sophisticated lounge, perched above The Londoner Hotel in Leicester Square, features three laid-back settings to experience: The Lounge & Terrace with adjustable skylights, the sensory Shima Garden, and the understated Restaurant. Cocktails, sake, whiskey, and robata-grilled meats are just a few of the options available. 12. PocketSquare Skyline Bar & Terrace
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A new luxury rooftop bar sitting atop the 9th floor of the Hyatt Place London City East Hotel, PocketSquares offers spectacular views of the London skyline. Ideal for impressing a date, a coworker, or the in-laws – you name it. The bar is gin-focused, and bar manager Kristian Smith created each beverage recipe in PocketSquare’s “cocktail laboratory.” The best part? They’re all as good as they sound. Actually, scratch that, they’re even better. 13. Lost in Brixton
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Lost In Brixton, hidden atop Brixton Market and away from the main street below, was created to bring together the finest of Brixton’s diverse hospitality sector in one place. Camden Town Brewery provides the beers, while the cocktail menu has a Latin American flavor. Meanwhile, food is served straight to tables from the eateries of Brixton Village downstairs, with options including Wings & Tings, Black Bear Burger, Champagne + Fromage, and many more. 14. 12th Knot
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This glass-walled bar is almost on the river and provides the sense that you’re floating on the upper deck of a ship. The renowned views of The Thames and St. Paul’s Cathedral are complemented with lush floral designs, velvet furniture, and floor-to-ceiling windows. Take a seat on the open-air patio and savor the drink menu, which is accompanied by a range of elegant munching appetizers. Because the drinks are shaped by what ingredients are available locally, your choices vary depending on the time of year you visit. Away from The Craze, prepared with Hayman sloe gin, Jensen’s Old Tom Gin, lavender port wine, chocolate, and citrus, is the perfect way to start a winter evening. Plus, on Wednesdays, there is live music, and on weekends you’ll find DJs. 15. Radio Rooftop Bar
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The drinks are a bit on the pricey side at Radio Rooftop Bar. The view, though, is what you’re really paying for, which is pretty priceless if you ask us. You can see Tower Bridge, The Shard, St. Paul’s, The Tate Modern, Somerset House, The London Eye, and the Houses of Parliament all at once. It has a retractable roof, heaters, and cozy sofas that provide ultimate relaxation. For an exclusive drinking experience, the bar has just debuted three stylish igloos in collaboration with Chateau Léoube and Grey Goose x Bombay Bramble. You’ll be able to get your Christmas spirit and drink on here.
Imagine the scene: you, your closest friends, a round of drinks, and some of the greatest views in the city. All in all, it’s difficult to match a night spent at one of London’s greatest rooftop bars, even when the temperatures drop. Rooftop bars have long been popular among Londoners, and this winter is no exception. The greatest rooftop bars in London provide fantastic cocktails and magnificent views that regular bars and pubs just can’t compete with on the ground. They’ve got attitude and altitude! But where precisely might these best alfresco sites be found? We’re just about to tell you. So gather your friends, set a date, and get booking, because you already know that places are filling up. As for the nippy air in November, put your “beer jacket” on. If you don’t feel warm enough, you’re not drunk enough.
