The Nines are FOUND's distilled lists of London’s best. Additions or subtractions? Hit reply or found@foundldn.com.
The Emory Rooftop Bar (Knightsbridge), intimate hotel bar over Hyde Park w/ views at every angle; striking interiors, seasonal cocktails, and adjacent cigar lounge
8 at the Londoner (Leicester Square), izakaya-style outdoor oasis above Leicester Square, extensive whiskey collection, views of London Eye, Big Ben
Sushi Samba (City) (City of London), eye-level views across The City of London, blend of Japanese, Peruvian and Brazilian cuisine inside
Tattershall Castle (Embankment), perfect spot along Victoria Embankment, uninterrupted view of London Eye
Madison (City of London), social media-friendly rooftop terrace offering eye-line view of St. Paul’s Cathedral, occasional live music, weekend bottomless brunch
OXO Tower Bar (Waterloo), well-known 60m-long terrace overlooking River Thames w/ restaurant and brasserie options
The Rooftop at Trafalgar St James (Trafalgar Square, above), indoor-outdoor bar offering cocktails, small bites, views overlooking Trafalgar Square, The London Eye, The Shard, and Nelson's Column
Sky Garden (City of London), 160 m tall, London’s highest public garden w/ 2 bar options, frequent events, live music
Joia (Battersea), Iberian cuisine on a rooftop w/ sky-high view over London’s Battersea Power Station