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10 Best Rooftop Restaurants in London

London’s rooftop dining options vary from relaxed street-food terraces to polished restaurants with skyline views, afternoon tea, cocktails and private hire. This comparison focuses on what each venue offers beyond its height, helping you choose a setting that fits your meal, group and occasion.

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We kept the rooftop restaurants in London with a strong reputation among their customers and put the most dedicated ones first, also looking at how each presents its work on its own website.

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10 Rooftop Restaurants in London Compared

  1. Tattu London

    Tattu London

    4.78,083 reviews

    Tattu London is a chic, spacious Asian restaurant serving sophisticated contemporary interpretations of Cantonese classics. Its dining experience combines an elegant interior, city views, creative cocktails and carefully presented dishes. The restaurant suits celebrations, stylish meals and drinks, with a lively atmosphere that remains comfortable for an evening out.

    Strengths: Contemporary takes on Cantonese classics

    Celebratory dinners and special occasionsDiners seeking contemporary Cantonese-inspired food and cocktails
    The Now Building Rooftop, Outernet, Denmark St, London WC2H 0LA, United Kingdom
  2. No5 Dining & Lounge, London

    No5 Dining & Lounge

    4.77,111 reviews

    No5 Dining & Lounge is a fashionable London restaurant and bar serving Mediterranean cuisine alongside resident DJs and a shisha lounge. It suits birthday celebrations, group evenings and diners looking for a polished setting with photogenic interiors, cocktails, entertainment and attentive table service. The menu includes dishes such as chargrilled halloumi and beef short rib with tamarind.

    Strengths: Combines Mediterranean dining with DJs and a shisha lounge

    Celebrations and lively group dinners
    5 Tottenham Ln, London N8 9DJ, United Kingdom
  3. Kitty Hawk, London

    Kitty Hawk

    4.7746 reviews

    Kitty Hawk is a modern European restaurant suited to pre-theatre dining, Sunday lunch, brunch and relaxed meals near London theatres. Its menu includes roast dishes, small plates and desserts, alongside an extensive wine and cocktail list and a strong choice of mocktails. The restaurant also offers views towards Trafalgar Square or Martin’s Lane, adding a scenic setting to the meal.

    Strengths: Combines theatre-friendly location with broad wine, cocktail and mocktail choices

    Pre-theatre meals near London theatresSunday roast lunches and smart social dining
    8 St. Martin's Pl, London WC2N 4JH, United Kingdom
  4. 14 Stories, London

    14 Stories

    4.63,888 reviews

    14 Stories is a modern European restaurant on the 14th floor, combining modern British dining with a colonial-style jungle interior and London city views. It suits special occasions, evening meals and drinks at the bar, with a smart-casual atmosphere and attentive service. The restaurant can adapt some dishes to remove alcohol and other non-halal ingredients when requested.

    Strengths: Combines a 14th-floor setting with a jungle-style interior

    Special-occasion meals with city viewsDiners seeking modern British food and drinksGuests looking for a smart-casual setting
    14th floor, 14 Stories, 120 Fenchurch St, London EC3M 5BA, United Kingdom
  5. Bread Street Kitchen, Bar & Rooftop - Stratford, London

    Bread Street Kitchen, Bar & Rooftop - Stratford

    4.61,756 reviews

    Bread Street Kitchen, Bar & Rooftop – Stratford is a modern British restaurant in Stratford Cross beside Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. It serves all-day casual dining, including Gordon Ramsay signature dishes such as Beef Wellington and fish and chips, alongside Stratford specials such as steak and ale pie. The venue also offers rooftop drinks, cocktails, private dining, brunch, lunch and dinner.

    Strengths: Rooftop seating with views of the Olympic Park

    Relaxed meals with friends, family or colleaguesDining that combines British dishes with rooftop Olympic Park viewsGroups seeking private dining or drinks
    9 Endeavour Square, Stratford Cross, London E20 1JN, United Kingdom
  6. Madison, London

    Madison

    4.513,601 reviews

    Madison is a rooftop, sixth-floor bar and tapas restaurant overlooking St Paul’s, combining modern European dining with a large terrace, live music and a lively London atmosphere. Hand-blown glass chandeliers add a distinctive visual element, while cocktails, skyline views and attentive hosting make it a natural choice for drinks, dinner or a special evening out.

    Strengths: Large terrace overlooking St Paul’s Cathedral

    Rooftop drinks and tapas with London skyline viewsCelebrations, dates and lively evenings
    Rooftop Terrace One, New Change, London EC4M 9AF, United Kingdom
  7. Netil360 Rooftop Bar, London

    Netil360 Rooftop Bar

    4.51,623 reviews

    Netil360 Rooftop Bar is a laid-back rooftop venue with wooden tables and benches, serving beers, cocktails, wine and street food including pizza. It suits casual drinks, lively social occasions and private celebrations, with views and bookable areas for group events. The relaxed atmosphere works for everything from a city introduction to a birthday or wedding reception.