- Jon Bo Law Skybar
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Jin Bo Law Skybar is a rooftop London bar located near some of the city’s most renowned attractions, including Tower Bridge and the Gherkin (it’s a lot fancier than the veggie found flopping around in your burger). The ambiance on this rooftop is super affluent, with bronze décor and a marble floor that complements the bar. The drinks are highly distinctive, with exclusive combinations that aren’t available anyplace else in town. Consider the Butterfly Punch, which combines conventional punch with Jasmine tea and other Asian flavors for an exotic twist. Many of their drinks use Baijiu, which is really similar to Asian gin. And if you don’t know what this tastes like already, you know where to go! 2. Netil 360
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Netil 360 is a simple and sweet rooftop bar in London’s Hackney neighborhood. A large patio with a modest design provides a somewhat more luxurious view of the city with the sight of a complete skyline in the distance. By dusk, the magnificent 360-degree vistas take center stage as oranges, pinks, and yellows deliver an unforgettable sunset prepping you for the bright lights of the city. The bar serves handcrafted beers, wine, and a few cocktails, as well as the addition of a rooftop sauna – perfect for winter nights or breezy summer evenings. 3. The Rooftop Bar at Hotel Indigo
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Located nine stories above the hustle and bustle of Leicester Square, the newly opened Hotel Indigo’s elegant, window-lined rooftop bar is all about the views. A sunny outside terrace that looks out over the city towards the London Eye stretches to the full length of the building, with a single line of bar tables providing plenty of space to stand (or dance). Here, you can expect tweaks on classic cocktails on the menu if you enjoy old meets new all the way down to your drinks. To make the most of this small pocket of peace in one of London’s busiest squares, we recommend sitting comfortably and ordering a basic, well-prepared, slow-drinking negroni. 4. Boundary Rooftop
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Is the weather less than spectacular? Reserve a table in the orangery for drinks in style. If you’re really familiar with too-cool-for-school Redchurch Street from the people-watching pavement level, this provides a fresh new perspective. Housed in an old Victorian warehouse in the heart of Shoreditch – Boundary is the epitome of perfection. Boundary provides rooftop drinking in style, with a glass roof that’ll keep you protected in bad weather (that London is so famously known for). The heated glass orangery serves grilled seafood and meats from the Mediterranean, while the rooftop portion has a wood-burning fireplace and a 100-year-old olive tree. 5. Seabird
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Seabird’s menu includes entire grilled fish, pig, rib-eye steak, and spicy aubergine, as well as rich seafood platters and the widest selection of oysters in London, while sophisticated drinks make it the ideal date night venue. The weekend brunch is a hit, with five Bloody Mary variations and a tangy marmalade-infused Bucks Fizz. And the view? You’ll feel like a bird soaring through the sky. 6. The Culpeper
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Part bar, part urban garden, there aren’t many rooftop bars like this in London. Especially those with city views. The roof terrace of The Culpeper, a delightful East London boozer, is an incredibly wonderful collision of modern and rustic. The rooftop of the Culpeper Hotel includes its own bar offering specialty cocktails, a garden providing herbal tinctures for their drinks, a grill restaurant, firepits, urban gardening seminars, and a view of the city’s towering cityscape to top it all off. 7. Pergola on The Wharf
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The latest addition to London’s well-known Pergola group is Pergola on The Wharf at Crossrail Place Roof Garden. Taking over the location once occupied by street food center Giant Robot, this foliage-filled street food and drink hub bills itself as a “botanical waterside Eden,” which is more than enough to spark our attention. 8. Bar Elba
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Bar Elba is a tropical paradise themed on the island that exiled tyrant Napoleon used as a party palace back in the 1800s, and it’s just around the street from Tonight Josephine (a popular girl’s night out hot spot who usually begin drinking at Bar Elba FYI). There is no table service here, so you’ll have to acquire your own drinks, but after a couple, you’ll be thankful to avoid the wobbly walk up to the bar. It also eliminates the need for interruptions during a night out with your friends. A lot can happen in the time you get your turn at the bar, decide what to order, wait for it to be made, and try and find your way back to the table. Aside from the extensive drink menu, which includes cocktails, beer, and seasonal beverages, there is also food available, such as flatbreads and poke bowls for snacks throughout the night. 9. Sushi Samba
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Rooftop bars can’t get more luxurious than Sushi Samba. The Japanese-Brazilian fusion restaurant on the 38th and 39th floors of the Heron Tower provides drinks with spectacular views of the cityscape and beyond (and all the sushi you can imagine). The outdoor roof terrace, centered on a massive bronze tree, is the greatest spot to take in the breathtaking views of the city, from the Gherkin to the Thames. Its newest location in Covent Garden also has a patio with views of the lively square. Come here for a nightcap after dinner or as a precursor to a night on the town. 10. Aviary
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Aviary, located on the 10th floor of the Montcalm Royal London House Hotel, seeks to provide a paradise-like location in the middle of the metropolis. This bird-themed pub has a large outside patio that is furnished with retro furnishings, a marble bar, antique lights, and fire pits to keep you toasty when the sun goes down. If you’re worried about the cold, choose one of its beautifully designed igloos, which are excellent for parties of six where you can enjoy a birds-eye perspective of London’s architecturally stunning buildings.
