The Rooftop Cafe in Southwark

Tolle Rooftop-Location, die ein wenig schwierig zu finden ist. Sobald man ob ist erwarten einen tolle Gerichte zum kleinen Preis, serviert von sehr aufmerksamen Personal.

Après une heure et demie à profiter de "The View from the Shard", il faut monter un grand étage à pieds pour avoir le plaisir de terminer la visite un verre à la main dans un environnement "végétal" plus vrai que nature !

Ambiente muito calmo e agradavel, com uma excelente vista para o Shard. Optima comida. Precos justos!

Fuimos allí en una noche de martes y estaba bien a doble y consigue un par de asientos cerca de la orilla. Es posible reservar con antelación. Por desgracia, nos fuimos en un día nublado, así que no pudimos ver que lejos, pero puedo imaginar cómo sería la vista espectacular.

Cocktails hors de prix et beaucoup de bruit et de monde ,nous n'avons pas pu nous asseoir,mais bon un samedi soir à 19.30 ,c'était un peu prévisible. Attention un groupe de jeunes devant nous se sont fait refoulés car ils étaient chausses de tennis.

I had a dinner in this restaurant. Me and my friend enjoyed it a lot. Worth visiting place. Highly recommended!

Unfortunatly they have now closed as the building is being redeveloped. Hopefully theiy will open elsewhere, their seasonal food and open kitchen was amazing. Added to the fantastic views and location this was undoubtedly one of London's best finds.

Sempre que venho a Londres escolho ir as novidades que abriram no que toca a restaurantes , bares , cafes , museus e exposiçoes, este vale a pena

The guys and girls have found another location locally please look out for them , but going from rooftop to basement. But if the food is that great , we will only just miss the view.

I&#039;ve eaten here a handful of times and have never had a bad meal. <br />its amazing to think that such outstanding meals can be cooked in such a small intimate setting.

Saturday August 22nd arrived at 10 for breakfast, disappointingly had to wait 45mins for it arrive . However the food was superb(could have warmed the plates to keep food hotter as we were eating outside) everything else excellent . It is a shame that it is closing next weekenddue to redevelopment in the area . It is a quirky, individual cafe serving good food .

Es difícil pensar en un restaurante donde he sido tratado con ese desprecio. Los tres miembros del personal con el que tratamos actuó aunque nos estuvieran haciendo un favor masivo dejarnos a través de la puerta para tomar unas copas después del trabajo, nos cobraron por dos botellas de vino que no tenía y se pusieron agresivos sobre la división la factura, en última instancia nos piden que dejar. horrible.

A favourite restaurant of ours and at last had a drink outside on the rooftop. Service excellent also. We prefer the main restaurant area to the separate room.

Very tasty food with lots of different options. We enjoyed a lovely bottle of fizz which was recommended to us by the waiter. Service was great and staff friendly. Restaurant is located in what seems like an office block when you first arrive, but don&#039;t let that put you off!

You have to try hard to find this place. Lucky we met someone going in who had been before. You press the buzzer, take the lift up, follow the seedy staircase up, feel like you&#039;re lost then...you find a really cute, earthy cafe with great food and views from the roof top tables that add to a great experience. We just had breakfast but we&#039;re very happy with it.

I have often brought friends and colleagues here for a drink or a spot of lunch. There is not better place to gaze up at the Shard. What a shame then that there is less than a month left before this building has to be demolished!

Me quedé con ganas de comer aquí ya que había leído esas buenas críticas, sin embargo, me sentí un poco decepcionado cuando visité. Nos recibió una camarera simpática y nos acomodó enseguida. La camarera fue informativos y amables. El restaurante es pequeño y parecía que necesita un poco de refrescarnos en mi opinión.

Just loved it. Great food, great rooftop, great menu - well, what more can I say - just totally great!!

Once you get in and find the restaurant (lift then stairs) the ambiance is lovely; airy, quite trendy and cool views. <br />The lunch menu was a little short for my liking and that left me struggling to find something I fancied. I went with chicken that was well cooked although the vegetable selection was interesting I&#039;m not sure they all really complimented each other.<br />Getting the bill and change was an effort.<br />A great start and potential but menu and delivery needs more work.

