Slightly over-priced drinks and stunning views abound, Vista is more an indulgent tourist destination than an after work hangout, but the wow factor keeps it on the London going out bucket list. Read more.
Perched on this Soho rooftop, Aqua bar, curated by the renowned Hong Kong-based restaurant group of the same name, offers a range of drinks and lighter bites in a stylish surrounding. Read more.
The Southbank Centre’s rooftop bar is the perfect place to unwind after a hard day in the office. Sip an English Garden Cocktail amongst the vegetable planters and wildflower ‘meadow’. Read more.
Exuding prohibition era speakeasy in every detail – from the jazz to the cutesy diner-style staff uniforms – Barts is a priceless gem beneath the faceless glitz of South Kensington. Read more.
Hang around at the back long enough, with a sullen face and impatient pose, and you may be lucky enough to be led through the magic wardrobe (so very Lion, the Witch and the…) and into a second room. Read more.
The word “exclusive” really does take on a whole new meaning with this one. Regular punters can however book a table in the early evening – just book at least a day in advance and arrive before 9pm. Read more.
The eggs benedict here (served with ham but can be changed to bacon) ticks all the boxes: perfectly runny yolks, two sizable eggs on doughy muffins and generous lashings of Hollandaise. Read more.
Summer Screen at Somerset House is a 12-day season of outdoor screenings which take place amongst the elegant colonnades of Somerset House’s expansive courtyard. Read more.
