This article was originally written during the first lockdown, when the early stages of London’s hospitality was reopening. When we all were cautiously finding our way back to socialising safely. Rooftop bars offered a reassuring starting point with their open-air settings. I have kept this list on my site as it captures a snapshot of the rooftop bars stepping up and working hard to keep us safe and for their survival. Not all did.
July 4th 2020: Social distancing socialising solution starts here… for your safety and / or sanity! Weren’t sure whether to go out yet? But maybe you will, maybe you will plan for next weekend but not sure what’s even open yet? Well look no further… here’s the round up of the top 20 London Rooftop bars that are ready to roll.
1. Alto
Where’s the rooftop? Bond Street
2. Aqua Kyoto
Where’s the rooftop? Oxford St
3. Aviary
Where’s the rooftop? Moorgate
4. Bar Elba (Since closed)
Where’s the rooftop? Waterloo
5. Big Chill
Where’s the rooftop? Kings Cross
6. Boundary
Where’s the rooftop? Shoreditch
7. Bussey
Where’s the rooftop? Peckham
8. Chiringuito (Since closed)
Where’s the rooftop? Bethnal Green
9. Coq Du Argent
Where’s the rooftop? Bank
10. Culpeper
Where’s the rooftop? Aldgate
11. Dalston Roof Park (Since closed)
Where’s the rooftop? Dalston
12. Fest (Since closed)
Where’s the rooftop? Camden
13. Golden Bee (Since closed)
Where’s the rooftop? Old St
14. Jin Bo Law
Where’s the rooftop? Aldgate
15. Madisons
Where’s the rooftop? St Paul’s
16. Radio Rooftop
Where’s the rooftop? The Strand
17. Roof East
Where’s the rooftop? Stratford
18. Savage Garden
Where’s the rooftop? Tower Hill
19. Skylight (Since closed)
Where’s the rooftop? Wapping
20. The Abbey Tavern
Where’s the rooftop? Kentish Town
