Best Rooftop New Year's Eve Events In London

• Location: Rooftop Terrace, One New Change, City of London, EC4M 9AF
• When: 31st December, 5pm - 2am
• Price: from £157.94 - £369.94 per person
• For views of: St Paul's Cathedral, City of London, and the fireworks
• Why we recommend: it's very fun going up in the glass lift at One New Change in St Paul's and stepping out into the all-dancing and disco Madison, which really comes alive on New Year's Eve. We like the varied packages which include a more intimate three-course meal inside the restaurant, as well as tickets that come with a glass of bubbles and canapés

Countdown to 2027 high above the city at Madison. Recently crowned Bar of the Year for the second year running, it's seeing in the New Year with an indulgent dinner and dancing into the early hours.

Get down for 5pm to start your night with a specially crafted three-course menu or join later in the evening for bubbles and canapés. Whatever you do, be here for midnight to take in the fireworks.

• Location: Horizon 22 Events, Floor 58, 22 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ
• When: 31st December, 9pm - 2.30am
• Price: from £371
• For views of: London City skyline and the fireworks
• Why we recommend: if views are a priority, you won't find much better (or higher) than Horizon 22. The floor-to-ceiling wraparound windows expose you to an overwhelming amount of London's skyline, with twinkling buildings as far as the eye can see 

Say goodbye to the standard NYE night out and hello to a sky-high extravaganza at Horizon 22; this spectacular affair will take you 58 floors above street level for an evening of glamorous entertainment, plenty of drinks and a whole new vantage point to watch the London fireworks from. 

Your ticket will include unlimited champagne, wines, beer and soft drinks until midnight, with access to a variety of food until 11pm. The entertainment will involve DJs, dancers and a number of surprises along the way to keep you energised – making you more likely to last until the early morning closing time. 

• Location: 50th Floor, 8 Bishopsgate, EC2N 4BQ
• When: 31st December, 9pm - 2am
• Price: from £210
• For views of: London City skyline
• Why we recommend: if the very best views of the city are what you're after, then you can't go wrong here, and there'll be fantastic live entertainment to boot

Promising some of the most incredible views in the city, The Lookout is opening its doors to the public on New Year's Eve for the first time this December. This luxurious party promises floor-to-ceiling windows, where you can look out over the capital from 50 floors up.

Enjoy DJs and live entertainment, while you tuck into roaming canapes. Your ticket includes a glass of prosecco, with the option to add on an open bar package for unlimited drinks.

• Location: Royal Festival Hall, London Bridge, SE1 8XX
• When: 31st December, dinner times TBC
• Price: TBC
• For views of: the London Eye, Houses of Parliament, the Thames, The Shard, and the fireworks 
• Why we recommend: the Thames-side location of Skylon means you'll be treated to views of the fireworks from the comfort of a sleek restaurant, which is why we love it as one of our top New Year's Eve picks. The menus feature fresh flavours, elegantly presented dishes, and a wide range of drinks that'll appeal to all

Skylon has to be one of the best rooftop bars for New Year's Eve in London. Not only will you be treated to panoramic views of the Thames (and the fireworks), but also a luxurious five-course feast, paired with entertainment and tasty drinks.

• Location: Colechurch House, London Bridge Walk, SE1 2SX
• When: 31st December, 2pm - 2am
• Price: from £10 entry to £200 pacakges 
• For views of: The Shard, the Thames, and the fireworks
• Why we recommend: we think this is the perfect pick if you don't want to commit to a full night out, as the £10 entry ticket includes entry from 2pm 'til 5pm, alongside a glass of Champagne. However, if you want to spoil yourself, nab the £200 package which is your ticket to a night of unlimited cocktails, canapés and dancing 

See in the New Year with great views and bottomless booze at the London Bridge Rooftop. Your £200 all-night ticket gets you unlimited Aperols, Champagne, beer, wine, and plenty more, plus free-flowing canapés - both meat and vegan.

The Shard, St Paul's and the London Eye are the perfect backdrop as you dance to DJs on high while the city celebrates below.

• Location: 67-77A Charterhouse Street, Farringdon, EC1M 6HJ
• When: 31st December, 7pm - 2am
• Price: from £43.20 - £583
• For views of: City of London, The Shard, and St Paul's Cathedral
• Why we recommend: from entry-only party tickets with a welcome glass of Crémant (£40 - £43.20) to full multi-course dining (£89) and private VIP table packages (£400 - £550 for up to six guests), the pricing structure fits both casual night-out plans and elevated group celebrations

Set across two of its four floors, Smiths of Smithfield in Farringdon is hosting a New Year's Eve party that starts well before midnight. With an exciting night scheduled, you'll begin your evening at their restaurant for an indulgent five-course meal, kicking off with a selection of canapés and a complimentary glass of prosecco. 

