Previously a private members club, Yasmin is the rooftop bar and restaurant from chef Tom Cenci, which sits above the restaurant Nessa from the same team in Soho. The menu is Middle Eastern inspired, owing to Tom's time living in Istanbul, so expect plenty of meat delicately cooked over smokey charcoal that quite literally melts its so tender. Over order on the bread and hummus, which is the best in town – you won't regret it. When it comes to its house cocktails, expect lots of fruity flavours.

Surrounding the edge of the terrace are planters full with produce that's used on the menu as well as drink garnishes, where acid green leaves wonderfully contrast the bright orange bench seating. On the menu, veg leads the way in most dishes, and there's some fish and ethically sourced meat in the mix too. Though not certified organic, they follow organic growing practices and don't use chemicals.

Signature dishes from the Asian-influenced Nordic menu include tartar of tuna and red deer, as well as Sweden vs Japan main – made up of two delicate cooked different types of meat, Japanese Wagyu and Swedish Oxtail that are totally different in texture but equally superb. Keeping with the decadent theme, lobster comes in various ways from a zingy cold-poached salad, a chunky roll, or lightly spiced curry. For cocktail order the wabi-sabi made with Japanese melon, apple, nettle, and citrus.

It's one of the biggest roof terraces in the capital and even a small kitchen garden and it's home to bees hives that make honey for the hotel. Designed to feel like an outside room, hanging above are countless wicker ball lights that come into their element at nightfall and plenty of pots with flowers and greenery everywhere you look. The large comfy wicker chairs and sofas make it feel like an elevated lounge so you'll no doubt want to spend hours there.

If it's a stellar view you're after, there's no better rooftop to fill the brief in the capital than Madison which arguably has the best view of St Paul's cathedral going. You can get there well before sunset to see it at its best. The bar's so geared up for it being a popular time that it has the time of the sunset on its website. From Thursday to Sunday there's live music, often with a saxophonist giving real Cafe Mambo Ibiza vibes.

Set behind Piccadilly Circus the 18th century pub runs the same menu as the pub's restaurant downstairs, so think plenty of meat cooked on the wood ember grill along with its famous sizable creel-caught langoustines and fish coming from the south west and Scotland. As the pub's synonyms with a good 'ol pint of Guinness, thanks to its landlord, it wouldn't be a complete visit without ordering one.

The Soho House private members club team always finds great spots inside fabulous buildings for their openings, and this one is no different. 180 Strand is set inside a Brutalist building just off The Strand and a short stroll from Somerset House. Of course, like any SohoHouse, the pool is a real highlight for any roof terrace, which has envious views over the River Thames.

Desperate to feel like you're on the Italian Riviera but you're in London? Then head to Selfridges' rooftop, Alto by San Carlo, an Italian lover's dream right in the centre of the city. With wooden beams over the rooftop, each is adorned with zesty lemons and green leaf foliage, instantly transporting you to Sciliy by just looking at them. Of course, the food's Italian so expect plenty of fresh pasta, seafood and salads, and the mostly Italian wine list is extensive.

Sitting atop the Hoxton Hotel in Southwark, like the name suggests, Seabird knows a thing or two about seafood. Proving how dedicated it is to the cause is its oyster happy hour. There's a choice of bivalves from Jersey or Scotland, and Seabird has even created a martini which it thinks goes perfectly with them, making it a real date-worthy spot. If you're really pushing the boat out, go for the afternoon sea – a fun take on the traditional afternoon tea.