Kensington Roof Gardens Closed

The roof gardens has now closed virgin limited edition occupied the roof gardens as a tenant from 1981 2018.

Kensington roof gardens closed.

As a result they won t be renewing their lease with 85 jobs now at risk unless staff can be placed in alternative roles. Kensington roof gardens is a private roof garden covering 6 000 square metres on top of the former derry toms building on kensington high street in central london. Virgin limited edition occupied the roof gardens from 1981 2018. Kensington roof gardens has closed its doors after nearly four decades sir richard branson s virgin took control of the grade ii listed site in 1981 celebrities to have graced venue include madonna.

A cranberry curd with vodka jelly and meringues and a brandy mousse with honeycomb and orange gel were amazing. Sad news for londoners. Designed by ralph hancock for 80 years the kensington roof gardens or the roof gardens as it s known today has stood as a green oasis in the concrete jungle of london. Originally opened in 1938 the gardens were open to the public until january 2018 when the leaseholder virgin limited edition was unable to reach an agreement with the freeholder about renewal of the lease.

The only downside was that the roof gardens were closed for a private event so hopefully next time we will be able to walk around them. 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. In may of 1938 the garden opened to the public which took two years to build. Bringing our city to your living room 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.

Great value for money for such a lovely restaurant. Kensington roof gardens one of london s best known party venues is to close after its owner of more than 35 years virgin said a challenging market meant it had struggled to make a profit. According to the guardian owners virgin have said that an unstable market and the cost of operating the gardens and attached restaurant babylon have become too much. Kensington roof gardens is shutting down after 37 years kensington roof gardens to close after 37 years of serving up drinks with an iconic view.

After thirty five years of rooftop bar high jinks and delightfully decadent parties kensington roof gardens are closing their doors.