Top 15 Restaurants with Panoramic Views

Dine in style this New Year's Eve 2025 at London's finest rooftop and high-rise restaurants with spectacular city views and fireworks vistas

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Celebrate New Year's Eve 2025 in spectacular style at one of London's premier restaurants with breathtaking panoramic views. Whether you're looking to watch the midnight fireworks display from a rooftop terrace or enjoy fine dining with sweeping skyline vistas, these exceptional venues offer the perfect combination of culinary excellence and unforgettable views.

From 360-degree panoramas at dizzying heights to intimate riverside settings, discover the ultimate NYE dining experiences that combine world-class cuisine with London's most spectacular viewpoints.

Quick Comparison Guide

Restaurant Floor View Cuisine Price Range
Duck & Waffle 40th 360° Panoramic British-European ££££
Lucky Cat 60th City Panorama Asian Fusion ££££
SUSHISAMBA 38-39th Skyline Views Japanese-Brazilian £££££
Sky Garden 35th 360° + Greenery Mediterranean £££
Aqua Shard 31st Thames & City Contemporary British £££££

🌟 Top 15 Restaurants with Spectacular Views

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1. Duck & Waffle

📍 Heron Tower, 110 Bishopsgate | 40th Floor

Perched on the 40th floor of the Heron Tower, Duck & Waffle offers breathtaking 360-degree panoramic views of London. Open 24/7, this iconic restaurant is famous for its signature duck and waffle dish and stunning glass-panelled dining rooms. Perfect for NYE as you can celebrate into the early hours with uninterrupted city views.

Cuisine:

British-European Fusion

Best For:

Late-night dining, panoramic views

Fireworks View:

Excellent city-wide vista

Book Duck & Waffle →
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2. Lucky Cat by Gordon Ramsay

📍 22 Bishopsgate | 60th Floor

Experience dining at London's highest restaurant on the 60th floor of 22 Bishopsgate. Lucky Cat offers a panoramic vista of the entire city with an Asian-inspired menu featuring small plates, robata grilled dishes, sushi, and sashimi. The venue boasts a 3am weekend license, perfect for extending your NYE celebrations.

Cuisine:

Asian Fusion, Sushi

Best For:

Highest dining, luxury experience

Fireworks View:

Unparalleled panoramic perspective

Reserve at Lucky Cat →
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3. SUSHISAMBA

📍 Heron Tower, 110 Bishopsgate | 38th-39th Floor

One of the highest rooftop restaurants in Europe, SUSHISAMBA spans the 38th and 39th floors with an open-air terrace offering stunning 360-degree views. The unique blend of Japanese, Brazilian, and Peruvian cuisine creates an unforgettable dining experience alongside spectacular cityscape vistas.

Cuisine:

Japanese-Brazilian-Peruvian

Best For:

Open-air terrace, unique fusion

Fireworks View:

Outdoor terrace vantage point

Book SUSHISAMBA →
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4. Sky Garden

📍 20 Fenchurch Street | 35th-37th Floor

A three-storey venue at the top of the "Walkie Talkie" building, Sky Garden offers 360-degree views through huge windows, surrounded by gorgeous greenery. The lush landscaped gardens combined with panoramic city views create a unique dining atmosphere. Multiple restaurants and bars across three levels provide varied NYE options.

Cuisine:

Mediterranean, British

Best For:

Garden setting, 360° views

Fireworks View:

Complete city panorama

Visit Sky Garden →
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5. Aqua Shard

📍 The Shard | Level 31

Located on Level 31 of The Shard, Aqua offers breathtaking views across London from Western Europe's tallest building. The contemporary British cuisine is complemented by floor-to-ceiling windows providing spectacular vistas of the Thames and city skyline. Perfect for watching the London Eye fireworks.

Cuisine:

Contemporary British

Best For:

Iconic building, fine dining

Fireworks View:

Direct Thames & London Eye view

Book Aqua Shard →
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6. Madison Restaurant

📍 One New Change, St. Paul's | Rooftop

Taking up the penthouse of One New Change, Madison's rooftop terrace offers panoramic views over St. Paul's Cathedral, the Thames, Millennium Bridge, The Shard, and more. Renowned for its lively atmosphere with live music and DJs nightly, it's an ideal spot for a vibrant NYE celebration with spectacular backdrops.

Cuisine:

Modern European

Best For:

St. Paul's views, live entertainment

Fireworks View:

Multiple iconic landmarks

Reserve Madison →
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7. Bōkan

📍 Novotel Canary Wharf | 37th-39th Floor

Bōkan offers panoramic views stretching across the capital from its position on floors 37-39. The 39th floor rooftop terrace is an open-air sanctuary perfect for NYE, with the restaurant on the 37th floor and bar on the 38th. The multi-level experience provides varied perspectives of London's skyline.

