NYE in London is something special. Europe’s biggest city has a unique buzz, and to make the last evening of 2025 even more extraordinary, make it a rooftop New Year's Eve in London.
To find the best venues to enjoy firework displays, elevated cocktails and sky-high vibes, we have gathered the top London rooftop bars throwing a grand NYE rooftop party, where you can ring in 2026 among the stars.
NYE rooftop celebrations in London are highly popular, so try to make reservations as soon as you can to not miss out on the elevated festivities.
Our complete and up-to date guide to the Best New Year's Eve Rooftops in London feature all info you need about each rooftop, all at the same place, so you don’t have to scroll around on several different sources finding it.
For each rooftop, this guide presents:
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The Setting: The elegant and chic Aviary is found on top of Montcalm Royal London House at Finsbury Square. Surrounded with lovely views of the London skyline, this rooftop restaurant & terrace bar is a prime spot to enjoy seasonal lunches or dinners, and sip on the finest cocktails in town.
The NYE Party: To make sure we say good bye to 2025 with a bang, Aviary invites to an unforgettable and versatile New Year’s Eve celebration. With a variety of dining and drinks packages to suit every taste, from five-course feasts to canape and champagne receptions and igloo dining, there's something for everyone. Apart from beautifully crafted dishes and curated drinks, the evening also features a spectacular line-up of live DJs and immersive performances. Expect high-energy sets, live saxophonists, bongo players, elegant ballerinas, and surprise acts throughout the night.
The Setting: Overlooking Trafalgar Square and London's spectacular skyline, The Rooftop on top of The Trafalgar St. James is truly a special London destination. Elegant and swanky, here you can enjoy well made signatures & classic cocktails, as well as tasty European-inspired dishes, all year round.
The NYE Party: To step into 2026 in style, The Trafalgar St. James invites to a NYE celebration taking you from the bottom to the top of the hotel. The New Year’s Eve journey starts with a lavish Champagne and canapé reception at the newly refurbished Rockwell Bistro & Wine Bar, followed by a spectacular three-course feast, complemented by a large selection of unlimited drinks.. The festivities then move up to The Rooftop, with an incredible live entertainment programme, cocktails, canapés, and unlimited drinks, all set against the iconic views of Central London.
The Setting: Nestled on the rooftop of Page 8 Hotel, between Trafalgar Square and Covent Garden, Kitty Hawk is a rather new edition to the London rooftop scene. A true retreat above London's West End, this gorgeous rooftop bar and restaurant offers everything from lunch and weekend bottomless brunches, to pre-theatre dining and lively weekend dance vibes.
The NYE Party: The most vibrant night of the year might very well be the last one, when Kitty Hawk host an energetic New Year’s Eve celebration with one of the most sought-after views of London’s iconic fireworks display. Begin the evening with a champagne and canapé reception on the rooftop, then soak up the buzzing atmosphere with a spectacular line-up of live DJs and immersive performances. As midnight approaches, watch the city skyline come alive on the outdoor terrace.
The Setting: Situated 12 floors up at the fantastic Sea Containers, 12th Knot is an eclectic rooftop bar and terrace, overlooking the River Thames and the London skyline.
The NYE Party: To welcome 2026 with a bang, 12th Knot is ready to throw a New Year’s Eve party like no other with Grey Goose Lates. The evening will include a welcome Grey Goose cocktail, open bar options, panoramic views of the River Thames, and live music from London-based DJ and producer Deniz Menendez, bringing his signature mix of house, disco, and club grooves.
The Setting: Perched atop a stunning 1920's building in the heart of City of London, Wagtail Rooftop Bar & Restaurant brings a luxurious and elevated dining and drinking experience to the England capital. The dual-level venue holds several areas, including a 9th floor fine dining restaurant with two private terraces, and a 10th floor rooftop terrace and bar with spectacular 360° views of the central London landmarks.
The NYE Party: A prime spot to ring in the New Year high above the city, Wagtail offers a magical and versatile celebration, packed with a variety of dining and drinks packages, from five-course feasts to to private dining, complemented with a spectacular line-up of live DJs and immersive performances. All set against the stunning city skyline.
The Setting: Set on top of the One New Exchange building, Madison is a spacious restaurant and a rooftop bar, with great views over the London skyline, and a really cool close-up of St. Paul’s Cathedral. The vistas are often complemented with entertainment from DJs and live musicians, and the atmosphere at Madison is usually buzzing.