Very central location, just next to London Bridge station. The entrance looks like a standard office building, but that's the right place. It has an amazing terrace where you can enjoy nice cocktails or a refreshing beer. The restaurant is tiny though, so you'd better make a reservation before you head there. Shame you can not dine outside. Even though it's so central, there is no noise from the busy bridge or station. Loved this! I'd definitely recommend it for after work drinks!

Fantastic meal and lovely outdoor area to have pre and post drinks. Lovely friendly staff and happy atmosphere, would definitely recommend, cocktails are also nice.

The Rooftop Cafe is a strange place - the service is poor, as though the staff havenot been trained. I was asked at least four times whether I had reserved a table, drinkswere slow to arrive in the bar area, I saw some people were not served at all (it was asthough they had not been noticed). The first bottle of wine we ordered had to be returned, it tased like cider. My pulled chicken was not pulled at all and on enquiring why, was told that the chef thought &quot;it didn&#039;t look right&quot;. Well if it didn&#039;t look right then don&#039;t serve it!<br /><br />The selection of drinks is limited, but it is only a small place so perhaps that&#039;s to be expected.<br /><br />I wouldn&#039;t go again, sorry. There are better places to spend money in London.

Very central location. It has an amazing terrace where you can enjoy nice cocktails or a glass of wine. The restaurant is tiny though, so you&#039;d better make a reservation. Shame you can not dine outside. I&#039;d definitely recommend that place for after work drinks!

The entrance to the building in which it is located was rather bizarre at first and there was a faint odour of some sort upon entering. However, once we've settled down, it felt very cozy with a nice view outside the window. The service was very nice indeed however the food could have been a tad warmer. Overall, a very chilled and relaxing atmosphere where one could work/study as well.

Our last visit to this hidden gem at London Bridge before it closes at the end of the month for redevelopment of the building. An early mid week lunch and obviously fully booked. Delicious meal although as usual service a bit slow but we weren&#039;t in a rush.

Right beside the beautiful new Shard building, this restaurant is difficult to locate at first, (keep your eyes out for the chalk board sign inside the door) and you need to be fit to climb all the stairs, but there is a lift.The views from the terrace are unbelievable, as is the delicious food.The chef prepares superb meals. I had Veal Ragu on roasted aubergine with mozzarella and a lovely crunchy topping.

The food is the driver here, no question. Our meal itself was flawless and a corked bottle of wine exchanged without quibble. The wine list is interesting and reasonably priced too. The furnishings are not swanky, so think twice before you bring anyone here you want to impress. But the concept is casual and about the food - a unique and welcome addition to the London Bridge quarter. Lunch for two with a bottle of wine was £100.

Overall a great visit. Check the website though if going on a Saturday for lunch (something I didn't do). We booked in for 12:15 for lunch, but failed to notice (as was clearly stated on the website) that they serve their breakfast menu until 1:00pm on a Saturday. That said, the breakfast was fantastic, and the view of the Shard from the deck was impressive. Great service and a nice environment inside and out.

Absolutely enjoyed my lunch at The Rooftop Cafe with family and friends after my wedding ceremony. We were welcomed with complimentary glasses of champagne before a sumptuous lunch. Everything on the menu was brilliant. The staff were super. They allowed us to bring our wedding cake to have after our meal. I was just so touch by it and made the occasion all the more memorable and unforgettable. I'm sad that they will be moving to another location in Bermondsey but I will definitely be suggesting The Rooftop Cafe to friends and will be returning here myself.

Although we knew the menu would be slightly off beat the example menu on the website did not represent what was on offer the night we went. The food is high quality but peppers with a slice of brown bread (however you phrase it up) and a dollop of creme fraiche for £12 is expensive! Trying to be too fancy and cool can sometimes not work. We went on a Saturday night. Outside, which is lovely to sit at, was initially busy for people sitting having drinks but by 7.30pm there were only a few of the tables taken for people eating inside. Service was slow to say they were not full and having one bottle of wine at a reasonable London price then such a jump to every other choice is always frustrating!

