Bars in London With a View

Gaze out over St Paul's Cathedral and the city on Madison's swanky rooftop bar. The slick spot is perfect for a glass of chilled Champagne or, come evening, watching the sunset with some of their delicious seafood.

One of the coolest rooftop spaces in London this summer, not only is Roof East killing it in the views department, you can also head to the top of the building for pop-up cinema screenings, a roller disco, batting cages, street food and plenty more.

Kensington Roof Gardens is a club, bar and restaurant with a seriously impressive roof terrace, catering for all kinds of party nights out with all the glamour and wow-factor of the London skyline. Perfect for dancing the night away in the warm summer months, this rooftop botanical babe is located 100ft above the concrete city streets.

The quality of the food and drink on offer at Gillray's is quite something, but peer outside for views that really raise the 'steaks' for this South Bank eatery. The venue offers the kind of views that would be the envy of restaurants across the globe; with the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and the London Eye just outside.

Set on the 12th floor of the Mondrian on South Bank, Rumpus Room isn't just pretty on the inside, it's also got some corker views outside. With 1920s vibes, arty cocktails and live music, Rumpus Room is perfect for date night.

You'll find this historical restaurant and bar at the very heart of the Docklands. Step outside on to the venue's riverside terrace and you'll see stunning views of the Thames and the O2 in all its glory - perfect to enjoy a cheeky tipple before dinner with London at your fingertips.

Looking for a pub in London with the perfect spring/summer view? Another hot venue perched alongside the East London canals, join Narrow Boat not only for the finest in English pub grub, their views and summer balcony make for the perfect retreat.

Found on the banks of the River Thames, it's The Waterside that keeps summer punters coming back for more. Perfectly poised by the water, head on down for the summer sun as you tuck into pub favourites and chilled pints aplenty. 

Take a stroll across Waterloo Bridge and you can't fail to miss Bar&Co, the River Thames party boat. Naturally, the views from their outside deck are a privilege to a tourist or Londoner alike - with sights of the London Eye, Oxo Tower and Big Ben, all from the confines of this cracking party mobile. Well okay, it doesn't actually go anywhere, but you're partying on a boat dang nabbit.

Gaze out at the Shard and Tower of London from this cracking riverside watering hole on Angel Lane. Guests marvel at the Thames as convoys of boats serenely drift by, and there’s a fresh range of food, fine glasses of wine and a delish choice of craft beers to get to grips with too.

ETM are no strangers to producing incredible bars and restaurants and their latest opening on the 10th floor of the Montcalm hotel is no exception. Head to Finsbury Square to watch the sun set over the City, perch on a stylish chair on the spacious roof terrace or order a plate of their exceptional British fare in the restaurant.

Some views can’t be replicated, and at Crowne Plaza Hotel Battersea, you’ll get the amazing views of the Thames away from the busy city centre. Not only that, but you can treat yourself to some time in their spa, or settle in for drinks and light bites in the ground floor bar. Either way, just sit back and admire the river flow by.

The Queen of Hoxton is a hot to trot East London rooftop bar with amazing views of London, comfortable seating and a grass carpet! Noted for their rooftop pop-ups, this summer sees the Queen of Hoxton top floor transform into a weird and wonderful space of sea tales and Neverland adventure.

Founders Arms is a traditional pub which overlooks the River Thames from the Southbank. Expect typical pub decor, with a warm and welcoming feel. It's popular for all ages and at all times, lovely at a riverside table on a sunny day and equally breathtaking at night.

Sitting atop the quirky bar Tonight Josephine, this rooftop bar has a great view of the Waterloo area. But that’s not all: it’s also a bit of a tropical paradise (and is named after one), complete with sunny colours, block lettering and over twenty delicious cocktails.

Occupying the top three floors of the iconic Gherkin skyscraper, you can’t really find a better view of London than at Searcy’s; it just doesn’t exist. Head 180m into the sky to London’s highest private member’s club for stunning and sweeping views of the city.

Bird of Smithfield’s suntrap roof terrace looks out over the market, and it’s a huge hit come the warmer months. The venue itself is a stunning, a 5-storey Georgian townhouse offering a cracking a la carte menu and some tasty signature cocktails, but it’s the roof terrace that’s probably the biggest draw. Come after work, soak up some rays and let your stresses melt away at one our favourite rooftop bars in London.

Northbank Restaurant offers a wonderful place to dine and drink while enjoying amazing riverside views of Southbank and the Millennium bridge. With a large terrace right on the river there is no better space to enjoy a nice view in London, especially when the sun is out.

With plenty of beautiful things to see and do in Greenwich, it's no wonder that a trip to Craft London tops the list. Not only can you enjoy some of the most artistic food and creative cocktails in the business, there's a whole host of views to take in. 

Casual, relaxed and cool is just what you're set to get from this top pub in Putney. A London pub with a view of the Thames, not only is The Boathouse coming up trumps in the sights department, their London beers and casual pub dining are sure to impress.

The South Bank has got to be one of our favourite spots in London and now we have even more reason to visit as The Riverfront can be found in the BFI building. Grab a cocktail and watch the world go by, or come summer, blag yourself a table outside for a brilliant view of the river.

One of the most picturesque places to drink with a view in London, it's the canal snapshot on offer at Proud East that keeps people coming back for more. Perched alongside the water, enjoy a cocktail and watch the boats and barges roll on by.

Tucked away in Vauxhall’s St. George Wharf complex, The Riverside offers stunning, year-round views beside the river. It’s a stylish hang out which quickly fills up after work during the summer, where up to 200 guests can grab a chilled drink and check out the vantage point from one of two outside terraces.