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(menu)We found 11 restaurants in Best bars & pubs for views in London.
When there are a few golden rays to soak up, the lounger-strewn suntrap roof terraces and bars at former department store Dickins & Jones are a… more »
There’s nothing like being 48 storeys up to add distinction to the cocktail hour, & London’s highest watering hole – which tops out the Pan… more »
Lush planting, suntrap tables and what must be the City's loftiest lawn make Coq d'Argent's bar a beautiful spot for drinks in fine weather –… more »
The views from this Bond-villain eyrie on the 28th floor of the Hilton London may take your breath away, but so will the price of a beer – £10… more »
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The views at ground level aren’t particularly edifying, but from the top of the Hilton London Metropole, the Marylebone flyover seems far distant… more »
With its dedicated outdoor terrace, connoisseurs' cocktail list and tempting menu of small plates, Oxo's eighth-floor bar is a great place… more »
No longer a strictly members-only affair, Paramount's twin USPs make it worth a trip up to the 32nd floor of 1960s' architectural icon Centre Point:… more »
The Brazilian/Japanese/Peruvian foodie experience that is Sushisamba also includes various drinking opportunities. That's good news for those out… more »
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The Tate’s seventh floor restaurant offers stunning views from seven floors up & an experience that’s as accessible & welcoming as the gallery… 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 »
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This glamorous rooftop cocktail bar/belvedere recently underwent a lavish upgrade, which may explain why baseline prices have also rocketed skywards… more »
The London bars and pubs featured in Square Meal’s guide to the best bars & pubs in London for views all offer the most incredible of London vistas. Enjoy a drink at one of these fantastic venues and be impressed by the outstanding views of London, be it over one of London’s beautiful parks; over the majestic River Thames or over the stunning city skyline. There’s certainly no better way to enjoy the sights that London has to offer than with a drink in one of these bars or pubs.
Every bar or pub featured in the Square Meal guide to the best London bars and pubs for views has been chosen because of the exceptional London views it offers along with its exceptional all round quality. If you can’t find the London bar or pub you are looking for here, also take a look at some of Square Meal’s other lists such as bars and pubs in Covent Garden; Mayfair; the City; Chelsea and Knightsbridge .
Every one of the top bars & pubs for views in London featured in Square Meal’s list of London’s best bars & pubs for views have been tried and tested by critics and our own customers so check out the reviews with Square Meal today. Each Square Meal listing features an independent review, as well as reviews from those who have visited, together with unique special offers such as free drinks and discounts.