Best Rooftop Gardens In London

• Location: 1, Sky Garden Walk, Monument, EC3M 8AF
• Opening times: weekdays 10am-6pm and weekends 11am-9pm (past these times it's a bar and live music venue which requires a table booking or paid ticket)
• Tickets & prices: free to visit; you can book your free ticket up to 3 weeks in advance, with walk-ins available if there's space

Found on the 43rd floor of the Walkie-Talkie skyscraper, this one boasts the most incredible panoramic rooftop views of the city - perfect for a photograph - alongside a leafy indoor garden that's just begging to be explored. Making the experience even more special, the cityscape provides a perfect contrast between nature and civilisation. That's not all though, as this rooftop in London is also free to enter; you just have to book your spot in advance.

Bag your Sky Garden tickets for one of the most iconic views in London. Feeling peckish? The resident Sky Garden restaurant Darwin Brasserie is the place to be for feasting on British grub with a view, plus there's live music and a bar after hours (although you may need to book a table or ticket for these).

• Location: Canary Wharf Shopping Centre, Crossrail Place, E14 5AB
• Opening times: 9am-9pm daily
• Tickets & prices: it's free to walk in; you don't need to book tickets

Crossrail Place Rooftop Garden makes me feel like I've stepped into a forest, thanks to its impressive selection of exotic plants, towering trees and hidden pathways. The Canary Wharf gem is one of the largest venues of its kind in the whole city, and is free to enter, with many benches to relax on as you stroll around the scenery.

The site sits almost exactly on the Meridian line, and the plants are arranged in accordance with the hemisphere from which they originate. You can also pop along to this verdant space for live music and festivals throughout the summer.

• Location: 15th Floor, 120 Fenchurch St, City of London, EC3M 5BA
• Opening times: 10am-9pm Monday to Friday, 10am-5pm Saturday to Sunday
• Tickets & prices: it's free to visit, and no booking is required (unless you are a large group of 12+)

15 floors above the city at 120 Fenchurch Street, The Garden at 120 is one of the best roof gardens around. It's entirely free to enter for the public, with walk-in slots available, and it's open every single day of the week - you won't need to queue long either, as waits are usually under 15 minutes.

This gorgeous green space was designed by landscape architects Latz+Partner, including water features, planting beds, and wisteria "trees" crawling up steel pergola canopies. Plus, there's an amazing view of the entirety of London from up there, thanks to a continuous walk around the perimeter, including views of The Shard, The Walkie-Talkie and the skyline.

• Location: 1 Poultry, City of London, EC2R 8EJ
• Opening times: 12pm-12am Monday-Satuday (closed on Sundays)
• Tickets & prices: book a table at Coq D'Argent, and you can access the roof terrace (and even have a drink there if you fancy)
  

This sky-high spot is a rewarding pilgrimage for those of you in need of after-work refreshments. Located in the middle of the City, Coq D'Argent flaunts a sanctuary of carefully trimmed grass, as well as an impressive view of landmarks, including St Paul's, The Shard and The Gherkin.

It's not just the views that are impressive though, as their wine list is second to none. These can be paired with a refined French menu, featuring everything from London oak-smoked salmon to roasted pumpkin ravioli and teriyaki-glazed octopus.

• Location: 40 Commercial St, Spitalfields, E1 6LP
• Opening times: 12pm-12am Monday-Saturday, 12pm-10am Sundays (The Rooftop Woodland Garden is open seasonally, from 17th April 2026)
• Tickets & prices: open for lunch, dinner and drinks on a first-come, first-served basis
  

The Culpeper adds rustic charm to its secret woodland-themed rooftop garden in London, with a spread planted with a perennial woodland focus. Providing fresh garnishes for both food and drinks (think mints, wild strawberries and woodruff), it's vegetation with purpose, which makes your experience even more special. 

While surrounded by birch and hazel trees, not to mention a big Amelanchier and Crab apple tree, revel in this relaxing retreat from the City that brings you the sights and sounds of the forest. You can also take in the incredible view of the City from above, including sights of The Gherkin. For special occasions, there's an intimate rooftop greenhouse that acts as a private dining space for up to 10 people.

