Top 10 Roof Terraces

The sun has got his hat on, hip hip hip hip hooray… 

Quick, get out there while you can with the GDG's guide to the best rooftop bars in London.

1. The Boundary, Shoreditch

One of our favourite rooftop venues for its setting and stylish design. In fact, dare we say it...could this be the best rooftop date in London? 

2. Kensington Roof Gardens, Kensington

Did you know there are fully grown oak trees here? Ken Roof Gardens are frankly amazing, so try and go when it's still light to fully appreciate them.

3. Vista at the Trafalgar, Trafalgar Square

It doesn't get much better than this - panoramic views over Trafalgar Square - an absolute must! 

4. Coq d'Argent, Bank

Delicious French food and one of the most remarkable roof gardens in London. Check it out for yourself...

5. Paradise by Way of Kensal Green, Kensel Green

You'll either love it or hate it but it's definitely worth a visit. It's got a great roof terrace and eclectic interior design which we think makes it pretty unique.

6. The White House, Clapham Common

A little something for those of you south of the river...

7. The Clarendon, Holland Park

This great big roof terrace is the ideal spot for dinner al fresco, although sun lovers amongst you should try it for lunch, when the terrace is at it's sun drenched best.   

8. The Faltering Fullback, Finsbury Park

Not so much a rooftop bar, more a treehouse pub, but we love it and think it makes for a perfect chilled out date.

9. The Frog, Clapham Common

Recently reopened pub on The Pavement in Clapham with a great roof terrace overlooking the Common. Perfect for a lazy afternoon date.

10. Aqua Kyoto, Regent's Street

Take the lift up to the top floor of the former Dickens & Jones department store and be prepared for a surprise. When the lift doors open  you'll find yourself entering a cavernous, dimly lit Japanese restaurant, slightly reminiscent of a 90's nightclub according to Giles Coren! Anyway, it's the roof top we're interested in - with stunning views down Regent Street this would make a dramatic end to a great date.     

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Coq d'Argent Dear GDG team I took a date to coq d'Argent as I wanted to eat out at a rooftop restaurant yesterday. Thank you for this recommendation - a fantastic, if somewhat expensive, choice but my date was very impressed. Cheers guys J

J 02:55 01/08/2011

the boundary I'm desperate to go the Boundary - it looks amazing! Fingers crossed for a sunny weekend :)

mary 16:34 18/06/2010