I had breakfast at the rooftop cafe for my birthday last weekend and I was disappointed by the standard of the food. I had the french toast with bacon and my partner had sausage, egg and toast.My french toast had lots of sultanas/raisins in it which made it very sickly. I think they should mention that it has fruit on the menu as french toast does not normally contain fruit. My bacon was underdone so lacked the crispiness it ought to have.My partners toast was burnt as was his eggs which seemed to have a black coating underneath. He said the sausages also lacked flavour.We should've complained but I felt it would spoil the day but in hindsight I wish I didn't give them a chance to correct their mistakes.It was a disappointing start to my birthday but the one positive was the view as it was right next to the Shard. It was a little tricky to find as the entrance is located within an office building so we actually walked straight past it at first. There were quite a few steps to go up as the lift wasn't working. It was fine for us but wouldn't be good for the less mobile.I think I would go back just to have a drink and enjoy the view.

I am a big fan of the Rooftop Cafe, I enjoy its unassuming entrance, the quirky decor and the laid back staff. This is a restaurant with some character. If you are looking for the fine slick fine dinning experience of Aqua or Oblix, this isn't it. If however, you would prefer something with a bit more charm and quirk then definitely book a table here. In summer you can sit out on the roof terrace sipping wine and admiring the view. The menu is always interesting and quite seasonal, with fresh produce. If you are sat inside you can enjoy the intimate feel as it is relatively small and the kitchen is open to view.This is definitely worth a visit, but be warned it is quite hard to find even with the very central location!

I went there for my birthday breakfast and was disappointed with my breakfast of french toast, bacon and maple syrup. The french toast had lots of raisins/sultanas in it and I hate dried fruit. I&#039;ve never had french toast with fruit and they should&#039;ve mentioned this on the menu. <br /><br />I ate the bacon and left the toast. My partner had sausage and egg with toast. He said the toast was rock hard, the eggs were burnt at the bottom and his sausages were a bit tasteless. He still ate it all anyway as he doesn&#039;t like waste.<br /><br />It was a shame as it was a start to my birthday. We didn&#039;t complain although in hindsight maybe we should have.

Really lovely food , like a secreat restaurant, and location <br /><br />service was a bit slow but the staff were very friendly and nice

Always delicious food in this tuckec away spot, but we had a seamlessly good experience the other day. Every dish was first class - from chili polenta with avocado to huge slabs of cod with butter beans to a perfect slice of belly pork. One of my companions apologised for eating so slowly, but she didn&#039;t want the experience to end. I hear that the place won&#039;t be there much longer, due to be pulled down to make way for more shiny glass. A real pity. Hope the kitchen is transported some where else nearby.

This is really tricky to find, but once you find the cafe looks good. We had made a booking, and were surprised to be told "your table is over there" when we arrived. The staff were not overly helpful. Main course was interesting - fish practically inedible, but fabulous spuds. Rhubarb gin cocktails were worth a visit!

Having read the good T.A. reviews, I booked for a party of ten for lunch at one o'clock on a Sunday in JulyI had read that the entrance and staircase should not put us off. That bit was truly awful. Everyone was looking at each other, and wondering "what has he brought us to this time?" As it was a very special Anniversary, I was worried. When we entered the Rooftop, things looked a lot better, and we had a warm welcome. Things changed for the worse again when we turned into the open-air dining area. Long wooden benches and tables with paint that needed refreshing - OMG!!We ordered drinks. I wanted a Famous Grouse whisky (the leading brand of Scotch blended whiskies) - they don't stock it. OK then, I'll have a Jack Daniels on the rocks - they don't stock it. Happily everyone else got what they wanted, but I was beginning to feel quite grumpy and not in the party spirit.That was the nadir. From then, things began to improve - but slowly. The sun was shining, the open air location was really very pleasant. Our Server was excellent- an Aussie from Queensland. Big smile. She couldn't do enough to please us, and it was she who turned the mood around.The lunch menu was brief but interesting. The food was well presented and positively delicious and after a glass or two of wine, the conversation and laughter was non-stop. We spent three hours there in the end, and were sorry to go. One of our party , who is quite fussy about his food, made a point of shaking hands with kitchen staff, and thanking them for an excellent lunch. I kissed our Server.Having started on a sour note, we ended all feeling contented.Rooftop Cafe is quirky, unpretentious but almost certainly will please you. The good weather and the great Server were a bonus.