The main event will then take place on the sprawling rooftop bar from 10pm, where the DJ will soundtrack your last night of 2026. Bounce between sipping cocktails, dancing to the music and gazing out onto the skyline views. And if you want to bag a private seating area for the evening, then the VIP ticket is the way to go – it also comes with a bottle of champagne or premium spirit and mixers. 

• Location: 21 Waterloo Station Approach, Waterloo, SE1 7FR
• When: 31st December, 8pm - 2am
• Price: from £35 - £550
• For views of: London City skyline and the fireworks
• Why we recommend: from general rooftop party tickets with welcome drinks to private heated snow pod packages complete with complimentary Grey Goose cocktails for up to nine guests, the tiered tickets suit everything from intimate group gatherings to midnight revelry

Transforming its sprawling Waterloo rooftop into the mythical realm of Circe and her goddesses, this New Year's Eve party pairs enchanting mythological immersive entertainment with panoramic skyline views. You'll spend the evening dancing under the stars to live singers and DJs while enjoying immersive performances throughout the night.

As midnight approaches, raise a toast to the gods while a spectacular display lights up the London skyline. For an extra special celebration, opt for one of the rooftop snow pods sponsored by Grey Goose - complete with plush seating, cosy blankets, ambient lighting, personal Bluetooth speakers, and actual snow machines creating a picture-postcard winter scene high above the city.

• Location: No 1, POULTRY, EC2R 8EJ
• When: 31st December, 7pm to 1am 
• Price: from £54
• For views of: panoramic views of St. Paul's Cathedral 
• Why we recommend: you won't want to miss the last opportunity to experience the views and secret sky-high garden of this iconic French eatery 

If you're looking to celebrate New Year's Eve among the city's skyline, you're best off choosing the destination that you'll never get the chance to visit again. 

Coq d'Argent is taking New Year's Eve as an opportunity to host its Final Rooftop Party atop its manicured secret garden. Each ticket includes a glass of fizz, which you can sip on an outdoor sofa or stood amongst the trimmed hedges that make this sky-high spot so iconic. A four-course French dinner is also on the cards for anyone wanting to upgrade their experience. 

• Location: 7, Pepys Street, EC3N 4AF
• When: 31st December 
• Price: from £84.80
• For views of: The Shard and Tower Bridge
• Why we recommend: experience the drama of this premium event, elevated by the sleek contemporary interiors of the bar itself

Atmospheric rooftop bar Savage Garden is hosting a Forbidden Rouge Masquerade Party, where mysterious entertainment and dramatically sultry décor create an intense ambiance that promotes pure hedonism in the clouds. 

Masked performers, dancers and a DJ will be carrying the celebration this New Year's Eve, alongside spectacular skyline views. There's a food menu available to purchase on top of your ticket, of you can opt for a premium ticket that includes bottomless food and drinks from a curated menu. 

• Location: 10th Floor, 22 - 25, Finsbury Square, EC2A 1DX
• When: 31st December 
• Price: from £85
• For views of: The Shard and St. Paul's Cathedral 
• Why we recommend: do something special for NYE this year and feel like a celeb at an exclusive rooftop party that everyone looking up from the pavement will wish they were attending

Brining the glamour, panoramic views and incredible food, New Years Eve 2026 at Aviary is an all-out celebration that lets you choose just how extravagant you want to go. Ticket options include a five-course meal, party-only entry with champagne on arrival, VIP sofa seating on the rooftop and an all-inclusive pass. 

The DJ will be spinning tracks until 3am while the sparkling cityscape backdrop provides panoramic views and a show come midnight courtesy of the London fireworks. 

• Why we recommend: groups can claim a private rooftop igloo from £371 per person, complete with exclusive space, an additional caviar course and music piped in from the main celebration
• Location: Canopy by Hilton London City, 11-15 Minories, City of London EC3N 1AX
• Price: from £371 per person
• Time: 7pm - 2am 

Go big on bubbles at Florattica's New Year's Eve party, held high above East London in the venue's floral-filled rooftop bar. Upgrade to the £500 Dom Pérignon package for a welcome drink, three-course meal, half a bottle of the prestigious Champagne and a sparkling midnight pour.

Latin-inspired performers bring the energy early on, then the resident DJ carries celebrations through the small hours.

• Location: 68 King William Street, City of London, EC4N 7HR
• When: dinner from 5pm, party from 9pm until 3am
• Price: from £85 per person
• For views of: the City
• Why we recommend: this venue has got something for everyone, from rooftop views to live entertainment and a spectauclar celebratory meal

Promising amazing views of the City of London and beyond, Wagtail is a sophisticated rooftop bar and restaurant that's hosting a New Year's Eve to remember. They've got early and late dinner sitting,s offering an indulgent three or five-course menu.

