Wagtail Rooftop Bar & Restaurant

Description

Welcome to Wagtail, our Rooftop Bar and Restaurant, nestled in the eaves of one of the City’s grandest art deco buildings.

Forget the world and take flight, with good times at Wagtail. At the gateway to the City of London, escape to the skies with unparalleled views, fine wine, exquisite cocktails and delicious food – morning, day, and night. Experts in curating merriment, mischief, and memorable moments. Our late-night license, and resident DJ evenings are the perfect excuse to stay and relax until the early hours.

Split over two floors, Wagtail includes a restaurant with two private terraces, an elegant rooftop terrace bar, and an exclusive private dining room in the cupola, crowning the building. Wagtail delivers ultimate 360° views of iconic London landmarks, such as Tower Bridge, St Paul’s Cathedral, The Shard, Gherkin and the Walkie Talkie Building.

Info

  • Splash the Cash £££
  • Taking Bookings
  • Wheelchair Access, Disabled Toilets

Hours

Day Open Close Notes
Monday 11:00 0:00 9th floor has available license until 1.30am. Please speak to our events team for further information.
Tuesday 11:00 0:00 9th floor has available license until 1.30am. Please speak to our events team for further information.
Wednesday 11:00 1:30 9th floor has available license until 1.30am. Please speak to our events team for further information.
Thursday 11:00 1:30 9th floor has available license until 1.30am. Please speak to our events team for further information.
Friday 11:00 1:30 9th floor has available license until 1.30am. Please speak to our events team for further information.
Saturday 11:00 1:30 9th floor has available license until 1.30am. Please speak to our events team for further information.
Sunday 11:00 23:00 9th floor has available license until 1.30am. Please speak to our events team for further information.

Special opening hours

Day Open Close Notes
Wednesday 25th December 2024 - -
Monday 6th January 2025 11:00 16:30
Thursday 26th December 2024 12:00 22:00
Wednesday 1st January 2025 - -
Tuesday 31st December 2024 17:00 3:00

Location

Address

Wagtail Rooftop Bar & Restaurant, 68, King William Street, EC4N 7HR

Area

City of London

Nearest Station

Monument (Tube)

Menus

  • Cuisines

    This venue serves British, Bottomless Brunch, Brunch, Breakfast, Christmas Lunch/Dinner, Fine Dining and Bar Snacks food.

  • A word from the chef:

    Please note, small changes to the menus are possible due to seasonality and market availability. If you have a food allergy, intolerance or sensitivity, please speak to the manager before ordering. A list of allergens is available on request.

Private Hire

Name Type Capacity
Seated
Capacity
Standing
Cost Min spend
Midweek*
Min spend
Weekend*
Winter Igloos Rooftop 12 18 - Please speak to our events team for more information Please speak to our events team for more information

This year, the awe-inspiring roof terraces are transformed into an enchanted winter wonderland, featuring two incredible luxury igloos, lit by sparkling lights, where delicious food, fine wine and exquisite cocktails are served to delight.

A stunning backdrop to your holiday get-together this year, the igloos can be hired out for private dining or cocktail and canapé receptions.

Igloo bookings are now open for dates from November 7th 2022 until March 2023, for minimum 6 guests. 

Restaurant 60 180 - - -

A stunning space for your sit-down event, that can be hired out together with East and West Terraces. The restaurant can accommodate up to 60 guests for a sit-down meal, or up to 180 guests for a reception event.

THE CUPOLA Private Room 8 0 - - -

The majestic Cupola crowning the building is home to our exclusive private dining room, perfect for up to 8 guests. This space is a stunning backdrop for a decadent dinner or a business meeting to impress. The room comes with AV equipment.

TERRACE BAR Rooftop 0 120 - - -

Our 10th floor terrace is a unique space with unbeatable 360° views of the capital. Feel like you are on top of the world as you marvel at the iconic London skyline of Tower Bridge, St Paul’s Cathedral, the Shard, the Gherkin and the Walkie Talkie.

Rain or shine, this is an unforgettable experience. The terrace can accommodate up to 120 guests, and comes with a private bar, heated seating and blankets for chilly evenings.

Full Venue Hire Venue Hire 0 400 - - -

Escape to the skies for your celebrations with one of Wagtail’s unforgettable party experiences.

With a choice of everything from intimate private dinners, large-scale parties, conferences, and weddings, Wagtail offers beautiful spaces for up to 400 guests. Get in touch with our events team to check availability and minimum spends.

East and West Terraces Rooftop 30 60 - - -

Adjacent to the main restaurant, our 9th floor terraces can be hired out individually for events up to 60 guests standing or 30 seated, or together with the main restaurant as a cocktail reception space before your sit-down meal.

The terraces deliver a stunning bird's eye view of the river Thames, Tower Bridge and the Shard. The seating on the terraces is heated and blankets are available for chilly evenings.

*Our East and West Terraces are closed during the Winter Season, but will be able to rebook from March 2023 onwards

* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.

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