8 Japanese Rooftop Bar Leicester Square - Izakaya Terrace London

8 at The Londoner


8 at The Londoner is a rooftop bar hidden in the city skyline, intriguingly dark, and discreetly tucked away. A place with a secret energy, buzzing high above the metropolis. The essence of a capital city cocktail bar.
 

Our meticulously crafted cocktail menu, 8 Tastes of Japan, draws inspiration from eight quintessential flavours of Japanese cuisine, challenging perceptions with approachable innovation. The cocktails are designed to be enjoyed alongside dishes from a concise food menu.

Join us on the 8th floor rooftop, where a Japanese garden, a vibrant bar, and a terrace with skyline views await.

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8 Tastes of Japan
Private Dining & Events
Beverage

 

 

 



Taste of Japan 

Our modern take blends traditional techniques with authentic Japanese flavours, creating a unique dining experience where cocktails complement each dish.

 

 

 



Cocktails 

Expertly curated cocktails complement dishes from the designed menu, enhancing every flavour and mouthful for a unique and unforgettable experience.

 

 

 



Japanese Whisky Collection 

Complex, rare and exceptional. 8 at The Londoner offers one of Europe’s finest Japanese whisky selections, including rare Suntory and Pearl Geishas.

 

Three Stunning Spaces

Open-Air Space

Shima Garden

Step into Japan’s changing seasons in the breathtaking Shima Garden, where a unique and sensory drinking experience awaits as the retractable roof reveals the London sky.

This area is available for private hire. For more information, please click here.

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The Bar

Designed in striking accents of chiaroscuro, our rooftop bar in London invites you to experience the izakaya style of drinking and dining with understated elegance and drama.

Lounge & Terrace

Entertain and be entertained in the Lounge and Japanese-inspired minimalist terrace, playfully blurring inside and outside with retractable skylights and splintered glimpses of the city’s silhouette.

This area is available for private hire. For more information, please click here.

Interior of Rooftop bar with loungers at The Londoner

Special Occasions

Private Dining & Exclusive Hire

Mingle with the city’s silhouette as your backdrop, toast under the night sky of the Shima Garden, or hire the entire bar for the ultimate entertaining experience. 

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Close-up of a DJ setup for an event held at The Londoner Hotel

Weekend DJs

Friday and Saturday from 7pm until midnight

8 at The Londoner

38 Leicester Square
London
WC2H 7DX
United Kingdom

General Enquiries
T: +44 20 7451 0156
E: reservations@8atthelondoner.co.uk

Groups Enquiries
T: +44 20 7451 0156
E: groupsdining@thelondoner.com

Press Enquiries
E: press@thelondoner.com

Child Policy
We can accommodate children on our rooftop bar, up until 9pm.
After this time, regrettably they will have to leave.

Opening hours

Tuesday & Wednesday: 17:00 – midnight
*last orders at 23:30

Thursday to Saturday: 17:00 – 1:00
*last orders at 00:30

May Bank Holiday
25th May : 17:00 - 1:00

Food service
*last food orders at 22:45

Private hire
Available everyday, for enquires please contact: events@thelondoner.com

Dress code
Fashionably elegant

Gift Vouchers

An indulgent gift from above. Treat a loved one to a culinary experience on our rooftop with credit to spend on their favourite thing – whether that’s a Sashimi moriawase selection or the finest Japanese whisky.

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Frequently Asked Questions

8 at The Londoner

Our cuisine in London serves contemporary Japanese cuisine, sake, whisky and cocktails.

8 at The Londoner is one of the best rooftop bars in London, offering panoramic views of the city from the terrace.

To make or modify a reservation please contact: reservations@8atthelondoner.co.uk.

Tables must be returned within 2 hours.

Tuesday and Wednesday:
No-shows or cancellations within 24 hours will incur a cancellation fee of £50 per guest.

Thursday to Saturday:
No-shows or cancellations within 24 hours will incur a cancellation fee of £75 per guest.

No cancellation fee will be charged for reservations cancelled outside of 24 hours.

Reservations for 6 guests or more will be subject to a minimum spend.

For group reservations in the lounge, a 100% deposit of the minimum spend will be required upon confirmation of the reservation.
A pre-order for food and drinks will be required 7 days before the event for reservations of 14+, up to a maximum of 28 guests.