Azura
Best for: 🥂🍸🍽
Nearest tube: Mornington Crescent 🚶♀️30 seconds
Location: On top of their resturant
View: N/A
Dress code: 👗👞👢👖
Vibe: TBC…. just opened
Prosecco price: 🍾🍾
Food available? Yes – small meze plates
Booking available? Yes
Smoking allowed? Yes with cat ashtrays!!
Last visited /photos taken: 2021
Warm/dry weather only? Heaters and big umbrellas at the ready!
Rooftop review roundup: A cute and cosy little rooftop as part of this Aegean inspired restaurant. A mirrored dazzling bar with two sofas areas either side serving insta worthy cocktails served. Azura means blue sky and the theme and food is based on the Aegean sea… this new rooftop will be our winter saviour as it will help summer live long in London all year round. For more on Azura click here.
Address: 265 Hampstead Road, NW1 7QX
Website: Click here
Rooftop extra tip: If you like this rooftop then you might like Aqua – also themed on countries
Big Chill Bar
Best for: 🥂🍹🍸🍷
Nearest Tube: Kings Cross – 4 mins 🚶♀️🚶🏻♂️
Location: Above the pub with the same name
View: Nothing special – buildings
Dress code: Chill 👖👚👕👗
Vibe: Hipster, chill & fun
Prosecco price: 🍾
Food available? Yes
Booking available? Yes
Last visited /photos taken: 2023
Warm/dry weather only? No there’s a retractable covered area and heaters galore!
Rooftop review roundup: Cute, kitsch & colourful. Morning meetings here seem to be a thing – what a great place for work! There isn’t a view but the service and decor make up for that. Great after work vibe too and be sure to try the popcorn cocktail… it really does taste like popcorn!
Address: 257-259 Pentonville Road, N1 9NL
Website: Click here
Rooftop extra tip: If you like this rooftop then you might also like: The Tankard in Kennington
Bubba Oasis
Best for: By day 👩💻 By night 💃
Nearest tube: Angel 🚶♀️ 5 mins
Location: On the high street
View: None!
Vibe: By day – chilled, by night party!
Prosecco price: 🍾🍾
Food available? Yes
Booking available? Yes
Smoking allowed? No
Last visited /photos taken: 2023
Warm/dry weather only? No
Rooftop review roundup: A gorgeous work space by day and DJs and party time by night. Downstairs is a co working space that spills upstairs when the weather is good and even when it’s not they have covering to keep you dry and warm. This really is a gem in busy Islington high street to escape to for work or fun!
Website: Click here
Bucks Head
Best for: 🍷🍺
Nearest tube: Camden Town – 1 min 🚶♀️
Location: On top of the pub named the same
View: Buildings
Dress code: 👚👖👕
Vibe: Pub causal
Prosecco price: 🍾🍾 on Fridays is just: 🍾 cheers 🥂
Food available? Yes
Booking available? No
Smoking allowed? Yes
Last visited /photos taken: 2019
Warm/dry weather only? Yes
Rooftop review roundup: Small little brightly coloured pub terrace with really friendly fun staff in the heart of Camden.
Address: 202 Camden High Street, NW1 8QR
Website: Click here
Rooftop extra tip: If you like this rooftop then you might also like: The Big Chill in Kings Cross
Golden Bee
Best for: 🥃🍷🍸🍺
Nearest tube: Old street – 2 mins🚶🏻♂️🚶♀️
Location: Literally on Old street
View: Shoreditch
Dress code: Smart Casual 👔👖👗👚👕
Vibe: Party and palm trees
Prosecco price: 🍾🍾
Food available? Food platters only and some night prebooking
Booking available? Yes
Last visited /photos taken: 2018
Warm/dry weather only? Yes has a retractable roof and a fire pit!
Rooftop review roundup: A rare rooftop that lists when they have private events on their website 👏 This is like a nightclub on a roof complete with bouncers and dancing on the weekend!
Address: Singer Street, EC1V 9DD
Website: Click here
Rooftop extra tip: If you like this rooftop then you might also like: 230th Fifth in New York
Lighterman
Best for: 🥂🍽🍷
Nearest tube: Kings Cross 🚶♀️ 5 mins
Location: Granary Square
View: Canal
Prosessco price: 🍾🍾
Food available: Yeas
Booking available? Yes
Smoking allowed? No
Last visited/photos taken: 2021
Warm/dry weather only? No – the restaurant is enclosed in a glass rooftop box!
