The best venues with a view in London

Originating in the US, The Standard Hotel has made its way to King's Cross, with ten unique event spaces available for hire. Views are abundant throughout, but the floor-to-ceiling windowed restaurant and bar Decimo, with room for 400, as well as the Suite Terrace and the Rooftop bar, exceed the rest.

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.

Nobu is known globally for its world-class Japanese-Peruvian cuisine; however, there is more to it than just the food. Nobu Hotel in Shoreditch offers a selection of private spaces for hire, with the Kaijo events space being the most flexible. The penthouse event space's rooftop terrace is one of the best places in London for envy-worthy views and great photos to boot.

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.

Whether hiring it out exclusively for up to 350 guests or instead looking for a private dining experience, 14 Hills boasts a restaurant, bar and private dining room fit for any occasion. This one is sure to wow guests as they peek out on the picturesque London views from within the lush space deocrated with flourishing greenery.

Located at the Globe, with stunning views of the river Thames and St Paul’s Cathedral, The Swan’s private dining rooms are idyllic venues perfect for dinners, celebrations and family gatherings. With five different spaces available, ranging from 16 to 425 guests, be ready for an event worthy of a Shakespearean play.

CloudM is the seventh floor bar at citizenM Tower of London, and boasts slick, modern interiors as well as panoramic windows that run the length of the bar. There's room for up to 250 guests here, and being a bar, it makes an ideal spot for drinks and canapes. 

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.

Sprawled across the top three floors of the Sea Containers building, overlooking the Thames, Sea Container Events offers six events spaces capable of hosting up to 600 people. The private terraces have stunning views of The Shard, St Paul’s Cathedral and the London Eye - to name just a few sights. Floor-to-ceiling windows and its gorgeous roof-top ensure this one feel exclusive, making it the ultimate venue with a view in London.

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.

Among the many stylish spaces at One Hundred Shoreditch, the Rooftop is likely the most popular and impressive. Expansive views from the open air terrace are matched by fantastic in-house catering, and room for 350 guests across the whole top floor.

As the name suggests, Galvin at Windows boasts panoramic views from its window-clad 28th-floor rooftop spot, found in Mayfair's tallest building. Exquisite views of Buckingham Palace can be seen everywhere you look in this venue, which is available to hire for as many as 300 guests.

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 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.

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.

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.

This well-regarded 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. 

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.

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.

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.

Inspired by the French cruise liner SS Normandie, Le Pont de la Tour breathes French decadence in every details - from the food and drinks to the décor and the location. Available for small events of about ten to exclusively renting out the whole space with its capacity for 300 guests, the riverside views of Tower Bridge, best viewed from the bar terrace, are magnifique.

With its famous rooftop garden providing an escape from the heaving city below, Coq d'Argent is a venue with multiple views from its many outdoor terraces and expansive restaurant and bar. Whether an intimate gathering or a celebration for up tp 300, your event's success is guaranteed with fantastic French food, cocktails and canapes here.

With a restaurant, bar and grill all available to rent out, Skylon is the perfect venue for any event, seated or standing, with space for up to 500 people. Located in the Royal Festival Hall, its giant chandeliers and sky-high ceilings are impressive, but it is the floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Thames that make this space so sought after.

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.