It's rooftop bar season in London at last. Following a warm but breezy Easter bank holiday weekend, the capital is set to enjoy plenty of sunshine and temperatures reaching up to 24°C this week. Now is the perfect time to head to a rooftop terrace, grab a drink, and soak up the rays.
Time Out's 2026 Guide to London's Best Rooftop Bars
Time Out has just published its latest guide to the greatest rooftop bars in the city. This year, a new venue has claimed the top spot: the Queen Elizabeth Hall Roof Garden on the South Bank. Known for its botany-inspired cocktails, panoramic city views, and expansive green space, it is being hailed as the most unmissable rooftop destination in London.
Plan a Sunny Rooftop Bar Crawl
If you want to hop from one sky-high spot to another, Time Out has created a handy map of all the best rooftop bars in 2026. The map reveals several clusters of excellent establishments across London:
- South London: Frank's, Forza Wine, and Bussey Rooftop Bar.
- South Bank: Forza Wine at the National Theatre and the Queen Elizabeth Hall Roof Garden.
- Central London: Setlist at Somerset House, The Standard and Big Chill House near King's Cross.
- East London: Kaso and Queen of Hoxton in Shoreditch, plus NT's Loft and Netil360 in Hackney.
For the full list, read Time Out's complete guide to the best rooftop bars in London.
More London News
In other news, one of London's oldest markets is set to be revamped with a new roof terrace. Additionally, one of the city's best pizzas is coming to a bar in Hackney Wick.
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