As the days become longer and the nights shorter we find ourselves wanting to spend more time outside and being more sociable. What better place to spend time with friends than a gorgeous bar with stunning London views.
Here are 4 of the coolest roof top bars London has to offer.
No: 32 The Old Town
Clapham Common is a fantastic place to go out in the summer. It has the buzzy feel of a Spanish holiday village yet the calm and relaxed atmosphere of a lazy Sunday in the countryside.
No: 32 The old town is situated just a five-minute walk from Clapham Common Tube station and is a favourite neighbourhood bar with the locals.
It has an impressive cocktail menu, serves breakfast/brunch, lunch and a variety of reasonably priced main courses. The bars most popular feature however is the roof terrace which has stunning views over the green scape of Clapham common.
Queen Elizabeth Hall Garden
Tucked away on top of the Southbank centre is a secret garden complete with café that serves snacks and sandwiches as well a decent glass of wine. The garden is brim to the full of wild flowers which can be accessed by the sunshine yellow stairs.
This impressive gem is looked after by gardeners that promote gardening as therapy and the garden itself was designed by the Eden project.
With plenty of places to perch for a summer tipple whilst watching the sun glisten on the river you almost have to pinch yourself to realize you are still on your doorstep in London.
The Sky Lounge at the Double Tree Hilton
If you are feeling a bit posh then I suggest you get yourself in the lift of the Double Tree hotel near the tower of London and press the button for the penthouse.
Truly madly deeply amazing views of the London skyline await you of the Gerkin, St Pauls Cathedral and tower bridge. The venue boasts two bars one inside and one out on its outdoor terrace and a decent (if pricey) cocktail menu.
This venue is also amazing at night when the outdoor terrace is lit up and provides an impressive backdrop for a romantic evening out.
Queen of Hoxton
If you fancy dusting off those flares then get yourself down to the Queen of Hoxton in Shoreditch, east London. Its bright décor and vibrant atmosphere will hurl you into summer fever.
This year the garden has been themed to Dr Strange so the garden is decorated with sixties swing, peace signs abound get ready for a spiritual revolution of the hipster kind.
The cocktail menu is also bright and colourful with names such as ‘Freya’s Dandelion Love Elixir’ and ‘Thor’s Courage’ and you can expect similar names from your food with ‘Solveig’s Stew’ or ‘Rán’s Rosti to feast your hunry belly on.
