London has an impressive skyline, so why not enjoy dining at a London restaurant overlooking the best of the city?
Discover more top London attractions and the best London kissing spots.
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Sky Garden Restaurants
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20 Fenchurch St, London EC3M 8AF, UKGet directions
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+44 20 7337 2344
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At the top of one of the skyscrapers of the City of London, there is a public garden and three dining options. The Sky Garden is on levels 35-37 of the Walkie Talkie and has a cafe / cocktail bar, a brasserie and an exclusive oyster bar.
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Galvin and Windows
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22 Park Ln, London W1K 1BE, United KingdomGet directions
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+44 20 7208 4021
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Galvins at Windows is on the 28th floor of the London Hilton Hotel on Park Lane. It has a glamorous 1930s interior and serves modern French cuisine. It offers stunning views of London, including the Buckingham Palace gardens.
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Roof Garden en Trafalgar Square Hilton
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2 Spring Gardens, Trafalgar Square , London SW1A 2TS , United KingdomGet directions
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+44 20 7870 2900
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The Roof Garden at Rockwell at the Trafalgar Square Hilton Hotel overlooks London’s Trafalgar Square. It offers magnificent views of Trafalgar Square, Westminster, the London Eye and beyond.
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Tate Modern 9 Floor
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Blavatnik Building Level 9, Bankside, London SE1 9TG, UKGet directions
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+44 20 7401 5108
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There are 3 places to eat at Tate Modern, but the best views are from the 9th floor restaurant and bar. The restaurant becomes more popular in the evenings, so book in advance and let them know if you want a table by the window to see St. Paul’s Cathedral. The menu is a la carte and the staff are very helpful.
If you just want a drink (and see the view!), There is a bar for alcoholic and soft drinks, plus they also serve tea and coffee. (Note that there is also an outdoor terrace on the fourth floor, which is a great place to take photos of St. Paul’s Cathedral.)
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Dinner at the Oxo tower
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Oxo Tower Wharf, Barge House St , Londres SE1 9PH , Reino UnidoGet directions
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+44 20 7803 3888
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The Oxo Tower on the South Bank has two main dining options. The Oxo Tower Restaurant Bar and Brasserie is located on the eighth floor and has incredible views from above.
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Helix at 30 St Mary Axe
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30 St Mary Ax, London EC3A 8BF, United KingdomGet directions
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+44 20 7071 5029
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30 St Mary Ax is better known as The Gherkin, one of the most well-known places in London. Helix Restaurant offers an iconic entertaining experience with a 360 degree panorama from 180 meters above London. It has a minimalist interior due to its glass-walled location. Helcy Dining is managed by Searcy1847.
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Skylon
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Belvedere Rd, Royal Festival Hall, London SE1 8XX, UKGet directions
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+44 20 7654 7800
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Located inside the Royal Festival Hall, Skylon offers a spectacular panorama of the London skyline with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the River Thames. A destination restaurant and casual, laid-back steakhouse are centered around an elevated bar serving classic and contemporary cocktails, perfect for day and night.
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Silver Cock
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1 Poultry, London EC2R 8EJ, UKGet directions
Telephone
+44 20 7395 5000
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Coq D’Argent is located on the roof of Poultry No. 1, overlooking the famous Square Mile (City of London) alongside the Bank of England. This elegant restaurant offers excellent French cuisine in luxurious surroundings, with one of the most remarkable rooftop gardens in London.
