Restaurant Views, Views, Views...
Galvin at Windows
The Balcony, Galvin at Windows, 28th floor, London Hilton Hotel, 22 Park Lane, Mayfair, London, W1K 1BE. +44 207208 4021 Visit the bar before your meal in the restaurant itself, or if you simply fancy a drink with a view of the London Eye, Galvin at Windows is sure to impress. Galvin's offers diners a 180° panorama from Buckingham Palace to the West End. Tables situated near the glass walls have a wonderful view, with Big Ben visible. Lunch Mon to Fri 12 Noon - 2.30pm. Sat Closed. Sun 11.45am - 3pm. Dinner Mon to Wed 6pm - 10.30pm. Thurs to Sat 6pm - 11pm. Sunday Closed.
Heights Restaurant, Bar and Lounge, 15th floor, Saint George's Hotel, Langham Place, Regent Street, London, W1B 2QS. +44 20 7580 0111 The top floor bar at the St George's hotel, off Regent Street, offers stunning views of London allowing you to contemplate the rushing city below. email
Aqua London Nueva, 5th floor, 240 Regent Street (entrance at 30 Argyll Street), Soho, London, W1F 7EB. +44 20 7478 0540 This opulent Spanish restaurant is one of three possibilities within the building.
Aqua Kyoto, 240 Regent Street (entrance 30 Argyll St), Soho, London, W1B 3BR +44 20 7478 0540 Bar of the Year 2010. Spectacular views across London. Rooftop terrace too. Mon to Sat 12 Noon - 3pm. 6pm - 11pm. Sun Closed.
Aqua Spirit, Fifth floor, 240 Regent Street (entrance 30 Argyll St), Mayfair, London, W1B 2EL +44 20 7478 0540 Offers a choice of three roof terraces overlooking Regent Street where you can sip champagne wrapped up in cashmere blankets.
No. 5 Cavendish Square, (Bar / Restaurant / Club / Hotel) 5 Cavendish Square, Oxford Circus, London, W1G 0PG. +44 20 7079 5000 Luxury is the keynote at this Grade II listed Georgian townhouse, home to a cocktail bar, restaurant & club. North African and European furnishings and tropical jungle plants appear on the roof terrace, which is the perfect spot for gazing romantically at the period chimney stacks of Georgian London.
5th View Bar, 5th floor, Waterstones Books, 203-205 Piccadilly, St James, London, W1J 9HA. +44 20 7851 2433 Views of London towards the Palace of Westminster are really impressive.
Morton's, 28 Berkeley Square, Mayfair, London, W1J 6EN. +44 20 7499 0363 (Bar/Club). This private members' club and bar also has a rather swanky restaurant that boasts a tiny balcony overlooking Berkeley Square.
Galvin at Windows, London Hilton, 22 Park lane, London W1K 1BE. +44 20 7208 4021 Lunch Mon to Fri 12 Noon - 2.30pm. Sat Closed. Sun 11.45am - 3pm. Dinner Mon to Wed 6pm - 10.30pm. Thurs to Sat 6pm - 11pm. Sunday Closed. Amazing London view.
140 Park Lane Restaurant and Bar, London Marriott Hotel Park Lane, 140 Park Lane, Mayfair, London W1K 7AA. +44 20 7647 5678
Benihana, 37 Sackville St, Picadilly London W1S 3DQ. +44 20 7494 2525
Minako
Minako at the Met, 23rd Floor, Hilton London Metropole, 225 Edgware Road, Marylebone, London, W2 1JU. +44 20 7402 4141 Discover an oasis of calm in this 23th-floor Asian fusion restaurant with breathtaking views of the London skyline and the River Thames.
Island Grill, Royal Lancaster Hotel, Lancaster Terrace, London W2 2TY. +44 20 7551 6070 Hyde Park Views. Daily: 7am - 12 Midnight. Lunch and dinner available daily 12 Noon - 10.30pm. Bar menu available all day.
Pissarro's, Corney Reach Way, Chiswick, London, W4 2UG. +44 20 8994 3111 email
The Crabtree, Rainville Road, Fulham, London, W6 9HA. +44 20 7385 3929 Iconic Victorian pub set on the river in Fulham. It has stunning views of the River Thames from its extensive beer garden & riverside terrace. Mon to Sat 12 Noon - 11pm. Sun 12 Noon - 10.30pm. Food Mon to Sat 12 Noon - 4pm. 6pm - 10pm. Sun 12 Noon - 9pm. email
The Dove
The Dove, 19 Upper Mall, Hammersmith, London, W6 9TA. +44 872 148 5203 Modest yet beautiful views of the river from Hammersmith in this delightful 17th century riverside pub on Upper Mall. Pub grub.
