8 at The Londoner is a rooftop bar hidden in the city skyline, eight floors above Leicester Square in the heart of London's West End. Intriguingly dark and discreetly tucked away, it carries a secret energy that buzzes high above the metropolis.
The experience revolves around 8 Tastes of Japan - a cocktail menu inspired by eight defining flavours of Japanese cuisine, best enjoyed alongside sushi, sashimi, wagyu and Japanese small plates. The whisky list ranks among Europe's finest.
Join us on the rooftop, where the Shima Garden, The Bar and the Lounge & Terrace await — with panoramic views across the London skyline. On Fridays and Saturdays, a DJ plays from 7pm until midnight.
| Day | Open | Close | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 | 1:00 | |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 1:00 | |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 1:00 | |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 1:00 | |
| Friday | 10:00 | 1:00 | |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 1:00 | |
| Sunday | 10:00 | 1:00 |
Address
8 at The Londoner, 38 Leicester Square, WC2H7DX
Area
Leicester Square
Nearest Station
Leicester Square (Tube)
| Name | Type | Capacity Seated |
Capacity Standing |
Cost | Min spend Midweek* |
Min spend Weekend* |
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| 8 at the Londoner | Venue Hire | 75 | 150 | £20,000.00 | 15000 | 25000 | |
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The Londoner's decadent rooftop izakaya bar reimagines the traditions and informal style of Japanese drinking establishments. Set across three stunning spaces on the eighth floor, 8 at The Londoner invites you to join us in our elegant bar, on the terrace or under the night sky of the Shima Garden. Izakaya Lounge Entertain and be entertained in the Lounge and Japanese-inspired minimalist terrace, playfully blurring inside and outside with retractable skylights and splintered glimpses of the city’s silhouette. Shima Garden Step into Japan’s changing seasons in the breathtaking Shima Garden, where a unique and sensory drinking experience awaits under the London sky, including a reduced dining menu for a taste of 8. The Bar Designed in striking accents of chiaroscuro, our rooftop bar in London invites you to experience the izakaya style of drinking and dining with understated elegance and drama. Have the eighth floor just for yourself for an unforgettable evening of innovative cocktails, fine Japanese spirits and modern Japanese cuisine. The perfect spot for those very special events that only deserve the sexiest of places. Treat your guests to something never experienced before.
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| Shima Garden | Outdoor Space | 30 | 45 | £4,000.00 | 3000 | 5000 | |
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Step into Japan’s changing seasons in the breath-taking Shima Garden, where a unique and sensory drinking experience awaits under the London sky. Our chic, sleek and minimalist Shima Garden is available to privately hire for up to 45 guests. Whatever the occasion, drink, dine and socialise under the London sky, with a striking fireplace centrepiece and informal seating around the perimeter. |
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| Izakaya Lounge | Rooftop | 30 | 30 | £3,000.00 | 2500 | 4000 | |
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Entertain and be entertained in the Lounge and Japanese-inspired minimalist terrace, playfully blurring inside and outside with retractable skylights and splintered glimpses of the city’s silhouette Our stunning Izakaya Lounge is available to privately hire for up to 30 guests. Whatever the occasion, drink, dine and socialise with a 180-degree view over the most famous London landmarks. |
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* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.
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