Rooftop review roundup: I debated whether this is an awesome alternative or indeed can be in the rooftop bar & restaurant gang but it ticks so many boxes and other less so claim to be so I am allowing it! I first visited before the whole area had its make over so it was even more special then. But still remains a worth rooftop set by the canal, a small terrace with great food.
Address: 3 Granary Square, N1C 4BH
Website: Click here
Rooftop extra trip: If you like this rooftop then you will love The Oxo Tower
Lucky Club
Best for: 🌮🍸 🇲🇽
Nearest tube: Camden Town 🚶6 mins
Location: At the very end of the market in the hospital horse building
View: The market
Vibe: Young and fun
Prosecco price: 🍾🍾 but you are going for the margarita’s!
Food available? Mexican
Booking available? Yes
Smoking allowed? No
Last visited /photos taken: 2022
Warm/dry weather only? No
Rooftop review roundup: Replacing the popular Camden Fest rooftop bar, Lucky club is expanding from Mayfair and bringing the tequila and tacos, there’s even a taco Tuesday at £2 each and a ‘lucky hour’ every Monday – Thursday.
Address: The terrace, Horse Hospital, North Stables Yard, NW1 8AH
Website: Click here
Rooftop extra tip: If you like this rooftop then you might love the Mexican rooftop bar, Maya in Shoreditch
Near and Far
Best for: 🥂GF 🍽️
Nearest tube: Chalk Farm 🚶♀️4 mins
Location: Right by Camden markets
View: N/a
Vibe: Bubbly
Prosecco price: 🍾
Food available? Yes
Booking available? Yes
Smoking allowed? No
Last visited /photos taken: 2022
Warm/dry weather only? Yes
Rooftop review roundup: Perfectly packed lil rooftop with a winter covering. This light and airy rooftop is home to one of the most popular bottomless brunches from margaritas to aperol! However I found their £18 bottle of Prosecco with a brunch item far more economical. But be warned the space is small and groups of girls hitting the bubbles hard – the noise is a lot! The reason I love it is all the menu is gluten free. Such a treat! There’s a small restaurant on the middle floor and then a speak east neon signed bar below so after your 2 hour sitting you can stagger down stairs to continue.
Address: 48 Chalk Farm, NW1 8AJ
Rooftop extra tip: If you like this rooftop then you might like Lost in Brixton
Roof Garden St Pancras
Best for: 🥂🍷🍺☕️
Nearest tube: St Pancras 🚶♀️1 min
Location: Renaissance Hotel
View: Station
Dress code: 👚👕👖👔👗
Vibe: Chill
Prosecco price: 🍾🍾🍾
Food available? You can order take away from the Me restaurant and eat it there since Covid.
Booking available? Yes
Smoking allowed? Yes
Last visited /photos taken: 2023
Warm/dry weather only? Yes
Rooftop review roundup: Self named as a rooftop but it wasnt quite the top of the hotel – in fact was on the same level as the lobby however it was a rooftop of the building below so it passes! Very cute and perfect prior as an alternative to their swanky bar. Whilst it’s open again they aren’t offering table service yet but you are welcome to buy drinks and food from their restaurants to take out … perfect for a summer night cap before staying in their infamous hotel with THOSE Spice Girls stairs!
Address: St Pancras Hotel, Euston Road, NW1 2AR
Website: Click here
Rooftop extra tip: Ham Yard in Central London
Starbucks
Best for: ☕️☕️☕️🍵🍪🍩🍰🥪
Nearest tube: Camden Town – 3 mins 🚶♀️
Location: By the lock above Starbucks!
View: The lock
Dress code: Causal 👚👖👕
Vibe: As you’d expect – causal
Prosecco price: 🚫
Food available? Yes
Booking available? No
Smoking allowed? Yes
Last visited /photos taken: 2019
Warm/dry weather only? Yes
Rooftop review roundup: Well I was surprised to stumble across this – a Starbucks rooftop though I wasn’t surprised for Camden that it was very basic as a pit stop not a destination- still a nice change to enjoy a Starbucks in the sun!
Address: Lock keepers cottage, NW1 7BX
Website: Click here
Rooftop extra tip: If you like this rooftop then you might also like: Prince of Wales Feathers in Fitzoria
The Abbey Tavern
Best for: 🍺🍷🥂🍺
Nearest tube: Kentish Town West – 5 mins 🚶♀️Kentish Town – 6 mins 🚶🏻♂️
Location: On top of the pub named the same
View: Nothing much
Dress code: 👚👖👕
Vibe: English pub chilled
Prosecco price: 🍾🍾
Food available? Yes – limited pub food
Booking available? Yes
Smoking allowed? Yes
Last visited /photos taken: 2019
Warm/dry weather only? Yes and no… there’s an outdoor area under the terrace that’s covered but the main roof is uncovered.
