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BEST ROOFTOPS
London's
When it comes to rooftops, London has some of the best! No matter what kind of night you're trying to have or the area you're in there's a rooftop for you.
London is a city of ever-changing bars & restaurants so it can be hard to keep up, but there's a few staples that are unlikely to be going anywhere any time soon.
Check out our Top 10 London Rooftops below!
Sky Garden
Sky Garden is located at 20 Fenchurch Street, on the top floor of the building most commonly known as 'the walkie-talkie building' because of its distinctive shape.
Sky Garden has incredible 360 degree views all across London and on a clear day you'll be able to see Tower Bridge & The Tower of London, The Shard and St Paul's.
There are several restaurants in the Sky Garden including The Darwin Brasserie which serves amazing brunch food on the weekends!
Booking isn't 100% necessary however it is highly recommended.
Dress Code: Smart casual, no trainers
Price: £££
Address: 20 Fenchurch Street
Jin Bo Law
Jin Bo Law is one of London's lesser known and smaller rooftops, typically filled with City professionals after work and boasting incredible views of the city!
Jin Bo Law is only a small bar so it's best to book a table - particularly if you're looking for one of the limited outside tables!
Dress Code: Smart casual, no trainers
Price: £££
Address: Dorsett City Hotel, 9 Aldgate High Street
Madison
Madison is one of the best known and staple rooftops in London - with incredible views over St Paul's Cathedral it's the spot to go during the day or night!
Madison gets very busy with City professionals and tourists so it's best to book a table. The rooftop is on the 6th floor of the New Change shopping area with security at the elevators so you won't get up without a reservation at peak times.
During colder months Madison offer patio heaters and blankets at their outdoor tables so it's the perfect spot year-round.
Prices aren't cheap here but the views and cocktails are worth the price tag!
Dress Code: Smart casual, no trainers
Price: £££
Address: New Change (St Paul's area)
L.S.Q
LSQ is short for Leicester Square, and the LSQ Rooftop definitely gives you incredible views of Leicester Square below and beyond, all the way to the London Eye and St Paul's in the distance!
Offering outdoor and indoor seating with top to bottom glass windows it's perfect for any weather.
LSQ also offers a great brunch on the weekends but is a fun spot no matter when you visit!
Dress Code: Smart casual, trainers accepted
Price: £££
Address: Hotel Indigo, 1 Leicester Square
The Rooftop St James
The Rooftop St James is a classy rooftop that's perfect for date night, with amazing views over Trafalgar Square below.
This is another small rooftop with limited seating available to booking is essential, particularly if you want one of the outside tables with the best views!
Dress Code: Smart casual, trainers accepted if smart looking
Price: £££
Address: Trafalgar Hotel, 2 Spring Gardens
Duck & Waffle
Duck & Waffle is famous for being London's highest 24 hour restaurant - Friday, Saturday and Sunday night you can dine at any time of day or night you'd like! The restaurant has almost 360 degree views over the City and is an amazing destination for breakfast, lunch or dinner!
The Sushi Samba location also in the Heron Tower on the top floors is equally as good!
Dress Code: Smart casual
Price: £££
Address: Heron Tower, 110 Bishopsgate
Sabine
Definitely views that rival Madison over St Paul's! If you want a table out on the rooftop you definitely need to book a spot in advance as there is limited seating available.
Dress Code: Smart casual
Price: £££
Address: Leonardo Royal Hotel, 10 Godliman Street
Lost in Brixton
It's definitely a rooftop - it doesn't have a view, but it does have a great vibe! Jenn used to live only a few minutes walk from this bar so it was a regular for us! Lost in Brixton is a pretty casual bar, although you need to make sure you have a reservation as it gets booked up pretty quick!
One of the best things about Lost is the community food options - as it sits above Brixton Village instead of Lost adding a kitchen, they decided you should simply order food from any one of the little restaurants downstairs and have it delivered right to your table!
Dress Code: Casual
Price: ££
Address: Brixton Village, Coldharbour Lane
Bar Elba
It's often overlooked but Bar Elba probably has some of the best views in London! It has a huge deck area with numerous bar points and tons of seating - it also runs themes such as Caribbean in summer and ice skating during winter so it's always a fun place to head for a drink!
Dress Code: Casual
Price: ££
Address: Mercury House, 109-117 Waterloo Road
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