Aviary

Perched on the tenth floor of the Montcalm Royal London House in Finsbury Square, Aviary Rooftop Restaurant and Terrace surveys the City of London with effortless poise. Inside, contemporary décor meets vibrant colour palettes, plush seating and statement furnishings, striking a smart balance between polished dining and the easy charm of cocktails in the clouds. Step onto the sweeping terrace and East London’s skyline becomes part of the theatre.

The kitchen charts a modern British course with European accents, led by seasonal ingredients and bold, confident flavours. Begin with a coastal flourish of oysters from Carlingford Lough or Jersey, or lean into the bright snap of tuna ceviche with daikon and grapefruit. A Grassroots Farm steak tartare, crowned with confit yolk and a scatter of shoestring fries, channels classic technique with a playful twist.

From there, the rhythm deepens: native lobster linguini cloaked in prawn bisque, grilled Yorkshire chicken subtly lifted by sweetcorn and piquillo pepper, and, from the charcoal oven, sirloin or ribeye cooked to smoky precision. Sharing sides bring levity and colour, from roast heritage courgette with rocket and basil pesto to soy glazed hispi cabbage. To finish, think rich comforts like sticky toffee pudding or something lighter and fruit-led.

Whether for brunch, a languid lunch, after-work dinner and drinks or a special dinner, Aviary makes a memorable perch year round, with heated igloos keeping the view in play through winter. Ascend, settle in, and let the city sparkle while the flavours take flight.