Tuck into the likes of beef fillet, celeriac Rossini with winter truffle sauce and dark chocolate sea salt mousse. If you just fancy a late-night party, they'll also be hosting DJs on the roof from 9pm onwards.

• Location: 15th Floor, 1 Electric Boulevard, Battersea, SW11 8BJ
• When: dinner from 6pm, party from 9pm until 3am
• Price: varies depending on package
• For views of: the Battersea area
• Why we recommend: with dinner, a lively party and a rooftop celebration on the cards at art'otel in Battersea, there's something for everyone at this vibrant event

Promising rooftop access for the midnight countdown, art'otel's vibrant New Year's Eve celebrations have got something for everyone. There are multiple different packages available, getting you access to the main party, the rooftop and even a delicious dinner beforehand, depending on which you choose.

If you're coming down early, expect a glass of Champagne and a sharing feast, featuring the likes of native lobster with rice and hand-dived scallops. Afterwards, expect DJs, live Cirque de JOIA entertainment and stunning rooftop views.

• Location: 1 Leicester Square, WC2H 7NA
• When: 31st December from 8pm
• Price: varies depending on package
• For views of: fireworks from central London
• Why we recommend: the all-inclusive ticket means you won't have to worry about going over budget on the night – leaving you free to sip away and devour the food offerings without holding back 

Celebrate NYE high above the city with New Year's Eve at 1 Leicester Square Rooftop. The top-floor affair is set to dazzle, with tickets including a whole host of perks from bottomless booze to canapés, a midnight cocktail and access to incredible music and views. 

Hit the dancefloor as the DJ plays house anthems and commercial pop, become taking things to the open air terrace in time for the countdown set against views of the London fireworks in the distance. Grab your spot at this exclusive party and don't forget to dress up for the occasion. 

• Location: The Cross, 2-4 Wharfdale Road, N1 9RY
• When: 31st December from 9pm
• Price: varies depending on package
• For views of: fireworks from King's Cross
• Why we recommend: travel back to the 90s for a rave-worthy bash held up by an outrageous playlist full of non-stop party anthems

Ritual brings their New Year's Eve Masked Ball to The Cross this season for an evening of Ibiza-style tunes igniting the dancefloor until 4am. Spanning the six-floor party palace, this event offers multiple areas to explore – including a rooftop bar with sweeping views. 

With a lineup of top-tier bookings from live acts to killer DJs, this is the place to hear all the best house and techno. Contribute to the hedonism by arriving dressed up and ready to party, with VIP ticket holders promised exclusive rooftop access during the midnight countdown.

• Location: The Broadcaster, 89 Wood Lane, W12 7FX
• When: 31st December from 8pm
• Price: varies 
• For views of: the BBC Television Centre up close
• Why we recommend: this is as close to ibiza as you're going to get without catching a flight, at this exclusive bash with an unbeatable playlist at the helm

Cafe Mambo Ibiza returns to London for an outrageous affair at The Broadcaster – a multi-level pub with a covered rooftop showing off panoramic views. 

the celebrations will take place across four dedicated event spaces, from the ground-floor bar boasting a cinema screen, to the disco room and rooftop. Expect all the fun of Ibiza with a soundtrack inspired by the island, played by legendary DJs until 3am.  

• Location: 20 Upper Ground, South Bank, SE1 9PD
• When: 31st December from 7pm
• Price: from £90.10 per person
• For views of: the Thames and the London Bridge area
• Why we recommend: whether you're after a sleek rooftop setting, DJ sets or bottomless drinks, you can find it all at 12th Knot on the 31st

Promising plenty of sparkle and Champagne, New Year's Eve at 12th Knot is great for a party with a view. DJs will be playing all night long, as you dance in a glittering rooftop setting.

They'll be serving up expertly crafted cocktails, with a welcome drink included in every ticket. You can even opt for the open bar package, getting you unlimited drinks throughout, and there are bar snacks available to purchase too.

• Location: 9 Aldgate High Street, City of London, EC3N 1AH
• When: 31st December from 7pm to 3am
• Price: from £132.50 per person
• For views of: the City and East London
• Why we recommend: a glamorous night out above the city, this rooftop celebration comes with DJs and entertainers all night long - as well as brilliant drinks options

High above the City, Jin Bo Law is a vibrant rooftop bar that's hosting a dazzling New Year's Eve celebration. There'll be live DJs playing until 3am, as well as special guests all night long, paired with fantastic views.

Standing tickets include a welcome cocktail, a glass of Champagne at midnight and canapés throughout. You can also upgrade to table service and VIP experiences, with premium drinks packages included.