If you’re looking for somewhere to go to take advantage of the warm weather and glorious sunshine, but you want to be sure of a good time, then we’ve got just the spot for you. Roof East is a glorious rooftop pop-up (in case the name didn’t make it clear…) that adds a pop of colour to the London summer. Feeding London’s enduring love affair with rooftop pop-ups, Roof East has woven the magic of turning an east London multi-storey car park into a free-spirited playground.
Naturally, we had to go along and check it out for ourselves last year… And we have to say – we’re raring to return!
With its vibrant decor, fun activities, and a wave of street food vendors, you’ll be lapping up the fun well into the long summer nights. Oh, and we should probably also mention that entry to this giant rainbow of a playground is FREE, with experiences priced individually.
Sitting alongside Peckham Levels in the “multi-storey car parks turned event space” category, Roof East is a firm favourite amongst the Secret London team, and for good reason.
That love affair is only likely to grow during the 2025 season. In 2022, Roof East expanded to a whopping 30,000 square feet of sun-soaked shenanigans, with a fresh and vibrant lick of paint to make those colours pop out even more. And there’s plenty more planned for us this 2025 season at Roof East…
What can we expect to see at Roof East 2025?
There’s plenty on the roster at London’s largest outdoor playground. The old favourites Sluggers are back with their batting cages, and the ever-popular Birdies crazy golf and Glitter Bowls have returned to the roster of games. Arrows is also back to invite you to grab a bow and arrow and aim for the bullseye, with the promise that the loser buys the next round…
Beat The Bar—the endurance test that challenges you to stay hanging to the Roof East bar for as long as you can—is also back, and the more recent 2023 arrival of giant Jenga will make a welcome return to the free games roster alongside ping-pong and cornhole.
Excitingly, Roof East have also launched a brand new weekend bottomless brunch for their 2025 edition. Brunching Roof Easters can expect a period of bottomless drinks from the vendors, as well as the option to add in bottomless Roof East games to go alongside it!
Also new for 2025 is the Roof East festival weekends, which will take place on the final weekends of June, July, and August with the promise of raucous vibes to match a sunny London festival. Head over to the roof for music performances, comedy, art activities and markets, with a different theme for each month.
Of course, you can also expect the usual full programme of events to complement the games, with plenty a pub quiz, Jenga championships, quiz nights, dance classes, and the promise of much more!
What food is there at Roof East?
Roof East has welcomed back some lovely vendors this summer, with Cheeky Burger (former winners of the ‘best burger’ at the British Street Food awards) slinging the meat and plant-based patties, Piddaji sizzling up Turkish flatbreads to keep the hunger at bay. Plus, they’ve also welcomed back Chick’n’Sours for another year, which has been coined the ‘god of fried chicken’. Since Chick’n’Sours recently announced the closure of their last restaurants, this might be the last chance to try their scrumptious fried chicken!
As it’s summer we’re talking about, you’ll obviously be wanting to try Roof East’s Love Bug cocktail, complete with Coconut Rum, Banana, Midori Melon Liqueur, Pineapple & Fresh Citrus.
Talking of rum, the Big Hitter is another one to try (with Havana 7, Havana 3, Havana Cuban Spiced, Grapefruit, Pineapple, Almond and Pomegranate) and is guaranteed to complement that dose of sunshine. Get a round of your tipple of choice in (there’s also wine, beer, bubbles and more cocktails), toast those glorious sunsets, and life will be just peachy!
Snag a seat in the venue’s colourful cabanas, scoff on a hearty mouthful of street food, and prepare to do battle across the archery lanes and batting cages. Honestly, what could be better on a summer’s night?
Find out more and grab tickets via their website.
