This is another iconic high-rise hotel which has been sitting proudly at the southern end of Park Lane for many years. In its basement you’ll find Trader Vics, if you’re into the Hawaiian Tropic Cocktail Bar Vibe.

But if it’s views you’re after, head to the lift and the 28th floor where you’ll find Galvin at the Windows – a top class bar and restaurant. The name kind of gives it away – those ‘Windows’ are floor to ceiling ones and just made for gazing out of to admire the stunning views over Hyde Park, Green Park, Buckingham Palace and the whole damn city. That’s why Galvin at the Window is one of our best views London.

As you’d expect the décor is sophisticated and cool, with lots of leather and marble on show. There are lots of exquisite and exciting cocktails to try, a long whisky menu and delicious bar snacks if you’re not heading into the next door restaurant. It can get busy with young, loud braying types of an evening, so if you really want to admire the view, arrive early and grab a window seat.

Galvin at the Windows 
Hilton Park Lane
22 Park Lane,
London,
W1K 1BE

www.galvinatwindows.com/bars-in-london/

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Well, it’s the tallest building in London. So where else would you expect to find some of the greatest views in town? The Oblix bar is right up there on the 32nd floor of the Shard- and right up there when it comes to a stunning visual spectacle that encompasses a vast swathe of London from Canary Wharf to the West End. Thats what makes Oblix Bar at the Shard one of our best views London.

Despite the views the 32nd floor is only half way up the building! To get higher, you might want to pay your money to take in the viewing platform towards the peak.

This luxuriant, low lit, lounge bar is the brainchild of Rainer Becker, former scion of Zuma and sits in conjunction with the equally ambitious Oblix Restaurant. There’s a minimalist, American theme going on here. Hints of 1920s glamour are enhanced by the live music that adds to the atmosphere in the evening. Cocktails are, as you would expect, good and expensive. Tables with the best views can – and are – booked in advance, which means that sometimes those amazing views are a little obscured. There’s a comprehensive food menu if you’re feeling peckish, but not quite up to the full on restaurant experience (which probably will be fully booked anyway).

If you want to get even higher – and we’re talking the 52 floor – The Shangri-la Hotel’s Gong Bar includes both a champagne Bar and a cocktail bar – plus some even steeper prices too!

Oblix Bar
The Shard, 32nd Floor
31 St Thomas Street
London Bridge
London
SE1 9RY

www.the-shard.com/restaurants/oblix/

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Well, this is the section for good views so the Vista Bar really has to be in there, because when it comes to seeing some sights it really is amazing…

Get in (preferably before 4 pm or you’ll pay the completely uncalled for cover charge), sample the seriously expensive cocktails, sate your appetite with some tasty snacks, relax in the laid back and sophisticated surroundings.

There are heaters to take the worst of the chill off cooler evenings and canvas awnings in case of rain (this is London you know). Then, once you’re settled in, and if you can see past the other people and over the parapet, drink in those views…

The London Eye, Big Ben, The National Gallery, St Martin’s in the Field… and of course, that big bloke in the funny hat who looks very pleased to see you atop his enormous column. For views it almost can’t be beat… for service, value and attitude, well… did we say the views were good?

The Vista Bar

The Vista Bar 
The Trafalgar Hilton,
2 Spring Gardens,
London
SW1A 2TS

www.thetrafalgar.com/vista-homepage/

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