Are you really living your best London life if you aren't sitting in the sunshine with a cold bottle of rosé on ice? Here's our guide to this summer's special rosé terraces around town.
Roseblood at Pan Pacific London
City of London - 80 Houndsditch, London EC3A 7AB
When: Until 27 September
Overlooking Bishopsgate Plaza you’ll find this slice of the Med courtesy of French rosé Roseblood. There’s a summer sharing menu with platters of charcuterie, fromage, crudités and Mediterranean flatbreads served alongside Roseblood Rosé 2023, available by the glass, bottle as well as the magnum and jeroboam.
Summer in Provence with Maison Mirabeau at Orrery
Marylebone - 55 Marylebone High St, London W1U 5RB
When: Until 29 September
This summer, Orrery has partnered with Mirabeau to create a limited-edition Maison Mirabeau cocktail menu Summer in Provence. Swap your London life for a South of France attitude on their rooftop terrace. Cocktails include the Riviera Spritz, Mirabeau G&T and Monaco or you can enjoy a range of their wines including Azure which is exclusive to D&D restaurants. To go with all that Orrery is serving a selection of seasonal French dishes.
Italian rosé Calafuria at Isola by San Carlo
Marylebone - 3-5 Barrett Street, St Christopher’s Place, London, W1U 1AY
When: Until 17 August 2024
It may be steps away from the mayhem of Oxford Street but this pretty summer terrace is a peaceful spot to enjoy glasses (or a magnum) of Italian rosé Calafuria 2023 Rosato IGT Salento. To pair with the wine there’s a summer menu of cicchetti on offer including Burrata e Pomodoro and Scaloppine al Limone as well as a range of pizzas.
Château d’Esclans at The Cadogan
Chelsea - 75 Sloane St, London SW1X 9SG
When: Until 27 September
The first of two London terraces that have paired up with the top-tier wine estate Château d’Esclans, here at The Cadogan they’ve brought in olive trees for the terrace alongside Sloane Street to make you feel like you’re in Provence. On offer, you’ll find the vintage Garrus rosé, as well as their Les Clans and Whispering Angel wines. South of France-inspired small plates are the order of the day - thank lamb sliders with ratatouille and goats' cheese and smoked sardines and black olive tapenade on toast.
Chateau d’Esclans at Nobu Hotel London Portman Square
Marylebone - 22 Portman Square, London W1H 7BG
When: Until 30 September
In the West End, the Nobu hotel on Portman Square is also teaming up with Chateau d’Esclans for its summer terrace. Expect to find rosé pairings and a brand new The Taste of Nobu Platter with sushi and black cod going perfectly with the wine.
Everything's Coming Up Rosé at La Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels
Covent Garden - 8-10 Neal's Yard, London WC2H 9DP
It’s all pinks and florals over at La Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels bar in Covent Garden who have launched an 'Everything's Coming Up Rosé terrace for the summer. The tipple of choice here is rosé from Domaine des Mapliers. They’re serving up two cuvées from the winery alongside a Mediterranean menu of small plates.
Whispering Angel at Wagtail
City of London - 68 King William St, London EC4N 7HR
When: Until 30 September
This rooftop bar in the City is a great place to go this summer if you fancy a glass of rosé with a view. Their summer partner is everyone’s favourite pink wine Whispering Angel. The team have come with a special wine pairing menu to match the Provencal wine and there are also Whispering Angel-based cocktails too.
Mirabeau Rosé Terrace at The Parlour by Drake & Morgan
Canary Wharf - Park Pavilion, The, 40 Canada Square, London E14 5FW
When: Until 31 August
Here in Canary Wharf, you might be surrounded by high rise, but the folks at The Parlour are doing their best to transport you to the South of France with their Mirabeau Rosé Terrace. Weekends are particularly special as there’s a new limited-edition Mirabeau Endless Lunch which features two hours of free-flowing Mirabeau Pure Provence Rosé alongside a range of summer sharing dishes.
ALL the rosé at Franco’s
St James - 61 Jermyn St, London SW1Y 6LX
When: All year round
It doesn’t have to be summertime to enjoy a glass of rosé on the capacious terrace here in St James, but it helps. All year round, this old-school Italian features one of London’s more extensive rosé lists. And this summer they’ve come up with a new menu of summertime classics that’ll pair with the wines perfectly.
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