AMANO Rooftop Bar

Head up to the seventh floor of Drury House and you'll find yourself in proper London rooftop territory—the kind of place where you can actually see across the city rather than just into someone's office window. It's all clean lines and contemporary design up here, with enough space to move around without getting jostled by the weekend brigade. You're right in the thick of Covent Garden's theatre district, so there's a decent chance you'll spot someone in half their stage makeup heading to the bar. The cocktails are taken seriously (Italian aperitivo-focused, naturally), and the bartenders won't patronise you if you just want a decent gin and tonic.