The Old Ship W6 , 25 Upper Mall, London, W6 9TD. +44 20 8748 2593 . Wonderful panorama of the Thames passing by.
Min Jiang Bar and Restaurant, 10th floor, Royal Garden Hotel, 2-24 Kensington High Street, Kensington, London, W8 4PT. +44 20 7361 1988 Both the Chinese restaurant and bar have breathtaking views of Kensington Palace, Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens and London's skyline beyond. Restaurant daily 12 Noon - 3pm. 6pm - 10.30pm. Bar daily 12 Noon - 3pm. 6pm - 11pm. Sunday close 10.30pm. email
Babylon at The Roof Gardens, 7th floor, 99 Kensington High Street, London, W8 5SA. +44 207 368 3993 Access to the building is via Derry Street. Rooftop restaurant is set in a leafy oasis. High up on the 7th floor with amazing views over London's skyline.
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Belvedere
Belvedere, Off Abbottsbury Road, Holland Park, London W8 6LU. +44 20 7602 1238
The Grand Union, 45 Woodfield Road, Westbourne Park, London W9 2BA. +44 20 7286 1886 The main bar is split into dining and bar areas. Downstairs in "The Snug" you can access the heated garden and barbecue area and you will find table after table beneath large black umbrellas, all overlooking the slow-flowing canal.
The Waterway Bar & Restaurant, 54 Formosa Street, Warwick Avenue, Maida Vale, London, W9 2JU. +44 20 7266 3557 This bar and restaurant in Little Venice might not have the dramatic views of being up high in a building but it does have the luxury of outdoor seating and the Grand Union Canal. During the summer months, this restaurant comes into its own when the decked terrace offers a BBQ. Mon to Fri 12 Noon - 11pm. Sat 10am - 11pm. Sun 10am - 10.30pm. Subway: Warwick Avenue.
The Paramount Club
The Paramount Club, 32nd floor, Centre Point, 101 New Oxford Street London, WC1A 1DD. +44 20 7420 2900 The restaurant offers panoramic 360-degree views of London through the floor-to-ceiling windows, as far as Windsor Castle. The extensive drinks list is accompanied by a variety of light bar snacks. $ Also Paramount Bar, Gallery.
Fuel Bar
Fuel Bar and Restaurant, 21 The Market, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 8RD. +44 20 7836 2137
Portrait Restaurant views
The Portrait Restaurant and Bar, National Portrait Gallery, 2 St Martins Place, London, WC2H 0HE. +44 20 7312 2490 With views across some of London's best known landmarks, the Portrait Restaurant is located within the National Portrait Gallery. The newly-refurbished roof-top restaurant boasts spectacular views over London, and has established itself as one of the capital's most sought after dining areas, set 92 feet above ground level on the third floor of the Gallery's Ondaatje Wing. Breakfast Mon to Sun 10am - 11.30am. Lunch Mon to Fri 11.45am - 3pm. Afternoon Tea Mon to Sun 3.30pm - 5pm. Pre Theatre Dinner is served Thurs & Fri 5.30pm - 8.30pm. Brunch Sat & Sun 11.30am - 2.45 pm.
R.S.Hispaniola, Victoria Embankment, London WC2N 5DJ. +44 20 7839 3011 Restaurant, bars and events venue with stunning views of the river in the heart of London. Permanently moored on the Thames alongside Victoria Embankment by Jubilee Footbridge, just opposite the London Eye, the R. S. Hispaniola's beautiful, fully air-conditioned restaurant, serving high-quality food, provides a relaxed, gastronomic haven amidst the city bustle with fabulous views from both decks by day and night.
Thames Dinner Cruise, Embankment Pier, Victoria Embankment, Victoria, London, WC2N 6NU. +44 20 3551 3942 With picturesque views of the London skyline, Thames Dinner Cruise offers a modern European menu and contemporary dining right on the River Thames. During the elegant river cruise, a lively 4-piece band play background music. This restaurant cruise has a formal dress code; jeans & trainers are not permitted.