There were bits in the champagne and the service was extremely slow : I will not be going there again, plus for the last three days and nights my husband and mine stomachs have beed dodgy , and we keep running to the toilet !!!!

Great food, service and value for money. Would most definitely recommend.

This is a great little secret of London Bridge. Even finding it can be a little tricky as you negotiate yourself through empty 1970&#039;s office reception to get to the top floor. Stunning open deck for sunny days and great food and service.

The cafe is a lovely hidden gem amongst the high rise buildings surrounding it, you'll find it right at the foot of The Shard... The open kitchen, friendly staff and modern design would suggest the food will follow the same standard. Unfortunately, we had a different experience - the wild boar steak was chewy (waaaay overdone), the pigeon rubbery, courgettes sludgy, the banana pudding rock hard and dry... Big disappointment.

good enough food - chairs need fixing, and the cocktails are poor, more expensive than it should be

Great views of the city<br />Superb brunch<br />A must visit

We enjoyed good atmosphere and food on a night out with friends

I&#039;ve had breakfast here a couple of times now and never been disappointed. Quality food at reasonable prices. Go!

My friends organised a group dinner here and it was amazing. The roof terrace is lovely and the staff couldn't have been nicer and more accommodating. The food was delicious, I'm really looking forward to going back!

Great food, excellent service. Will be going again soon.

Sensational food served by friendly, efficient staff in a hidden away, eagle&#039;s eyrie setting with panoramic views. I&#039;ve been here twice now and both experiences were very memorable. The food is great for non-meat eaters too. Thank you Rooftop Cafe!

Excellent (really very excellent) food in a fantastic spot... Hard to find &amp; in an unexpected building that you have to use a buzzer to enter but once you're on the roof it's lovely.... Amazing having the Shard towering over you as you it! Loved it &amp; will definitely be back!

Great hidden gem, relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff. Food portions are good - you will be satisfied.

The others reviews arent wrong...its a little tricky to find! But a lovely space when you finally emere at the top of the building. Staff were lovely and welcoming. Food cooked fresh to order and was delicious. Wine list a bit limited and costs a little higher than expected, but will definitely be back.

A group of 3 friends were meeting for drinks and we had heard about this place so called to book a table in advance to be told no bookings for drinks but if you arrive by 5 you'll be fine. One of us got there first and bagged a table and 15mins later I arrived and buzzed the intercom to be told they were full. I said my friend had a table and she let me in and when I got upstairs it was empty! Friend number 3 arrived 5mins later but they refused to let her in even though she said we had a table upstairs. We spoke to the bar staff on the way out to complain that our friend was left downstairs who said they were keeping the room free for food bookings (if they had told us this on the phone we wouldn't have bothered). We ended up leaving and as we left a group were let in! The attitude of the bar staff and poor quality of the outdoor seating lets this place down. I definitely wouldn't return for those reasons, I can see the same angle of the shard from the pavement with less attitude.

What a find, some of the best food and views in London! Excellent super-friendly team. Once you've found it, you will return...

This is a great little café. It's on top of an office block (dwarfed by the Shard, obviously), so as you enter, it's like you're entering a secret club. The food was great and the staff were lovely. It wasn't warm enough to sit out on the terrace, but I think it'll be wonderful on a hot day.

We had a great Breakfast here one morning with Simoney and George as they headed off to work. It is very close to London bridge and close to everything a little Oasis in the busy City.

Mediocre food served in a strange, canteen style room at the top of a dingy staircase. Lovely outdoor roof terrace in summer but views are limited to office blocks surrounding the building.

It's a hidden spot ! You got to know where the place is, because you won't see anything from the outside. The rooftop cafe is close to the london tower but ain't there actually ! I initially thought it would be in the huge skycraper, but it's located close to it in fact.Delicious breakfasts and a perfect "cafe latte" ! The rooftop terrace must be great when the weather is nice, we had rain so we stayed inside. Worth a visit !

