The Best London Rooftop Bars in 2026
You know it. We know it. Everyone in the city knows it: nothing hits the spot quite like ice-cold cocktails and finger food atop any of London’s rooftop bars. Whether it’s being in Shoreditch and having one of the best views of the City or perched above Battersea with magnificent views of the Power Station, art’otel has a rooftop spot you’ll want to keep coming back to. So take your pick, gather your friends and visit London’s best rooftop bars this summer.
JOIA Rooftop Bar
art’otel London Battersea Power Station
Talk about dramatic backdrops. JOIA serves cocktails with a side of industrial majesty, floating above Battersea Power Station like a Lisbon-inspired mirage. Portuguese chef Henrique Sá Pessoa has created a space where Iberian influences reign, from terracotta-potted olive trees to Padron peppers that are just as hot as the views. Inside (because we all know what British summer can be like), plush velvet and copper details create picture-perfect moments, while the terrace delivers money-shot Thames views.
Stay longer for lunch or dinner at JOIA Restaurant. The same Iberian flavours you love on the rooftop are found in delectable chef’s sharing menus and the restaurant’s à la carte.
Address: 1 Electric Boulevard, Nine Elms, London, SW11 8BJ
Perola Bar
art’otel London Battersea Power Station
Meaning “pearl” in Portuguese, Perola is a 15th-floor destination cocktail bar with skyline views of Battersea Power Station.
The drinks in the signature cocktail menu represent 12 unique artefacts that are brought to life through captivating presentation and flavour. Alongside the mixology is a creative bar and snack menu from the JOIA kitchen.
Join the lively crowds and bask in this iconic Battersea view.
Address: 1 Electric Boulevard, Nine Elms, London, SW11 8BJ
Solaya
In the heart of Shoreditch, Solaya Restaurant & Bar brings French-Mediterranean dining from award-winning Michelin-starred chef Kenny Atkinson to the 25th floor.
On the terrace, enjoy our signature cocktail list that blends the elegance of French apéritif traditions with the brightness of Mediterranean citrus and the herbal complexity of coastal botanicals.
With the City as your backdrop, this is one of London’s best spots to enjoy a cocktail and watch the sun disappear below the horizon.
Address: 1-3 Rivington St, Shoreditch, London, EC2A 3DT
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