    Strengths: Bookable private and corner areas

    Rooftop drinks with city viewsBirthdays, receptions and group events
    1 Westgate St, London E8 3RL, United Kingdom
  8. Llama Inn London

    Llama Inn London

    4.5379 reviews

    Llama Inn London is a Peruvian restaurant with rooftop and outdoor seating, city views, cocktails, coffee, wine and small plates. It suits solo diners, couples and groups, with sharing menus and a lively yet relaxed setting for lunch, dinner or drinks.

    Strengths: Rooftop seating with a glimpse of the London skyline

    Peruvian small plates and sharing mealsRooftop drinks with city viewsGroup dinners and special occasions
    1 Willow St, London EC2A 4BH, United Kingdom
  9. Sky Garden, London

    Sky Garden

    4.678,255 reviews

    Sky Garden is a scenic London attraction in the upper levels of the building known as the Walkie Talkie, combining an indoor garden, panoramic city views and a top-floor restaurant. It suits visitors wanting skyline scenery, sunset views, food or drinks in a distinctive setting. Entry is managed through limited time slots, while restaurants and bars also provide access.

    Strengths: 360-degree views from a landscaped indoor garden

    Panoramic London views and sunset visitsVisitors wanting an indoor garden with food or drinksA distinctive sightseeing experience near London Bridge
    1, Sky Garden, Sky Garden Walk, London EC3M 8AF, United Kingdom
  10. Mercer Roof Terrace, London

    Mercer Roof Terrace

    4.4547 reviews

    Mercer Roof Terrace is a rooftop restaurant at Vintry & Mercer Hotel, serving modern British dishes, drinks and views across London’s skyline from St Paul’s Cathedral to The Shard. Guests can dine outdoors or sit inside behind floor-to-ceiling glass doors. The venue offers lunch, dinner, cocktails, wine and weekend Crown Afternoon Tea, with private hire also available.

    Strengths: The terrace looks towards both St Paul’s Cathedral and The Shard

    Diners seeking rooftop views over central LondonMeals combining modern British food with alfresco seatingWeekend afternoon tea
    20 Garlick Hill, London EC4V 2AU, United Kingdom

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What London’s rooftop venues offer

  • Rooftop British diningBread Street Kitchen, Bar & Rooftop – Stratford serves modern British food, Gordon Ramsay signature dishes and Stratford specials beside Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
  • Skyline tapas and cocktailsMadison offers a sixth-floor terrace overlooking St Paul’s, with modern European food, tapas, cocktails, live music and a lively atmosphere.
  • Relaxed rooftop drinksNetil360 serves beer, cocktails, wine and street food such as pizza, with bookable areas for private celebrations and group events.
  • Peruvian rooftop sharingLlama Inn London pairs Peruvian small plates and sharing menus with rooftop or outdoor seating, city views and cocktails including pisco sours.
  • Modern British terrace diningMercer Roof Terrace offers modern British dishes, lunch, dinner, drinks and Crown Afternoon Tea with views from St Paul’s Cathedral towards The Shard.
  • Contemporary Asian diningTattu London combines contemporary interpretations of Cantonese classics with city views, creative cocktails and an elegant interior.
  • Indoor garden and viewsSky Garden combines an indoor garden, panoramic views and a top-floor restaurant, with entry managed through limited time slots.
  • Special-occasion dining14 Stories offers modern British dining, city views, a jungle-style interior, drinks at the bar and a smart-casual setting.

How to choose a rooftop restaurant in London

  1. Decide what the view should contributeOptions include Olympic Park views, St Paul’s, the London skyline, city vistas, views towards The Shard or panoramic scenery from an indoor garden.
  2. Pick the food formatChoose between full restaurant menus, tapas, small plates, street food, modern British dishes, Peruvian sharing menus or Asian dining.
  3. Match the mood to your occasionLively music, relaxed benches, elegant interiors, private areas and smart-casual dining each create a different type of rooftop visit.
  4. Check outdoor and indoor arrangementsMercer Roof Terrace has indoor seating behind floor-to-ceiling glass doors, while other venues specifically describe terraces or rooftop seating.
  5. Plan bookings and time slotsReservations are recommended at Bread Street Kitchen, and Sky Garden uses limited entry slots; other venues may become busy around the terrace or bar.
  6. Ask about private eventsNetil360, Mercer Roof Terrace and Bread Street Kitchen describe private or group event options, but availability should be confirmed directly.

Questions people often ask

Which rooftop restaurant has views of the Olympic Park?

Bread Street Kitchen, Bar & Rooftop – Stratford offers rooftop seating with views of the Olympic Park.

Where can I find rooftop tapas overlooking St Paul’s?

Madison is a sixth-floor bar and tapas restaurant with a large terrace overlooking St Paul’s Cathedral.

Which venue combines Peruvian food with rooftop seating?

Llama Inn London serves Peruvian small plates and sharing menus with rooftop and outdoor seating, city views and cocktails.

Does any listed rooftop venue offer afternoon tea?

Mercer Roof Terrace offers weekend Crown Afternoon Tea alongside lunch, dinner, cocktails and wine.

Which option has an indoor garden and panoramic views?

Sky Garden combines an indoor garden with panoramic city views and a top-floor restaurant; entry uses limited time slots.

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