{"id":11574,"date":"2019-09-12T15:42:32","date_gmt":"2019-09-12T15:42:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/seeker.io\/?p=11574"},"modified":"2019-09-12T15:42:32","modified_gmt":"2019-09-12T15:42:32","slug":"rooftop-bars-london","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/seeker.io\/article\/rooftop-bars-london\/","title":{"rendered":"11 of the Best Rooftop Bars In London"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>There\u2019s nothing Londoners love more than flocking to the tops of the city\u2019s tallest buildings on some of the hottest days of the year. From the chic rooftops of the West End to the quirky bars of the East End, there\u2019s a rooftop for every occasion (and appetite). These places take <em>al fresco<\/em> to the next level with their sprawling 360 views of the iconic London skyline, imaginative cocktails, creative decor, and unique dishes. Looking to escape the street and sip cocktails in the sky? Here are our 11 favorite rooftop bars in London:<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"51.514004\" data-longitude=\"-0.075847\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/cx7Woj3g\/jin-bo-law-london-england-united-kingdom\" data-placeid=\"1158\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/cx7Woj3g\/jin-bo-law-london-england-united-kingdom\">Jin Bo Law\u200b<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-latitude=\"51.514004\" data-longitude=\"-0.075847\" src=\"https:\/\/d39ghehfp8sbx4.cloudfront.net\/media\/img\/1\/2c540c48-96a2-4470-9399-fa7c2ebc7afc-1400.jpg?placeid=1158&amp;name=Jin%20Bo%20Law&amp;lat=51.514004&amp;lng=-0.075847\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Popular with the 9-5ers of the city, <a href=\"https:\/\/jinbolaw.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Jin Bo Law (opens in a new tab)\">Jin Bo Law<\/a> is a classic cocktail bar with a close-up view of London\u2019s most popular skyscrapers. Located atop the elegant Dorsett City Hotel in Aldgate, Jin Bo Law is decorated in gold and marble accents. The indoor and outdoor establishment features a long sky bar that sits at eye level with The Walkie Talkie building, The Gherkin, and The Shard. Try one of their signature cocktails like the <em>Pickled tink<\/em>\u200b for a true taste of high-quality mixology.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> Visiting on a weekday? Try to get here just before 5 as it gets packed with the after-work crowd.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"51.546909\" data-longitude=\"-0.074774\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/6gE2W7BO\/dalston-roof-park-london-england-united-kingdom\" data-placeid=\"1159\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/6gE2W7BO\/dalston-roof-park-london-england-united-kingdom\">Dalston Roof Park<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gallery-slideshow-block seeker-slideshow-wrapper\"><button class=\"scroll-next\"> <\/button><button class=\"scroll-previous disabled\"> <\/button><div class=\"indicators \"><div class=\"indicator active\"><\/div><div class=\"indicator\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"scrolling-container\"><div class=\"single-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/seeker.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/dalston.jpg)\"><div class=\"image-caption\">Dalston Roof Park, London, UK. facebook.com\/pg\/dalstonroofparklo\/ndon<\/div><\/div><div class=\"single-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/seeker.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/d2.jpg)\"><div class=\"image-caption\">Dalston Roof Park, London, UK. facebook.com\/pg\/dalstonroofparklo\/ndon<\/div><\/div><\/div><slideshow-actions :user=\"user\"><\/slideshow-actions><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Located in East London, Dalston is Shoreditch\u2019s edgier, yet super laid-back, sister neighborhood. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Dalston Roof Park (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bootstrapcharity.com\/dalston-roof-park\" target=\"_blank\">Dalston Roof Park<\/a>, the only rooftop in town, is a go-to spot for many Londoners on a sunny day. Head there on Mondays for a buzzing happy hour, and on Tuesdays, you\u2019ll find quiz nights, dinner clubs, or even cocktail masterclasses. When the weekend rolls around, the Roof Park is brimming with various music events from hip hop to disco. All of the profits here go to empowering young people and businesses in the community. Talk about partying with a purpose!