Rooftop review roundup: Cute pub with a sizeable outside benches area with a giant TV and a flower wall – something for everyone!
Address: 124 Kentish Town Road, NW1 9QB
Website: Click here
Rooftop extra tip: If you like this rooftop then you might also like: Auberge at Waterloo
The Castle
Best for: 🍽🥂🍻
Hi Nearest tube: Angel – 4 mins 🚶🏻♂️
Location: Along the Pentonville Road.
View: Not much
Dress code: Casual
Vibe: Pub
Prosecco price: 🍾🍾
Food available? Yes
Booking available? Yes
Smoking allowed? Yes
Last visited /photos taken: 2023
Warm/dry weather only? It is covered slightly with heaters and part of a pub should it start to shower.
Rooftop review roundup: Cute little terrace on top of the pub. Perfect pit stop, lazy lunch or we’ll deserved post work drinks.
Address: 54 Pentonville Rd, N1 9HF
Website: Click here
Rooftop extra tip: If you like this rooftop then you might also like: No 32 in Clapham
The Diner
Best for: 🍺🍻🍷🍔🍕🌭
Nearest tube: Camden 🚶♀️ 3 mins
Location: On top of the Diner restaurant
View: Nothing
Dress code: 👟👖👚👕🧣
Vibe: Diner – says what it is on the tin!
Prosecco price: 🍾🍾
Food available? Yes!
Booking available? Yes
Smoking allowed? No
Last visited /photos taken: 2021
Warm/dry weather only? Yes and no – there are heaters but only for some tables so wrap up!! But with the roof hat on would be cosy!
Rooftop review roundup: A great lil Camden style rooftop diner, very chill and a perfect low key hang. One of three American diners in their chain but the only with a rooftop!
Address: 2 Jamestown Road, NW1 4BY
Website: Click here
Rooftop extra tip: If you like this rooftop then you might like Peckham Rye
The Cross
(Formally The Driver)
Best for: 🥂🍷🍻🍸
Nearest tube: Kings Cross – 7 mins 🚶♀️Angel – 15 mins 🚶♀️
Location: Above the pub
View: Some skyline
Vibe: Summer, after work, fun
Prosecco price: 🍾🍾
Food available? Yes
Booking available? Yes
Smoking allowed? Yes -it doubles up as the smoking area!
Last visited /photos taken: 2023
Warm/dry weather only? No – they have slats that can cover the roof!
Rooftop review roundup: Very small little cosy rooftop at this gorgeous gastro pub. Gets full pretty quick and only open in the evenings. You can also book it (and other floors) for work events.
Address: 2-4 Wharfdale Rd, N1 9RY
Website: Click here
Rooftop extra tip: If you like this rooftop then you might also like: Chiringuito In Bethnal Green
The Fellow
Best for: 🍺 🍔
Nearest tube: Kings cross 🚶🏻♂️ 2 min
Location: On their pub
View: nothing
Dress code: 👕👟👖
Vibe: Pub
Prosecco price: 🍾🍾
Food available? Yes but limited really to burgers and chips so not great for allergies.
Booking available? Yes
Smoking allowed? Yes
Last visited /photos taken: 2021
Warm/dry weather only? Sort of … umbrellas and heaters but in proper rain wouldn’t hold up.
Rooftop review roundup: A cute pub rooftop, super convenient next to Kings cross. Perfect for a pre trip fuelling. Quite small so I’d advise booking but the pub under is perfectly pub like.
Address: 24 York Way, N1 9AA
Website: Click here
Rooftop extra tip: If you like this pub rooftop then you might like The Lock Tavern below!
The Lock Tavern
Best for: 🎉🥂🍺
Nearest tube: Kentish Town West – 8 mins 🚶♀️Camden Town – 7 mins 🚶♀️
Location: On top of the pub named the same
View: Nothing much
Dress code: 👚👖👕
Vibe: Quiet by day party by night 💃 🕺🏼
Prosecco price: 🍾🍾🍾 10% off of you but 3 so could be 🍾🍾😜
Food available? Yes
Booking available? Yes
Smoking allowed? Yes
Last visited /photos taken: 2019
Warm/dry weather only? Yes but they have another outdoor area in the back that’s covered
Rooftop review roundup: A famous Camden haunt with a traditional English pub feel but a party place on the weekends. And winter there’s a snug! Heaters and rugs and blankets and cover for the rooftop so no excuse to enjoy!
