The best of ‘Rooftop London’

The city of London has dozens of wonderful rooftop bars. Far away from the street bustle and noise, these rooftop sanctuaries are great places for a glass of wine or a cocktail. Some rooftop bars are even more ‘heaven’ than others. Here is our top-4 of ‘Rooftop London’: Sky Garden, Radio Rooftop Bar, Ham Yard Hotel and Vista.

Vista (Trafalgar Square)

This bar is aptly named. In our selection, this is the bar with the best view. Vista offers front row seats at Trafalgar Square. The view comes at a price. Cocktails start from £12, and wine (175ml glass) from £9.50. The cheapest burger is £13.

Sky Garden

The Sky Garden is a magnificent place that spans three floors in a glass dome on top of 20 Fenchurch Street. Here you will find London’s highest landscaped gardens. There is a bar, a brasserie and seafood grill.

Ham Yard

Ham Yard Hotel in Soho has a peaceful rooftop garden – only available to hotel guests. The bar menu offers drinks and small plates, sandwiches. The seasonal cocktails had prepared with homemade ingredients.

Radio Rooftop Bar (The Strand)

This bar has the best panoramic view of the city. Located on the tenth floor of the ME London hotel on The Strand, The Radio Rooftop Bar offers views of Tower Bridge, the Shard, Somerset House and the Houses of Parliament. You will find tapas and cocktails and the occasional live DJ.