Rum Shack pops up at Skylounge

ByLife in Luxury
Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Tower of London, photo by Matthew D. Shaw

Who? Skylounge

What? Doubletree by Hilton’s Skylounge is embracing the English summer with a Caribbean twist. The rooftop bar has been transformed into a pop-up Rum Shack just for the summer, serving up a selection of rum cocktails. There is also a special West Indian bar menu to go along with the cocktails.

When? Monday to Saturday, until September

Where? Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Tower of London, 7 Pepys Street, London EC3N 4AF

How? Visit doubletree3.hilton.com for more information

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