Address: 35 Chalk Farm Road, NW1 8AJ
Website: Click here
Rooftop extra tip: If you like this rooftop then you might also like: No 32 in Clapham
The Rooftop at the Standard Hotel
Best for: 🍾 🌭
Nearest tube: Kings cross 🚶🏻♂️ 1 min
Location: On the Standard Hotel
View: All of London from the Shard to St Pauls to the BT tower and very close up of the St Pancras.
Dress code: 👖👠👗👚
Vibe: Tunes and views
Prosecco price: 🍾🍾🍾
Food available? VERY limited to snacks and hot dogs
Booking available? Yes
Smoking allowed? Yes
Last visited /photos taken: 2023
Warm/dry weather only? Yes
Rooftop review roundup: Sweeping across the capital the Standard Hotels has brought a welcomed addition to the rooftop family. Their flagship rooftop bar in NYC takes center stage and when the weather plays ball so will this. Sofas, heaters, umbrellas and considerate staff but who have to concede defeat when the heavens open. So to avoid disappointment always check if they are still open as I’ve been stung with last minute closure several times! BUT when you do go even on a grey day, it’s worth the wait! But be warned this is London prices at the high end. To book a table there is a huge minimum spend – other wise there is standing areas that also accommodate walk in’s. Which is a shame making it more a one drink stop for me unless you get lucky and there’s a space chair!
Address: 10 Argyle Street, WC1H 8EG
Website: Click here
Rooftop extra tip: If you like these rooftop views then you might like Bussey Rooftop in Peckham
The Scottish Stores
Best for: 🍷🥃🍺
Nearest Tube: Kings Cross – 4 mins🚶♀️🚶🏻♂️
Location: Right by Kings Cross Premier Inn
View: None. It’s fenced up.
Dress code: Casual 👖👕👚
Vibe: A locals pub feel
Prosecco price: 🍾 (tho it’s the place for craft ale & wines rather than bubbles)
Food available? Yes tho check as when we went the chef had quit so no food!
Booking available? No
Last visited /photos taken: 2018
Warm/dry weather only? Yes
Rooftop review roundup: A tiny little terrace perfect for smokers. The pub itself is very a classic British pub so the terrace reflects this.
Address: 2-4 Caledonian Rd, N1 9DU
Website: Click here
Rooftop extra tip: If you like this rooftop then you might also like: The Loft in Wimbledon
The Spirited
Best for: 🍸🍹
Nearest tube: Camden Town 🚶🏻♂️ 2 mins
Location: Next to buck street market
View: Camden
Dress code: 👚👖👕🧣👟
Vibe: Fun, chill and cocktails
Prosecco price: 🍾🍾 its all about the cocktails
Food available? Just 🍕
Booking available? Yes
Smoking allowed? Yes
Last visited /photos taken: 2021
Warm/dry weather only? There is a roof of sorts, heaters and sides that close so no!
Rooftop review roundup: Cocktails inspired by films this is a quirky fun imaginative rooftop. The ’50 shades of grapes’ 🍇 was handcuffed to me!! What it lacks in swagger of swanky views and vibes it makes up for with the creativity of cocktails and even a flower wall & devil and angel photo op… so you just have to choose which one you are!
Address: Unit 3.18 , 189-188 Camden High Street, NW1 8QP
Website: Click here
Rooftop extra tip: If you like these these rooftop cocktails then you need to get on a plane to Kos!
Upper 5th Shoreditch
(Formally known as Shoreditch sky Terrace)
Best for: 🍸🥂🍹🍷
Nearest tube: Old Street – 7 mins 🚶🏻♂️🚶♀️
Location: On Old Street itself
View: London 🌇
Dress code: Smart Casual 👗👚👖👔👕(the hotel is super smart & you have to walk through to the lifts so you may feel better smarter)
Vibe: Chilled tunes and summer vibes
Prosecco price: 🍾🍾
Food available? Small plates
Booking available? No
Last visited /photos taken: 2018
Warm/dry weather only? Yes
Rooftop review roundup: This is a gorgeous terrace that has good views, great vibe, pretty flowers and yet has a decadent feel enticing you to want to stay all day!
Address: The Courthouse Hotel, 335–337 Old Street, EC1V 9LL
Website: Click here
Rooftop extra tip: If you like this rooftop then you might also like: The Top in New York