London's Best Rooftop Bars
Nov 19th 2015 | london | Written by Will Jamieson
Grab a front-row seat to the capital's stunning skyline and get a taste of the highlife with a cocktail in the clouds with our definitive list of London's best rooftop bars:
Boundary Rooftop
Above the Terence Conran-designed Boundary Project lies the ever-popular Shoreditch haunt, Boundary Rooftop. The wicker seats, canopy of grape vines, pergola, mouth-watering food and jugs of sangria will take you back to those summer evenings.
Redchurch Street, 2-4 Boundary Street, Shoreditch, London E2 7DD
Radio Rooftop Bar
Situated on the tenth floor of the ME Hotel, Radio has arresting views of Londons iconic landmarks, accompanied by an alfresco, metropolitan feel with loungey, Ibiza-style sofas, romantic candles and an array of cocktails.
ME London, 336-337 The Strand, London WC2R 1HA
Vista at the Trafalgar
Vista is a haven in the heart of the capital, sitting almost eye to eye with Admiral Nelson atop his column, you can sit back an relax overlooking the hustle and bustle of Trafalgar Square.
Vista, 2 Spring Gardens, Trafalgar Square, London SW1A 2TS
Sushisamba
Perched on the 39th floor of The Heron, the Brazilian-Japanese inspired Sushisamba is one of Londons most stylish bars, with sweeping views across St. Pauls and the Thames.
Sushisamba, Heron Tower, 110 Bishopgate, London EC2N 4AY
Coq DArgent
Boasting grand views of London, this central French restaurant is well-known for its spectacular roof landscaped garden, designed by Arabella Lennox-Boyd, who has won numerous awards and gold medals at the Chelsea Flower Show.
Coq d'Argent, 1 Poultry, London EC2R 8EJ
Queen Elizabeth Roof Garden Bar & Café
Few know of this calm Thames-side retreat. This hidden gem is on top of the bulky Queen Elizabeth Hall, with the wild flowers, fruit trees and lawns are a welcome break from the city below.
Address: Queen Elizabeth Hall Southbank Centre, Belvedere Rd, London SE1 8XX