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- 8 at The Londoner
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Get a taste of Japan at The Londoner’s izakaya-themed bar, patio, and restaurant 8. This sophisticated lounge, perched above The Londoner Hotel in Leicester Square, features three laid-back settings to experience: The Lounge & Terrace with adjustable skylights, the sensory Shima Garden, and the understated Restaurant. Cocktails, sake, whiskey, and robata-grilled meats are just a few of the options available. 12. PocketSquare Skyline Bar & Terrace
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A new luxury rooftop bar sitting atop the 9th floor of the Hyatt Place London City East Hotel, PocketSquares offers spectacular views of the London skyline. Ideal for impressing a date, a coworker, or the in-laws – you name it. The bar is gin-focused, and bar manager Kristian Smith created each beverage recipe in PocketSquare’s “cocktail laboratory.” The best part? They’re all as good as they sound. Actually, scratch that, they’re even better. 13. Lost in Brixton
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Lost In Brixton, hidden atop Brixton Market and away from the main street below, was created to bring together the finest of Brixton’s diverse hospitality sector in one place. Camden Town Brewery provides the beers, while the cocktail menu has a Latin American flavor. Meanwhile, food is served straight to tables from the eateries of Brixton Village downstairs, with options including Wings & Tings, Black Bear Burger, Champagne + Fromage, and many more. 14. 12th Knot
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This glass-walled bar is almost on the river and provides the sense that you’re floating on the upper deck of a ship. The renowned views of The Thames and St. Paul’s Cathedral are complemented with lush floral designs, velvet furniture, and floor-to-ceiling windows. Take a seat on the open-air patio and savor the drink menu, which is accompanied by a range of elegant munching appetizers. Because the drinks are shaped by what ingredients are available locally, your choices vary depending on the time of year you visit. Away from The Craze, prepared with Hayman sloe gin, Jensen’s Old Tom Gin, lavender port wine, chocolate, and citrus, is the perfect way to start a winter evening. Plus, on Wednesdays, there is live music, and on weekends you’ll find DJs. 15. Radio Rooftop Bar
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The drinks are a bit on the pricey side at Radio Rooftop Bar. The view, though, is what you’re really paying for, which is pretty priceless if you ask us. You can see Tower Bridge, The Shard, St. Paul’s, The Tate Modern, Somerset House, The London Eye, and the Houses of Parliament all at once. It has a retractable roof, heaters, and cozy sofas that provide ultimate relaxation. For an exclusive drinking experience, the bar has just debuted three stylish igloos in collaboration with Chateau Léoube and Grey Goose x Bombay Bramble. You’ll be able to get your Christmas spirit and drink on here.
Imagine the scene: you, your closest friends, a round of drinks, and some of the greatest views in the city. All in all, it’s difficult to match a night spent at one of London’s greatest rooftop bars, even when the temperatures drop.
Rooftop bars have long been popular among Londoners, and this winter is no exception. The greatest rooftop bars in London provide fantastic cocktails and magnificent views that regular bars and pubs just can’t compete with on the ground. They’ve got attitude and altitude!
But where precisely might these best alfresco sites be found? We’re just about to tell you. So gather your friends, set a date, and get booking, because you already know that places are filling up. As for the nippy air in November, put your “beer jacket” on. If you don’t feel warm enough, you’re not drunk enough.
