When the sun is shining in London, there’s nowhere we’d rather be than sipping a spritz on a rooftop, looking at all the suckers below who didn’t have the savvy to find a skyward drinking spot themselves. We’re joking, but there also isn’t much better than sitting in a central London sun-trap, drink in hand, admiring the skyline.
So, we have good news, because London has a brand-new rooftop bar, and it’s right above Holborn station. La-Yam has opened on the eighth floor of Kingsbourne House, 229-231 High Holborn. The 200-capacity open-air bar has views of London icons like the Shard, the Walkie Talkie and the BT Tower. As for the vibes, La-Yam is going for a central London version of a beach bar, with wooden decking, white umbrellas and rattan furniture.
For drinks, La-Yam serves up all the classic cocktails, with the menu including a margarita, mai tai, espresso martini, Aperol spritz, strawberry daiquiri and Pimm's. The wine list is not huge, but comprises a selection of dependable bottles covering red, white, rosé and sparkles. As for beer, pints of Camden Hells and Camden Pale Ale are £6.50, which for a central London rooftop is very reasonable. On Fridays, the bar has a live DJ.
The bar also serves food, with a Greek menu throughout the day focusing on seasonal vegetables and locally sourced produce. On Sundays it serves a BBQ-style roast, with dishes like sea bream skewers, harissa chicken thighs, slow-roast short ribs and lamb kofta kebabs, as well as veggies like tahini cauliflower, and smashed potatoes a la plancha.
Want more? Here’s Time Out’s list of the best rooftop bars in London.
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