• Location: 6 Sir Simon Milton Sq, Victoria, SW1E 5DJ
• Opening times: 11.30am-12am Sunday-Thursday, 11.30am-1am Fridays, 11am-1am Saturdays
• Tickets & prices: book your table in their rooftop garden on DesignMyNight

You may know Flight Club better for its signature social darts, but the Victoria outpost also has a beautiful rooftop garden, aptly named the Magic Gardens. Cool and quirky, this space is home to hanging plants, towering trees and manicured shrubs. Pop by for sips under the sun or stars, with gazebos for when the sun is a little too warm.

This alfresco terrace is a treat all year round, as they transform the space into a festive haven at Christmas. But whenever you visit, you can enjoy creative cocktails aplenty, paired with sharing platters of South Korean pork belly bites, sourdough pizzas, spiced cauliflower wings and much more.

• Location: 300 Oxford Street, West End, W1C 1DX
• Opening times: 12pm-8pm Monday-Wednesday, 12pm-10pm Thursday-Saturday, 12pm-6pm Sundays
• Tickets & prices: book your table on DesignMyNight

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.

• Location: 10th Floor, 4 Kingdom St, Paddington, W2 6BD
• Opening times: opens April 2026; 2pm-11pm on Saturdays
• Tickets & prices: book your tickets for their PRIMADONNA event every Saturday on DesignMyNight from £2.20
  

Elevate your next outing at Skylark Roof Garden, one of London's most exclusive rooftop destinations. Set above the rooftops of Notting Hill and neighbouring Little Venice, it's the perfect spot for cocktails, dinner, and unbeatable skyline views. And every Saturday throughout spring and summer, they're hosting PRIMADONNA - The Main Character, where the glamorous rooftop will turn into an Aegean-inspired Mediterranean escape, complete with coastal dishes, sunny cocktails and DJs.

From curated wine selections to elegant dishes, every detail is designed to impress - just head up ten floors and let the city unfold beneath you.

• Location: Beech Street, Barbican Centre, City of London, EC2Y 8DE
• Opening times: open daily (accessible during Barbican Centre hours)
• Tickets & prices: free to visit, no booking required

Everyone knows about the Barbican's famous indoor rainforest, but just above it, there's another green space that tends to fly under the radar. Beech Gardens, set atop the Beech Street tunnel, is the Barbican's very own rooftop garden, offering a quieter, more understated kind of beauty.

Designed to thrive in its unique setting, the garden is made up of hardy perennial flowers, grasses and bulbs, all carefully chosen to withstand the exposed conditions and the surrounding Brutalist architecture. The result is a space that feels natural yet intentional, softening the concrete-heavy landscape with layers of texture and seasonal colour. There's also a small water feature adding to the calm, making this an ideal spot to slow down for a while.

• Location: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond, TW9 3AE
• Opening times: typically open daily from morning to late afternoon (seasonal hours apply)
• Tickets & prices: from £25 per adult online (or £28 at the gate), and £2 per child online (£4 at the gate) 

Rooftop gardens don't always sit on top of buildings; sometimes, they're found high among the trees themselves. At Kew, the Treetop Walkway offers a completely different take on elevated green space, lifting visitors 18 metres above ground into the canopy of one of the capital's most famous botanical gardens.

Suspended among the branches, this aerial walkway gives you a rare chance to experience the ecosystem from above. It's not just about the views (though they're impressive); it's about getting up close to a world that's usually hidden. The structure itself winds gently through the treetops, creating a calm, immersive journey rather than a quick viewpoint stop. 

• Location: Queen Elizabeth Hall Roof Garden, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, SE1  8XX
• Opening times: Wed-Fri: 4pm-dusk; Sat: 12pm-dusk; Sun: 12pm-6pm
• Tickets & prices: free entry, no booking required

Perched above the Southbank Centre, this leafy hideaway feels like a park in the sky. The Queen Elizabeth Hall Roof Garden swaps concrete for grass underfoot, with winding patches of greenery, trees and planting curated in collaboration with the Eden Project.

On sunny days, it's easily one of the most laid-back spots in central London, perfect for stretching out on the grass or grabbing a bench with a drink in hand. The adjoining bar and kitchen keep things casual, serving up summer cocktails, beers and BBQ dishes fresh from the grill, alongside pastries and light bites.