Radio Rooftop at ME London
Our verdict · A dressed-up Strand rooftop with river-and-skyline views and a late-night, DJ-driven buzz.
Go if
You want a stylish, dress-up rooftop night out in the middle of the West End.
Skip it if
You prefer a casual, come-as-you-are drink or a peaceful garden setting.
Plan your visit
Radio Rooftop at ME London
Cocktails from ~£16
Indicative price at the time of review.
Radio Rooftop occupies the 10th floor of the design-led ME London hotel, a short walk from Covent Garden and the river. Reopened after a £2.5m refurbishment, the roughly 220-seat space is now split into zones named after the views they overlook — City, River, Covent Garden and Sunset — with a back-lit onyx cocktail bar at its centre. It leans glamorous and social: expect a smart dress code, DJ sets and a lively evening crowd rather than a quiet garden vibe. The all-day menu is Asian-inspired sharing plates and sushi — spicy tuna maki, king scallops with XO, wagyu tataki — alongside a playful cocktail list heavy on gin-and-tonic twists. It stays open late into the early hours at weekends. It's more scene than serenity, and prices reflect the central postcode, but for a dressed-up night out in the heart of town it delivers.
The good & the bad
Pros
- Central Strand location, minutes from Covent Garden and the river
- Late weekend hours (to ~1.30am Thu–Sat) with DJs and a glamorous atmosphere
- Freshly refurbished, view-named zones and an inventive cocktail list
Cons
- Dress code and door policy make it feel exclusive and less relaxed
- Central-London pricing on drinks; can get crowded and loud
How it compares
| Pick | WATTB Score | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Sky Garden (Sky Pod Bar) | 92/100 | Free entry; cocktails from ~£14 (indicative) | overall (and best free views) |
| 2.Seabird at The Hoxton, Southwark | 90/100 | Cocktails from ~£14; oysters from ~£4 each (indicative) | seafood and a romantic evening |
| 3.SUSHISAMBA City (Heron Tower) | 88/100 | Cocktails from ~£16; dishes vary widely (indicative) | a special-occasion splurge |
| 4.Radio Rooftop at ME LondonThis pick | 82/100 | Cocktails from ~£16 (indicative) | West End glamour |
| 5.Frank's Cafe, Peckham | 86/100 | Drinks very reasonable, cocktails from ~£9-11 (indicative) | a laid-back, budget-friendly sunset |
Good to know
- Address
- 336-337 Strand, London WC2R 1HA
- Nearest station
- Temple
- Phone
- +44 20 8129 8930
- Price
- Cocktails from ~£16 (indicative)
- View
- 10th floor, wide views over the West End and Thames
- Atmosphere
- Glamorous, DJ-led, smart dress code
- Drinks
- Cocktails from ~£16, many gin-and-tonic twists (indicative)
- Setting
- Post-refurb, ~220 seats in view-named zones
Opening hours
- Monday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Tuesday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Wednesday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Thursday
- 12:00 PM – 1:30 AM
- Friday
- 12:00 PM – 1:30 AM
- Saturday
- 12:00 PM – 1:30 AM
- Sunday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Address, hours & rating verified via Google · Sept 2026
Researched by WATTB
- Published
- 4 September 2026
- Updated
- 4 September 2026
- Last verified
- 4 September 2026
- Sources
- 9 sources
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