The Gods Rooftop

Perched atop London's iconic Hippodrome Casino, The Gods Rooftop is a vibrant, open-air retreat spread across three heated and covered terraces, where panoramic views over Soho meet the low glow of the city after dark. Open late into the night, it is a sky-high escape that balances buzz and ease, equally suited to lingering with cocktails or tucking into flame-kissed plates beneath the London skyline.

The kitchen leans towards barbecue comfort threaded with global accents: steak frites built on Argentinian sirloin and crisp fries, and grilled salmon brightened by sautéed Chinese cabbage and soy. Breakfast brings a classic full English or avocado on toast with chilli, fried egg and lime, while casual appetites are indulged with paprika fries and onion rings. For something handheld, there is a steak sandwich with horseradish mayo, caramelised onions and rocket, or the Hippodrome roast chicken club finished with chipotle mayo.

Drinks nod to the skyline, from the rosy Pink Sunset and the flirtatious Destined For You to barrel-aged stalwarts like a Negroni or an Old Fashioned. With the terraces warmed and covered, the mood stays buoyant long after sunset, the buzz of Soho rising from below. Settle in, soak up the view and let the night come to you - a little time with the gods is time well spent.