1. Jon Bo Law Skybar
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Jin Bo Law Skybar is a rooftop London bar located near some of the city’s most renowned attractions, including Tower Bridge and the Gherkin (it’s a lot fancier than the veggie found flopping around in your burger). The ambiance on this rooftop is super affluent, with bronze décor and a marble floor that complements the bar. The drinks are highly distinctive, with exclusive combinations that aren’t available anyplace else in town. Consider the Butterfly Punch, which combines conventional punch with Jasmine tea and other Asian flavors for an exotic twist. Many of their drinks use Baijiu, which is really similar to Asian gin. And if you don’t know what this tastes like already, you know where to go!
2. Netil 360
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A post shared by East London’s Rooftop (@netil360)
Netil 360 is a simple and sweet rooftop bar in London’s Hackney neighborhood. A large patio with a modest design provides a somewhat more luxurious view of the city with the sight of a complete skyline in the distance. By dusk, the magnificent 360-degree vistas take center stage as oranges, pinks, and yellows deliver an unforgettable sunset prepping you for the bright lights of the city. The bar serves handcrafted beers, wine, and a few cocktails, as well as the addition of a rooftop sauna – perfect for winter nights or breezy summer evenings.
3. The Rooftop Bar at Hotel Indigo
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Located nine stories above the hustle and bustle of Leicester Square, the newly opened Hotel Indigo’s elegant, window-lined rooftop bar is all about the views. A sunny outside terrace that looks out over the city towards the London Eye stretches to the full length of the building, with a single line of bar tables providing plenty of space to stand (or dance).
Here, you can expect tweaks on classic cocktails on the menu if you enjoy old meets new all the way down to your drinks. To make the most of this small pocket of peace in one of London’s busiest squares, we recommend sitting comfortably and ordering a basic, well-prepared, slow-drinking negroni.
4. Boundary Rooftop
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A post shared by Boundary London (@boundaryldn)
Is the weather less than spectacular? Reserve a table in the orangery for drinks in style. If you’re really familiar with too-cool-for-school Redchurch Street from the people-watching pavement level, this provides a fresh new perspective. Housed in an old Victorian warehouse in the heart of Shoreditch – Boundary is the epitome of perfection.
Boundary provides rooftop drinking in style, with a glass roof that’ll keep you protected in bad weather (that London is so famously known for). The heated glass orangery serves grilled seafood and meats from the Mediterranean, while the rooftop portion has a wood-burning fireplace and a 100-year-old olive tree.
5. Seabird
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Seabird’s menu includes entire grilled fish, pig, rib-eye steak, and spicy aubergine, as well as rich seafood platters and the widest selection of oysters in London, while sophisticated drinks make it the ideal date night venue. The weekend brunch is a hit, with five Bloody Mary variations and a tangy marmalade-infused Bucks Fizz. And the view? You’ll feel like a bird soaring through the sky.
6. The Culpeper
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Part bar, part urban garden, there aren’t many rooftop bars like this in London. Especially those with city views. The roof terrace of The Culpeper, a delightful East London boozer, is an incredibly wonderful collision of modern and rustic. The rooftop of the Culpeper Hotel includes its own bar offering specialty cocktails, a garden providing herbal tinctures for their drinks, a grill restaurant, firepits, urban gardening seminars, and a view of the city’s towering cityscape to top it all off.
7. Pergola on The Wharf
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The latest addition to London’s well-known Pergola group is Pergola on The Wharf at Crossrail Place Roof Garden. Taking over the location once occupied by street food center Giant Robot, this foliage-filled street food and drink hub bills itself as a “botanical waterside Eden,” which is more than enough to spark our attention.
8. Bar Elba
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Bar Elba is a tropical paradise themed on the island that exiled tyrant Napoleon used as a party palace back in the 1800s, and it’s just around the street from Tonight Josephine (a popular girl’s night out hot spot who usually begin drinking at Bar Elba FYI).
