ROOFTOP HANGOUTS

At (sabinelondon.co.uk), a cocktail bar and “secret garden” that opened above London’s historic centre in May, the majestic dome of St Paul’s Cathedral seems so close you can almost touch it. With an open terrace and conservatory with a retractable roof, this seventh-floor spot is among many lofty venues tapping into Londoners’ lust for rooftop

Sabine

mingling – a pre-pandemic trend accelerated by the demand for fresh air and social distancing.

Other draws are the brunch hangout (londonbridgerooftop.com), which caps a six-storey Brutalist block near The Shard, and

(skylightbars.com), the latest top-floor gathering place in that vibrant South London district. On a clear day, be there for sunset and see skyscrapers and landmarks illuminated against a pink sky.

London Bridge Rooftop Peckham Skylight