A new era for RADIO – the iconic rooftop bar at ME London

The new Radio rooftop bar is now open at five-star luxury lifestyle hotel ME London; an exclusive
destination for expertly crafted Asian-inspired drinks and sharing plates, live music and spectacular views of London’s skyline.

The design
Taking centre stage at the reimagined 10th floor venue is a beautiful back-lit onyx cocktail bar. Trilateral inshape, the destination bar echoes the external structure of the luxury lifestyle hotel, from where Radio’s Asian-influenced discerning drinks menu can be experienced.Radio features more than 200 covers, including a theatre cocktail bar and an extensive rooftop terrace offering the best views in London. The venue is split into zones each named after the London landmarks that they look overlook including City, River, Covent Garden and Sunset.

Designed by acclaimed international restaurant designer, Bernard Caroll, the interior concept fuses classic and contemporary luxury to create an environment that is sophisticated and yet subtly playful. Interior details include
beautiful bespoke coral reef wallpaper from Adam Ellis Studio, plush furnishings in natural desert tones, warm oak wood fixtures, marble surfaces, brushed brass finishes and dried palms.

The drinks
The fresh space and concept herald the start of a new era for the renowned rooftop venue. Cocktails are at the heart of the new Radio experience and are expertly crafted by Senior General Manager Daniel Susko (previously of Annabel’s, SushiSamba, Soho House), and his esteemed team of mixologists. The team use sous vide technology to infuse enhanced flavours into the Asian inspired cocktails. A list of signature cocktails include: Bee’s Knees – a sweet-sour blend of Ukiyo yuzu gin, La Yuzu liqueur, honey, pineapple, miso, pressed lemon and yuzu bitters.
Ume Boulevardier – a take on the classic Boulevardier, mixing Maker’s Mark 46
Bourbon, Akashi-Tai Umeshu, Campari, Carpano Classico and plum bitters. Tokyo Rose – a fragrant sip featuring Ukiyo Blossom gin, Lanique Spirit of Rose, lychee, raspberry, watermelon and pressed lime.

Amongst the extensive selection of drinks guests will find premium Japanesespirits and an exclusive selection of sake and shochu. Guests can also explore a selection of Gin Sonics and authentic highballs in collaboration with The House
of Suntory. Gin Sonics are a throwback to a time in Japan when resourceful bartenders used the ‘sonic’ technique to cut tonic with soda. Radio’s Gin Sonics use premium Japanese gins while the highballs focus on the best Japanese
whiskies. Radio offers an extensive wine list with top international producers represented alongside emerging and interesting wines from Japan. The Champagne and Provence menu has been curated in collaboration with Moët Hennessy

The food
An Asian-inspired menu designed for sharing complements the outstanding drinks selection. Leading the kitchen at Radio and serving a menu of modern Asian sharing plates with international flair is Executive Chef Federico Crisafulli. Formerly Executive Chef of the Italian Embassy in Tokyo and prior to this, Head Chef at Intercontinental Yokohama in Japan, and Michelin-starred Grand Hotel in Rome, Crisafulli brings with him a
wealth of experience in Asian and international cuisine.

An all-day menu offers snacks, the finest sushi, seared and raw dishes, tempura style plates and a selection of Asian-inspired small plates featuring premium ingredients. Dishes include:

Spicy tuna maki roll with avocado
Roast king scallops with XO sauce
Japanese wagyu A5 beef tataki with shitake & truffle ponzu
Black cod in citrus miso
Roast pork belly with gochujang ketchup
Tiger prawn ‘katsu’ donburi
Desserts include Matchamisu; Pavlova with white miso and a selection of Mochi.

Experiences at Radio

The Chef’s Tasting Menu at Radio offers guests a truly elevated dining experience. Available to book in advance guests can enjoy a tasting menu of Chef Federico’s signature dishes. Guests can also opt for a luxury wine pairing from Sommelier
Giuseppe Bergonzi. A set lunch, pre-theatre and pre-booked Brunch menu are also available offering guests a curated taste
of Radio.

Bringing energy and atmosphere to Radio will be a line-up of international DJs and music artists playing every evening and
into the night.

The new Radio is now open serving brunch, lunch, dinner and cocktails until late, seven days a week.
Bookings can be made through the website here: https://radiorooftop.com/

Follow Radio on Instagram for updates @radiorooftoplondon

Radio
ME London
336-337 Strand
London
WC2R 1HA