A rooftop bar in Peckham has been named the best in Europe for its “360° views” and “relaxed” vibe.
Frank’s Cafe is located at the top of the Rye Lane multi-storey car park – also home to Peckham Levels – and topped a list featuring bars in Barcelona, Lisbon and Venice.
The trendy haunt, open since 2009, is renowned for its much-Instagrammed pink staircase and pretty cocktails.
The list was created by tourist guide ‘Big Seven Travel’ which wrote: “Take in 360 views of Peckham and beyond from Frank’s Cafe – a relaxed rooftop bar on a multi-storey car park.
“The power is in its simplicity, as well as its excellent, seasonal food. Their rooftop brunch is a local favourite, too.
“As well as great food, you’ll also find a wide range of drinks at decent prices – music to everyone’s ears in London.”
Frank’s Cafe is run by Bold Tendencies, a not-for-profit arts organisation also based in the multi-tiered car park.
The building, which also contains the independent cinema Peckhamplex, has become a cultural hub that attracts visitors from all over the UK.
Formerly the site of a Sainsbury’s, the building recently regained protected status, affording strong protections against any possibility of redevelopment for at least the next five years.
The list’s top ten was:
1. Frank’s Cafe at Bold Tendencies, London
2. Azotea del Circulo, Madrid, Spain
3. The Roof at the Reykjavik Edition, Reykjavik, Iceland
4. Schweizerhof Flims, Flims, Switzerland
5. Oroya, Madrid, Spain
6. 16 Roof, Istanbul, Turkey
7. Sky Bar by Seen, Lisbon, Portugal
8. Patchwork at Sa Punta, Ibiza, Spain
9. Skyline Bar 20up, Hamburg, Germany
10. Mama Shelter, Bordeaux, France