Discover the rooftop bars in West London, where a small selection of hidden gems await. From leafy Richmond with its riverside views to being next door to television history. Far from the typical London skyline, this curated selection of rooftop bars offers a more intimate and localized experience. Each rooftop bar offering a different perspective that captivates the spirit of West London’s laid-back charm.
The Broadcaster
Best for: 🥂🍽☕️
Nearest tube: Wood Lane / White City 1 minute walk
Location: At Television Centre (map)
View: Westfield & TV Centre
Vibe: Really relaxed and easy
Prosecco price: 🍾🍾
Food available? Yes
Booking available? Yes
Smoking allowed? Yes
Lift Available? Yes
Last visited /photos taken: 2022
Warm/dry weather only? No
Rooftop review roundup: Holiday vibes set by TV history on this rooftop bar! The historic BBC Television Centre proudly stands behind the bar, though now just known as Television Centre after it was sadly sold. Home now to a Soho House, Flats and just on the edge of this site – this rooftop bar! As a former BBC employee this was definitely a time to reminisce on a rooftop! It also sits dangerously opposite Westfield – the perfect location for pre or post shopping. Laid back vibes and, great service this was a much needed addition to the rooftop bar scene. For full review click here.
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The Britannia
Best for: 🍺🍷🥘
Nearest tube: Richmond 5 mins walk
Location: Down Brewers Lane opposite So Bar (where you may have been the night before!) (map)
View: Back garden
Vibe: Family friendly & sociable
Prosecco price: 🍾🍾
Food available? Yes – best roast in Richmond!
Booking available? Yes
Smoking allowed? Only downstairs outside
Lift available? No
Last visited /photos taken: 2021
Warm/dry weather only? Heavy down pour yes but light rain no probs!
Rooftop review roundup: Nestled in Richmond, this pub exudes coziness, complete with a roaring fire and unbeatable Sunday Roast. What elevates the experience even further is their charming rooftop terrace. With garden furniture and elegantly set tables, this hidden gem offers a relaxed ambiance, perfect for unwinding in seclusion.
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Chiswick cinema – members only
Best for: 🎬🥂
Nearest tube: Turnham Green 🚶♀️ 7 mins
Location: On top of the cinema (map)
View: Just the street
Vibe: Quiet
Prosecco price: 🍾🍾
Food available? Snacks
Booking available? No
Smoking allowed? No
Last visited /photos taken: 2022
Warm/dry weather only? Yes
Rooftop review roundup: This cute lil space in bustling Chiswick is a welcomed escape for a glass of bubbles. Members only but it’s a very reasonable yearly cost if you are local and also love an independent cinema and a rooftop!
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Sky Bar 9
Best for: 🥂🍸🍹🍕
Nearest tube: Wembley Park – 10 mins walk or from Wembley stadium 12 mins
Location: 9th floor of the Hilton Hotel (map)
View: Not much it’s more the opportunity to be able to be up high!
Vibe: So this is an evening only rooftop bar with music on the weekends and the vibe totally depends on the day and hotel guests! So if there’s a big game or event near then it’s buzzing, if not then it attracts guests pre night out or night cap.
Prosecco price: 🍾🍾🍾
Food available? Yes – Snacks
Booking available? Yes
Smoking allowed? Yes
Lift available? Yes
Last visited /photos taken: 2019
Warm/dry weather only? No – heaters and umbrellas plus there’s an indoor area if it wanted the height but not the frosty bite!
Rooftop review roundup: A much needed rooftop for the area. Despite the lack of views it’s in a prime location for footie, music and shopping fans with the iconic Wembley Stadium moments away and set in the heart of the designer outlet. Staff are ridiculously friendly and helpful and currently it’s all about the cava in glamorous white bottles and matching glasses!
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Skylark Roof Garden
Best for: 🍹🥂🍸🍷
Nearest tube: Paddington – 10 minute walk
Location: On top of a business building. Their sister chain Hucksters is on the ground floor (map)
View: Hyde Park, the shard if you look closely!
Vibe: Girls that brunch
Prosecco price: 🍾🍾
Food available? Yes
Booking available? Yes
Smoking allowed? No
Lift available? Yes
Last visited /photos taken: 2021
Warm/dry weather only? Yes – they have to cancel when raining
Rooftop review roundup: My 4th attempt to get to this rooftop since it opened back in 2019. They, like many, are hugely weather dependant and will cancel for bad weather. The booking system is comprehensive with many packages but over priced in my opinion. You have to pay for entry which is rare for London. Oh and it’s only open on the weekends. Week days it is for those working in the building (note to get a new job!). But if you do make it, happy to pay, then you are in for a treat as it’s like west London’s answer to Miami vibes. We went for brunch where they didn’t have coffee on the menu and explained by saying it’s all about drinking which at 10am really was about channelling Ibiza! But a Sunday in May… in London… not so much. They were kind enough to find us some local coffees. Definitely a party place – lovely people and loads of fun but a bit overrated. Take the entry fee out and would be worth the effort.
