This April, 1864 Rooftop Bar & Kitchen returns to the John Lewis flagship store on Oxford Street, with a rooftop escape boasting city views, private greenhouses, and an open-air terrace.
Offering a laid-back afternoon with cocktails and Mediterranean-inspired small plates, or a lively evening under the stars, 1864 is back this summer as a go-to al fresco destination.
The seasonal food menu offers small plates like crispy chorizo croquetas with Manchego; lamb polpette with smoked yogurt and mojo rojo; and sweetcorn tarragon fritters with smoked tomato salsa.
For something more substantial, guests can choose from dishes like oven-roasted Atlantic cod with spring onion potato and prawn butter sauce; a vibrant garden pea and courgette risotto with shaved fennel and dill oil; or a pulled chicken salad with crispy pancetta and Caesar dressing.
Light bites, including padrón peppers sprinkled with sea salt; and truffle pecorino nut mix, pair with the rooftop’s drinks selection.
Desserts like churros with hot chocolate sauce and toasted pistachios or a rich Burnt Basque cheesecake with blood orange round off a meal and work as standalone treats.
At the bar, classic cocktails meet creative new serves, with a menu featuring fruit-forward brambles; Kumquat Old Fashioned; and a Calamansi Margarita with a spiced ancho chili rim.
Those looking for a summer spritz can enjoy the 1864 Peach & Pear Bellini. There’s also a selection of non-alcoholic options, including a herbaceous Garden Cooler with fresh cucumber and mint and a strawberry-infused Mountain Summer Cup.
As the sun sets, live DJ sets will add a touch of ambience on Friday and Saturday nights.