Three girls. Objective for the evening - to have bucket loads of fun in a glamorous location. Venue - the Roof Gardens, Kensington. Objective met. I could have written just that but I had such a good time that I'm desperate to say more. It was simply flawless. Greeted by Pippa, the friendly hostess, we were led up to our home for the next few hours via a lift to the top floor. It's an urban myth that the drinks are extortionate at Roof gardens. We sat at a table drinking £28 bottles of wine between us, and that wasn't even the cheapest. It's another urban myth that people in the Roof Gardens are unfriendly and fake. We literally danced with every person, man or woman on the dance floor. It was like an extremely classy school disco and everyone joined in. A bunch of Americans twirled us round the dance floor as we threw our heads backs laughing. When they were spent we bopped away with a gaggle of Italians, who worked down the road at the V&A. The extra vigilant bouncer took care of our hand bags that we'd dumped at his feet – which is quite different from the usual club that doesn’t allow anything other than feet to touch the floor.
There was plenty of room for everyone to co-exist with one-another. As we wiggled our hips and threw up our arms and drifted through the dance space, people moved aside, people moved towards us, shaking their hips and lip synching, with a smile each time. The bouncers were fabulous, more like friends and guardians as opposed to brutish dance floor enforcers. Ever vigilant and professional yet aware that people were there to enjoy themselves, let go after a working week and slide across the dance floor, like something from a music video....and they let it happen. The music was exhilarating yet exhausting - a fantastic mix of chart cheese, dance and R&B. Our bodies were permanently glued to the dance floor - we couldn't leave - every time we waited for the average song to be played to facilitate a rest, it wouldn't appear and instead like an oil slick went on and on and more and more people joined the throng. There was plenty of room for drinking, dancing and relaxation. The staff were the friendliest I've come across in a long time. A flawless night out...the only thing I regretted was my decision to slip into 4 inch heels to dance the night away….but boy was it worth it.
Reviewed by Melissa Davis
Babylon at The Roof Gardens Description:
Babylon is more than just a restaurant and promises exquisite cuisine, fantastic service and spectacular views of London’s city skyline. When the weather is right, guests can dine al fresco on the terrace and make the most of those magnificent views but you need to be quick as the terrace tables are on a first come first serve basis.
Recently refurbished to give it a fresh, new look Babylon’s design echoes the elements of the earth to respond directly to the unique surroundings of The Roof Gardens below.
A hundred feet above Kensington High Street, is an unexpected location for a lush, Mediterranean world of ponds, palms and flamingos, but the 1.5 acre landscaped Roof Gardens has been around now for 70 years and is one of the best known roofs in the world.
Visit Babylon and enjoy dining with a difference!
Please note that Babylon is open for lunch Monday to Sunday from 12pm until 2.30pm and dinner Monday to Saturday from 7pm until 10.30pm.
Babylon at the Roof Gardens is on the 7th floor, one floor above the Tanqueray Live Lounge (Updated 07/12/2010)
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Babylon at The Roof Gardens Address & Contact Details
- Address: Kensington Roof Gardens,
99 Kensington High Street,
Kensington,
London,
W8 5SA
- Nearest Tube / Rail: High Street Kensington
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Babylon at The Roof Gardens Opening Hours
| Day |
Hours |
Day |
Hours |
| Monday |
12:00pm - 2:30pm
7:00pm - 10:30pm |
Tuesday |
12:00pm - 2:30pm
7:00pm - 10:30pm |
| Wednesday |
12:00pm - 2:30pm
7:00pm - 10:30pm |
Thursday |
12:00pm - 2:30pm
7:00pm - 10:30pm |
| Friday |
12:00pm - 2:30pm
7:00pm - 10:30pm |
Saturday |
12:00pm - 2:30pm
7:00pm - 10:30pm |
| Sunday |
12:00pm - 2:30pm |
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Customer Reviews for Babylon at The Roof Gardens
“This is my favourite restaurant in the whole of London and I love going here. The bar is great for cocktails too. It may be fairly expensive but then that's what boyfriends are for!”
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— Lavinia, London
(27 Jan 2011)
“Roof Gardens Lovely, Lovely place. Beautiful gardens, polite & professional staff. Food was Excellent! 2010 2Courses £18 and 3 courses £21. I had a 3 Course with wine, being a Vegetarian I was amazed at the brilliance of the courses, high standard, freshness and great taste, beautifully presented, incredible standard of food & quality for that price, and for this part of London. Also, when warm & Sunny, great seating area outside with great views over London. Highly recommended, and I want to make this a regular eating place from now on.”
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— Karen, London
(30 Dec 2010)
“I love this place! A real treat and fun too. Without being pretentious. The staff were sweet and obliging. We had the set menu. The portions look small but there's plenty of food. The cooking a cut above your average good restaurant. Also great that there are tables on the balcony for when the weather is nice.”
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— Janey, London
(18 Jun 2010)
“Lunch is special here! Great food, service and view - highly recommend.”
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— steff, London
(24 May 2010)
“Was taken here by my boyfriend as a special treat and loved it! Just wish the weather had been better...”
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— Julia Turnpike, London
(09 Sep 2008)
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