The southeast corner of the roof affords a beautiful view out over kensington toward chelsea.
Roof garden restaurant kensington high street.
You enter on derry street just off kensington high street.
They re free to visit and are typically open to the public throughout the day as well as some evenings.
The terraced gardens are easily one of the best secret spots in central london and well worth a visit on any trip to the city.
It played a key part in the london nightlife scene showcasing top djs and live musical talent from across the decades as well as hosting numerous events showbiz parties award ceremonies weddings and dinners in its award winning restaurant babylon.
The rest of the roof has a variety of gardens colonnades some with seating and a variety of architectural styles.
On the top floor sits babylon restaurant where you can enjoy views across london while enjoying a sumptuous dinner.
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Kensington roof gardens one of london s best known party venues is to close after its owner of more than 35 years virgin said a challenging market meant it had struggled to make a profit.
The kensington roof gardens are located at 99 kensington high st kensington london w8 5sa.
The afternoon tea itself is served in a beautiful heated marquee which was lovely and toasty during our visit.
The afternoon tea at the roof garden is booked in sittings and ours what at 1 30pm.
A lush oasis spread over 1 5 acres there are three unique themed gardens abundant with versatile flora the most resplendent being the moorish influenced spanish garden.
The plan is for the roof gardens to reopen in late 2019 or early 2020 mr rose said.