
Circe's Rooftop Waterloo
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About Circe's Rooftop Waterloo
Circe's Rooftop Waterloo is a bar on Waterloo Rd reached by climbing roughly 70 to 80 steps to a roof level overlooking London's Waterloo skyline. A DJ plays over the space, with a lower level that fills up more than the roof itself. The cocktail list runs to a Frozen Passionfruit Margarita, and the kitchen offers calamari and kebab alongside it. Bottomless brunch runs on a 90-minute drinks format, and a photo booth sits on site for the visit. The venue takes walk-ins, though advance table booking is suggested given how busy it gets.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- AccessibilityWheelchair: restroom
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention rooftop views of london, bottomless brunch drinks, passionfruit margarita and steep stairs to venue.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention rooftop views of london, bottomless brunch drinks, passionfruit margarita and steep stairs to venue.
Customer Review Summary
Rooftop views over London draw most of the praise, with reviewers repeatedly calling out the skyline and Waterloo outlook as the main reason to visit, alongside a lively atmosphere with DJ sets and dancing. Cocktails come up close behind, with frozen Passionfruit Margaritas and fresh, flavourful drinks singled out, plus the bottomless brunch format praised for generous pours. Staff are frequently described as friendly, with several thanking servers by name for extra touches like offering sunglasses and blankets. Food fares less consistently: one reviewer found the calamari greasy with membrane left on and the chicken dry, another noted an undercooked kebab, and a slow second round of cocktails during one visit was blamed on drinks being forgotten. Several mention a steep staircase of around 70 to 80 steps to reach the venue. A few suggest booking a table ahead given how busy it gets. One visit closed with a free cocktail after joining the venue's membership.
Customer Review Summary
Rooftop views over London draw most of the praise, with reviewers repeatedly calling out the skyline and Waterloo outlook as the main reason to visit, alongside a lively atmosphere with DJ sets and dancing. Cocktails come up close behind, with frozen Passionfruit Margaritas and fresh, flavourful drinks singled out, plus the bottomless brunch format praised for generous pours. Staff are frequently described as friendly, with several thanking servers by name for extra touches like offering sunglasses and blankets. Food fares less consistently: one reviewer found the calamari greasy with membrane left on and the chicken dry, another noted an undercooked kebab, and a slow second round of cocktails during one visit was blamed on drinks being forgotten. Several mention a steep staircase of around 70 to 80 steps to reach the venue. A few suggest booking a table ahead given how busy it gets. One visit closed with a free cocktail after joining the venue's membership.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Had a fantastic time celebrating my friends birthday. Really looked after by Zou and Aleah. They were lovely hosts and made Lulu’s birthday so special. Amazing atmosphere, great food and amazing cocktails. Will definitely be back. Thank you all so much xx”
- Google user
“Circe Rooftop is a great spot for drinks with one of the best rooftop settings in the City. The views over London are fantastic and the tropical-themed décor gives it a fun relaxed atmosphere. We visited in the evening and the ambience was excellent with good music and plenty of seating. It’s a great choice for after-work drinks or a night out with friends. I’d happily come back for the views and atmosphere alone.”
- Google user
“Staff were friendly throughout that said, the service itself (and food) has room for improvement. For example, at one point we waited near 25mins for our second round of cocktails as they were forgotten about. We ordered them at the same time as the food which arrived pretty quickly. Only when we caught someone’s attention to ask did they shortly after arrive. The calamari was greasy and still had the membrane so made it chewy/difficult to eat in parts and my partner found the chicken dry. Personally, we wouldn’t rush to go back even though we enjoyed our cocktails. The space + views of Waterloo are lovely too.”
- Google user
“I found this little gem thanks to one of my friends. We went there after work on a beautiful sunny day. The place gets quite busy, I recommend booking a table in advance if you want to avoid disappointment. It does take a bit longer to get your food but it tastes nice and the prices are also decent. Be prepared to go up about 70-80 stairs. It looks a bit dodgy when you go up the stairs but it’s worth the effort.”
- Google user
“A lovely experience with super friendly staff and helpful staff Nupur, Claudia and Khrystien amongst several others who were on shift that day. We were at the ABBA bottomless brunch. Very generous with the drinks in the 90 minutes should you want to take full advantage. I have not commented on the food as part of the Bottomless Brunch we only got a small street food dish which we were aware of and was adequate. There is a menu with many choices should you want to order something else. Good fun entertainment, fun DJ and good views of London from the Roof top. The lovely staff we encountered added to the fun experience.”
Highlights
“Set high above London’s bustling streets, Circe’s Rooftop Bar offers an experience for the gods and goddesses of London and beyond. Picture yourself sipping on an Instagram-worthy cocktail whilst listening to the hottest beats with panoramic views of the city skyline as your backdrop. Whether you’re mingling with fellow immortals or simply taking in fresh air, Circe’s got you covered. Walk-ins welcome!”
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Live music
- Live performances
- Rooftop seating
- Happy hour drinks
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
- Food at bar
- Casual
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- Onsite services
- Beer
- Dancing
- Food
- Happy hour drinks
- Restroom
- Highlights· 5
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Live music
- Live performances
- Rooftop seating
- Offerings· 4
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Atmosphere· 1
- Trendy
- Dining options· 2
- Seating
- Table service
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
Location
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- Nicholson’s pub4.61230.7 mi£20–30
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- Horse and Guardsman4.42,2720.8 mi
fish and chips, sunday roast, guards-themed decor
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Circe's Rooftop WaterlooReservations · Outdoor seating | 4.63,218 | — | £20–60 | rooftop views of london, bottomless brunch drinks, passionfruit margarita |
| Doggett's Coat and BadgeReservations · Takeout | 4.35,427 | 0.5 mi | £10–30 | river thames view, fish pie, cheesy gnocchi |
| Nicholson’s pub | 4.6123 | 0.7 mi | £20–30 | fish pie, fish and chips, bangers and mash |
| Horse and Guardsman | 4.42,272 | 0.8 mi | — | fish and chips, sunday roast, guards-themed decor |
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