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Summertime Bars In London

Last updated: 19/07/2021

Whether it's a fun afternoon in the city or just somewhere to make the most of the summertime hours, make sure you're enjoying the sun with a delicious cocktail on a rooftop, cruising down one of London's many canals on a boat bar, or taking in rays with a pint in a beer garden. Check out our freshly curated recommendations for some great summertime bars in London.

Barge East Restaurant
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Barge East Restaurant

The most magical floating restaurant and bar venue in London. Barge East is based on a historic 114-year-old Dutch Barge full of charm and rustic decor. With an incredible outdoor deck over-viewing the London's skyline and the Olympic Stadium.

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The Union Tavern
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The Union Tavern

A social place to unwind with a pint or two, we serve up an excellent range of craft beers as well as freshly prepared food. Canal side seating is available!

Drinks Restaurants Vibes Pub

Skylark Roof Garden
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Skylark Roof Garden

London’s ultimate rooftop bar experience. 10 floors up, perfectly perched overlooking Notting Hill, on the banks of Little Venice, Skylark Roof Garden is London’s premier rooftop cocktail bar and pizza restaurant, with an enviable vista across the West London skyline.

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BookableShuffle Club
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Shuffle Club

Shuffle Club is home to the supercharged game of table shuffleboard! Now with a new identity, we’re back with all the great vibes of London Shuffle Club in a stunning new Shoreditch venue. Expect exceptional fun in a beautiful, cool new backdrop, with clever cocktails, sharing platters and everyone’s favourite brunch.

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BookableThe Berkeley Beach Huts
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The Berkeley Beach Huts

This spring, alfresco dining heads shoreside with the arrival of The Berkeley Beach Huts – five rainbow-coloured huts, inspired by Britain’s most iconic and foodie seafronts. Serving up made-to-share seafood platters and freshly-shucked oysters, summer favourites are elevated to new heights. There’s fresh-off-the-boat lobster and fries, for a five-star twist on ‘fish and chips’. And in a trip dow...

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The Green Room
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The Green Room

A bar and restaurant between the South Bank & Waterloo, we’re breathing life into the neighbourhood by re-using, re-loving and re-imagining this wonderful space. The Green Room is a lofty single-storey pavilion surrounded by a beautiful garden just behind the National Theatre. Designed by Benjamin Barfield Marks, the timber framed contemporary space won the top award in the temporary category of ...

Restaurants Drinks Outdoor Seating Afternoon Tea

Near & Far Camden
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Near & Far Camden

Set over 4 floors, including a stunning roof terrace with views over Camden Stables, this venue offers coffee, quality cocktails and delicious, 100% gluten free Mexican street food. Plus party DJs on the weekends.

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The Beach Bar at The Montague
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The Beach Bar at The Montague

Our award-winning Beach Bar at The Montague on the Gardens is an unforgettable summer party venue. We will welcome you with plenty of fun and surprises. Complete with real sand, a beach-hut style thatched roof, delicious cocktails, palm trees and a backdrop of a beautiful beach, you'll feel like you're basking in the Bahamas rather than in the heart of central London. Share your snaps using the h...

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Night Tales
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Night Tales

An intimate railway arch transformed. Showcasing world renowned artists and DJs every Friday and Saturday, this converted railway arch is the perfect accompaniment to the comfort and style of East Londons largest terrace.

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Bar Elba
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Bar Elba

NAPOLEON’S EXILE IN PARADISE IT AIN’T THAT BAD Drunk on power, Napoleon almost achieved his goal of European domination, but he got himself exiled to the Mediterranean island of Elba. He took 600 of his closest mates and his favourite horse, Marengo, with him. He stayed for 300 days. Party. Island.

Restaurants Drinks After Work Drinks Rooftop

People's Park Tavern
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People's Park Tavern

A village pub & brewery in the city, with a huge garden which forms one tip of Victoria Park. Since it opened in 1845, Victoria Park has also been well known as the People’s Park, created as it was for the ordinary people of the East End, many of whom had never seen such a wide open and beautiful green space before.

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BookableRadio Rooftop
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Radio Rooftop

Radio Rooftop is one of London’s most iconic venues situated on the 10th Floor, with striking views across the city skyline from sunrise to sunset.

Barrio Shoreditch
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Barrio Shoreditch

Latin cantina, tropical cocktails & block rocking socials with a slap of Latin attitude in your district... welcome to your neighbourhood party bar that feels like holidays....

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BookableThe Lighterman
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The Lighterman

Our name is inspired by the industrial past of King’s Cross, and the Victorian Lightermen who worked on flat-bottomed barges, known as “Lighters”, on the canals and rivers of London. With three floors offering stunning views across Granary Square and the Regent’s Canal, The Lighterman is a place to relax and enjoy all day dining and drinking.

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BookableJin Bo Law
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Jin Bo Law

Elevate to the 14th floor of Dorsett City Hotel in Aldgate and experience the breathtaking views of London's most iconic skyline. Explore the rooftop terrace and cast your eyes upon the fantastic views of Tower Bridge, the Shard, the Walkie Talkie, the Gherkin and more. Browse through the carefully curated cocktail menu that takes you through a journey of mixology, transforming the most unique ing...

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