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"51.524426\" data-longitude=\"-0.076244\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/diPNTOJb\/boundary-london-london-england-united-kingdom\" data-placeid=\"1160\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/diPNTOJb\/boundary-london-london-england-united-kingdom\">Boundary London<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-latitude=\"51.524426\" data-longitude=\"-0.076244\" src=\"https:\/\/d39ghehfp8sbx4.cloudfront.net\/media\/img\/1\/89750727-d05c-4369-8eb9-861649cbb3e6-1400.jpg?placeid=1160&amp;name=Boundary%20London&amp;lat=51.524426&amp;lng=-0.076244\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Open all-year-round, this rooftop bar is just as sleek and stylish as the hotel lobby beneath it. Upon walking into<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"The Boundary (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/boundary.london\" target=\"_blank\"> Boundary&nbsp;London<\/a>, you\u2019ll be greeted by a concierge who may or may not tell you there\u2019s a wait for a table. No fear, once you\u2019ve gotten in, the vibes here on a hot summer day cannot be matched. There\u2019s a heated glass restaurant area lined with greenery for the days with unpredictable London weather and a cozy garden dotted in string lights for those balmy summer evenings. Boundary London\u2019s cocktail menu ranges from classics to imaginative seasonal drinks, too. Whatever you do, don\u2019t leave without taking in the view that overlooks the streets of Shoreditch.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> Be prepared to wait. The first time I came here, it was a sunny Saturday and the wait was about 30 minutes before we were sipping cocktails on the rooftop.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"51.525379\" data-longitude=\"-0.077288\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/CRpJy66G\/ace-hotel-london-london-england-united-kingdom\" data-placeid=\"1161\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/CRpJy66G\/ace-hotel-london-london-england-united-kingdom\">Ace Hotel<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-latitude=\"51.525379\" data-longitude=\"-0.077288\" src=\"https:\/\/d39ghehfp8sbx4.cloudfront.net\/media\/img\/1\/34971ab7-44c9-4e1d-9cf1-ea5e71f26bcf-1400.jpg?placeid=1161&amp;name=Ace%20Hotel%20London&amp;lat=51.525379&amp;lng=-0.077288\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On any given Saturday, the lobby of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acehotel.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Ace Hotel (opens in a new tab)\">Ace Hotel<\/a> is buzzing with locals and travelers alike. A DJ will be spinning amongst the crowd and the cocktail menu includes innovative sips and classics done well. Most party-goers just stop here, not realizing that the hotel has an amazing rooftop just above the lobby\u2019s dancefloor. \u200b<em>Night Light <\/em>\u200bis Ace\u2019s re-occurring rooftop event. With sweeping 7th floor views over Shoreditch, stellar cocktails, and on occasion, a BBQ, the rooftop at Ace is not to be missed.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> This is one of my favorite places in London because it\u2019s always buzzing with creative and interesting people. If you visit on a weekend, have pre-drinks in the lobby, hang out on the rooftop, and end the night in their basement club, Miranda.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"51.50634\" data-longitude=\"-0.101889\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/wmRX23tX_\/franks-cafe-london-england-united-kingdom\" data-placeid=\"4378\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/wmRX23tX_\/franks-cafe-london-england-united-kingdom\">Frank\u2019s Cafe<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gallery-slideshow-block seeker-slideshow-wrapper\"><button class=\"scroll-next\"> <\/button><button class=\"scroll-previous disabled\"> <\/button><div class=\"indicators \"><div class=\"indicator active\"><\/div><div class=\"indicator\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"scrolling-container\"><div class=\"single-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/seeker.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/bold.jpg)\"><div class=\"image-caption\">Frank&#8217;s Cafe at Bold Tendencies, London, UK. boldtendencies.com\/franks-cafe\/<\/div><\/div><div class=\"single-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/seeker.