Firstly, one thing to be aware of... The restaurant is hard to find with no obvious signs at street level and the entrance through what looks like an unused office block.Once inside, the restaurant is small and quirky. The decor is simple but lovely and it has a good atmosphere. The terrace outside provides amazing views of the Shard and London skyline.The food however was very disappointing. Apparently they change the menu everyday which could explain the tasteless food. On paper the dishes sound very interesting but sadly the chefs hadn't quite mastered the combination of flavours. Perhaps they should concentrate on perfecting dishes rather than constantly changing the menu. The food generally was fairly bland and the dishes weren't served to everyone at the table at the same time so most of us ended up eating our food cold after waiting for everyone's food to arrive. We had a lovely evening but you are definitely paying for the quirkiness and location of this restaurant rather than the quality of the food and wine.

Tucked away on the roof of an office building next to London Bridge station, this is a haven.The menu is seasonal, and although only with the standard one option for vegetarians, has a decent choice for meat-eaters.The food is fresh and prepared to a good standard. Service is friendly, and the decor is modern with a slight industrial feel.The views across the skyline of South London are a treat while the sun sets, and there is a terrace in the shadow of the shard where they have a bar and barbecue for the summer months.All in all a very pleasant experience, service felt neither rushed nor slow, and everything was to a high standard.

I overheard my colleagues taking about this place and immediately booked myself into this little gem. Finding it took a few tries as the stairs are a little difficult to find but once you get into the restaurant, you can't but help and feel like you are transported to New York. The terrace in the sun is glorious and you have fantastic views of London. The shard does block the views from one side.We were there for brunch and the menu looked promising and all looked great.My friend had the nettle risotto with grilled courgettes and I had the grilled quail with quinoa. Both were fantastic but if you are hungry, then you might find the portions a little light.I will definitely be coming back here again for more over the summer!

"The location is surprising, with a very unwelcoming locked office building entrance and a climb up some very shabby stairs, but once you emerge onto the terrace, the views are excellent and the interior restaurant is light and airy. Service is very good, very attentive and with a good sense of humour. The wine list was a bit disappointing for a restaurant of this quality."

I almost don&#039;t want to share this restaurant, as it is such a hidden jewel. <br />The location just adds wonder to great food, service and atmosphere. It&#039;s great to be able to see the food cooked in front of you, and boy do the chefs work hard. A real favourite!

The food and wine were lovely and so were the staff...they even took a starter off our bill because the service was slightly delayed. Recommended!

Four os us met there for drinks and a meal and the view and we weren&#039;t disappointed. Good relaxed atmosphere, interested views and wonderful food - all cooked int he kitchen in the restaurant. We all loved our starters especially the beetroot frittata whihc two of us had. Such fresh ingredients! Two of us had the pollock and loved it. I had the chops which were so tasty on a bed of couscous. We didn&#039;t have desert but they looked lovely. It is a little hard to find but that&#039;s all part of the charm.

Having read the reviews I thought this place was either going to be great or awful. Thankfully it was great, I loved it. The picture they have does not sell it well at all. Loved the decor and ambience and the food was delicious and really well presented. I will certainly be back.

I must confess when I turned up at the address, I feared I&#039;d made a big mistake in my booking. The restaurant is located in a very shabby, non-descript office building a stones throw from London Bridge train station. The rather convoluted access route up the lift, then stairs to the rooftop did nothing to dispel the trepidation.<br /><br />However on entering restaurant itself, my fears began to be allayed. The venue itself is decorated in a modernist version of shabby chic, slightly reminiscent of &#039;60s Habitat. It&#039;s not a large venue, but there is a roof terrace (closed when I visited due to the wet weather). We were fortunate to have a table by the window with a good view south over Guys Hospital quad.<br /><br />The menu is small, a choice of 4 starters, and 4 mains (2 meat, 1 fish and 1 vegetarian option) - but all very well priced. We didn&#039;t peruse the wine menu as this was a business lunch.<br /><br />Both of us chose the halloumi cheese firtter to start, which was well paired with some tahini, and leaves, followed by a large breaded pork escalope served with potatoes, and a fennel salad. <br /><br />The portion sizes were generous to a fault - the pork escalope defeated my lunch guest. consequently we didn&#039;t venture into the realms of the dessert menu - although the ice cream sandwich looked very tempting. A coffee each rounded off the meal.<br /><br />The atmosphere was relaxed, and service not intrusive. The RoofTop Cafe certainly fits the bill of a good value, local gem that I&#039;ll be definitely returning to.

