London’s Best Rooftop Swimming Pools 2025
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It’s getting hot out there… What better way to cool off than with a rooftop pool? It puts a little elegance back into the sweltering heat – and in London we’re spoiled for choice as hotels, members clubs and private properties try to one-up each other in crafting London’s prettiest and highest swimming pool (we’re looking at you, Sky Pool). Whether you’re here with the intention of swimming or just to lust over the luxurious options out there, here are the best rooftop pools in London for 2025.
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London’s Best Rooftop Pools 2025
The Berkeley, Knightsbridge
A luxury London hotel with a rooftop pool is a rare gem, and the Berkeley’s offering should be top of your wish list for a hot summer’s day in the capital. Every year, this glamorous Knightsbridge spot gives its crowning glory a seasonal makeover. In 2023, it was all about the Med, and 2024 saw a Mexican takeover brimming with tacos and PATRÓN tequila. This year, the makeover is inspired by the dazzling Italian island of Capri; expect a beach club vibe with lemon trees, pizzas fresh from the oven, tiramisu and cocktails fuelled by Malfy Gin. With panoramic views over Hyde Park, this is one of the best places for an alfresco swim – and luckily for Londoners, it’s open to all in 2025 (not just hotel guests). So don your chicest swim suit and get paddling. the-berkeley.co.uk
Address: Wilton Pl, London SW1X 7RL
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art’otel London, Battersea
Overlooking Battersea Power Station, art’otel London’s rooftop pool is a new(ish) kid on the scene making a real splash. With cocktails and snacks served from honeypot Iberian restaurant JOIA and its buzzy rooftop bar, this idyllic infinity pool is heated and accompanied by with 360° views of London for the ultimate chill, leisurely, scenic swim.
Address: 1 Electric Blvd, Nine Elms, London SW11 8BJ
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Shoreditch House, Shoreditch
This members-only open-air 16-metre pool is fully heated and open all year round. With a poolside bar, blue-tiled décor and Gatsby-esque red and white striped loungers, if you’re not in the club, be sure to start buttering up your member mates now for that coveted +1 spot. You’ll want to find your lounger and stay parked for the foreseeable.
Address: Ebor St, London E1 6AW
The Ned, Bank
A 20 metre-long heated pool overlooking St Paul’s Cathedral, The Ned’s rooftop pool is an unparalleled London staple. There’s also a spa and gym, and a rooftop bar serving delicious food and drinks. All available to members, of course – worth an investment for the Instagram potential?
Find It: 27 Poultry, London EC2R 8AJ
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White City House Rooftop Pool, Copyright Soho House
White City House, White City
The newest Soho House outpost and the third West London home for club members, White City House occupies part of the former BBC Television Centre. Among its many appeals is the gorgeous rooftop pool with playful paintwork, brightly coloured loungers and jungalow vibes.
Address: 2 Television Centre, 101 Wood Ln, London W12 7FR
Virgin Hotel London Shoreditch
What was once the exclusive Mondrian Hotel hidden on Curtain Road (also home to the Curtain Club) is now Virgin Hotel London Shoreditch. And while some things have changed, one key facet remains: the honeypot rooftop pool. Entry on a summer’s day is one hot ticket, so make sure you book a table at Marlin’s on the Roof – the accompanying bar and restaurant – to secure your spot. Floor to ceiling bi-folding doors open out onto the small – but not tiny – pool, all set against sweeping views of London’s skyline. Grab a towel from the chest and go for a swim before tucking into charcuterie, salads, seafood and more, or just dangle your legs in the water while sipping on a house cocktail. Open from 7am to 9.30pm, the pool is a child-free zone from midday onwards.
Find It: 45 Curtain Rd, London EC2A 3PT
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180 House, Strand
Pics or it didn’t happen? Not at 180 House, where rooftop snaps (and any other snaps for that matter) are against House rules. If you’re a member – or lucky enough to be friends with one – take a trip to 180 House on The Strand, where the rooftop pool and accompanying bar have gorgeous views across Soho and beyond.
Find It: 180 Strand, Temple, London WC2R 1EA
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Sky Pool, Embassy Gardens
Worth a mention for its notoriety, Sky Pool at Embassy Gardens has changed the rooftop swimming pool game, both in London and across the world. Suspended between two apartment buildings 10 stories high, Sky Pool is a crystal clear, 25-metre pool, complete with rooftop bar, spa and gardens. Access is restricted to Embassy Gardens residents and their guests – time to get networking!
Find It: Embassy Gardens, Nine Elms SW11 7AY
