If your idea of bliss includes grilled octopus, 100-year-old olive trees, and a cocktail in hand while gazing across the East London skyline — then congratulations, your summer plans have arrived. The Boundary Rooftop has just dropped its new Southern European-inspired summer menu, and let’s just say: it’s a sun-soaked dream, one plate at a time.
Perched high above the lively streets of Shoreditch, Boundary Rooftop & Bar isn’t your average London terrace. This creative restraurant in Shoreditch is part Mediterranean garden, part glass Orangery, and entirely designed for those who know a proper alfresco lunch means more than just shoving down a sandwich in a patch of sun. This is where Southern European flavour meets East London flair — and it does so with serious style.
A Taste of Southern Europe, Fire-Kissed in Shoreditch
The new summer menu is built around charcoal cooking and peak-season produce, the kind of vibrant, bold fare that practically begs to be paired with a crisp rosé or a cold vermouth spritz.
Start light with Maldon rock oysters — briny, fresh, and straight from the sea. Then level up with pistachio arancini, golden and crunchy on the outside with a melt-in-your-mouth core of mozzarella and lemon ricotta. Feeling bold? Go in on grilled octopus and chorizo skewers, smoky and juicy with every bite.
For something classic, don’t miss the Tuscan panzanella salad, all sun-ripened tomatoes and hunks of olive oil-soaked bread. But if you’re here for the big flavours, the corn-fed spatchcock chicken with Kalamata olives and crispy potatoes is proper holiday-on-a-plate stuff.
And for those living their best carnivorous life, say hello to the 35-day salt-aged T-bone steak – made for sharing, unless you’re feeling unapologetically greedy (no judgment here).
Finish Sweet, Stay Late
Desserts? Of course. There’s raspberry mousse for those chasing something light and fruity, or a chocolate and hazelnut tart that’s so rich and decadent, it should probably come with a warning sign.
With opening hours running till 11pm daily (and from 3pm on Mondays), there’s no rush. Linger a little longer. The Boundary Orangery opens fully on all sides, welcoming in warm summer air. Or just take your drink out to the terrace, find a table under an umbrella or olive tree, and enjoy those unrivalled 360° views of Shoreditch, the City, and beyond.
Shoreditch Views, Mediterranean Soul
Boundary Rooftop is no hidden gem. It’s a well-loved cornerstone of East London’s elevated social scene. But with this new menu, it’s offering something even more enticing — a chance to escape the city without leaving it.
You don’t need a boarding pass to find yourself on a Mediterranean terrace this summer. Just head to Boundary Street, press the rooftop button, and bring your appetite.
Because Boundary’s new summer menu isn’t just a meal — it’s a mood. And yes, we’ll have another cocktail, thank you very much.
