The 11 best rooftop bars with a view in London

With summer approaching, Londoners are looking to spend more time outside, which means they're also looking for places to drink outside.

Instead of spilling out onto the streets around the local pub, there are a number of stylish bars perched atop the city's rooftops that are perfect for after-work drinks and chilling out at the weekend.

From arty East London rooftop gardens teeming with plants to sky-high roof terraces overlooking iconic monuments in Bank, there are all kinds of establishments to suit bargoers' tastes.

Here's a selection of the coolest bars on top of London's buildings, compiled with the help of urban city guide Yelp.