We were looking forward to going to this place based on recent trip advisor reviews but we're sadly dissapointed. The location is definately quirky and the staff were pleasant enough but sadly the food let it down. I had the pork which was bland and dry and the accompanying fennel coleslaw barely filled a tablespoon. My husband had the lamb which lacked in flavour and looked like it had been boiled. Could be so much better.

Great little place, inventive food, fantastic ambience would highly recommend.

We felt guilty arriving five minutes late. Shouldn&#039;t have worried - time dances to a different tune at the rooftop café. We start with drinks on the rooftop terrace. Our waiter tells us our table will be ready at 8pm - despite our booking being for 6 o&#039;clock. And despite being pre warned that the restaurant would need our table back by 8:15. Mmmm. Finally we are seated at 6:45. We order. Service is - let&#039;s say - relaxed. But our waitress is pleasant. 8:15 comes and goes - no one tells us to move on. By 8:30 there are a few empty tables around us. Not sure what the warning was all about. All in all a bit shambolic.

A literal hidden gem. Amazing flavours and really cool setting. Well worth the experience! Combined with really good value dining. We didn't get past the cocktails but the wine is good.

The restaurant was tucked away without obvious signs, with the entrance up stairs/lift as if you were heading in to an office location, very quirky. Having arrived early we headed to the outside patio area for a drink, great views from here even though you aren&#039;t actually very high up. <br /><br />The food was very good, we just went for a main course. There were only 4 options, due to the small size of the restaurant and kitchen (2 staff). <br /><br />The only negative comment would be the waitress telling us to choose any table, however the one we chose she then said you can only have this for 1 hr, then you will have to move to another table so I said how long should be normally have with a booking and she said 2hrs. I felt like it was suddenly our problem that they have a small restaurant. The waitress should have just taken us to a 2hr table. It was an awkward moment as I was on a date!<br /><br />I would definitely go back though, food and views are great!

The welcome, food, atmosphere and ambience all fantastic. Not at all pretentious , thank you, we celebrated our silver anniversary here and it was wonderful.

Been several times now. The menu is always changing, the standards are always high. Some great squid on this occasion and a lovely pork escalope. And this time we got to sit outside. A lovely lunch.

Disappointed with the wait then between meals. From the small plate to the main meal it was 1 hour. The walnut cake was cold and stale and not moist at all. <br /><br />Overall the food was nice, slightly expensive but generous portions.

Wenn man sich auf dem Borough Market den Mund wässrig geguckt hat, ist das schlichte und doch schöne Rooftop eine Oase der Ruhe, die man nur findet, wenn man weiß wo sie ist...Leckeres Essen in eher ungewöhnlich schlichtem Ambiente. Aber ein besuch lohnt und wer noch nie Rhabarber Eis gegessen hat, der kann das hier endlich tun und wird begeistert sein.

Lovely restaurant tucked away behind London Bridget station. Delicious food, interesting choices &amp; cooked to perfection. Friendly staff. Would highlight recommend! I&#039;ll definitely be going back when the weather picks up to enjoy their roof terrace bbq. Definitely try the rhubarb infused g&amp;t&#039;s.

I read mixed reviews of this place on Tripadvisor but decided to give it a go anyway and I'm pleased I did. We were staying at the Shangri La Hotel in the Shard and wanted to eat somewhere local and you can't get more local than this, you can see the terrace of the Rooftop Cafe from the reception of the Shangri La, it's directly below! They can't get any passing trade as you wouldn't know it was there from street level, you have to buzz to gain entry to a drab looking office building then take the lift to the second floor and then negotiate narrow concrete stairs up to the restaurant. I hadn't told my wife where we were going and the look on her face was a treat... she was wondering where the heck is he taking me now! But all was revealed as we entered this great little restaurant which has a warm ambience and contemporary flare. I had booked and asked for a table with a view which we got, our server John was great, very friendly and attentive. Never mind the view the food was a treat, to start we had arancini and the Ham hock, peas, pea shoots, lovage, pickled egg, our mains were Lamb cutlets, Ratte potatoes, purple sprouting broccoli, Harbourne Blue and Hake, watercress, asparagus, almond rouille, the rouille was amazing. We washed this down with a bottle of Pierre Luneau Papin, Gros Plant, France 2013, excellent at £18 a bottle. We were entertained though out by a gaggle of 'youngish ladies' wearing clothing that appeared to be two sizes too small at an adjacent table. They all appeared to have partaken in a few drinks before arriving, one sat with her eyes closed and her mouth open for most of the evening, she had her open handbag in her lap and at one point I thought she might vomit into it! The other 'girls' were in good voice and discussed topics including loosing their virginity (two with the same man!). We had an excellent evening and shall return. Great place to surprise friends with.

