Sabine Rooftop Bar

Stunning Views Paired with Sumptuous Cocktails

Perched elegantly atop the Leonard Royal Hotel, Sabine Rooftop Bar offers one of the most iconic views in the city—a sweeping gaze over St. Paul's Cathedral that is worth a visit in itself. As you ascend and emerge into Sabine’s contemporary space, there’s a palpable sense that this place is lavished with careful thought, even if not every aspect follows through with precision. An eclectic melange of lavish afternoon teas, inventive cocktails, and a kind of chameleon-like menu eager to please varied palettes greet patrons adrift in hushed conversations, accompanied by an understated lounge playlist. The menu at times straddles a precarious line between creative enough to intrigue and, frankly, struggling to hit the mark for some guests, but when there’s a hit, it lands beautifully, like their delicate scones that are comfortingly traditional yet wonderfully cloud-soft.

But what shines undeniably through the culinary highs and lows is the staff—Joe and Davide, who excel with their effervescent charm that appears capable of salvaging even a mediocre evening. They are characters, alive with the rare gift of making each interaction memorable, embodying the antidote whenever service elsewhere on the terrace should falter. Entrusting your evening to them is a worthy gamble; they manage to fuse warmth with efficiency, often throwing in jokes to make the wait more bearable once busy hours set in. While occasional delays do drag, with the rooftop boasting prime foot traffic and resplendent city vistas, Sabine seems to know how the tightrope of atmosphere paired with a decent selection brews success, and therein lies its enduring allure. For those willing to invest a tad extra and add a dollop of patience, Sabine can unfold into quite the theatrical escape right in the heart of London. — Clarissa Cuisinier