Cuisine:

Contemporary Asian-European

Best For:

Canary Wharf views, rooftop bar

Fireworks View:

East London panorama

Book Bōkan →
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8. Seabird

📍 Hoxton, Southwark | 14th Floor Rooftop

Boasting London's longest oyster list and panoramic views from St Paul's to The Shard, Seabird is a seafood lover's paradise in the sky. The 14th-floor rooftop location provides sweeping views across the city while you enjoy fresh oysters and Mediterranean-inspired seafood dishes.

Cuisine:

Seafood, Mediterranean

Best For:

Oyster lovers, seafood dining

Fireworks View:

St Paul's to Shard vista

Visit Seabird →
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9. City Social

📍 Tower 42 | 24th Floor

Jason Atherton's Michelin-starred restaurant on the 24th floor of Tower 42 combines modern British cuisine with panoramic London skyline views. The sophisticated atmosphere and exceptional culinary experience make it perfect for an upscale NYE celebration with breathtaking city vistas.

Cuisine:

Modern British, Michelin-starred

Best For:

Fine dining, romantic atmosphere

Fireworks View:

City skyline panorama

Book City Social →
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10. Wagtail Rooftop Bar & Restaurant

📍 Hilton London Bankside | Rooftop

Every table at Wagtail offers unbeatable 360-degree views of London's most iconic landmarks. The rooftop location puts the entire city on a platter, making it an exceptional choice for NYE dining with comprehensive skyline perspectives. The modern British menu complements the stunning vistas.

Cuisine:

Modern British

Best For:

360° views from every table

Fireworks View:

Complete city panorama

Reserve Wagtail →
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11. Los Mochis London City

📍 City of London | High-rise

Combining the best flavours and cooking techniques from Japan and Mexico, Los Mochis offers spectacular views across the city and an unparalleled spot to watch NYE fireworks. Features include an exclusive private dining room and an Agaveria bar and lounge, perfect for extended celebrations.

Cuisine:

Japanese-Mexican Fusion

Best For:

Unique fusion, fireworks viewing

Fireworks View:

Prime fireworks position

Book Los Mochis →
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12. Gillray's Steakhouse & Bar

📍 London Marriott Hotel County Hall | Thames-side

Located directly on the Thames with floor-to-ceiling windows, Gillray's offers uninterrupted river views towards the Houses of Parliament and London Eye. The steakhouse specializes in prime British beef and provides one of the best vantage points for watching the NYE fireworks unfold right in front of you.

Cuisine:

British Steakhouse

Best For:

Thames views, steak lovers

Fireworks View:

Direct London Eye fireworks view

Reserve Gillray's →
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13. OXO Tower Restaurant

📍 OXO Tower Wharf | 8th Floor

Perched on the 8th floor of the iconic OXO Tower, this restaurant offers stunning Thames panoramas with views stretching from Tower Bridge to the Houses of Parliament. The contemporary European cuisine and elegant atmosphere make it a sophisticated NYE dining destination with prime fireworks viewing.

Cuisine:

Contemporary European

Best For:

Riverside dining, elegant setting

Fireworks View:

Thames & city panorama

Book OXO Tower →
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14. Galvin at Windows

📍 London Hilton Park Lane | 28th Floor

Located on the 28th floor of the Park Lane Hilton, Galvin at Windows lives up to its name with floor-to-ceiling windows offering sweeping views across Hyde Park and the London skyline. The Michelin-starred French cuisine combined with exceptional views creates an unforgettable NYE fine dining experience.

Cuisine:

French, Michelin-starred

Best For:

Hyde Park views, fine dining

Fireworks View:

West London skyline

Reserve Galvin →
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15. The River Restaurant by Gordon Ramsay

📍 The Savoy Hotel | Thames-side

Set within the iconic Savoy Hotel, The River Restaurant offers spectacular Thames views through its elegant Art Deco windows. Gordon Ramsay's sophisticated British and French cuisine, combined with the historic setting and river panoramas, creates a quintessentially luxurious NYE dining experience with views of the Thames and city lights.

Cuisine:

British-French, Fine Dining

Best For:

Historic venue, luxury dining

Fireworks View:

Thames & Embankment views

Book River Restaurant →

💡 Essential Booking Tips for NYE

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Book Months in Advance

Top restaurants with views sell out 3-4 months before NYE. Start looking in September/October for best availability.

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Request Window Tables

Specifically request tables by windows for optimal views. Call directly rather than booking online for better table selection.

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Check Set Menu Requirements

Many restaurants offer only set menus on NYE at premium prices (£150-£500 per person). Confirm what's included.

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Arrive Early for Fireworks

Book earlier sittings (7-8 PM) to ensure you're seated with drinks before the midnight fireworks begin.

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Confirm Dress Codes

Most high-end restaurants enforce smart/formal dress codes on NYE. Check requirements when booking.

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Plan Transport Home

Book taxis in advance or check TfL night services. Uber surge pricing will be extreme.

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