The best venues with a view in London

For any event, you name it, the 360-degree views from floors 38, 39 and 40 of Searcys at The Gherkin will exceed expectations. Alongside its glass-dome-encased top floor with views for miles, private dining rooms, meeting rooms, a bar, and a restaurant are all available to rent with a maximum capacity of 250. If it’s an unforgettable event you’re after, this is the venue for you.

Part of a the stylish Sea Containers development on the South Bank, this nautical-themed hotel is home to a versatile events portfolio with spaces fit for any and all parties. A highlight, perhaps, is the 12th Knot rooftop bar, with its postcard-ready views of the London skyline, not to mention its curated Champagne list.

Nobu is known globally for its world-class Japanese-Peruvian cuisine; however, there is more to it than just the food. Nobu Hotel in Shoreditch offers a selection of private spaces for hire, with the Kaijo events space being the most flexible. The penthouse event space's rooftop terrace is one of the best places in London for envy-worthy views and great photos to boot.

A mix of modern and heritage design, Glazier Hall offers seven varying spaces ready and available for your next event. Whether for a small business meeting, an awards ceremony or a drinks reception, there is a space for it here with a maximum capacity of 300. What makes this venue so popular, however, is its views over the river Thames and the city surroundings.

Sprawled across the top three floors of the Sea Containers building, overlooking the Thames, Sea Container Events offers six events spaces capable of hosting up to 600 people. The private terraces have stunning views of The Shard, St Paul’s Cathedral and the London Eye - to name just a few sights. Floor-to-ceiling windows and its gorgeous roof-top ensure this one feel exclusive, making it the ultimate venue with a view in London.

Private dining rooms, grand halls and flexible areas for events of all sorts; Rose Court Events can accommodate over 700 guests across its three floors. With impressive architecture throughout, its wow factor, round glass-encased-outside-area and a sprawling staircase leading to a rooftop terrace with 360 degrees views over London, this one makes for an unforgettable experience.

Though the Vauxhall branch of the Park Plaza chain offers a range of event spaces for parties of different sizes, surely the star of the show is the River Lounge, which looks out onto a picture-perfect snapshot of London's skyline, including the Houses of Parliament and Lambeth Bridge. With canapes and drinks receptions catered for in-house, the lounge is perfect for all your family or corporate event needs.

In the heart of London's Square Mile, the iconic London Stock Exchange Group has a range of high-tech AV-equipped events spaces, but if you prefer views of the real world, you can't go wrong with its Terrace. Overlooking St Paul's Cathedral, the vast terrace area is perfect for any larger parties wanting a quintessential London view. 

With its floor-to-ceiling windows, stunning views at the Shangri-La are an impressive given. This five-star hotel spans floors 34-52 of The Shard, and has a host of event spaces accommodating up to 140 people for private functions and events. The Ren Room is always popular, thanks to its extravagant staircase which allows you incredible views of London's Skyline.

The sprawling Savage Garden bar within this Central London branch of DoubleTree by Hilton boasts unbeatable panoramic views of the City of London and beyond, including the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, and the Shard. If that wasn't enough, the venue also has a striking marble feature bar as its centrepiece, serving inventive and theatrical cocktails. 

With three floors and an Aerial rooftop, The Broadcaster is available to rent for events ranging from small private dining groups of 30 to large parties of 300. The impressive modern architecture makes for a gorgeous backdrop to all kinds of events, with massive windows allowing natural light in at any time of the year. The stunning views here are best experienced from the rooftop bar and dining area.

Among the many stylish spaces at One Hundred Shoreditch, the Rooftop is likely the most popular and impressive. Expansive views from the open air terrace are matched by fantastic in-house catering, and room for 350 guests across the whole top floor.

Art'otel London Battersea Power Station boasts incredible views of, you guessed it, Battersea Power Station. The rooftop is available for private hire, complete with it's own pool, or you can hire out JOIA Bar with it's towering panoramic windows and art deco style.

SUSHISAMBA in Covent Garden looks out from atop the Opera Terrace over the bustling market below. The bar swathed in verdure, the open-style kitchen, and the private dining room make the perfect backdrops for events of all kinds, which can run up to 500 people.

Taking up the ninth floor of the Hyatt Place Hotel, Pocket Square Skyline Bar and Terrace is an exclusive restaurant, bar and event space capable of accommodating 80 guests. It is sure to wow guests with floor-to-ceiling windows, an outdoor terrace, and its great cocktails.

Looking down from the top of Heron Tower, 40 floors up, Duck & Waffle - the gastro diner infamous for its exclusive parties and events- is home to London's highest private dining room. With a restaurant, bar and private dining room, the maximum capacity is 250 guests and no matter where you are in this venue; you're sure to get a fantastic view of London.

A venue for events of all kinds - business and party alike - IET London Savoy Place is located in the heart of London, and offers a selection of spaces to hire. Though most of its rooms offer stunning views, the Johnson Roof Terrace is unrivalled with its impressive vistas of London and the Thames. Capable of catering to 200 guests, come summer, this is one of the best outdoor venues to hire.

With a maximum capacity of 300, The View, located on the sixth floor of the royal college of surgeons, offers recently refurbished, flexible conference facilities. In addition, a large terrace provides stunning city views, and its first floor Lumley Library is available for private evening events.

On the 50th floor of 8 Bishopsgate, the domineering skyscraper that transformed the City of London skyline when it opened in 2023, lies The Lookout, a versatile venue available for anything from corporate events to canape receptions and sit-down three-course meals. With natural light flooding in on all sides, and stunning views of London's financial hub, this is somewhere you can really spoil your guests.

This well-regarded ethical members' club boasts a lovely rooftop - a rarity amongst the buzz of Covent Garden. The terrace is perfect for dinners and drinks parties of up to 80 guests. 

SUSHISAMBA City is the perfect event venue for any occasion, with room for up to 600 people. With multitudes of areas, inclding a restaurant, bar and private dining rooms, it is super flexible. Aside from the spaces though, it's the exquisite views from its East Terrace and Tree Terrace that keep people coming back.