Wagtail

Stunning Rooftop Views and Impeccable Service

Ah, Wagtail! Where the buzz of London meets the skies, offering both literal and metaphorical high points. Cresting the heights of this glamorous nook, it's easy to see why the denizens of the city keep Wagtail high on their list of haunts. Situated atop a skyscraper, this iconic rooftop bar delivers a viewing feast, where London's majestic skyline unfurls like an oversized postcard. Despite some guests relaying minor bum notes about inattentive servers and prices that rival a week's grocery bill, any minor shortcomings get effortlessly swept away by the grand symphony orchestrated by splendid vistas, delightful cocktails, and an ambiance laced with cool sophistication.

My visit piqued with sensational flavors and stellar service noteworthy enough to fill this critic's gastropub notebook. The esteemed Alexandra led a cadre of passionate and knowledgeable staff like a seasoned conductor, each server hitting their note to uplifting heights, particularly beneath Marta’s watchful eye, as reviews so favorably insist. Though "pricey" echoed occasionally in broodier retellings from other tables we'd overheard, every penny seemed devoutly rendered for such decadence. A Dover Sole special and plush steak washed down with ethereal Malbec were as rewarding as they were indulgent. Somewhere between the curious cocktail list and the live DJ mixing city life with musical tide — before Wagtail returned this satisfied critic back to terra firma — it struck me: when the City remembers a dinner like this, it often writes that memory into legend. Make this ascend, weather-permitting, and saddle up for urbane panoramic enchantment. — Milo Tastemaker