The NYE Party: Speaking of buzzing, this will most certainly be true on the last night of the year, when you can see out 2025 with a bang and say hello to 2026 in true Madison style. Expect a night filled with electric performances from London's hottest entertainment, and party against London's most delicious view point. To get you going, canapes and a glass of bubbles is served on arrival. You can also book an early dinner at 5pm, which includes a 3-course set menu, an intimate live performance, plus a ticket to NYE party.
The Setting: Offering elevated venues in Singapore, Dubai, Tokyo and Taipei, the famous rooftop destination CÉ LA VI has now made its way to London. More precise, to the heart of Paddington, and the 17th and 18th floor of Paddington Square. Blending restaurant, lounge and bar, as well as interior and outdoor seating, here you can indulge in modern Asian flavours and amazing views over the London skyline.
The NYE Party: To celebrate the closing hours of 2025 in style, West London’s highest rooftop bar and restaurant invites to an unforgettable night above the city, including breathtaking views of the city skyline and a direct sightline to the London Eye, the centrepiece of the capital’s iconic fireworks display. At the restaurant and lounge, you can choose from three exclusive experiences: the Restaurant Experience, with a premium 5-course set menu, the Lounge Experience with a lounge set menu, or the Standing Experience if you prefer to be at the heart of the celebration. At the 18th floor Aluna there will also be a vibrant NYE Party, with London-based DJ collective Konflict Records transforming the highest floor into an electrifying after-hours destination.
The Setting: Mercer Roof Terrace is found in the heart of the City, on top of the fantastic hotel Vintry & Mercer, offering a beautiful spot to wine and dine above London. The rooftop restaurant & bar blends a cosy interior dining room with an open-air terrace, where you get some amazing views over the London skyline.
The NYE Party: To enjoy the smashing vistas during the last evening of the year, Mercer Roof Terrace offers a special New Year's Eve menu during two dinner seatings (6pm and 9pm). Indulge in a 5-course menu, including a glass of Charles Heidsieck Champagne NV and dishes like 'Welsh Rabbit Potato Terrine' and 'Roast Gressingham Duck Breast'. If you already have plans for the evening, you can also go for a regular á la carte lunch at the rooftop.
The Setting: Taking over from Bar Elba, Circe's Rooftop keeps the buzzing rooftop vibes high in Waterloo, inviting to a rooftop paradise where escapism reigns. Surrounded with great views over the London skyline, here you can sip fresh and colorful cocktails in the summer sun, but also enjoy a happening rooftop winter wonderland during the colder months.
The NYE Party: The festive season includes includes a happening NYE party, where unlimited drinks and delicious canapés are complemented with live singers, immersive entertainers, DJs and views of London city scape and the Southbank fireworks. General tickets gives standing gives access to the fully covered and heated terrace, while the more special option is to reserve one of the Private Champagne Pods.
The Setting: Bokan is an easy-going and sophisticated hideaway, that transports you far from the city buzz of the busy streets below. Covering the 37th to the 39th floor of Novotel London Canary Wharf, here you find a different setting on each level. But always present are the striking views of the London skyline.
The NYE Party: To say goodbye to 2025 in style, Bōkan offers three different options for New Year’s Eve. You can go for a dinner package at Bokan 37, and either enjoy a 5-course menu at the first seating (6-8pm), or a 6-course menu at the second seating (8.30pm-2pm). The premium package at Bokan 38 will guarantee you a table by the window from 8.30pm, as well as 1 bottle of Taittinger Prelude and a premium platter, including lobster, oysters and caviar. The top vibes are found at the top floor Bokan 39, where a party package includes one drink and plenty of fun. The premium package at Bokan 38 include access to Bokan 39 as well.
The Setting: On the 8th floor of the superb boutique hotel The Londoner you find an elegant and sophisticated izakaya rooftop bar, elevated above Leicester Square. Called 8 at The Londoner, and surrounded with panoramic London views, the rooftop offers a menu that features everything from extraordinary and innovative signature cocktails, to simple yet elegant modern Japanese dishes.
The NYE Party: To end 2025 on a high note, 8 at The Londoner invites you to celebrate New Year’s Eve in the name of decadence. For the evening, you can either make a table reservation only and order drinks and food from the menu, or you go for the curated experience, including exquisite cocktails, Dom Pérignon Vintage Champagne and Japanese small plates.
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