Originally opened in 1938 the gardens were open to the public until january 2018 when the leaseholder virgin limited edition was unable.
Kensington roof gardens lunch offer.
About babylon at the roof gardens.
Virgin limited edition occupied the roof gardens as a tenant from 1981 2018.
The restaurant can accommodate everything from an intimate dinner to lunch with friends.
The dining room is an elegant and contemporary space with a subtle nature theme emphasised by vivid greens and leaf motifs.
Kensington roof gardens one of london s best known party venues is set to reopen as a world class restaurant or members club by early 2020.
Set high up on the roof of a seven story building the roof gardens in kensington is a fabulous place to escape from the crowds and chaos of london at street level.
It even has a little pond containing flamingos and ducks.
From kensington roof gardens to the dock kitchen we pick six of the best rooftop restaurants and bars across fulham kensington notting hill and the west end 1 aqua spirit slick and extravagant aqua spirit commands almost picture perfect sights of central london from its position at the top of the iconic dickins and jones building on regent.
A london rooftop reimagined for big skies and big nights with three self service restaurants and two bountifully stocked bars.
The rest of the roof has a variety of gardens colonnades some with seating and a variety of architectural styles.
The southeast corner of the roof affords a beautiful view out over kensington toward chelsea.
Walk among mediterranean trees of the spanish gardens mingle with the resident birds in the english woodland garden and find shade under the parasols in the tudor garden.
Kensington roof gardens formerly known as derry and toms roof gardens and later the roof gardens is a private roof garden covering 6 000 square metres 65 000 sq ft on top of the former derry toms building on kensington high street in central london.
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 roof gardens has now closed.
You enter on derry street just off kensington high street.