Gilroy’s Loft is a striking rooftop restaurant within the Guinness Open Gate Brewery, offering a refined seafood-led dining experience with panoramic views across the city skyline. Open for lunch and dinner, it is an excellent choice for birthday celebrations, romantic evenings and special occasions that call for something a little more elevated.
The kitchen is led by executive chef Pip Lacey, whose Michelin-trained background and no-waste philosophy shape a menu rooted in seasonality, sustainability and exceptional British produce. The focus is firmly on letting ingredients speak for themselves, with line-caught fish and carefully sourced seafood taking centre stage.
Starters and small plates include beautifully shucked native oysters, Cornish mussels with chorizo and a classic king prawn cocktail with radish and baby gem. Vegetables are treated with equal care, with dishes such as roast Yorkshire beetroot with confit garlic, braised London-grown shiitake mushrooms with pickled kale and buttered turnips with fermented chilli.
For those dining to share, the fruits de mer platter is a standout, featuring a generous selection of shellfish including oysters, mussels, clams and king prawns, with the option to add half a lobster. Desserts are elegant and inventive, from pistachio ice cream to a brioche sandwich with hot chocolate sauce or blood orange mousse paired with Guinness ice cream and malt biscuit.
Inside, Gilroy's Loft is both glamorous and welcoming. A plush circular central bar anchors the room, surrounded by comfortable leather stools, while tables line the perimeter to make the most of the floor-to-ceiling windows and spectacular views. Polished service, a strong drinks list and a confident culinary vision make Gilroy’s Loft a standout destination for rooftop dining in London.