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/bold2.jpg)\"><div class=\"image-caption\">Frank&#8217;s Cafe at Bold Tendencies, London, UK. boldtendencies.com\/franks-cafe\/<\/div><\/div><\/div><slideshow-actions :user=\"user\"><\/slideshow-actions><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Each summer for the past 11 years, <a href=\"http:\/\/boldtendencies.com\/franks-cafe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Frank\u2019s Cafe (opens in a new tab)\">Frank\u2019s Cafe<\/a> opens to the public as the go-to rooftop in South London\u2019s Peckham neighborhood. This year, Frank\u2019s is open atop a former car park (or parking garage) and has 360 views worth seeing. The cafe serves up simple, classic cocktails, so if you\u2019re an Aperol Spritz or Moscow Mule kind of person, this is the place for you. To top it off, visitors should indulge in their rooftop brunch too. Some stand out brunch dishes include the sausage pitta and pesto eggs on toast.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"51.512131\" data-longitude=\"-0.118647\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/Oylz26EC\/radio-rooftop-london-england-united-kingdom\" data-placeid=\"1163\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/Oylz26EC\/radio-rooftop-london-england-united-kingdom\">Radio Rooftop<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-latitude=\"51.512131\" data-longitude=\"-0.118647\" src=\"https:\/\/d39ghehfp8sbx4.cloudfront.net\/media\/img\/1\/a6e031b2-9cf6-445f-9bcb-74634b0491d1-1400.jpg?placeid=1163&amp;name=Radio%20Rooftop&amp;lat=51.512131&amp;lng=-0.118647\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most iconic rooftop venues in London, <a href=\"https:\/\/radiorooftop.com\/london\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Radio Rooftop (opens in a new tab)\">Radio Rooftop<\/a> sits on the 10th floor of the ME Hotel in the West End. While the food and drinks here are great, the views are really what will keep you coming back. Whether you come at sunrise (they\u2019re open from 7 AM) or sunset, you\u2019ll be met with striking views of the River Thames and London\u2019s famous skyline. If you fancy a cocktail or even food, the menu at Radio Rooftop has something for everyone\u2019s taste buds. We recommend coming with friends because this one is just too good not to share.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"51.513618\" data-longitude=\"-0.09541\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/6SW6wvIK\/madison-london-united-kingdom\" data-placeid=\"1164\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/6SW6wvIK\/madison-london-united-kingdom\">Madison Terrace Bar and Lounge<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-latitude=\"51.513618\" data-longitude=\"-0.09541\" src=\"https:\/\/d39ghehfp8sbx4.cloudfront.net\/media\/img\/1\/501f0e98-61cc-41c6-b30a-2c57ec270960-1400.jpg?placeid=1164&amp;name=Madison&amp;lat=51.513618&amp;lng=-0.09541\" alt=\"Madison Terrace Bar and Lounge, London, UK. facebook.com\/MadisonRestaurant\/\"\/><figcaption>Madison Terrace Bar and Lounge, London, UK. facebook.com\/MadisonRestaurant\/<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s no place better than the Madison to snap an iconic London picture for your Instagram feed. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.madisonlondon.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Madison Terrace Bar (opens in a new tab)\">Madison Terrace Bar<\/a> and Lounge is located just above the One New Change shopping center. The bar is neighbors with London\u2019s most famous church, St. Paul\u2019s Cathedral. The 6th-floor lounge has an accompanying restaurant that serves tapas perfect for sharing. While the bar at Madison puts a modern twist on classic cocktails like the Negroni and Gin &amp; Tonic. The best time to come here is at nighttime, just as the sun is setting over London\u2019s East End with St. Paul\u2019s hovering in the background.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"51.522137\" data-longitude=\"-0.081235\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/02RQ6dxN\/queen-of-hoxton-london-england-united-kingdom\" data-placeid=\"1165\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/02RQ6dxN\/queen-of-hoxton-london-england-united-kingdom\">Queen of Hoxton<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-latitude=\"51.522137\" data-longitude=\"-0.081235\" src=\"https:\/\/d39ghehfp8sbx4.cloudfront.net\/media\/img\/1\/e44b7169-9785-49d5-b254-2256660b2f5b-1400.jpg?placeid=1165&amp;name=Queen%20of%20Hoxton&amp;lat=51.522137&amp;lng=-0.081235\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Queen indeed. This Shoreditch-based bar has a cult-like following and rightfully so. Twice every year, the <a href=\"http:\/\/queenofhoxton.