We were introduced to The Rooftop Cafe on a Sip, Taste &amp; Indulge tour of the london Borough Market area . You could pass this place and not know it was there. It is above an office block almost next to the Shard. It has inside seating as well as a rooftop area which is where this place shines with exceptional views of the Shard and other landmarks. As this was our first stop on our tour we were presented with a breakfast which was excellent. I cannot comment on the food generally as this was a fixed option but what we ate was very good. Try to find this little gem (postcode SE1 9SG) as it is worth the effort.

As a life long lover of The Times I should probably say that the first reason this restaurant attracted me was because it looks over their offices (and up the Shard). Entered through an office lobby the space is small but with a large terrace. We started the evening by having the most delicious (and very well balenced) Somerset sours outside, looking out over London. Supper was then a delightful nettle soup, accompanied by wonderfully fresh bread, and followed by beautifully cooked pigeon. Espresso and Pedro Ximenes on the terrace rounded off a lovely meal.

This was my second visit to the Rooftop Cafe - and impressed yet again. Food, service, ambience perfect - and the view over London, awesome - think Mary Poppins. Very cool.

was wonderful<br />sadly the building was very close to being closed for safety reasons, which used to add to the fun of getting to the top<br />sorely missed place

It took us a while to locate the restaurant, we rang the restaurant and the staff were really helpful in giving directions. When we got in we were early and they still accommodated us. We had been travelling all day and stepping into this quaint restaurant here lifted all of the tension. The background music was peaceful and unobtrusive. Wine was amazing we selected a white to compliment the Wild Rabbit. Course after course was beautifully made and very tasty. The portion sizes were very generous and we went away feeling full, happy and relaxed. I am returning within the same month for my Birthday! Thanks for the great experience Rooftop Cafe! I am excited to return with my Partner this time.

Told that tables were allocated in 2 hourly slots. After 1 hour 35 mins we had received only one drinks order and starters. The soup was tepid but OK. My wife's devilled kidneys were either burnt to a cinder or raw. Sent them back to the kitchen only for the burnt ones to be removed but not replaced and the returned dish now comprised of only the re cooked previously under cooked kidneys. We asked for an order of bread but this never arrived. An hour or so later having watched other tables receive their orders I asked the waitress where our order was. It arrived one minute later cold. My lamb was cold and disgusting. My wife and our two guests had fish with Risotto. All cold and all disgusting. My wife's Risotto sat in a pool of cold fluid. We could not eat what was served and asked for the bill. I complained and the manageress reduced my bill from £117 to £65 which I paid but no apology was received. Quite frankly £5 would have been more than it was worth but having waited for so long we were late for our next engagement and I did not have either the time or inclination to argue. A terrible experience

not mainstream - but location and food awesome - highly recommend it.

Bit of a walk up, but a great find and gorgeous food!Staff were ok, but could have been more friendly.Quirky and fantastic reviews.

"Interesting menu disappointingly delivered"

I can see that most of the reviews here are good. My experience here was far from good.I went for lunch with work colleagues yesterday. We called beforehand and asked to reserve a table outside. They said that they don't take reservations for outside and to just come along. When we got there, we were asked why we didn't make a reservation. We told them that they had advised us to just come along. The woman rudely said 'well you should have booked inside'. We weren't going to book inside when we wanted to sit outside.Anyway, we sat outside and ordered our food. We only ordered starters and sides and we waited 45 minutes! We asked how much longer it would be. A waitress replied in the most patronising tone 'Well, they're probably still cooking it'. When the food finally did arrive, my dish wasn't there. I had to sit and watch my colleagues eat for 20 minutes until they had cooked my food from scratch.The bill came, and it wasn't cheap, certainly not worth the hassle.The food itself was lovely, but none of us will be returning, that's for sure!

