When the sun is out in London, there is an euphoric feeling that goes across the city. In London, we don’t wait for temperatures to reach 25 degrees to go outside and enjoy the weather. It might not be the most sunny capital of all, it’s definitely one of the best to make the most of the weather with many spacious terraces and outdoor spaces.
Here is my selection of the best terraces in London. Check out the map at the end of the page to check what’s the nearest one from you!
My selection of the best terraces in London
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row container_class=”” color_overlay=”” section_custom_id=””][vc_column][vc_column_text]Lido Cafe
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row container_class=”” color_overlay=”” section_custom_id=””][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”9140″ img_size=”large”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]The Lido Café is the Café by the Brockwell Lido. They serve excellent breakfasts by the pool. Probably the best terrace to enjoy a proper summer vibe in London. Unfortunately, if you want to go to the pool you’ll have to queue.. Shame!
Lido Cafe
Dulwich Road Brockwell Lido
London SE24 0PA
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Founders Arms
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row container_class=”” color_overlay=”” section_custom_id=””][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”9137″ img_size=”large” alignment=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]The Founders Arms is one of my favourite terraces in London. Best place for a drink by the river and a gorgeous view on St Paul’s and The City. It’s a great terrace during the summer but also very enjoyable during colder days behind the big windows.
The Founders Arms
52 Hopton Street, Bankside,
London SE1 9JH
Tube Station : St Paul’s or Southwark
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row container_class=”” color_overlay=”” section_custom_id=””][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Waterway
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row container_class=”” color_overlay=”” section_custom_id=””][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”9145″ img_size=”large”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Located by the canal and more precisely near Little Venice, the Waterway is one of those busy places during sunny days in London. A great terrace for a few glasses of wine or dinner in a festive atmosphere.
Waterway
54 Formosa St,
London W9 2JU
Tube station : Warwick Avenue
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row container_class=”” color_overlay=”” section_custom_id=””][vc_column][vc_column_text]Frank’s Cafe
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row container_class=”” color_overlay=”” section_custom_id=””][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”10044″ img_size=”large”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]How not to include this famous rooftop in my list of my best terraces in London? Located in Peckham, the new cool part of London, Frank’s Cafe offers a super spacious rooftop with a view over the whole east. Highly recommended.
Peckham Mutli Story Carpakr, 95a Rye Lane
London SE15 4ST
Overground Peckham Rye
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row container_class=”” color_overlay=”” section_custom_id=””][vc_column][vc_column_text]Somerset House
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row container_class=”” color_overlay=”” section_custom_id=””][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”9143″ img_size=”large” alignment=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Somerset House is famous for hosting cultural events, including the Fashion Week, but it’s also a great spot to enjoy the weather. Weather it’s in the chic courtryard or at the back, by the terrasse, where you can have a view on London Eye, it’s definitely worth checking.
The Strand
London WC2R 1LA
Métro Charring Cross
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row container_class=”” color_overlay=”” section_custom_id=””][vc_column][vc_column_text]Le Madison
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row container_class=”” color_overlay=”” section_custom_id=””][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”9141″ img_size=”large” alignment=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]An other famous rooftop. The Madison is a really nice rooftop bar on top of One New Change, the modern shopping center in The City. It gets very busy during weekdays so make sure you are ready to queue or get there well in advance. If you don’t want to wait but still fancy a view, just for pleasure, you can still access the top of the building. Really nice especially during sunset.
The Madison, Rooftop Terrace
1 New Change, St Paul’s,
London EC4M 9AF
Tube Station : St Paul’s
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row container_class=”” color_overlay=”” section_custom_id=””][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Ship
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row container_class=”” color_overlay=”” section_custom_id=””][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”9144″ img_size=”large”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]I love The Ship for its super cool atmosphere when the sun is out in London. Located by the river, I’m always amazed at out crowded it can be even though it’s not super convenient to get there. Kiwis and Australians surely know it and they are the ones who know best how to make the most of the weather right?
The Ship
41 Jews Row
London SW18 1TB
Overground : Wandsworth Town
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row container_class=”” color_overlay=”” section_custom_id=””][vc_column][vc_column_text]Grand Union Brixton
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row container_class=”” color_overlay=”” section_custom_id=””][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”9139″ img_size=”large”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Grand Union is a chain of bars famous for their spacious terraces and the Brixton one is no doubt the best of all. Colourful decoration, big tables, massive screen during sports events, the best part is the back of the garden with a vintage pink van and mini tropical huts, ideal for private parties.Grand Union Brixton
123 Acre Ln
London SW2 5UA
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The Castle
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row container_class=”” color_overlay=”” section_custom_id=””][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”9163″ img_size=”large”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]One of my favourite pubs in South London. Really big terrace with mini public or private huts, colourful benches and always a very vibrant atmosphere.
The Castle
38 Tooting High Street,
London SW17 0RG
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Tamesis Dock
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row container_class=”” color_overlay=”” section_custom_id=””][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”9387″ img_size=”large”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Tamesis Dock, is that colourful boat you can see by albert embankment, near Big Ben. Of all the places listed here, it’s the most unique one. The boat is big, spacious, colourful, never too busy and offer the best view on Westminster.
Tamesis Dock
Albert Embankment
London SE1 7TP
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row container_class=”” color_overlay=”” section_custom_id=””][vc_column][vc_column_text]Southbank pop ups
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row container_class=”” color_overlay=”” section_custom_id=””][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”9388″ img_size=”large”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]There is no better place than the southbank to enjoy the summer vibe in London. Every season, there are new pop ups opening on the southbank. Looking better and better every year, it’s the first place you should check out when the sun is out in Lonon!
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row container_class=”” color_overlay=”” section_custom_id=””][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Union Tavern
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row container_class=”” color_overlay=”” section_custom_id=””][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”10190″ img_size=”large”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]An other lovely one by the water. We’re going more west now, at the Union Tavern. Closer to Notting Hill and Westbourne Park, it’s ideal for a sunny drink after a walk by the canal.
The Union Tavern
The Commissary
[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”16039″ img_size=”large”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]The last one added to the blog. It kind of reminds me of the Tavern Union in a way, except you’ll have to go to the other side of the canal, reaching the Angel and Old Street areat to enjoy that great terrace. The Commissary is a real hidden gem where you can sip a glass of wine sat down on a bench by the canal.
The Union Tavern
