Archive for January, 2011
The Roof Gardens
Posted on January - 14 - 2011
London’s oldest roof garden, still known to many as ‘Derry and Toms Roof Garden’, recalling the name of the department store which commissioned the garden. The garden covers 1.5 acres and is100ft above street level. It has ponds, bridges, walks, trees, shrubs and sitting areas, with a pronounced Arts and Crafts character. There is an English Woodland Garden with nearly 100 species of tree, Spanish Garden with fountains and Walled Tudor Garden. The Roof Garden has been owned by Sir Richard Branson since 1981.
To get in, you’ll have to pay £20 ($30) on Fridays and £25 ($38) on Saturdays. Phone ahead to make sure the Gardens have not been reserved for a private function.
Top of the Strand
Posted on January - 6 - 2011
This rooftop has been Designed by Lydia Marks and picked up on the retractable roof trend (two others had opened this year). This roof allows the bar to be open all round year. Panels will slide open during the bar’s inaugural summer to let the breeze in.
Shoreditch House
Posted on January - 4 - 2011
Shoreditch House is a private members’ club located in the heart of Shoreditch, East London and is approximately a 10 minute walk from Liverpool Street Station. The Lounge is a space for members to eat and drink, adjacent to the Pool area and set around a large open fire. Breakfast is available from 7am – noon and the Roof Menu from noon – 11pm.
Based in a former tea warehouse, it created a whirl of anticipation before it even opened and has swiftly established itself as one of London’s top spots for people who want to see and be seen. Inside this chic, urban space you’ll find an indulgent Cowshed spa, an onsite bowling alley, a heated rooftop pool, as well as an excellent bar. So grab a cocktail and soak up the superb views of the City of London, comfortable in the knowledge that currently there are few other spots in the capital quite as glamorous as this.
FYI, Membership range from £700 to £1200, plus a registration Fee (First year only) of £200. Please go to the website for more informations.
