The best outdoor terraces and rooftop dining in Knightsbridge
The Berkeley Bar & Terrace
The Berkeley Bar & Terrace has always had a story to tell. The interiors are built around the Fulbeck Walnut, a singular tree that stood for 400 years before falling in the Great Storm of 2007, its timber transformed by craftsmen into every line and panel of the bar. The current cocktail menu is equally characterful: SW1 Sips is a love letter to Belgravia’s neighbours, each drink named after a local personality. The Anya Sgroppino nods to Anya Hindmarch’s playful charm; the Candlelit Gimlet glows with perfumer Rachel Vosper’s warmth; Llewellyn’s Full House is intricate and bold. Seasonal small plates and elevated bar classics round out the menu.
The Emory Rooftop Bar
Atop The Emory, one of London’s most exclusive hotels and a recent entrant to The World’s 50 Best Hotels list, the Emory Rooftop Bar is the neighbourhood’s best-kept secret. Open to hotel residents and guests, it offers sweeping panoramic views of the capital from a space of mid-century modern elegance, designed by architect Rémi Tessier. In collaboration with legendary bartender Renato ‘Tato’ Giovannon, The View menu presents twelve signature cocktails through shifting perspectives, bringing a refined Argentinian spirit to the rooftop.
Hyde Park Garden at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park
One of the most desirable outdoor dining destinations in London, the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park’s private garden is back for another season and looking as inviting as ever. The team behind Dinner by Heston Blumenthal takes charge of the menu here, presenting British summer classics with their signature creative precision. Expect Isle of Wight tomato salads, native lobster rolls and perfectly cooked Hereford beef fillet, with Chippy Tea with Heston’s celebrated triple-cooked chips paired with the freshest Cornish catches. A curated rosé wine list from Château d’Esclans adds the finishing touch.
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park London, 66 Knightsbridge
The Garden Room at The Lanesborough
Newly renovated and looking more glamorous than ever, The Garden Room at The Lanesborough remains the destination of choice for cigar enthusiasts in Knightsbridge. The covered outdoor terrace hosts monthly masterclasses that showcase the hotel’s impressive selection. Guests can explore the history and craft of the cigar over sweet, spicy and nutty flavours, with a cigar-inspired cocktail or two to accompany. The collection of some of the world’s rarest cognacs and armagnacs, some dating back to the 18th century, provides the perfect counterpoint.
The Grill on the Fifth at Harrods
Spread across two floors, the restaurant’s covered rooftop terrace looks out over the London skyline, shifting from afternoon light to candlelit evenings as the hours pass. The cooking centres on open-flame grilling: steaks sourced from some of the finest farms in the UK, US, Australia and Japan – US Prime ribeye, flat iron, fillet and T-bone – alongside grilled sea bream and thoughtful sides including bone-marrow mash and truffle mac and cheese. One of the more dramatic places to dine outside in Knightsbridge.
The Hyde Bar at The Park Tower Knightsbridge
The Hyde Bar’s ground-floor terrace at the five-star Park Tower Knightsbridge is an intimate alfresco setting, where you can take a seat at the circular bar or enjoy a more private table for two on the cigar terrace. Combining premium whisky with first-class bites, more than 130 international whiskies sit alongside a Highland Wagyu beef menu and a brasserie selection built on locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. From perfectly composed small plates to a thoroughly indulgent afternoon tea, the Hyde Bar is founded on elegant simplicity.
CLAP Bar & Terrace
CLAP London Bar, located on the seventh floor, provides an elevated experience with unparalleled 180-degree views of Knightsbridge. Indulge in meticulously crafted cocktails inspired by Japanese flavours; each one incorporates authentic ingredients that stay true to CLAP’s culinary philosophy. Open daily, it’s the perfect spot to escape the office for after-work drinks, or carry on into the night with CLAP’s resident DJs. An intimate terrace connected to the bar offers the ultimate in alfresco dining and lets you soak up the city vistas.