I like the Rooftop Cafe and have been several times. On the latest occasion it was more expensive than I remembered it being, perhaps because it is getting more popular? The food is well cooked and unpretentious. I also really enjoy their cocktails. However the menu is not extensive and it can be difficult to actually get into the building sometimes!

The Rooftop cafe is hidden away on top of a nondescript office building near London Bridge station. It is a great venue for lunch or an evening meal al fresco. The food was interesting and it was a pity that it was a bit over-salted. I had a chicken dish that consisted of bits of interestingly roasted chicken. Apart from the saltiness the flavours were good - there could have been a bit more chicken though. The wine selection was good. I would thoroughly recommend it for an al fresco dining experience.

It was lovely to have a drink in the open top bar on this sunny evening. If it had been raining it would have been a completely different matter! Moved into the restaurant to have a delicious meal of squid for starters (which was the best squid I have had in a long time) for me and tempura spring onions for him, place for my main and the most moist pork for him. Shared a rather naughty yet yummy desert. Recommend this place as a top place to go for date night.

It was lovely to have a drink in the open top bar on this sunny evening. If it had been raining it would have been a completely different matter! Moved into the restaurant to have a delicious meal of squid for starters (which was the best squid I have had in a long time) for me and tempura spring onions for him, place for my main and the most moist pork for him. Shared a rather naughty yet yummy desert. Recommend this place as a top place to go for date night.

The staff were both friendly and prompt and the food was amazing. Great views over London and just generally good value for money. I would definitely recommend this place to a friend.

Not such a memorable dining experience so little to commend it

Went here for a date lunch on a weekday. The cafe isn&#039;t on the tallest of buildings (three storeys), so the view isn&#039;t as spectacular as we expected but was still nice. The outdoor seating area is lovely and would be even more attractive as the days get warmer.<br /><br />The food wasn&#039;t so value for money, especially the quantity of the main course dish we ordered. The dessert, however, was really nice. The menu keeps changing, however, so you may have a different experience.<br /><br />The staff is warm and friendly, and oblige politely if you want to switch tables or take a picture! <br /><br />Would recommend.

Loved the Roof Top Cafe! Fantastic breakfast. We had the avocado and bacon on sour dough bread and the quality of the food was outstanding. All the staff were friendly and fast with service.Can't wait to come back and try dinner!

When I was in London I came across the Roof Top Cafe whilst on a food tour. I was excited to discover a hidden cafe with top notch food and service! My friends and I plan to go back for dinner when the weather is nice and we can experience eating outside!

Lovely little hidden gem next to the shard.you go in to a normal looking office building, up to the 2nd floor then up a narrow staircase to enter the cafe,we went without a booking on a saturday afternoon and managed to get a table.we both had panchetta hash with fried eggs and it was delicious, which was priced at £10 each.Lovely views of the shard when you go out on to the roof terrace.where we was sitting also had a great view.My only complaint was the price of a beer, £6.50 for a bottle, not cheap even by london standards.

When I arrived back from a solitary wet and misty ride to Box Hill (trying belatedly to get some miles in and lose some kgs) before the summer rides I entered last December. I was told we were off out for a surprise bank holiday lunch. This hardish to find cafe in the sky was just perfect - good table with a view of the old Guys operating theatre. For me - salt cod fritter with tartare sauce and then onglet, polenta and rocket with pesto. For my wife - watercress soup with a poached duck egg and then rabbit and pork rilletes . Pluses - stylish dining room with a friendly atmosphere and a view of the london skyline and open kitchen, innovative well executed cooking using sustainable ingredients and charming service, good house Tempranillo and great coffee. Close to Borough Market, Southwark Cathedral and Guys Hospital for an after lunch explore. Minuses - just one - the clean plates and empty bottle mean I will need to ride again tomorrow.

The access is certainly strange but well signposted. The stairs after the lift are not salubrious and you wonder what you are doing there. But the restaurant itself is charming with lovely views and the staff are friendly. We got a bit confused by the menu- were there starters and main course or not? The choice was interesting and the food delicious. It is all freshly cooked so two courses takes a while- don&#039;t come for a full meal if you are in a hurry Excellent value though and a great and unusual find.

A wonderful experience - location, service, food wine etc.