The 6 best rooftop bars in Covent Garden

Hotel AMANO is a true Covent Garden Treasure. Their killer rooftop/basement bar combo means party-goers afflicted by vertigo and claustrophobia can find somewhere to drink.

Upstairs you’ll find, predictably, the rooftop. The sprawling city unfolds before you, offering up an embarrassing horde of sights: with the London Eye, Nelson's Column and the Southbank all coming into view.

Compliment the spectacle with an international menu of wines, Champagnes, signature cocktails, and non-alcoholic drinks. With a total capacity of up to 150 guests inside and outside.

Up on the 10th floor of the ME London hotel is Radio Rooftop. The self-appointed iconic London venue has pretty impressive views of the city. We’re talking views from the London Eye, Big Ben, St. Pauls, The Shard and across the River Thames.

Walk through the slinky and modern interiors, find a seat outdoors and settle in for an amazing evening. With drinks aplenty, take your pick of Radio’s choice of champagne, red and white wines, signature cocktails (and mocktails) and gin.

Like any good radio station, Radio Rooftop has a wide reach. Tune in for a night to remember.

For drinks and a view of landmarks like Trafalgar Square, Big Ben and the London Eye, The Rooftop at St. James just might be your next drinks spot.

Spread across two outdoor areas, The Rooftop is nestled atop the iconic London hotel The Trafalgar St. James. The open terrace features a private dining room called the ROOM and a bridge connecting the two spaces. The other side covers a larger area overlooking the amazing southern views of London’s skyline.

Sip on a glass of red or choose from an ever-changing list of spirits and champagnes. Drinks start from as low as £7 and can reach £600 for a bottle of champagne, in case you fancy a treat.

Picture this – you’ve had a good week and now you’re here, a refreshing drink in hand, the sun setting over the city, and you’re finalising the details of a much-needed holiday.

Now before you get into whether this is actually in Covent Garden, just imagine, that could be you.

With hanging floral decorations, and plants around each booth, LSQ Rooftop feels very much like its own oasis, which is fitting as it’s 9 floors above 1 Leicester Square.

Step away from the busyness of the city and into LSQ for drinks with amazing views – sip on the London Eye cocktail with the landmark in full view, for an experience that’s meta to say the least.

It’s not every day you find somewhere that manages to feel modern, stylish and oddly cosy but Garden Rooftop seems to do that easily.

In a sea of rooftop bars that are either super-swanky or that give off rustic borderline-pub vibes, Garden Rooftop is doing its own thing.

Dine, sip and chill any day of the week but if we’re being honest, weekend brunch is really where it’s at. What could be better than unlimited rose wine and prosecco for 90 minutes, live music and a 2-course meal to go with it? Not much, we’ll tell you that.

Don’t just take our word for it though - go and see for yourself, and for something a bit more special, why not hire the venue for a private dinner or party?

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At the top of The Hippodrome Casino (which fun fact, also happens to be the UK’s biggest casino venue) is their three-floor outdoor terrace. That’s three floors to talk with friends and sip on your drink of choice, and take in the views of the city.

With a mix of decorative plants, motivational neon signs and exposed pipes that certainly add to the “abandoned garden” theme, The Rooftop is the perfect place for after-work drinks or a friends night out.

Choose from their large selection of drinks and when you’re ready, head back downstairs for a game or two. Our money’s on this one.

Okay, okay, so this isn’t exactly in Covent Garden (although a quick tube ride and you’re there) but it is a pretty amazing rooftop bar, so much so, that we couldn’t go without mentioning it.

A hidden green oasis over the bustling shopping street downstairs, Willows On The Roof converts into a cosy rooftop with pods and heated chalets in winter and a cool, breezy corner to chill in during the summer months.

Surrounded by the panoramic views of the city, the bar features a seasonal drink menu with signature cocktails and spritzes along with in-house Japanese beer on tap and a wide range of international wine options.