From English sparkling wine to champagne, secret gardens to Mexico-themed haciendas, there’s somewhere for everyone to enjoy a few tipples in the sunshine this summer

Jurema Terrace at YOPO, The Mandrake

This secretive terrace is one of London’s best-kept secrets – an oasis of green tucked away in the heart of the groovy Mandrake Hotel in Fitzrovia. Hanging plants spill from the floors above over groovy umbrellas, swing benches and stylish cane furniture – think Singapore’s Raffles Hotel in the good old days come to London. The cocktails and bar snacks are South American in theme, so there are plenty of tacos, courgette flower tostadas, chicharrones and ceviche. The cocktails are just as punchy – like (unsurprisingly) the tequila-based Jalapeno or the musky Butterfly (mezcal and Lapsang Souchong). Don’t leave without tasting the tepache sorbet – creamy, refreshing, just the thing to temper the spice, and cool you down on a hot summer’s day.

The Berkeley

The Berkeley’s secret rooftop swimming pool and garden, normally only reserved for hotel guests, has had an Italian makeover this summer and for the first time, it’s opening up to the public. The Italian-inspired pop-up, La Dolce Vita, is bookable for four-hour slots for guests to sit back in a citrus-striped sunbed, bellini or Aperol spritz in hand. There’s also a poolside menu featuring fritto misto, pizzetta and gelato goodies. Come nightfall, enjoy candlelit aperitivo with flickering Acqua di Parma candles, surrounded in lemon trees. All this in central London.

Pergola Paddington

Pergola Paddington is raising the roof this summer – well, it’s taking the top down, anyway… For the first time since it launched, it will be opening up the top deck to the (hopeful) sunshine for the next few months, although below-deck it will still be covered in case that glorious British Summer doesn’t appear. You’ll find all the usual suspects here: excellent street food traders (including a new burger concept from Patty & Bun), Aperol Spritz galore and DJs playing all weekend, not to mention bookable daybeds, if you’re coming for a party.

Le Pont de la Tour

Rosé and summer go hand in hand, and no one does pink wine better than the French. That’s why we’ll be heading to La Pont de la Tour’s ‘Maison du Rosé’ al fresco pop-up this summer, where artist Ruby Taylor has designed a special bottle for Minuty. With French-themed plates and décor too, you can just close your eyes, take a sip, and imagine you’re in St Tropez (just don’t peep and catch a glimpse of Tower Bridge).

Laurent-Perrier summer terrace at Sea Containers

Sea Containers looked to the artistic heritage of the South Bank for its summer terrace, which will have suitably vivid, pop-art inspired décor, including a coral-picket fence and neon signage. The menu is also inspired by its waterside location, with a seafood focus, and dishes including ceviche, oysters and octopus, while the drinks are provided by Laurent-Perrier. Our poison of choice? The French Connection: crème de violette, gin and Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé.

Art Yard’s rooftop terrace

For Hambledon sparkling wine, wood-fired pizzette, spritzes and bellinis, look no further than Art Yard’s summer terrace, with its stunning views across the river to St Paul’s Cathedral. The minimalist space has been decked out with potted plants for the occasion, bringing a little green to the skyline.

Queen of Hoxton

Those inventive folks at Queen of Hoxton have come up with another fun theme for their seasonal rooftop, and this time, it’s the Secret Den of the Luchadores (that’s female wrestlers to the uninitiated). With Mexican-themed cuisine, cocktails, decor and entertainment, don’t forget to bring your appetite for margaritas and a sombrero.

Radio Rooftop at the ME London Hotel

In one corner, you will find an English Botanical Garden, with Bombay Sapphire gin cocktails and Anglo-Indian canapés, while in the other, you’ll be immersed in a Mexican Hacienda, with cacti, woven seats and bright trinkets, as well as Patron tequila cocktails