Roof terrace rules
Relax and take in views of St Paul's Cathedral and the London skyline from the breathtaking roof terrace. Open to all and absolutely free to enter.
Up on the roof you'll also find Madison's Restaurant and Bar, offering panoramic views. From an informal lunch meeting to after-work cocktails and tapas on date night, you'll get a generous side order of history and culture whatever time you visit. Our security teams work collaboratively with Madison.
We also host a number of outdoor events on the roof throughout the year.
Opening Hours
(a) Access to the public facilities and visitor areas in the roof terrace is free of charge.
(b) In the interests of safety or security, we may need to restrict access to, or close, any part of the roof terrace.
Security and personal belongings
(a) There is a security presence on the roof terrace for your safety.
(b) We have the exclusive right to determine what items may be brought into the roof terrace.
(c) It is prohibited to take into the roof terrace but not exclusively, fireworks, smoke bombs, glass bottles, flammable liquids, alcohol (including not opened) or other items deemed dangerous to cause injury.
(e) Personal-use recreational wheeled devices (for clarity, this does not include any mobility aid recognised for use by a mobility impaired person), such as rollerblades, bicycles, scooters, and skateboards are not permitted.
(f) We are unable to provide storage for visitors’ belongings, including refused items
(g) Visitors must keep personal belongings with them at all times. Unattended bags or belongings found anywhere on the roof terrace will be subject to search and removal or destruction by us.
Roof Terrace
(a) We may need to close the terrace at any time during inclement weather, security risk or health & safety risk.
(b) Cameras cannot overhang the safety balustrade/ wall.
(c) Selfie sticks, Tripod stands cannot be taken onto the open terrace.
(d) No climbing or standing on the hand rail or upstand is allowed at any time.
(e) Items cannot be discarded or thrown over safety balustrade/ wall.
(f) No glass bottles is allowed on the terrace at any time.
(g) ONC is a public terrace, therefore if you are shooting with handheld equipment only (no tripod), for less than 2 hours and you are less than 5 people, you can do so free of charge and without a formal hire agreement, however you will not have exclusive access and must work around the general public.
(f) Smoking is strictly prohibited on the terrace including e-cigarettes and vaping.
Animals
Please note only Certified Assistance and guide dogs recognised by the Disability Act 2010 will be allowed entry to the roof terrace. Other animals will not be permitted.
Your conduct
(a) Visitors are expected to act in a way that safeguards their own safety and that of others. Proper decorum, personal behaviour, and conduct is required from all visitors at all times in order to provide an equal opportunity to all visitors to enjoy the roof terrace and restaurant experience.
(b) Visitors must comply with all directions of our staff.
(c) We may remove from the roof terrace any person:
• who does not comply with these Visitor Regulations
• who behaves in an unacceptable way which is likely to cause damage, nuisance, or injury to themselves, any other visitor, or member of our staff, or to the roof terrace itself
• whose behaviour is likely to annoy or offend other visitors or intimidate roof terrace or restaurant operator staff
• who throws or drops any item from the roof terrace or at buildings or persons
• who litters or appears to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol