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1 Frank’s Cafe, Peckham
Recently voted best rooftop bar in Europe, Frank’s has been going strong since 2009. The ephemeral warm weather destination is a place for quaffing cocktails by the jug load and getting stuck into seasonal small plates while basking in the glory of London’s inner-city charm.
Address: 10th Floor, Peckham Multi-Storey Car Park | 95a Rye Lane, Peckham, SE15 4TG
Website: boldtendencies.com
2 Nine Lives, London Bridge
Tucked beside London Bridge’s arches you’ll find Nine Lives, an inviting neighbourhood bar that has transformed its outside seating area into something that is more sunny Cali vibes than grey London town vibes. Dubbed Nine Lives Alley, the bar’s outside bit is cobbled and pedestrianised, so head down for cocktails and tacos from the bar’s resident street food kitchen Tigre Tacos.
Address: 8 Holyrood Street, London Bridge SE1 2EL
Website: ninelivesbar.com
3 Peckham Cellars, Peckham
An unfussy and laidback, Peckham Cellars has rows of pavement bench seating for you to enjoy a drop of wine along with some top-notch nosh in the sun. As a wine bar, naturally there is a stack of wines to try by the glass or bottle and many of these are low intervention and natural, but there’s also beers and cocktails too. For food, you’ve got picky bits and small plates that are as considered and worldly as the wine list. Watch out for collabs and event nights.
Address: 125 Queen’s Road, Peckham SE15 2ND
Website: peckhamcellars.co.uk
4 12th Knot Summer Terrace, Bankside
Sea Containers London are celebrating British summertime with impressive views over the city, bespoke summer drinks and decor inspired by the heart of the British countryside. Cocktails are tailored around Grey Goose’s newly launched essence flavours, and to further the countryside theme, guests will be treated to an ‘urban picnic’ of…