El Barco Latino Restaurant and Bar, Temple Pier, Victora Embankment, London, WC2R 2PN. +44 20 7379 5496 Formerly a barge Wilfred. Spanish food. Tues to Thurs 12 Noon - 12 Midnight. Fri & Sat 12 Noon - 3am. Sun 12 Noon - 12 Midnight. Near the Temple underground station.
Inn the Park
Inn the Park, St James's Park, SW1A 2BJ. +44 20 7451 9999 Front terrace of this cafe/restaurant overlooks the lake. Mon to Fri 8am to 6pm. Sat and Sun 9am to 6pm. Breakfast 8am (9am on Weekends) to 11am (Last booking at 10.45am). Lunch 12 Noon to 3pm (Last booking at 2.45pm). Afternoon Tea 3pm to 4.30pm. Dinner: Now closed for dinner until next spring. facebook
Vista
Vista at the Trafalgar, Trafalgar Hotel, 2 Spring Gardens, Trafalgar Square, London, SW1A 2TS. +44 20 7870 2900 Hilton.
Rockwell Bar, Trafalgar Hotel, 2 Spring Gardens, Trafalgar Square, London, SW1A 2TS. +44 20 7870 2900 The best located rooftop bar in London. The white sofas and the parasols are stylish with a great view of the sunset. The rooftop bar is often engaged with events. Hilton.
Sky Lounge, Top floor, Mint Hotel, 30 John Islip Street, Westminster, London SW1P 4DD. +44 20 7709 1000 Great Houses of Parliament, London Eye and the River Thames views. map
The Fifth Floor Cafe and Terrace, Harvey Nickols', 109 - 125 Knightsbridge, London, SW1X 7RJ. +44 20 7823 1839 The Fifth Floor Café looks out over Knightsbridge and has a more informal atmosphere so why not book a table on the terrace (weather permitting). Breakfast Mon to Sat 8am - 12 Noon. Sun 11am - 5pm. LUNCH Mon to Sat 12 Noon - 3pm. Sun 12 Noon - 5pm. Afternoon Tea Mon to Sun 3pm - 6pm. Dinner Mon to Sat 6pm - 11pm. Sun No Dinner.
Cheyne Walk Brasserie, 50 Cheyne Walk, London SW3 5LR. Stunning river view. +44 20 7376 8787 Chelsea. Mon to Sat from 7pm until 10.30pm. Tues to Sat from 12 Noon until 3pm. Sunday from 12 Noon until 3.30pm. Subway Sloane Square or South Kensington. email
Roof Terrace, The White House, 65 Clapham Park Road, Clapham, London, SW4 7EH. +44 20 7498 3388 Bar/Restaurant/Club. Lovely wooden roof terrace from the beginning of May till the end of September. Nearest Tube: 4 mins walk from Clapham Common Station. facebook email
Aqua River Brasserie, Unit 12 Flagstone House, 9 St Georges Wharf, Vauxhall, London, SW8 2LE. +44 207 820 3609 Subway Vauxhall. email
The Fish Place, Vicentia Court Building, Bridges Wharf, Bridges Court Road, Battersea, London. SW11 3GY. +44 20 7095 0410 Tues to Sun 12 Noon - 3pm. 7pm - 11pm. On the embankment overlooking The River Thames, in the new Bridges Wharf Development between Battersea and Clapham. email
Banyan on the Thames, Hotel Rafayel, Falcon Wharf, 34 Lombard Road, London SW11 3RF. +44 20 7801 3610 email
Thai on the River, Groveside Court, 2 Lombard Road, London SW11 3RQ. +44 20 7924 6090 Mon to Sat 12 Noon - 3pm 5pm - 11pm. Sun 12 Noon - 3pm. 5.30pm - 10.30pm.
The Bolingbroke, 174 Northcote Road, Battersea, London, SW11 6RE. +44 20 7228 4040 Elegant glass-roofed dining room.
Sun Inn, 7 Church Road, Barnes, London, SW13 9HE. +44 20 8876 5256 With views across the duck-filled Barnes' pond you get a little bit of the countryside in London.
White Hart
White Hart, The Terrace, Riverside, Barnes, London, SW13 0NR. +44 872 148 5419 An unparalleled location and charming atmosphere set the scene for a top riverside visit. facebook
The Depot, Tideway Yard, Mortlake High St, Barnes, London SW14 8SN. +44 20 8878 9462
The Ship, 41 Jews Row, Wandsworth, London, SW18 1TB. +44 872 148 5379 Enjoy the charming beer garden at this lovely pub. Gallery.
