London Bridge Rooftop, London Bridge, SE1

As the name suggests, a rooftop bar above a dull office block right by London Bridge station. The entrance is a basic door into Colechurch House on the elevated and fairly grubby London Bridge Walk, and you are faced with a "have you booked" check (although that wasn't necessary when I tried the place out) then multiple flights of stairs (with no lift, as its website makes clear). Once at the top, there is room for plenty of wooden bench seating, most of which lies under somewhat makeshift, pergola-style roofing. On a fine, reasonably warm October evening, the sides were still open above balcony level so there was a pleasant breeze blowing. A limited food menu is offered, with DJs for the later hours. Restricted draught beer choice, but at least this comprised three craft offerings from Four Pure: Session IPA, Hazy IPA (£6.85) and its Lager. Overall, a fraction of the height of the nearby Shard, but the view is still interesting, and the visit is a lot cheaper.

Official site of London Bridge Rooftop - www.londonbridgerooftop.com

Official site of London Bridge Rooftop - www.londonbridgerooftop.com