Best Rooftops And Terraces In London For Summer 2025

Forbes

19-05-2025

These are all the best rooftops and terraces to visit in London this summer.
When the sun is shining in London, it is truly the best city in the world. While I may be biased, summer in England is extra special. The parks are all bright green, the sky is free of clouds and everyone is out and about, making the most of the sunshine. Anyone visiting should take advantage of the long summer days and incredible sunny weather by grabbing a drink on one of the best rooftops or terraces in London. Luckily, there are an abundance of options, ranging from a hidden garden at one of the best hotels in London to secret rooftops scattered around the city. Ahead, all the best rooftops and terraces to visit in London this summer.
With incredible views of London, you can't go wrong with a visit to The Berkeley's Rooftop.
With incredible views of London, you can't go wrong with a visit to The Berkeley's Rooftop. The fantastic poolside terrace offers lovely views of nearby Hyde Park, which you can admire while you sip the Hyde Park Spritz, a blend of Cointreau, Benedictine and lemon, or the Pool Party, a mix of Campari with Chambord, rhubarb and strawberry.
Casa Cruz is a great spot to catch up with friends for lunch.
Perched over the gorgeous tree-lined streets of Holland Park, a visit to Casa Cruz's balcony is a great spot to catch up with friends for lunch. With its secluded location, the restaurant's cozy terrace, which is outfitted in copper and surrounded by green foliage, feels like a private garden. Serving up a modern European menu, you'll be able to sip on classic cocktails while indulging in lovely seasonal plates.
In collaboration with Australian winery Bird in Hand and London florist Julia Campbell-Gillies, ... More Sparrow Italia's rooftop is a summertime oasis.
In collaboration with Australian winery Bird in Hand and London florist Julia Campbell-Gillies, Sparrow Italia's rooftop oasis has been completely transformed for the summertime season. While you're surrounded by stunning British blooms, you'll snack on light Italian dishes and sip on summertime wines with the Mayfair skyline as your backdrop.
The best-kept secret rooftop in East London is atop The Culpeper.
Arguably, the best-kept secret rooftop in East London is atop The Culpeper. Set within an urban garden that grows food for the pub below, it has a seasonal menu that changes weekly and has incredible views of the nearby famous building, the Gherkin.
Taking inspiration from the beauty of flora and fauna, The Hari has partnered with Champagne House, Maison Perrier-Jouët, to create the perfect spot for sunny summertime celebrations. The terrace, which is adorned with lush greenery, will serve up a curated selection of Perrier-Jouët champagne cocktails and special light bites that were created to complement the floral notes of the champagne.
Dram has an outstanding new cocktail menu that was created to highlight the duality of ingredients.
Located in the heart of Soho, Dram is offering an outstanding new cocktail menu that was created to highlight the duality of ingredients. Created by Chris Tanner, Jack Wallis and Simo Simpson, the space's incredible terrace will offer light and refreshing highballs to make the most of warm summer afternoons.
Offering panoramic views of London, 8 at the Londoner is a quintessential rooftop to enjoy Japanese-inspired cocktails and snacks. With a location near London's best theaters, it's a great pre- or post-show treat.
Designed by Miria Harris, Toklas' greenery can be seen from every inch of the terrace.
For Mediterranean-inspired snacks and Aperol spritzes, a visit to Toklas should be in your diary. Designed by Miria Harris, the garden's incredible greenery can be seen from every inch of the terrace, which only makes it more special.
Ambassadors Clubhouse has a beautiful year-round terrace that serves up incredible Punjabi dishes ... More and delicious cocktails.
Set on Mayfair's Heddon Street, Ambassadors Clubhouse has a beautiful year-round terrace that serves up incredible Punjabi dishes and delicious cocktails. Plus, when evenings are a bit colder, the terrace has heating, so it's ideal for cozying up.
Dishoom Canary Wharf has a fantastic outdoor dining space that serves up exclusive specials.
Overlooking the water, Dishoom Canary Wharf has a fantastic outdoor dining space that serves up exclusive specials like a whole bream marinated twice with tangi chilli and other tandoori flavors. The retractable awning makes it a great place to hide out on warm, rainy summer days, too.
For the summertime months, the terrace at the London Fields Popham location is a lovely spot to ... More enjoy the delicious pastries.
As a beloved East London bakery, Pophams always draws a crowd. For the summertime months, the terrace at the London Fields location is a lovely spot to enjoy the fan-favorite artisanal pastries and coffee during the day and handmade pastas and natural wines when the sun goes down.
Offering panoramic views of London's skyline, you can enjoy delicious Mexican-Japanese plates at Los ... More Mochis London City.
Offering panoramic views of London's skyline, you can enjoy delicious Mexican-Japanese plates, alongside some of the best tequila and mezcal selection in the city, while you take in the views of Tower Bridge and other iconic sites from the beautiful rooftop at Los Mochis London City.
Fresh burrata and bruschetta with black Iberiko tomatoes are delicious dishes you can enjoy at the ... More 26-seat terrace at Padella Shoreditch.
Fresh burrata, bruschetta with black Iberiko tomatoes and pici cacio e pepe are just a few of the delicious dishes you can enjoy at the 26-seat terrace at Padella Shoreditch. Grab a spritz, your friends, and enjoy the sunshine at this Shoreditch hotspot.