Thai Square, 2-4 Lower Richmond Road, Putney, London, SW15 1JN. +44 20 8780 1811 Bar / Restaurant. With panoramic views over the River Thames, this Thai restaurant is situated adjacent to Putney Bridge. The contemporary restaurant and bar overlook the point at which the Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race starts and features a full-length balcony at the water's edge. An inviting restaurant with gorgeous views over the Thames. Daily 12 Noon - 3pm. Also Mon to Thurs 5.30pm - 11pm. Fri & Sat 5.30pm - 11.30pm. Sun 5.30 - 10.30pm. email
Club Aquarium, 256-260 Old Street, City of London, London, EC1V 9DD. Bar/Club. +44 20 8878 9462 email
The Queen of Hoxton, 1 Curtain Road, City, Shoreditch, London, EC2A 3JX. +44 207 422 0958 This bar and club is set in the heart of London's financial sector and has possibly the best roof garden in the whole of London. More than just a bar, more than a just a gallery, the Queen of Hoxton entertains with a tight programme of live music, rolling art installations, photographic exhibitions, fringe theatre and film nights. Mon to Wed 12 Noon - 12 Midnight. Thurs & Fri 12 Noon - 2am. Sat 12 Noon - 2am. Sun 12 Noon – 12 Midnight. Subway: Old Street or Liverpool St. email
Vertigo 42, 42nd Floor, Tower 42, 25 Old Broad Street, London, EC2N 1HQ. City-North. +44 20 7877 7842 Reserve well in advance if you want to go to Vertigo, London's highest bar atop Tower 42. May trump all the other City watering holes. Staggering views of the city can be had.
Rhodes 24, 24th floor of Tower 42, 25 Old Broad St, Bank, London EC2N 1HQ. +44 20 7877 7703 Michelin-starred restaurant has views of the London Eye and St Paul's Cathedral. View blocked a bit now. Mon to Fri 12 Noon - 2.30pm. 6pm - 9pm. email
Coq d'Argent, No 1 Poultry St, London, EC2R 8EJ. +44 20 7395 5000 On the roof of Stirling & Wilford's No 1 Poultry, this City stalwart has views across the Square Mile. RESTAURANT Breakfast: 7.30am - 10am. Lunch: Mon to Fri 11.30am - 3pm. Sun 12noon - 3pm. Dinner: Mon to Fri 6pm - 10pm. Sat 6.30pm - 10pm. BAR Mon to Fri 11.30am - 11pm. Sat 6.30pm - 11pm. Sun 12 noon - 5pm. email map
Barbecoa
Barbecoa Restaurant, 20 New Change Passage, City of London, London, EC4M 9AG. +44 20 3005 8555 With beautiful views of St Paul's Catherdral, this new Jamie Oliver collaboration is a great restaurant for the meat-eating carnivores of the City of London to conduct business lunches. Subway St Pauls.
Mem Sahib on Thames, 65-67 Amsterdam Rd, Docklands E14 3UU. +44 20 7538 3008 Superb view over the river to the Dome. Mon to Fri 12 Noon - 3pm. 6pm - 11.30pm. Sat 6pm - 11.30pm. Sun 12 Noon - 4pm. 6pm - 10.30pm. email
The Rooftop Shoreditch House, Shoreditch House, Ebor Street, Shoreditch, London, E1 6AW. +44 20 7739 5040 Private club with rooftop lounge, where members can eat and drink. Outside of the lounge is an open-air swimming pool. Rooftop: Mon to Sat 7am - 10pm. Sun 8am - 10pm. Members only.
Globe
Globe Restaurant, 7th floor, Crowne Plaza London Shoreditch, 100 Shoreditch High Street, London, E1 6JQ. +44 20 7613 9800 London panoramic rooftop restaurant. Dramatic views of the City of London. This rooftop restaurant is particularly ideal for business meals, with Wi-Fi internet access throughout and private dining areas available. Great view of London from east to west covering Saint Mary's Axe, Tower 42, St Paul's Cathedral, Barbican, Centre Point, & more.
The Grill, Dickens Inn, St Katherine's Docks, St Katherine's Way, London, E1W 1UH. +44 872 148 2192 On a pleasant day the outdoor terraces and garden here draw the crowds. British, Pizzeria, Pub Food.
