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Aviary

Rooftop cocktail bar in Finsbury Square with city views, serious mixology and an impressive spirits collection that takes itself without being pretentious.

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You'll find yourself on the top floor of Royal London House, where floor-to-ceiling windows frame proper London views—the kind that make you remember why you actually live here. The space itself is all soaring ceilings and natural light during the day, then transforms into something altogether more intimate once the sun sets and the city lights kick in. The cocktails are genuinely well-crafted without that exhausting theatre some bars insist on, and the bartenders actually know their stuff. Whether you're catching post-work drinks with colleagues or landing here on a date, the vibe shifts seamlessly depending on who's in the room.

Known for

  • Rooftop views across London from Finsbury Square
  • Well-executed cocktails without the pretension
  • Impressive spirits and whisky selection
  • Knowledgeable bartenders who actually engage
  • Sophisticated yet approachable atmosphere
4.2(3,074 reviews)
Royal London House, 22-25 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1DX, UK