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Queen of Hoxton (opens in a new tab)\">Queen of Hoxton<\/a> team transforms their rooftop bar into a cozy, wintery bliss and then a summer, sun-soaking haven. This summer\u2019s theme, Las Mexicans, is a loving ode to the lady Lucha Libre wrestlers of Mexico. From full-on Mariachi bands to giant margaritas big enough to share with your mates, Queen of Hoxton knows how to keep things exciting. If you decide to stick around beyond the rooftop\u2019s opening hours, head to the Queen\u2019s basement for a stellar DJ line up and all the rave vibes you didn\u2019t know you needed.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"51.508797\" data-longitude=\"-0.060316\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/T625BwCS\/skylight-rooftop-bar-london-england-united-kingdom\" data-placeid=\"1166\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/T625BwCS\/skylight-rooftop-bar-london-england-united-kingdom\">Skylight London<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-latitude=\"51.508797\" data-longitude=\"-0.060316\" src=\"https:\/\/d39ghehfp8sbx4.cloudfront.net\/media\/img\/1\/2720cbcd-e72c-4537-bff8-27218fc90bba-1400.jpg?placeid=1166&amp;name=Skylight%20-%20Rooftop%20Bar&amp;lat=51.508797&amp;lng=-0.060316\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skylightlondon.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Skylight (opens in a new tab)\">Skylight<\/a> is open year round in East London\u2019s Tobacco Dock area. In the winter, visit to experience the only rooftop ice rink in Europe, cheesy food, and ice hockey games. By summer, the rooftop is transformed into an urban oasis in the sky. There are daybeds, lush garden booths, street food, and summer cocktails. Skylight is the perfect place to hang with friends or network with new people over lawn games and a spritz.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"51.507339\" data-longitude=\"-0.129108\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/zZCLv1yq\/the-trafalgar-st-james-london,-curio-collection-by-hilton-london-england-united-kingdom\" data-placeid=\"1167\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/zZCLv1yq\/the-trafalgar-st-james-london,-curio-collection-by-hilton-london-england-united-kingdom\">The Trafalgar St. James &#8211; The Rooftop<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-latitude=\"51.507339\" data-longitude=\"-0.129108\" src=\"https:\/\/d39ghehfp8sbx4.cloudfront.net\/media\/img\/1\/cd3dd3bc-e6f5-4f35-805f-d520a560eb19-1400.jpg?placeid=1167&amp;name=The%20Trafalgar%20St.%20James%20London,%20Curio%20Collection%20by%20Hilton&amp;lat=51.507339&amp;lng=-0.129108\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Located atop the famous London hotel, <a href=\"https:\/\/trafalgarstjames.com\/the-rooftop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"The Trafalgar St. James, The Rooftop (opens in a new tab)\">The Trafalgar St. James, The Rooftop<\/a> has one of the best views in the city. Decorated in emerald green, gold, and lined with plants, The Rooftop strikes the perfect balance between modern and being effortlessly chic. The cocktails here are well crafted, including signature drinks like the Aperol-based \u200b<em>Under The Tuscan Sun. <\/em>\u200bThe food menu includes traditional Italian dishes from Focaccia to Tiramisu.\u200b \u200bGrab a glass, a plate, and head to the terrace overlooking Trafalgar Square where you\u2019ll get inimitable views of the London Eye.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"51.516258\" data-longitude=\"-0.081173\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/1VYkuTAE\/sushisamba-london-london-england-united-kingdom\" data-placeid=\"1168\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/1VYkuTAE\/sushisamba-london-london-england-united-kingdom\">Sushisamba<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-latitude=\"51.516258\" data-longitude=\"-0.081173\" src=\"https:\/\/d39ghehfp8sbx4.cloudfront.net\/media\/img\/1\/11290344-9899-4c3b-b61f-5f5e9e9d818a-1400.jpg?placeid=1168&amp;name=SUSHISAMBA%20London&amp;lat=51.516258&amp;lng=-0.081173\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sushisamba.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Sushisamba (opens in a new tab)\">Sushisamba<\/a> is one of the tallest rooftop bars in the city. 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