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London Bar Bus – Sightseeing bus with a rooftop bar

Where? Tootbus Bar Bus, Charles II Street When? Every Saturday (Apr-May); Friday and Saturday (Jun-Sep) 6.30 PM to 8 PM Price? Just the bus tour: £37; Bus tour with two drinks included: £48 Parking: Nearby car parks Trains: The closest station is Piccadilly Circus Bakerloo Piccadilly Other nearby stations: Charing Cross and Leicester Square Train fares

Some people want to go on a sightseeing tour, and other people want to spend the night down the pub... well, now you can combine the two with a sightseeing bar bus!

London Bar BusPhoto: londonplanner.com

Tootbus have converted one of their open-top sightseeing buses into a rooftop bar with a floral decor. Whether you're planning a date, a night out with friends, or just looking for a something quirky to do with your buddies, you'll be able to enjoy the sights and chill out to the tunes whilst having a few drinks with your friends.

Piccadilly Circus to Tower Bridge

Starting round the side of Her Majesty's Theatre, the bus will take you past Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square and Nelson's Column. It will then pass along Whitehall to see Big Ben, Parliament and Westminster Abbey, before driving over Westminster Bridge towards the London Eye.

Passing Big Ben and the Houses of ParliamentPhoto: tiqets.com
Passing Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament

The bus will then cross back over the river and head down Fleet Street towards St Paul's Cathedral, the Bank of England and Royal Exchange, before rounding the Tower of London and Tower Bridge and back down the river towards The Shard. It will then return along Victoria Embankment towards the starting point.

Crossing Westminster Bridge past ParliamentPhoto: tiqets.com
Crossing Westminster Bridge past Parliament

Alcohol and soft drinks menu

There are two types of ticket available. If you don't fancy drinking then you can just buy a tour ticket on its own, otherwise you can go for a tour ticket with two drinks included. Extra drinks are available to buy once onboard.

Onboard the Bar BusPhoto: tootbus.com

Typical drinks include Da Luca Prosecco (£7.50 to £24), Spanish Headliner Rose (£12), French Le Bosq Rose (£24), Gordon's Gin and Tonic (£7), can of Meantime lager (£6), can of soft drink (£3). Prices are subject to change.

Do you need age verification ID?

Whilst it's legal to buy alcohol from the age of 18, you will still need to verify your age and provide a photo ID if you appear under 25. Acceptable forms of ID include a passport, photo driving license, or a proof of age card with PASS hologram. Alcohol will not be provided to anyone under the age of 18.

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