Sailing Barge Will, St Katherine Yacht Haven, East Basin, London, E1W 1UH. +44 20 7022 2201 Beautiful historic Thames sailing barge offering Dinner Cruises. Subway Tower Gate or Tower Hill.
The Captain Kidd, 108 Wapping High Street, E1W 2NE. +44 871 951 1000 Superb views over the Thames. Subway: Bermondsey
River View
River View, 16 New Crane Wharf, Wapping High St, London E1W 3TU. +44 20 7480 6026 In a converted warehouse on Wapping High Street on the Thames. Its spacious settings have a warm and relaxed atmosphere with exceptional river views. Only a two minute walk from Wapping Underground. email
Boundary Rooftop, 2-4 Boundary Street, Shoreditch, London, E2 7DD. +44 20 7613 7906 Entrance in Redchurch Street. 360-degree views of Canary Wharf, the Gherkin, the Barbican and the spires of East London. Rooftop is accessible by a direct lift and is served by its own kitchen. A large rooftop bar with seating around an open fireplace and a garden. Open from 1 April until October, subject to weather conditions. Twitter opening times email
Elephant Royale Docklands, Lockes Wharf, Westberry Road, London E14 3WA. +44 20 7987 7999 Authentic Royale Thai Cuisine.
Curve Restaurant and Bar, London Marriott West India Quay Hotel, 22 Hertsmere Road, Canary Wharf, London E14 4ED. +44 20 7517 2808 Transit Canary Wharf map
Plateau
Plateau, 4th Floor, Canada Place, Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London, E14 5ER. +44 872 148 3241 gallery
Booty's Riverside Bar, 92a Narrow Street, Limehouse, London, E14 8BP. +44 20 7987 8343
The Narrow, 44 Narrow Street, London, E14 8DP. +44 20 7592 7950 Mon to Fri 11.30am - 3pm. 6pm - 11pm. Sat 12 Noon - 4pm. 5.30pm - 11pm. Sun 12 Noon - 4pm. 5.30pm - 10.30pm. A Gordon Ramsay restaurant on the Thames banks with panoramic views. email map
Battery
Battery, 34 Westferry Circus, Canary Wharf, London, E14 8RR (former Ubon by Nobu site). +44 20 8305 3089 Panoramic views across the City and Docklands. Why not arrive by river via the Thames Clipper; they are situated right on the water and just a stone's throw from Canary Wharf Dock. Open Thursdays and Fridays for Supper Club. email
Gaucho Grill, 29 Westferry Circus, Canary Wharf, London E14 8RR. +44 20 7987 9494 Boasting a superb riverside location, the Gaucho Grill, Canary Wharf offers great river views. A continental feel is provided by the large summer terrace where guests enjoy alfresco drinking & dining whilst watching the world go by. Daily 12 Noon - 11pm. Subway: Canary Wharf map
Attic
Attic, 48th Floor, 3 Pan Peninsula Square, Canary Wharf, London, E14 9HN. +44 20 8858 2437 East India Dock, Millwall. Take in the wonderful panoramic views of London. The bar opens onto balconies with a breathtaking close-up of the Canary Wharf skyline & sweeping vistas which, weather permitting, embrace the London Eye and the Dartford river crossing. London's highest Champagne and cocktail bar. Open to non-residents from Tuesday to Saturday. 5pm - 12 Midnight. email
Tomkins Restaurant, 3 Pan Peninsula Square, Canary Wharf, London, E14 9HN. +44 20 8305 3080 Canary Wharf's Tompkins Restaurant is one of the hottest places to dine in London's skyscraper district. Complete with a mezzanine cocktail bar with stunning views, plus an absolutely huge waterside terrace, Tompkins offers relaxed drinking and dining in superb surroundings at the foot of the 482 foot Pan Peninsula.
The Gun
The Gun, 27 Coldharbour, Docklands, London, E14 9NS. +44 20 7515 5222 The Gun has a lovely deck providing impressive river views as well as views of the fast growing region of the Docklands. gallery email
Lotus
Lotus Chinese Floating Restaurant, 38 Limeharbour, London, E14 9RH. +44 20 7515 6445 From 12 Noon to 10.30pm (Last Order). Dim Sum: 12 Noon to 4.30pm (Last order). email
Stresa, Ramada Hotel and Suites, 2 Festoon Way, Excel, London E16 1RH. +44 20 7540 4820 Mon to Fri 6.30am to 10.30am. Sat & Sun 6.30am to 11.30am. Daily lunch through to dinner 12 Noon to 10pm. Overlooking Docklands. email
Yi-Ban, London Regatta Centre, Custom House, Dockside Road, London E16 2QT. +44 20 7473 6699 Live smooth Jazz every Fridays & Saturday evening.
