Affordable Rooftop Bars in London: The Best Happy Hours

April 2026 update: The cost of living crisis is costing us our cocktails. So, I have sourced the best rooftop bar happy hour’s in London. No need to compromise on vibe for a cheaper vino – if you go on certain days.

Circe’s Rooftop Waterloo

Circes rooftop bar

Where’s the rooftop? Waterloo

Usual cost: 🍾 £39 / 🍸 £12.95 – 14.95

Happy hour details: £7 Margaritas, £5 beers (Jubel can or Poretti bottle), £8 glasses of wine (175ml) including Cloud Factory White, Mirabeau Classic Rosé and False Bay Shiraz. 3 for 2 on all small plates, (excluding steak and scallops)

When is Happy Hour? Every day 2pm – 7pm

Read more about Circes Rooftop or click to book


Pergola Brixton

Pergola Brixton

Where’s the rooftop? Brixton

Usual cost: 🍾 £37/ 🍸 £13 – £14

Happy Hour details: £7 cocktails and £6 beers from this menu

When is Happy Hour? Wednesday & Thursday – All Evening. Friday, 5-8pm. Sunday, All day.

Read more about Pergola Brixton or click to book


London Bridge Rooftop

London Bridge Rooftop glass of prosecco held up over buildings

Where’s the rooftop? London Bridge

Happy Hour Details: £8 on selected cocktails. Sunday: £8 Aperol’s. Read more at London Bridge Rooftop

Usual cost: 🍾 £85 / 🍸 £11.50 – £14

When is Happy Hour? Mon – Wed 4pm – 6pm, Thurs & Fri 1pm – 6pm, Sunday 1pm – 4pm

Read more about London Bridge Rooftop or click to book


Jin Bo Law

Where’s the rooftop? Aldgate

Happy Hour details: £11.11 bottle of Esprit Méditerranée Rose per booking (not walk in)

Usual price: 🍷£48 per bottle

When is Happy Hour? Monday – Friday 4pm-7pm

Read more about Jin Bo Law or to book


Aqua Kyoto

Aqua Kyoto, London Rooftop bar cocktail held up

Where’s the rooftop? Oxford Circus

Happy Hour Details: £10 cocktails from a curated menu

Usual cost: 🍸 £17 – £22

When is Happy Hour? Sunday to Thursday. 3pm to 7pm in the bar – some have been OK to take on the terrace but says in the bar – just to manage expectations.

Read more about Aqua Kyoto or click to book


Netil 360

Netil 360 at sunset

Where’s the rooftop? Hackney

Happy Hour Details: £5 pints, 50% of Pizza, £20 bottles of wine

Usual cost: 🍾 £29 | 🍸 £10 – £13

When is Happy Hour? Tuesdays between 6pm – 8pm

Read more about Netil 360 Rooftop or click to book


12th Knot

Where’s the rooftop? Southbank

Happy Hour details: Half price bottles of selected wine

Usual cost: 🍾 £95 / 🍸 £16 – £23

When is Happy Hour? Wednesday 5 – 7

Read more on 12th Knot or click to book


AMANO Rooftop Bar

Where’s the rooftop? Covent Garden

Happy Hour Details: TBC

Usual cost: 🍾 £55 | 🍸£16 – £18

When is Happy Hour? Mon – Thurs 5pm – 7pm

Read more on Amano Rooftop or click to book


Disclaimer: As with all rooftop bar info, it’s correct at time of publication but do always double check when you book as rules, prices and times can change. And… always drink responsibly.

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