The Rooftop

4.3

443 Reviews

£26 to £40

Contemporary European

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2 people

Jan 5, 2025

7:30 PM

Great for outdoor dining

Situated in the heart of the city and at one of London's most iconic landmarks, The Rooftop, is an oasis set high in the sky overlooking Trafalgar Square and London's spectacular skyline.

Offering a seasonally changing menu of delicious European-inspired dishes and a carefully curated cocktail and drinks selection, The Rooftop is the perfect spot to unwind, relax and soak up those London views.

Should you make a request for the outside area of The Rooftop, please be advised that while our team will always do their best to grant requests, this may not always be possible. The outdoor space with the view of Trafalgar Square are limited, so please ensure you book your reservation in advance.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Contemporary European, European, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Mon, Tue, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Wed, Thu 12:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:30 am Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–11:00 am
Phone number
020 7870 2900 x3
Website
https://trafalgarstjames.com/pages/the-rooftop
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Additionally, for premier occasions, we offer ROOM – a glass enclosed private dining room with space for 14, offering spectacular views onto Trafalgar Square. Both The Rooftop and The Room is available for private hire only.

Location
2 St. James's, 2 Spring Gardens, London, England SW1A 2TS
Neighborhood
St. James's
Cross street
Cockspur Street
Parking details
NCP Car Park located on Cockspur Court.
Public transit
A mere stones-throw from Charing Cross, Piccadilly Circus, Leicester Square and Westminster Underground Stations.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 443 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
3.8Value

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443 Reviews

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Beth
Seattle
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I made a reservation here for a post-theatre dinner. However, when I arrived, the kitchen had closed! It would have been helpful if the restaurant made it clear that their kitchen closes well before the restaurant itself (9:30, apparently). That said, the two drinks I ordered were delicious and the staff members were kind and unobtrusive.
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STEVE
VIP
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good for wheelchair Offered normal level table (a lot are higher) with impressive view, outside in the sunshine. Staff were very attentive
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Amar
Los Angeles
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I recently visited the Rooftopin with high expectations, having made a deposit to secure a table for myself and a few friends to enjoy the view of the beautiful square below. Unfortunately, our experience was marred by poor service and misleading information from the staff. Upon arrival, the receptionist informed us that all tables were reserved and refused to seat us, despite our reservation enforced to stay at the back of the roof, where there’s no view. This claim was clearly false, as numerous tables remained empty throughout our time there. When we spoke to the manager, he reiterated the receptionist’s claim that all tables were booked, which was another evident lie. In fact, as we were entering, we observed the receptionist seating two individuals who did not have a reservation, right in front of us. This blatant favoritism and dishonesty were incredibly frustrating and disappointing. Overall, the mishandling of our reservation and the deceptive behavior of the staff left a sour taste, overshadowing the potential enjoyment of the rooftop’s views. I cannot recommend the Rooftop based on this experience.
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sunny
London
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A lovely experience for my mums bday spoiled only by typical British weather! Staff were amazing, very friendly and funny and food and wine were spot on!
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Macrease
London
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great views of Trafalgar Square on a sunny day. Excellent wine, food and they charged phones for us no problem. Definitely book ahead if the weather is good.
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CarmelB
VIP
London
35 reviews
4.0
35 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lovely location, lovely staff. Our evening was marred by some drunk people nearby speaking very loudly. The place is expensive, but the view and the staff were amazing.
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Peter
New Hampshire
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We went only for drinks after we had a meal. The place had a decent view being a rooftop. Drinks were okay. Nothing truly stood out, though.
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OpenTable Diner
London
5 reviews
1.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Reservation confirmed for a business dinner with 8 guests. On arrival the party were told there was another party that evening and the booking was cancelled. Thoroughly embarrassing in front of clients and no offer of drinks or alternative options was made. We were completely left to find alternative arrangements Extremely disappointing and would not risk going back.
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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 15, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Don’t eat here just get drinks. John was our server he was amazing ask for him!
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
New Orleans
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on August 10, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dinner was great and waitresses help us to have a great view.
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The Rooftop is rated 4.3 stars by 443 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jan 5, 2025

7:30 PM

2 St. James's, 2 Spring Gardens, London, England SW1A 2TS

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Cockspur Street
Neighborhood
St. James's
Hours of operation
Mon, Tue, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Wed, Thu 12:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:30 am Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–11:00 am
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Contemporary European, European, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
NCP Car Park located on Cockspur Court.
Public transit
A mere stones-throw from Charing Cross, Piccadilly Circus, Leicester Square and Westminster Underground Stations.
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://trafalgarstjames.com/pages/the-rooftop
Phone number
020 7870 2900 x3
Private party facilities
Additionally, for premier occasions, we offer ROOM – a glass enclosed private dining room with space for 14, offering spectacular views onto Trafalgar Square. Both The Rooftop and The Room is available for private hire only.

The Rooftop

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What 443 people are saying

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