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CENTRAL
AQUA, OXFORD STREET
Spanish & Japanese | Ba-Bou | NR
This chic rooftop (or rooftops shall I say – they have x2) pulls in a diverse crowd as it’s just off Oxford Street. The food is very average, so it’s more of a drinking spot but should you get peckish, they do have snacks available. Each terrace can hold up to 100 ppl.
TYPE Rooftop
GO FOR Drinks
Website
Image Credit: The Rooftop Guide
EAST
BOUNDARY ROOFTOP, SHOREDITCH
Mediterranean | Ba-Bou | NR | £££
I’ve only ever dined in the main restaurant inside The Boundary but it has a famed rooftop which is really pretty – strangely I’ve never made it up here to eat. Need to change that asap. There’s a proper dining area and a drinks bit; you can book to eat but not to drink.
TYPE Rooftop
GO FOR Food + Drinks
Book Here
Image Credit: The Telegraph
DALSTON ROOF PARK, DALSTON
Varies | Basic | NR | £
I first went here a number of years ago when my good friend used to host film screenings on the rooftop. They hold regular events here, usually have a food pop-up and a bar so check out what’s on via their social media pages before heading down. You have to pay a one off £5 entry and ‘become a friend’ on their website to gain entry. Open from May and from 5pm onwards usually.
TYPE Rooftop
GO FOR Food + Drinks
See What’s On
DINERAMA, SHOREDITCH
Various | Basic | NR | £
This covered street food market by Street Feast has a rooftop bit where you can eat, drink and be merry. Sometimes you have to pay a cover charge, so just check their website / Facebook before you head down.
TYPE Food Market | Rooftop
GO FOR Food + Drinks
Visit Website
Image Credit: Keatons
THE MARKSMAN, HACKNEY
British | Ba-Bou | RR | £££
This Michelin Pub of The Year 2017 is about 8 mins walk from Hoxton station and is possibly my favourite rooftop in London – intimate, casual and pretty. Best for 1 on 1 catch ups as it’s not a massive space. They may ask you to order a snack – get the superb beef + barley buns.
TYPE Rooftop
GO FOR Food + Drinks
Tell Me More OR Book Here
Image Credit: Bon Appetit
WEST
WHITE CITY HOUSE, WHITE CITY
Various | Ba-Bou | NR | ££
Yep, it’s member’s only, so find a wanker who’s a member and get yourself in for some roof top action.
TYPE Rooftop
GO FOR Food + Drinks
Image Credit: Living Etc
SOUTH
THE CUT, SOUTHWARK
Modern Euro | Basic | NR
The restaurant at The Young Vic is a destination in itself. If you’re going to the theatre definitely eat here and if you’re in the area it’s worth checking out. There’s a bar upstairs with a rooftop terrace – I think it’s drinks only but if you ask nicely they may let you eat here.
TYPE Rooftop
GO FOR Drinks
Website
Image Credit: The Cut
No Rooftop list is complete without mentioning Frank’s Cafe in Peckham but I have to admit, I’ve never been, so I can’t say for sure, it’s top notch but loadsaa people do so, you know check it out if your down South.
KANNDID GLOSSARY
TYPE
Basic: Not to be confused with basic bitches, just folk who want casual spots to eat / drink
Ba-Bou: Not quite basic, not totally bougie
Bougie: For dem fancy gyals and boyz
MEAL + A BEVVY
[£] £25 AND UNDER
[££] £25-35
[£££] £36-45
[££££] £46-55
[£££££] £56 AND OVER
MAP
To find the closest ‘Outdoor Spot’ to you on the Kanndid map whilst you are out and about:
+ Simply click the extend button on the top right hand corner of the map
+ This will take you into Google Maps where your location will be pinpointed
+ Click on a pin that is close to you, the name of the restaurant will appear in the bottom band
+ Then, click on the walking man icon
+ This will then show you the route to get there and approx travel time, happy days
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