Nestled in Queens Park, the newly opened PYRA serves up a menu with flavors inspired by Spain and ... More Greece.
Nestled in Queens Park, the newly opened PYRA serves up a delicious menu with flavors inspired by Spain and Greece. Led by head chef Mattia Caddeo, the Mediterranean spot has a quaint terrace that has fantastic people watching on Lonsdale Road.
For an incredible al fresco Greek lunch or dinner, you can't go wrong with a visit to GAIA Mayfair. The restaurant recently opened its space for all-day dining and has a beautiful new outdoor space. During a visit, you'll find the chicest diners eating dishes like a whole sea bream carpaccio, stuffed vine leaves or a salt-crusted fish.
If you're looking to escape to the Côte d'Azur without leaving London, a visit to Amelié will do the ... More trick.
If you're looking to escape to the Côte d'Azur without leaving London, a visit to Amelié will do the trick. Housed in the Pantechnicon, the Provençal restaurant just opened its incredible terrace in the heart of Belgravia. In collaboration with Miraval, the spot will serve ice-cold glasses of champagne and a limited edition spritz called the Peche Spritzer (a mixture of Miraval Rosé, peach and soda) alongside dishes like garlicky escargot, steak frites or a tableside chocolate mousse garnished with Miraval's Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
Pyro champions open fire cooking and bold Greek flavors.
Created by the previous head chef of Hide, Yiannis Mexic, Pyro champions open fire cooking and bold Greek flavors. With cocktails by Ana Reznik (previously at A Bar With Shapes for Names), a visit will find you sipping on Greek-ingredient-focused cocktails and dishes on the gorgeous sunny terrace.
Hidden in the arches of The Royal Exchange, The Terrace at Fortnum & Mason is a stylish spot.
Hidden in the arches of The Royal Exchange, The Terrace at Fortnum & Mason is a stylish spot to enjoy slow morning coffees and lunches. Offering an incredible selection of afternoon tea experiences, you can't go wrong with freshly baked scones, clotted cream and jam in the sunshine.
Tucked away in the privacy of the hotel's garden, diners visiting the Hyde Park Garden are offered ... More exclusive views of one of the most beautiful parks in London.
Tucked away in the privacy of the hotel's garden, diners visiting the Hyde Park Garden are offered exclusive views of one of the most beautiful parks in London. Serving up a menu crafted by the team at the two-Michelin-star Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, the space will serve up a rendition of the chef's 'Chips and Fish' with his famed triple-cooked chips.
A floral arch welcomes you into the incredible Veuve Clicquot Piazza Terrace at SUSHISAMBA Covent ... More Garden
A floral arch welcomes you into the incredible Veuve Clicquot Piazza Terrace at SUSHISAMBA Covent Garden. The space will serve up the restaurant's signature Japanese, Brazilian and Peruvian fusion cuisine with the new Vivo Menu, which features highlights like Mushroom Tobanyaki or Robata Donburri bowls.
Set on a quiet street in Mayfair, La Petite Maison's terrace is an iconic spot for long lunches with friends or cheeky post-work Tomatinis (the restaurant's signature tomato-based cocktail). While the a la carte menu is exceptional, the spot now has a limited terrace 'La Petite Bouche' menu that will offer small bites from the regular menu (such as the Salt-Cod Croquettes with Roasted Pepper Relish or Burrata and Tomatoes on Toast) for some sunshine snacking.
SACHI has a gorgeous rooftop bar that's fantastic for small plates, bespoke house sakes and ... More cocktails.
Japanese restaurant SACHI has a gorgeous rooftop bar that's fantastic for small plates, bespoke house sakes and cocktails using the Japanese 'kaizen' technique (where only small changes are made to the cocktails to keep in line with the original recipe).
The Dalloway Terrace is a buzzy, bright place to enjoy spritzers and other summer cocktails in the ... More sunshine
Named after Mrs. Dalloway from the Virginia Woolf novel, The Dalloway Terrace is a buzzy, bright place to enjoy spritzers and other summer cocktails in the sunshine. With a gorgeous floral decoration, it's super Instagrammable, too.
The Rooftop at The Standard, London has incredible views of the iconic London station, King's Cross.
Located on the 11th floor of The Standard, London, The Rooftop has incredible views of the iconic London station, King's Cross. Bring friends and enjoy bites (like the incredible New York-inspired pizza slices) from the spot's beloved food truck.
KIOKU by Endo's terrace is a memorable experience
Offering incredible views of landmarks like The Mall, Big Ben, Horse Guards, Buckingham Palace and The London Eye, KIOKU by Endo's terrace is a memorable experience. With bites inspired by Culinary Director Endo Kazutoshi's journey with sushi, the buzzy spot atop Raffles London at the OWO is great for date night, post-work catch-ups and everything in between.
For dinner and a show, a visit to The Maine Mayfair will have you swaying each weekend to live entertainment by The Sunshine Boys. The 100-seater terrace will serve delicious bites and drinks that can be enjoyed with a mix of Motown, soul and classics playing in the background.
With a location on the rooftop on The Peninsula London, you'll be able to sip martinis while taking ... More in breathtaking views of London's skyline at Brooklands Bar
With a location on the rooftop on The Peninsula London, you'll be able to sip martinis while taking in breathtaking views of London's skyline at Brooklands Bar. The bar's design takes inspiration from classic British aviation and motorsports, so you'll find details like the glass chandelier that is meant to replicate the blades of a Rolls-Royce turbine jet engine.