The Best Rooftop Gardens In London

Sometimes you just need an escape from the hustle and bustle, but you needn't travel far to find a gorgeous hideout; we Londoners are innovative folk, placing luscious retreats sky-high above the city. From pretty floral havens to quirky botanical terraces, unique herb nurseries to living bars, delve into our list of best roof gardens in London.

Thirsty for more? Check out our guide to rooftop bars here.

Last edited by Kiera Chapman

Last updated on 5th July 2024




1864 Rooftop Bar

Adorned with wildflowers and featuring private wooden booths lined with red and white pinstriped quilting, 1864 Rooftop Bar is a picturesque getaway located on the 6th floor of John Lewis Oxford Street. It welcomes revellers into its plush, green garden and invites them to get their lips around one of its signature cocktails, like the Calamansi Margarita, made with muscovado syrup and finished off by an ancho chilli rim. If you're hungry, then you'll love its selection of small plates too. Our favourite? The chorizo croquetas topped with shaved Manchego. 

Kraft Dalston Bar & Restaurant

Taco Tuesday + Pint for £10 and 2 other offers

KRAFT could be considered the best rooftop beer garden, thanks to its views, fusion menu, overgrown plants and the fact they stock German Kraft Beer. Pints come fresh from the on-site brewery, and the Latin American-Japanese menu boasts unique small plates from squid ink croquettes to salmon tostadas and pork belly tacos. 

Midnight Apothecary

This candlelit roof garden sits atop the Brunel Museum. Themed cocktails are in store, alongside carefully chosen local beers and the chance to get an optional underground tour of the venue's Grand Entrance Hall to the Thames Tunnel.

Sky Garden London

This one features an indoor oasis of vegetation that's just begging to be explored. Making the experience even more special, the cityscape provides a perfect contrast between nature and civilization. Bag your Sky Garden tickets to enjoy live music and drinks while mingling with the clouds. The resident Sky Garden restaurant Darwin Brasserie is the place to be for feasting on British grub with a view. 

Crossrail Place Roof Garden

Crossrail Place is a rooftop garden in Canary Wharf making visitors feel like they've stepped into a forest, thanks to its impressive selection of exotic plants, towering trees and hidden pathways. You can also pop along to this verdant space for live music and festivals throughout the summer.