The best venues with a view in London

SUSHISAMBA in Covent Garden looks out from atop the Opera Terrace over the bustling market below. The bar swathed in verdure, the open-style kitchen, and the private dining room make the perfect backdrops for events of all kinds, which can run up to 500 people.

Standing proud and tall on London’s South Bank, OXO Tower is a stand-out location if you’re looking to throw a party with incredible views of the city. Experts in hosting events large or small, the team at OXO Tower work with event bookers to create bespoke experiences for every party they host. If you’re looking for a venue with some sustainable credentials then you will also be delighted to learn the venue has earned itself a Michelin Green Star.

For any event, you name it, the 360-degree views from floors 38, 39 and 40 of Searcys at The Gherkin will exceed expectations. Alongside its glass-dome-encased top floor with views for miles, private dining rooms, meeting rooms, a bar, and a restaurant are all available to rent with a maximum capacity of 250. If it’s an unforgettable event you’re after, this is the venue for you.

With three floors and an Aerial rooftop, The Broadcaster is available to rent for events ranging from small private dining groups of 30 to large parties of 300. The impressive modern architecture makes for a gorgeous backdrop to all kinds of events, with massive windows allowing natural light in at any time of the year. The stunning views here are best experienced from the rooftop bar and dining area.

On the 50th floor of 8 Bishopsgate, the domineering skyscraper that transformed the City of London skyline when it opened in 2023, lies The Lookout, a versatile venue available for anything from corporate events to canape receptions and sit-down three-course meals. With natural light flooding in on all sides, and stunning views of London's financial hub, this is somewhere you can really spoil your guests.

With a maximum capacity of 300, The View, located on the sixth floor of the royal college of surgeons, offers recently refurbished, flexible conference facilities. In addition, a large terrace provides stunning city views, and its first floor Lumley Library is available for private evening events.

Private dining rooms, grand halls and flexible areas for events of all sorts; Rose Court Events can accommodate over 700 guests across its three floors. With impressive architecture throughout, its wow factor, round glass-encased-outside-area and a sprawling staircase leading to a rooftop terrace with 360 degrees views over London, this one makes for an unforgettable experience.

If you are looking to hire a venue with a view then you really can’t get much better than booking the highest event space in London. At Horizon 22, you and your guests will be whisked up to the 58th floor (in an impressive 41 seconds!). As you can expect, the views are breathtaking! And when it comes to food and drink you are in great hands as Searcy’s are the venue’s official caterers, with more than 175 years of experience in delivering unforgettable events.

Looking down from the top of Heron Tower, 40 floors up, Duck & Waffle - the gastro diner infamous for its exclusive parties and events- is home to London's highest private dining room. With a restaurant, bar and private dining room, the maximum capacity is 250 guests and no matter where you are in this venue; you're sure to get a fantastic view of London.

STK Rooftop Steakhouse & Bar in Stratford offers impressive views of London with a refined, sleek and chic surrounding. Smaller events will be perfectly catered for in one of the private dining spaces, while larger groups can take over the East Terrace - or even the whole restaurant. Wherever your party is placed, floor to ceiling windows ensure impressive views for every guest.

A venue for events of all kinds - business and party alike - IET London Savoy Place is located in the heart of London, and offers a selection of spaces to hire. Though most of its rooms offer stunning views, the Johnson Roof Terrace is unrivalled with its impressive vistas of London and the Thames. Capable of catering to 200 guests, come summer, this is one of the best outdoor venues to hire.

The impressive Los Mochis London City sits on the top floors of 100 Liverpool Street. On the 9th floor, guests will feel a million miles from the concrete jungle below, surrounded by the venue’s exotic and foliage-laden decor. Those planning smaller events may want to hire one of the beautifully decorated areas,  or take over the full space for large events exceeding 600.

Lively and vibrant events will be perfectly suited to Shoreditch venue Queen of Hoxton. This legendary venue is spread over three floors - and the one we are interested in today is the rooftop. In summer this space can easily accommodate 300 or set up for winter is ideal for up to 180 guests. Rooftop hire includes not only the space and the bar but also themed production, customisable photo booths and an after-party inside space. The perfect spot for a party!

SUSHISAMBA City is the perfect event venue for any occasion, with room for up to 600 people. With multitudes of areas, inclding a restaurant, bar and private dining rooms, it is super flexible. Aside from the spaces though, it's the exquisite views from its East Terrace and Tree Terrace that keep people coming back.

Yes you really can book the Houses of Parliament to host your next event. This grand and historic venue is perfectly placed for views across Westminster and you can really make the most of it by booking the venue’s Terrace Pavilion, a glass walled room with space for up to 200 delegates and access out onto the Commons Terrace.

With its floor-to-ceiling windows, stunning views at the Shangri-La are an impressive given. This five-star hotel spans floors 34-52 of The Shard, and has a host of event spaces accommodating up to 140 people for private functions and events. The Ren Room is always popular, thanks to its extravagant staircase which allows you incredible views of London's Skyline.

This well-regarded sustainable and ethical members' club boasts a lovely rooftop - a rarity amongst the buzz of Covent Garden. The terrace is perfect for dinners and drinks parties of up to 80 guests or head inside for larger events of up to 180 guests.

A mix of modern and heritage design, Glazier Hall offers seven varying spaces ready and available for your next event. Whether for a small business meeting, an awards ceremony or a drinks reception, there is a space for it here with a maximum capacity of 300. What makes this venue so popular, however, is its views over the river Thames and the city surroundings.

In the heart of London's Square Mile, the iconic London Stock Exchange Group has a range of high-tech AV-equipped events spaces, but if you prefer views of the real world, you can't go wrong with its Terrace. Overlooking St Paul's Cathedral, the vast terrace area is perfect for any larger parties wanting a quintessential London view. 

The sprawling Savage Garden bar within this Central London branch of DoubleTree by Hilton boasts unbeatable panoramic views of the City of London and beyond, including the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, and the Shard. If that wasn't enough, the venue also has a striking marble feature bar as its centrepiece, serving inventive and theatrical cocktails. 

Art'otel London Battersea Power Station boasts incredible views of, you guessed it, Battersea Power Station. The rooftop is available for private hire, complete with it's own pool, or you can hire out JOIA Bar with it's towering panoramic windows and art deco style.

Though the Vauxhall branch of the Park Plaza chain offers a range of event spaces for parties of different sizes, surely the star of the show is the River Lounge, which looks out onto a picture-perfect snapshot of London's skyline, including the Houses of Parliament and Lambeth Bridge. With canapes and drinks receptions catered for in-house, the lounge is perfect for all your family or corporate event needs.

Taking up the ninth floor of the Hyatt Place Hotel, Pocket Square Skyline Bar and Terrace is an exclusive restaurant, bar and event space capable of accommodating 80 guests. It is sure to wow guests with floor-to-ceiling windows, an outdoor terrace, and its great cocktails.

Looking for a spectacular spot to host your next event? Buffini Chao Deck sits on the top floor of the National Theatre, a super central location that offers impressive views across the Thames. The indoor/outdoor style of the venue means you can enjoy the space no matter the weather. On warmer days enjoy the wraparound balcony, or if the weather cools, floor to ceiling glass windows mean you don’t miss a moment of that incredible view.