The setting more than anything is what attracts customers here. Situated on the top floor of the Trafalgar St. James, The Rooftop offers a more cultivated social experience with an impressive menu featuring various delicacies & cocktails to savor as you absorb the astonishing views of London City. The service could do with some improvement, some of the waiters are more attentive than others and some barely spoke English but where they lacked in service, they made up for in ambience. In conclusion it was an idyllic experience and a very romantic way to end the night for my girlfriend & I.
Enjoyed high quality food and cocktails at this popular restaurant located atop the Trafalgar St. James Hotel in London. None of our selections disappointed but special mention of the flavorful Pork Ribs and Grilled Seabass! The view is wonderful and goes along with the casual atmosphere. For our dinner, sweaters sufficed but know your weather before you go if you're planning to sit outside. Suggest making a reservation and checking the website for age limitations depending on time and day. 'Pricey' but can't complain given how much we enjoyed the evening.
Went ad hoc for a quick lunch. Seen this on MIC a few times so thought I’d try it out. It was lovely a real experience. Great cocktails plus the selection of cold cuts was enough for two and great quality. Service brilliant and great views of London. Thanks
Great views which echos most of the reviews here. We came for lunch on a Sunday so wasn't too busy. Service was also great and staff were attentive.
Only ciristim for me was the food. Small portions for the prices and quality not as expected for a rooftop location in Central London. Without the views, many a restaurant in London would give this place a real run for it's money.
Would come back but only for a drink.
A lovely place to go for a nice cocktail, and great views of trafalgar square in the sunshine.
As to be expected in this area of London, it is a little pricey but worth it for the amazing views and great service you get in return. The cocktails are also delicious!
Super! Thank you for everything! Our experience was amazing! The Spanish waiter was soooo good! Friendly and professional 👍🏻 I ate my best vegan burger!
Lovely views! A great place to enjoy views of the city while having a drink and a bite. The staff was helpful and attentive. Comfortable places to sit and eat easily.
If you don’t have reservations, it will be hard to get to the ‘outdoor’ part, which is the only part with a view. The indoor part with retractable roof has no view at all and you’d not know you were in London. I experienced both, and both have a retractable roof so it’s suitable for all weathers and blankets and heaters are provided. The food and drink selection is as good, and of course the price was higher than usual for London, but from £15 for a cocktail, and £10 for a 175ml of wine isn’t too bad. The service is good, and of course the view of Trafalgar and the London Eye is great. I’d recommend popping in if you’re nearby, but Shard bars, OXO Tower bar, and Sky Garden would offer higher views for similar value.
I stumbled across this great bar on a Saturday afternoon approximately 12:30pm.
The staff on the reception were very welcoming and friendly.
When we got out of the lift at The Rooftop bar, I was blown away by the view, you could see most of London’s iconic landmarks.
We had a great seat and the staff were very friendly and attentive.
We had wine and cocktails and the price was very reasonable for the quality and location.
We ordered 3 small plates and this was more than enough for 2 people.
I will definitely return and recommend to anyone visiting London.
Came for a quick drink before going to dinner. the rooftop have one of the best view in London and has the best view of Trafalgar Square.
The venue has both indoor and outdoor seating, but if you want to enjoy the view you would need to brave the cold. Overall the resturant offer limited seat across the outdoor and indoor area so would recommend to book a reservation.
The staff are in professional and friendly, and offered a great service (even though my time was shorter than the rest of the group) . The drinks were ain't cheap but hey, the view you get with the drink is priceless . Couldn't give it a full as I didn't experience the resturant to give it a 5.
Need a venue or a location with a view factor, this is one of them!
We really enjoyed our experience here this past weekend. The food was delicious, the service was great and the cocktails were wonderful. The view really is something special and it was nice to have a table to ourselves in a corner - it felt really personal and cozy. Yes, as some of the other reviews say, it's definitely on the pricier side, but for the view and atmosphere, it's definitely worth it! I'd really recommend trying here. Thank you so much to the hostesses as well who were so kind from start to finish - they were wonderful at making our experience that much better too.
Excellent views, great service. Didn’t feel too crowded even though it was pretty full. Nice music in the background but not too loud so you can have a conversation.
Such a wonderful experience from start to finish. Reserved an ‘indoor’ table and was thrilled to see that the roof was retracted to take advantage of the summer weather. I throughly enjoyed the food. Alongside general options to suit all diets, the menu pushed the boundaries of vegetarian and vegan cuisine. I would highly recommend the watermelon sashimi dish. A really unique sensory experience and transformative balance of flavours. I also loved the chicken skewers. The texture and tenderness was well executed. The service was kind and attentive throughout. The staff were highly accommodating of requests. The atmosphere and view just adds to the venue. Everything from the decor to the vibrant music. I hope to return here soon and can’t wait to tell all my friends!
The hospitality was excellent. Sadly not many places fulfill special requests but The Rooftop delivered for us. They provided a table for two with an excellent view of the millennium eye, Trafalgar Square and moon. Waiters and waitresses provided us with blankets in case it got cold, which proves it all. Brilliant place to take someone for small nibbles and drinks. Got at sunset.
Found this spot on a sunny summer afternoon. During winter there are outdoor heaters and blankies. Go for the views! any time of the day or night (booking is recommended for patio overlooking Trafalgar Sq). Great cocktails and nibbles at London prices. The views over the city are fantastic.
Lovely rooftop bar that my partner and I stumbled upon at the start of an evening out.
We had a fantastic waiter who steered me away from my first choice cocktail and on to something far better!
Lovely place, not a proper restaurant for foodies but a very stylish bar with a small but adequate selection of food.
Modern and stylish look, with the kitchen in the middle, bar at one end and cordoned off party/group area at the other end.
We had the yellowfin tuna and crispy prawns, tempura style as starter, all well cooked and presented and the sauce was very good.
Our burger as a main was very tasty, brioche good, the chipote bbq sauce delicious. Expensive for a burger one may think, and of course it is, but not your average burger!
Our deserts of gluten free chocolate and tiramisu slice pistachio praline were very good, in particular the latter with delicious filling.
As evening was drawing in, the temperature dropped and the awning was closed. It had a really nice atmosphere, group still partying at the end!
Well worth a visit.
Great place for an after-work with friends. Fresh and various food in a great atmosphere !
A rooftop place to quickly have cocktail with a nice view. Built on the top of Hilton hotel. View better in the day light though.
The staff could not have been more wonderful! The view is beautiful! Great for a light meal before a show. Giving 4 stars because the food was good, but nothing that really blew us away.
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