Terrace Rooftop

The summers months are finally here and what better place to relax and enjoy the summer afternoons or evenings then on an outdoor terrace, sipping on a cocktail or two. I love terraces and always grab a seat outdoors if I can. However, it can be a difficult think to do in Central London. Of course, there are quite a few restaurants with outdoor seating but I don’t particularly like eating on the pavement with buses, trucks, and black cabs zooming by while I tuck into my food and drink.

This is where rooftop terraces are so handy. They are usually oases of calm and tranquility in the middle of all that city bustle. The Gaucho group understand that and have recently renovated part of the second floor of their Piccadilly branch to contain a cosy and intimate open air terrace.The terrace has a fireplace at one end and a retractable roof. The evening I visited, it was a good thing they had that roof as it was a slightly drizzly evening. Luckily, the roof opens and closes at the press of a button so once it stopped raining, they quickly opened it up again.

The terrace is open to the public and is an ideal place to have a pre or post dinner cocktail or glass of malbec. Gaucho has an extensive list of Argentine wines including many wines that are available exclusively at Gaucho. There also have a wide selection of other Argentine wines by the glass and bottle. As the restaurant specializes in Argentine cuisine and specialities, their cocktail list features Argentine cordials and liquors. I liked their twists on classic cocktails made with Argentine products. You can also order bar snacks while in the terrace.

The terrace is also available for private parties and dinners.It’s nice to have places like this in Central London and Gaucho Piccadilly now not only offers delicious food and drink but also a quiet and relaxing place in the centre of London.