Roast, The Floral Hall, Stoney Street, Borough Market, London SE1 1TL. +44 845 034 7300 Sun 11.30am - 6pm. Mon to Fri 7am - 10.30pm. Sat 8am - 10.30pm.
Le Pont De La Tour Restaurant, The Butlers Wharf Building, 36D Shad Thames, Bermondsey, London SE1 2YE. +44 20 7403 8403 map
Butlers Wharf Chop House, 36e Shad Thames, Bermondsey, London SE1 2YE. +44 20 7403 3403 Enjoy spectacular views of Tower Bridge from the terrace or relax in the restaurant set in a stunning location right on the river. email map
All Bar One, Butlers Wharf, 34 Shad Thames, Bermondsey, London SE1 2YG. +44 872 148 4479 Classic, Shad Thames views. The spacious terrace has fantastic views down the Thames, especially Tower Bridge. Pub grub.
Blueprint Cafe, Butlers Wharf, 28 Shad Thames, Bermondsey, London SE1 2YG. +44 20 7378 7031 The Design Museum is right on the river, and the second-floor restaurant features an all-glass north-facing wall with a view of the Tower Bridge, the Tower of London and the City. Spectacular view of the Thames.
Browns, Butlers Wharf, Shad Thames, Bermondsey, London SE1 2YG. +44 872 148 1382 With its fabulous waterfront setting and views of iconic London landmarks this branch of Browns is worth a visit. email
Ask, 34 Shad Thames, Butlers Wharf, London SE1 2YG. +44 20 7403 4545 Restaurant/Cafe.
Cantina del Ponte, Butlers Wharf Building, 36c Shad Thames, London SE1 2YE. +44 20 7403 5403
Tamesis Dock Boat, Albert Embankment, Vauxhall, London SE1 7TP. +44 20 7582 1066 Tamesis Dock is a boat with views of the River Thames including the London Eye and Parliament. Pub Food. gallery.
The Rose, 35 Albert Embankment, Vauxhall, London SE1 7TL. +44 871 971 7392 Great views of the Houses of Parliament and surrounding landmarks. email
Primo Bar, Park Plaza Hotel, 200 Westminster Bridge Road, Waterloo, London SE1 7UT. +44 844 415 6790 Floor-to-ceiling windows give you a most impressive views of London, including Big Ben.
Cocco, 3 Belvedere Road, London SE1 7GQ.
Bagel Street Deli, 3G Belvedere Road, London SE1 7GQ. +44 20 7401 7474
Troia Cafe Restaurant, 3F Belvedere Road, London SE1 7GQ. +44 20 7633 9309
Cafe Loco Mensa, 36 Belvedere Road, Lambeth, London SE1 7GP. +44 20 7401 6734
All Bar One, 1 - 3 Chicheley Street, London SE1 7PY. +44 20 7921 9471
Ozu, County Hall Riverside Building, Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7PB. +44 20 7928 7766
Riverside Cafe & Bar, Albert Embankment, Lambeth Pier, Westminster, London SE1 7SG. +44 20 7401 7575
Skylon Restaurant, 3rd floor, Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Rd, London SE1 8XX. +44 20 7654 7800 Located within the Royal Festival Hall , Skylon offers a spectacular panorama of London's skyline with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the River Thames. 10am – 10.30pm daily. Also Skylon Bar and Riverside Terrace Cafe. email
Concrete at the Hayward Gallery (Bar), Belvedere Road, Southbank, London SE1 8XX. +44 20 7928 4123 Another art gallery, another interesting space for romance on the banks fo the River Thames. The cocktail are great and there is plenty to discuss from this vantage point.
EAT (Royal Festival Hall), Royal Festival Hall, Belvedere Road, South Bank Centre, London SE1 8XX. +44 020 7222 7200
The Archduke, Concert Hall Approach, South Bank, London SE1 8XU. +44 20 7928 9370
Foyer Restaurant & Cafe, Royal Festival Hall, Belvedere Road, London SE1 8X . +44 872 148 4250
The Swan, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, 21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, London SE1 9DT. +44 20 7928 9444 Views of the Thames. email
Oxo Tower Restaurant, Bar & Brasserie, 8th Floor, Oxo Tower Wharf, Bargehouse St, London SE1 9PH. +44 20 7803 3888 Posher half of the Oxo experience, where you get a splendid eighth-floor view of the Thames & St Paul’s from a riverside location on the south bank of the Thames. You’ll be able to see most of central London in good weather. Try to get a table on the patio. Next to Blackfriars Bridge.
