Big Chill Bar

Best for: π₯πΉπΈπ·
Nearest Tube: Kings Cross – 4 mins πΆββοΈπΆπ»ββοΈ
Location: Above the pub with the same name
View: Nothing special – buildings
Dress code: Chill ππππ
Vibe: Hipster, chill & fun
Prosecco price: πΎ
Food available? Yes
Booking available? No
Last visited /photos taken: 2018
Warm/dry weather only? Yes but there is a little undercover area and the bar downstairs is super cute.
Rooftop review roundup: Cute, kitsch & colourful. Morning meetings here seem to be a thing – what a great place for work! Whilst the view isn’t why you’d come the decor is! Great for instagram and super lovely staff.
Address: 257-259 Pentonville Road, N1 9NL
Website: Click here









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Bucks Head



Best for: π·πΊ
Nearest tube: Camden Town – 1 min πΆββοΈ
Location: On top of the pub named the same
View: Buildings
Dress code: πππ
Vibe: Pub causal
Prosecco price: πΎπΎ on Fridays is just: πΎ cheers π₯
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






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Fest Camden



Best for: π₯π·πΊ
Nearest tube: Kentish Town West – 8 mins πΆββοΈCamden Town – 7 mins πΆββοΈ
Location: Come in side entrance or wander through the market to a cobbled hill leaving up to signed roof gardens sitting on top of the walls of the market
View: The market and a petrol station
Dress code: πππ
Vibe: Tunes and catch ups
Prosecco price: πΎπΎπΎ
Food available? Yes
Booking available? Yes
Smoking allowed? Yes
Last visited /photos taken: 2019
Warm/dry weather only? No – there are heaters and plastic cover
Rooftop review roundup: A cute all year round hang with novelty beanbags and table football and great tunes.
Address: Fest Camden Stables Market, NW1 8AH
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Golden Bee



Best for: π₯π·πΈπΊ
Nearest tube: Old street – 2 minsπΆπ»ββοΈπΆββοΈ
Location: Literally on Old street
View: Shoreditch
Dress code: Smart Casual πππππ
Vibe: Party and palm trees
Prosecco price: πΎπΎ
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 π This is like a nightclub on a roof complete with bouncers and dancing on the weekend!
Address: Singer Street, EC1V 9DD
Website: Click here









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Roof Garden St Pancras



Best for: π₯π·πΊβοΈ
Nearest tube: St Pancras πΆββοΈ1 min
Location: Renaissance Hotel
View: Station
Dress code: πππππ
Vibe: Chill
Prosecco price: πΎπΎπΎ
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: 2020
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






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Starbucks



Best for: βοΈβοΈβοΈπ΅πͺπ©π°π₯ͺ
Nearest tube: Camden Town – 3 mins πΆββοΈ
Location: By the lock above Starbucks!
View: The lock
Dress code: Causal πππ
Vibe: As youβd expect – causal
Prosecco price: π«
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 wasnβt 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



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The Abbey Tavern



Best for: πΊπ·π₯πΊ
Nearest tube: Kentish Town West – 5 mins πΆββοΈKentish Town – 6 mins πΆπ»ββοΈ
Location: On top of the pub named the same
View: Nothing much
Dress code: πππ
Vibe: English pub chilled
Prosecco price: πΎπΎ
Food available? Yes – limited pub food
Booking available? Yes
Smoking allowed? Yes
Last visited /photos taken: 2019
Warm/dry weather only? Yes and no… thereβs an outdoor area under the terrace thatβs 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
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The Castle



Best for: π½π₯π»
Hi Nearest tube: Angel – 4 mins πΆπ»ββοΈ
Location: Along the Pentonville Road.
View: Not much
Dress code: Casual
Vibe: Pub
Prosecco price: πΎπΎ
Food available? Yes
Booking available? Yes
Smoking allowed? Yes
Last visited /photos taken: 2019
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









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The Driver



Best for: π₯π·π»πΈ
Nearest tube: Kings Cross – 7 mins πΆββοΈAngel – 15 mins πΆββοΈ
Location: Above the pub
View: Nothing
Dress code: As you like
Vibe: Summer, after work, fun
Prosecco price: πΎπΎ
Food available? Yes
Booking available? Yes
Smoking allowed? Yes
Last visited /photos taken: 2019
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 which would be low key but fun.
Address: 2-4 Wharfdale Rd, N1 9RY
Website: Click here



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The Lock Tavern



Best for: ππ₯πΊ
Nearest tube: Kentish Town West – 8 mins πΆββοΈCamden Town – 7 mins πΆββοΈ
Location: On top of the pub named the same
View: Nothing much
Dress code: πππ
Vibe: Quiet by day party by night π πΊπΌ
Prosecco price: πΎπΎπΎ 10% off of you but 3 so could be πΎπΎπ
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 thatβs covered
Rooftop review roundup: A famous Camden haunt with a traditional English pub feel but a party place on the weekends. And winter thereβs 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









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The Scottish Stores



Best for: π·π₯πΊ
Nearest Tube: Kings Cross – 4 minsπΆββοΈπΆπ»ββοΈ
Location: Right by Kings Cross Premier Inn
View: None. It’s fenced up.
Dress code: Casual πππ
Vibe: A locals pub feel
Prosecco price: πΎ (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



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Upper 5th Shoreditch
(Formally known as Shoreditch sky Terrace)



Best for: πΈπ₯πΉπ·
Nearest tube: Old Street – 7 mins πΆπ»ββοΈπΆββοΈ
Location: On Old Street itself
View: London π
Dress code: Smart Casual πππππ(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: πΎπΎ
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, 335β337 Old Street, EC1V 9LL
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