There is no table service here, so you’ll have to acquire your own drinks, but after a couple, you’ll be thankful to avoid the wobbly walk up to the bar. It also eliminates the need for interruptions during a night out with your friends. A lot can happen in the time you get your turn at the bar, decide what to order, wait for it to be made, and try and find your way back to the table. Aside from the extensive drink menu, which includes cocktails, beer, and seasonal beverages, there is also food available, such as flatbreads and poke bowls for snacks throughout the night.
9. Sushi Samba
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Rooftop bars can’t get more luxurious than Sushi Samba. The Japanese-Brazilian fusion restaurant on the 38th and 39th floors of the Heron Tower provides drinks with spectacular views of the cityscape and beyond (and all the sushi you can imagine).
The outdoor roof terrace, centered on a massive bronze tree, is the greatest spot to take in the breathtaking views of the city, from the Gherkin to the Thames. Its newest location in Covent Garden also has a patio with views of the lively square. Come here for a nightcap after dinner or as a precursor to a night on the town.
10. Aviary
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Aviary, located on the 10th floor of the Montcalm Royal London House Hotel, seeks to provide a paradise-like location in the middle of the metropolis. This bird-themed pub has a large outside patio that is furnished with retro furnishings, a marble bar, antique lights, and fire pits to keep you toasty when the sun goes down. If you’re worried about the cold, choose one of its beautifully designed igloos, which are excellent for parties of six where you can enjoy a birds-eye perspective of London’s architecturally stunning buildings.
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11. 8 at The Londoner
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Get a taste of Japan at The Londoner’s izakaya-themed bar, patio, and restaurant 8. This sophisticated lounge, perched above The Londoner Hotel in Leicester Square, features three laid-back settings to experience: The Lounge & Terrace with adjustable skylights, the sensory Shima Garden, and the understated Restaurant. Cocktails, sake, whiskey, and robata-grilled meats are just a few of the options available.
12. PocketSquare Skyline Bar & Terrace
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A new luxury rooftop bar sitting atop the 9th floor of the Hyatt Place London City East Hotel, PocketSquares offers spectacular views of the London skyline. Ideal for impressing a date, a coworker, or the in-laws – you name it.
The bar is gin-focused, and bar manager Kristian Smith created each beverage recipe in PocketSquare’s “cocktail laboratory.” The best part? They’re all as good as they sound. Actually, scratch that, they’re even better.
13. Lost in Brixton
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Lost In Brixton, hidden atop Brixton Market and away from the main street below, was created to bring together the finest of Brixton’s diverse hospitality sector in one place. Camden Town Brewery provides the beers, while the cocktail menu has a Latin American flavor. Meanwhile, food is served straight to tables from the eateries of Brixton Village downstairs, with options including Wings & Tings, Black Bear Burger, Champagne + Fromage, and many more.
14. 12th Knot
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This glass-walled bar is almost on the river and provides the sense that you’re floating on the upper deck of a ship. The renowned views of The Thames and St. Paul’s Cathedral are complemented with lush floral designs, velvet furniture, and floor-to-ceiling windows.
Take a seat on the open-air patio and savor the drink menu, which is accompanied by a range of elegant munching appetizers. Because the drinks are shaped by what ingredients are available locally, your choices vary depending on the time of year you visit. Away from The Craze, prepared with Hayman sloe gin, Jensen’s Old Tom Gin, lavender port wine, chocolate, and citrus, is the perfect way to start a winter evening. Plus, on Wednesdays, there is live music, and on weekends you’ll find DJs.
15. Radio Rooftop Bar
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The drinks are a bit on the pricey side at Radio Rooftop Bar. The view, though, is what you’re really paying for, which is pretty priceless if you ask us. You can see Tower Bridge, The Shard, St. Paul’s, The Tate Modern, Somerset House, The London Eye, and the Houses of Parliament all at once. It has a retractable roof, heaters, and cozy sofas that provide ultimate relaxation.
For an exclusive drinking experience, the bar has just debuted three stylish igloos in collaboration with Chateau Léoube and Grey Goose x Bombay Bramble. You’ll be able to get your Christmas spirit and drink on here.
