Located on the 10th floor of The Imperial, Arcus is a 324-seat space.
Arcus draws inspiration from the London weather.
The new venue boasts near 360-degree views across London.
Arcus offers views from St Paul’s Cathedral to the London Eye.
London is set to welcome a new rooftop bar and restaurant, Arcus. Located on the 10th floor of The Imperial, Arcus is a 324-seat space and is inspired by an unexpected source: the weather. A place where skies, light and skyline moods shape each visit, it brings a sense of playful wonder to Bloomsbury.
Spanning 327 square metres, Arcus boasts near 360-degree views across London, from St Paul’s Cathedral to the London Eye. Guests can choose from high tables and cosy corners overlooking Russell Square. It serves everything from brunch to seasonal small plates and cocktails at sunset. Plus, there is live music, DJ sets and even wellness moments, from morning sound baths to sun salutations.
The kitchen is led by Head Chef Abismael Urena Castillo, who has previously worked at Le Gavroche, Madison and Wagtail. Bar Manager Floriano Cubeddu has previously worked at CÉ LA VI and The Goring. He is at the helm of the bar, and has created a drinks menu inspired by the skies above Bloomsbury. The cocktail journey spans five chapters, and the signature cocktail, Solstice, celebrates the golden stillness of the longest day of the year. Plus, there are plenty of non-alcoholic blends available.
Head Chef Abismael Urena Castillo said, “The launch of Arcus has presented a rare opportunity to build something distinctive from the ground up, working with the team to create a fresh identity that will become a beacon of Bloomsbury. Sweeping views, exceptional food, creative cocktails and outstanding service will all come together to create one of the city’s most memorable rooftop spaces”
Bar Manager Floriano Cubeddu added: “As someone who’s spent over 15 years in some of London’s most revered hospitality venues, the experience and offer we’ve created at Arcus is unique and feels fresh within the capital. Our goal is to serve bold and innovative drinks that delight guests and go hand-in-hand with the cultural legacy of the neighbourhood we call home.”
Affectionately known as Bloomsbury’s Beacon, Arcus in London celebrates the neighbourhood’s rich heritage and is the first tooftop testaurant and bar in the area. Bloomsbury is also home to UCL and the British Museum, and was previously popular with writers and thinkers in the Bloomsbury Set. Writers who called the area home include Virginia Woolf, Charles Dickens and Charles Darwin. Plus, it played a key role in the suffragette movement and George Orwell’s book 1984 – Senate House was the inspiration for the story’s Ministry of Truth.
If you want to make a day and night of it, check out and check into The Imperial. The restored building is home to 357 rooms, which have been carefully curated and shaped by the history of the location. The hotel is also home to the Edit Bar and Lounge, The Bell Room and Terrace, and Studio and Wellness Terrace.
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Where: Arcus, The Imperial, 61–66 Russell Square, Bloomsbury, London, WC1B 5BB
When: August 2026
Contact: www.imperialhotels.co.uk