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Soho House White City – members only
Best for: 😎👙🥂
Nearest tube: White City walk 3 mins or from Wood Lane 3 mins
Location: On top of Television Centre (map)
View: Westfield shopping centre
Vibe: No suits, creatives
Prosecco price: 🍾🍾🍾
Food available? Yes
Booking available? No, it’s a private members club and it’s first come first gets a spot!
Smoking allowed? Yes
Lift available? Yes
Last visited /photos taken: 2022
Warm/dry weather only? No
Rooftop review roundup: A treasure trove in west London and a welcomed addition for when it’s hot hot hot in the city. It is a private members club so you do need to either be a member or know one who can sign you in. The members tend to be the media crowd having meetings, networking or working from this luxury! The poolside though is strictly no laptops in the day – very much down time fun but get there early on a heat wave as the pool is standing room only!
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The Spotted Horse
Best for: 🍺🥂
Nearest tube: East Putney🚶♀️9 mins
Location: On the high street minutes from the overland (map)
View: Nada
Vibe: Pub fun
Prosecco price: 🍾🍾
Food available? Yes
Booking available? Yes
Smoking allowed? Yes
Last visited /photos taken: 2022
Warm/dry weather only? Yes
Rooftop review roundup: A cute little rooftop terrace, good service and colourful seating. The perfect prosecco summer escape in Putney.
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Syon Lounge
Best for: 🍸🍽️
Nearest tube: Not on a tube line. Syon Lane station would be the nearest overland. And then it’s a 20 min walk.
Location: Syon Park at the Hilton Hotel (map)
View: The park
Vibe: Boujee with TV screens for footie
Prosecco price: 🍾🍾
Food available? Yes
Booking available? Yes
Smoking allowed? Yes
Last visited /photos taken: 2022
Warm/dry weather only? No it’s covered
Rooftop review roundup: This rooftop has me a little confused. Set in the beautiful Syon Park next to the stunning conservatory. It’s a magnet for those that love Shisha and sushi… and some telly! There’s the boujee cocktails and neon signs and open into the wee hours. But equally had a pub feel with all the huge screens. Also it’s not really walkable – there’s a lot of super fancy cars racing in and out. And despite calling itself a rooftop – it is covered but sides are open. So I’m including it due to its name. If you are in the area and that’s sounds like your vibe then worth a visit but I wouldn’t go out of my way to go.
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The Lyric Bar & Grill
Best for: 🍸🍷🥂🎭
Nearest Tube: Hammersmith – 2 minutes walk
View: Lyric square & general concrete buildings (map)
Vibe: Quiet, good for meetings and pre and post theatre
Prosecco price: 🍾🍾🍾
Food available? Yes
Booking available? Yes
Visited / photos taken: 2018
List available? Yes
Warm/dry weather only? Yes
Rooftop review roundup: A charming rooftop bar in West London, this gem may not offer expansive views, but it’s ideal for soaking up summer vibes on its secret rooftop. Whether you’re looking for pre-theatre drinks and dinner or a spot for casual meetings and catch-ups, this cosy venue fits the bill perfectly.
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Peggy Jean
Best for: 🥂🍽🇦🇺
Nearest tube: Richmond 10 minutes walk
Location: On the river! (map)
View: Riverside
Vibe: Summer days chill
Prosecco price: 🍾🍾
Food available? Yes
Booking available? Yes
Smoking allowed? No
Last visited /photos taken: 2023
Warm/dry weather only? There is a downstairs enclosed area but on the whole if it rained then game over.
Rooftop review roundup: Arrived in Richmond in June 2022 from the Daisy Green collection who spread Aussie vibes round London. With the perfectly pink parasols area this rooftop bar-age spans views over Richmond riverside giving the holiday vibes. There’s also a gorgeous little downstairs area which throws open the windows when it’s hot which really reminded me of The Summer house. Definitely a great new different addition to Richmond.
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Pitcher and Piano, Richmond
Best for: 🥂🍻🍸🍹
Nearest tube: Richmond 10 minutes walk
Location: On the River (map)
View: N/A
Vibe: By day chill and by night buzzing
Prosecco price: 🍾🍾
Food available? Yes
Booking available? Yes
Smoking allowed? Yes
Last visited /photos taken: 2023
Warm/dry weather only? Yes
Rooftop review roundup: Sneaking in as a rooftop, this terrace isn’t actually on the pub roof but its expansive terrace is perched over looking the river and brings all the alfresco summer vibes. Been a long standing favourite for years with great service, happy hours and river views on Richmond Riveria!
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Scotts, Richmond
Best for: 🥂🍽
Nearest tube: Richmond 10 minutes walk
Location: On the River (map)
View: The River
Vibe: Classy
Prosecco price: 🍾🍾🍾
Food available? Yes
Booking available? Yes
Smoking allowed? Yes
Last visited /photos taken: 2023 (tables not set)
Warm/dry weather only? No – the roof retracts
Rooftop review roundup: Having inherited the space from Revolution, this restaurant and bar injects a sense of sophistication into West London. Adorned with crisp white linen tablecloths and a chic indoor bar, the venue seamlessly transitions to the terrace, offering a tranquil calm from the bustling riverside crowds below. However, it’s worth noting that the prices here are on the higher side, so save for that special occasion.
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