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Best Summer Bars
Galvin at Windows is one of Best Summer Bars.

1. Galvin at Windows

22 Park Ln, London, Greater London
French Restaurant · Mayfair · 86 tips and reviews

VogueVogue: With panoramic views of the skyline, from Buckingham Palace’s back garden to the hills of Hampstead Heath, and gorgeous 1930s-inspired furniture this is the perfect place to spend a summer evening. Read more.

Frank's Café & Campari Bar is one of Best Summer Bars.

2. Frank's Café & Campari Bar

8.5
10th Floor, Multi-Story Carpark (at 95a Rye Ln), Peckham, Greater London
Beer Garden · 94 tips and reviews

VogueVogue: An entirely open-air bar that operates for the summer season only, Frank’s offers incredible views of the city skyline and a wooden boat-shaped bar created by Paloma Gormley. Read more.

The Railway Tavern is one of Best Summer Bars.

3. The Railway Tavern

7.9
7 Station Rise, London, Greater London
Pub · 20 tips and reviews

VogueVogue: With an outdoor garden complete with Pimms bar and beach huts decked in fairylights, this is one of south London’s best summer nightspots. Look out for its fun and dance-filled monthly Jive nights. Read more.

Le Chalet is one of Best Summer Bars.

4. Le Chalet

400 Oxford St, London, Greater London
Cocktail Bar · Marylebone · 11 tips and reviews

VogueVogue: A host of activities designed to celebrate Britain’s big year makes this a great summer destination. Play golf, enjoy high tea and hear budding musicians performing on a traditional English bandstand. Read more.

The Fringe, Swan Warf is one of Best Summer Bars.

5. The Fringe, Swan Warf

Swan Wharf
Bar · Tower Hamlets · 1 tip

VogueVogue: An exclusive members-only bar in a four-storey Victorian warehouse only 100 metres from the Olympic stadium – this is the place to soak up the Olympic atmosphere without having to face the crowds. Read more.