Tuesday 10 November 2026
The Berkeley, the five-star hotel in Knightsbridge, is opening its exclusive Rooftop to diners this winter with the arrival of The Berkeley Rooftop Cabins. From 13 November 2026, the immersive dining pop-up will serve an après-ski inspired alpine menu inside custom-made private cabins. The Rooftop is usually reserved for hotel guests, and it looks out over Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park. Expect Swiss raclette, chocolate fondue, gingerbread s’mores and festive cocktails, with a bell in every cabin to ring for Champagne.
1. A rarely opened Knightsbridge rooftop
The cabins take pride of place on The Berkeley’s Rooftop, a space normally kept for hotel guests, which makes this a rare chance to see the view for yourself. Guests are whisked up by lift, passing a colourful mural by artist Chiara Perano that was inspired by the blues of London’s sky and the greens of the park. Once outside, the views take in the red brick of Knightsbridge, the crescents of Belgravia, the vast treetops of Hyde Park and the twinkling lights of Winter Wonderland beyond. The hotel also has a rooftop pool with views over Hyde Park.
2. Private cabins under twinkling lights
Rather than a single dining room, the pop-up is made up of custom-made private cabins, each set among twinkling lights on the Rooftop. They are designed for groups of two to six, so they suit anything from a festive date to a small celebration with family or friends. Each sitting lasts two hours, giving plenty of time to settle in, eat and take in the skyline. If you are planning something bigger, The Berkeley Rooftop and its cabins can also be hired exclusively, with enquiries handled by the hotel’s dining team. It is an intimate alternative to crowded Christmas party venues.
3. A proper alpine sharing menu
The food is a hearty, sharing-style winter set menu built around alpine classics. Diners are greeted with a glass of warm mulled wine or non-alcoholic cider before the savoury dishes arrive. These include traditional Swiss raclette served with sourdough, charcuterie and pickles, plus black truffle dauphinoise and buttered new potatoes. A winter salad of chicory, butternut squash, sunflower seeds and pomegranate adds some freshness to the spread. It is the kind of comforting, cheesy feast you would expect after a day on the slopes, served instead on a rooftop in the middle of London.
4. Fondue and gingerbread s’mores for pudding
Save room for the sweet course, because this is where the cabins really lean into the festive spirit. A milk chocolate fondue is served with fruit and sweet treats for dipping, making it a fun, hands-on dish to share around the table. To finish, there are gingerbread s’mores, which the hotel describes on its website as toasted, bringing a campfire feel to a five-star setting. Together they round off the menu with plenty of indulgence. The whole set menu is priced at £90 per person, which includes the welcome drink of mulled wine or non-alcoholic cider.
5. Ring the bell for Champagne
Every cabin comes with its own ‘ring for Champagne’ bell, which is probably the most festive feature of the whole experience. Alongside the Champagne, which the hotel’s website says is from Laurent-Perrier, there is a dedicated winter cocktail menu. Highlights include a Chocolate Old Fashioned, a Pomegranate Picante and a Cherry Aperol Negroni Sour. After dinner, the rest of the hotel offers plenty more to explore, including The Berkeley Bar and Terrace designed by Bryan O’Sullivan, the Chef’s Counter of pastry chef Cédric Grolet, which is his first home outside Paris, and La Môme London.
Book
The Berkeley Rooftop Cabins, The Berkeley Rooftop, Wilton Place, Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7RL
Dates: From 13 November 2026 until early 2027
Sittings: 12–2pm, 3–5pm, 6–8pm and 9–11pm (depending on day and time)
Groups: 2 to 6 guests
Price: £90 per person
Exclusive hire: dining@the-berkeley.co.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7235 6000