Virgin Roof Gardens Flamingos

Another said the roof gardens in kensington are a hidden gem the gardens featured flamingos and if those reviews didn t have you convinced of the beauty of the bar this one will.

Virgin roof gardens flamingos.

You bet he did. The roof gardens has now closed. Virgin announced in january that it was closing the. Flamingos in kensington high street see 425 traveler reviews 282 candid photos and great deals for london uk at tripadvisor.

And while the roof gardens saw major success in their 37 year ownership under the virgin brand 2018 saw branson take a step away from flamingos and foliage leaving the sky high space to simmer. Virgin limited edition occupied the roof gardens as a tenant from 1981 2018. The derry gardens as they were originally known were inspired by similar roof gardens at the rockefeller centre in new york and designed and laid out by landscaper ralph hancock. Did he turn it in to a rooftop restaurant bar and events space worthy of some of london s most sought after parties.

The roof gardens are both an opulent night faring experience and the perfect place for an afternoon stroll with cocktails. The roof gardens now belong to virgin media and are open to the public but if you re planning to visit it s best to phone ahead and make sure they re not closed for a private function. It played a key part in the london nightlife scene showcasing top djs and live musical talent from across the decades as well as hosting numerous events showbiz parties award ceremonies weddings and dinners in its award winning restaurant babylon. They have been part of virgin limited edition sir richard branson s portfolio of unique retreats since the early 1980s but they date all the way back to the 1930s and for decades until 2012 were the largest roof gardens in europe at 6 000m2 1 5 acres.

Virgin uses the roof gardens for private luxury entertaining but the good news is that the gardens are open to the public unless pre booked by a private party. Kensington roof gardens one of london s best known party venues is set to reopen as a world class restaurant or members club by early 2020. Take a walk on the wild side. One hundred feet above the hustle and bustle of kensington high street in london the spectacular roof gardens are home to three themed gardens including fully grown oak trees a running stream and four resident flamingos.