There is no clearer sign of a good London summer than a rooftop with a queue. The city, so often hemmed in at street level, opens out the moment you climb a few storeys, and a decent drink with a skyline is one of its great democratic pleasures.
The trick is choosing the right one for the moment, which is where our guide to the best rooftop bars in London comes in. For something at street level when the weather turns, our best bars in London has you covered.
Go early, claim the rail, and watch the city light up.
