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Originally published on Wednesday, 29 April 2009

Raise Your Glass

"What kind of sadist would taunt us with London's top boozey roof terraces," you ask, "while it's spitting rain and sunshine in equal measures?" Why, one with faith (and an umbrella), that's who.?

First up is always Shoreditch House: pool, blankets, a Prosecco I.V., and it's L.A. in a glass. Although pool-less, the new(ish) rooftop at Soho House isn't too bad for a post-work glass either; though hit The East Room's terrace if you're really vine-inclined.

With BBB failing to deliver, East's current non-members roof du jour is The Boundary. A delight of Conranian decking and Med greenery, nab a futon by the open stove and a half-carafe, and kiss goodbye to the rest of your weekend. And whilst only open for events (fingers crossed this might change come summer), the faux-lawn and gazebo atop The Queen of Hoxton is a hidden oasis of urban roof-party perfection.

Meanwhile, combating any Shoreditch monopoly, what's not to love about Paradise's cute terrace of al-fresco decking? But for your vertiginous Soho cravings, we're just loving the Sanctum's gorgeous roof bar. Sure it's for guests only, but with the level of service and style they're touting, I'm seriously contemplating moving in … if I could just find a buyer for one well-used kidney in time for the summer.

Shoreditch House: Ebor Street, E1 6AW

Soho House: 40 Greek Street, W1D 4EB

The East Room: 2a Tabernacle Street, EC2A 4LU

BBB: 19-23 Bethnal Green Road, E1 6LA

The Boundary: 2-4 Boundary Street, E2 7JE

The Queen of Hoxton: 1 Curtain Road, EC2A 3JX

Paradise By Way of Kensal Green: 19 Kilburn Lane, W10 4AE

Sanctum: 20 Warwick Street, W1B 5ND

by AC

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