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(menu)We found 14 restaurants in Restaurants & bars with the best views in London.
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It may not be the stuff of space flights, but when it comes to spectacular views of the London skyline, Richard Branson's seventh-floor Babylon… more »
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On fine days, City folk decamp en masse to the roof gardens and suntrap terraces of this chic Gallic charmer. Nestled among its trees and… more »
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Duck & Waffle's perch on the 40th floor of the Heron Tower hits everyone with a hefty dose of the wow factor straightaway, with floor-to-ceiling… more »
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Chris Galvin's window on the world (well, the metropolis and beyond) continues to induce gasps of astonishment from everyone who ventures… more »
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‘It's rare for a place offering such views to deliver on the culinary front', declares one reader, but Min Jiang manages to combine stunning… more »
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One New Change's rooftop oasis has two terraces: one with a tapas bar and full-frontal views of St Paul's; the other, more intimate with low sofas… more »
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Modelled on its opposite number at the Lancaster’s twin in Bangkok, Nipa comes with history as well as a view. The all-female kitchen brigade… more »
Everyone agrees that the smart restaurant on the eighth floor of the Oxo Tower is a ‘special-occasion' destination par excellence – a… more »
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‘Fantastic views' make Paramount a popular destination for special occasions and visiting out-of-towners. Located on the 32nd floor of Centre… more »
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Named after Perkin the Reveller – a merry character from The Cook's Tale in Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales – this contemporary ‘dining hall'… more »
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Gary Rhodes' high-rise dining room on the 24th floor of the former NatWest Tower is one of the peaks of the Square Mile's culinary scene,… more »
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From its first-floor vantage point in the Royal Festival Hall complex, it's hard to beat this triple-height space with its views across the… more »
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Sushisamba has sashayed into town like some spectacular Las Vegas stage show, parked itself atop the vertiginous Heron Tower and claimed one of… more »
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Prices are predictably high at this elevated Champagne bar atop the old NatWest Tower, but the glittering views across London will also take your… more »
Find the very best views of London from your restaurant table with Square Meal’s guide to the restaurants & bars with the best view in London. There are so many wonderful views to enjoy in London, from stunning views over the River Thames to spectacular views over the city skyline and views of some of London’s major landmarks to views over one of London’s beautiful parks. Soak up your favourite London views whilst indulging in a meal at one of London’s top restaurants with Square Meal’s excellent list of the restaurants and bars with the best views in London.
Every restaurant featured on this Square Meal guide to the London restaurants and bars offering the best views has been carefully chosen for its high quality cuisine, décor and service as well as its magnificent London views. If you can’t find what you are looking for here, you might want to take a look at restaurants in the city; restaurants in the West End or restaurants in West London where you’ll find even more choice.
Every one of the restaurants & bars with the best views in London featured in Square Meal’s list of London’s top restaurants & bars with the best views in London have been tried and tested by food critics and our own customers so check out the reviews and book a table online with Square Meal today. Each Square Meal listing features an independent review, as well as reviews from diners, together with unique special offers such as free drinks and discounts.