Perched on the ninth floor of the Hyatt Place London City East, PocketSquare Skyline Bar and Terrace is a head-turning rooftop gem that pairs showstopping skyline views with serious cocktail craftsmanship. Just minutes from Shoreditch, Brick Lane and Spitalfields, this bold and creative bar offers a taste of East London’s eccentric personality - with a side of prawn dumplings and pomegranate molasses.
Designed with a tailor’s flair, PocketSquare is all about detail. The interiors are plush and playful, all rich velvets, natural woods, mirrored surfaces and striking prints that bounce light from the terrace’s east-facing view - one that stretches towards Canary Wharf, framed by the rooftops of the City. This is a place for sundown drinks with style, date nights that last longer than expected, and celebrations that call for something a little out of the ordinary.
The cocktail menu is a love letter to East London’s quirks and characters, with each drink carrying a story, a memory or a touch of mischief. Take the Infinity, a hibiscus and kumquat-laced vodka cocktail that nods to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park’s transformation into a haven of green innovation. Or Mixtape, a smooth, cherry-pistachio remix built on Macallan 12-year whisky and inspired by the city’s ever-evolving music scene. Every drink comes with a paired bite-sized dish, designed in PocketSquare’s own drinks lab to match flavour for flavour - like chocolate bourbon mousse with Mixtape, or coconut-lime emulsion with the salmon and tuna mosaic.
The food menu leans global but never fussy, with bar bites like turmeric-spiced tempura chicken with mango tartare, and gold-leafed prawn dumplings with Japanese glaze. There’s also a short but satisfying flatbread selection for those after something more substantial, from a classic Margherita to a Capricciosa loaded with ham, mushrooms and artichokes.
Whether you’re gathering for after-work cocktails, hosting a stylish event, or just hunting for the perfect rooftop spot, PocketSquare is where east London’s flair meets flawless flavour - an elevated hideaway that’s both playful and refined.