After a dreary week of grey skies and rain, Londoners can look forward to a sunny weekend ahead. A rooftop bar is the obvious choice, and one venue stands out: Roof East. Located on the top floor of a multi-storey car park in Stratford, this sprawling, colourful playground offers everything needed for a day or night of warm-weather fun.
What to Do at Roof East?
Roof East is packed with games, an open-air cinema, street food vendors, free DJ sets, and plenty of deck chairs. Entry is completely free. For games, there are four free options: Jumbo Topple Blocks, Cornhole, Ping Pong, and Beat The Bar. Beat the world record of 1 hour, 20 minutes, and 41 seconds in Beat The Bar to win free tickets for life. Premium games require booking: Crazy Golf (£10), Archery (from £25), Glitter Bowls (from £24), and a batting cage (from £30).
Open-Air Cinema
Roof East hosts a summer open-air cinema season with films like Notting Hill, A Star is Born, Hoppers, Jurassic Park, and Scott Pilgrim vs The World. Partnering with Rooftop Film Club, each seat has wireless headphones, lounge chairs, and clear views of the screen. Standard tickets range from £17 to £19, and a Love Seat ticket for two at £23 includes prime views, cushions, a side table, and popcorn. The roof offers standout views of the ArcelorMittal Orbit, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, and Canary Wharf skyline.
Food and Drink
Three main food vendors are available: Chick 'n' Sours (fried chicken), Cheeky Burger (burgers and mac and cheese bites), and Piddaji (shawarma and falafel). A full bar serves pints, Pimm's, and more.
Visitor Reactions
Roof East reopened for the 2026 summer season, and visitors have shared positive reviews on social media. TikTok creator @sineadtravels called it 'London's ultimate rooftop playground.' @monettjanelle described it as 'the perfect chill spot this summer,' while @sheraipinx praised the 'pretty' and 'colourful vibes.' Some users advised booking games far in advance due to high demand.
Practical Information
- Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday (5pm–11pm), Saturday (12pm–11pm), Sunday (12pm–10pm).
- Entry: Free; tables are first-come, first-serve. Private spaces can be reserved for events.
- Location: Top floor of a multi-storey car park in Stratford. By tube, take the Central or Jubilee line to Stratford, exit to Great Eastern Way, cross towards Stratford Shopping Centre (not Westfield), enter, and take the lift to level 8.