Mezzanine, National Theatre, Upper Ground, South Bank, London SE1 9PX. +44 20 7452 3600
The Deck, National Theatre, Upper Ground, South Bank, London SE1 9PX. +44 20 7452 3796
EAT (Oxo Tower), Oxo Tower Wharf, Bargehouse Street, London SE1 9PH. +44 20 7401 2255
Anchor (London), 34 Park Street, London SE1 9EF. +44 20 7407 1577
Founders Arms, 52 Hopton Street, Bankside, London SE1 9JH. +44 20 7928 1899
Gourmet Pizza Co. (Waterloo), 56 Upper Ground, Gabriel's Wharf, Waterloo, London SE1 9PP. +44 207 928 3188
Real Greek Souvlaki and Bar, Units 1 & 2 Riverside House, 2A Southwark Bridge Road, London SE1 9HA. +44 020 7620 0162
The Founders Arms, 52 Hopton Street, Bankside, Blackfriars, London SE1 9JH. +44 20 7928 1899
Riviera Restaurant, Gabriel's Wharf, 56 Upper Ground, Lambeth, London SE1 9PP. +44 020 7401 7314
Tate Modern Restaurant, Level 7, Tate Modern, Bankside, London SE1 9TG. +44 20 7401 5020 Seventh-floor restaurant with spectacular, everchanging views. If you are lucky enough to get a window seat you get a panoramic view over the River Thames and London landmarks.
Espresso Bar, Level 4, Tate Modern, Bankside, London SE1 9TG. City-South. +44 20 7887 8888 With two riverside balconies, the Espresso Bar serves drinks, sandwiches and snacks. Sun to Thurs 10am – 5.30pm. Fri 10am – 9.30pm. Sat 10am – 9.30pm. email
Trafalgar
Trafalgar Tavern, Park Row Greenwich, London SE10 9NW. +44 20 8858 2909 FOOD: Mon to Thurs 12 Noon - 10pm. Fri & Sat 12 Noon - 10pm. Sun 12 Noon - 4pm. BAR: Mon to Thurs 12 Noon - 11pm. Fri & Sat 12 Noon - 12 Midnight. Sun 12 Noon - 10.30pm.
The Cutty Sark Tavern, 4-7 Ballast Quay, Greenwich, London SE10 9PD. +44 20 8858 3146
Cutty Sark, 6 Ballast Quay, Greenwich, London SE10 9PD. +44 20 8858 3146
The Yacht, 5 Crane Street, Greenwich, London SE10 9NP. +44 20 8858 0175
Mayflower Pub, 117 Rotherhithe St, Bermondsey, London SE16. +44 20 7237 4088 Deck offers good views across the Thames. Mon to Fri 11am - 3pm. 5.30pm - 11pm. Sat 11am - 11pm. Sun 12 Noon - 10.30pm. Food daily 12 Noon - 2.30pm. Mon to Sat 6.30pm - 9.30pm. No Sun eve. Transit: Canada Water Rail Station
Beauberry House (Bar / Restaurant), Belair Park, Gallery Road, Dulwich Village, London SE21 7AB. +44 20 8299 9788 Terraces for al fresco dining with spectacular views overlooking rolling parkland. Train: West Dulwich Rail Station
Lockside Lounge, 89 West Yard, Camden Lock, Camden, London, NW1 8AF. +44 872 148 0873 Plenty of delightful views of Camden Lock from this popular lounge at West Yard.
Spiritual Caipirinha Bar, 4 Ferdinand St, Chalk Farm, Camden, London, NW1 8ER. +44 20 7485 6791 Subway: Chalk Farm
The White Swan, Sion Road, Riverside, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW1 3DN. +44 20 8892 2166 Take your pint of bitter down to the bank and commune with the swans or gaze out at rock'n'roll landmark, Eel Pie Island. Open Mon to Sat 11am - 11pm. Sun 12 Noon - 10.30pm. Food 12 Noon - 2.30pm. 7pm - 9.30pm.