Perched on top of a former multi-storey car park on Rye Lane, Forza Wine is Peckham's go-to rooftop for "Italian-ish" small plates, natural wine, and skyline views that make even the Thameslink look romantic. The indoor cube has floor-to-ceiling windows, but the real draw is the bench-filled outdoor terrace — go for sunset, order one more plate than you planned, and stay until they kick you out.
A rooftop bar atop a Peckham car park where Italian-ish small plates, natural wine, and sunset skyline views turn a former parking lot into one of South London's best evenings out.
Book ahead for a terrace table on sunny evenings — walk-ins are possible but the outdoor benches fill up fast, especially around sunset on weekends.
Rooftop views and Italian-ish plates that earn the hype
Forza Wine sits on top of a former multi-storey car park on Rye Lane, and somehow that's exactly what makes it brilliant. The 5th floor rooftop gives you panoramic views across South London — with a frozen grape daiquiri in hand, even the Thameslink chugging by below starts to look like the Orient Express. There's a sleek indoor cube with floor-to-ceiling windows for when the weather turns, but the bench-filled outdoor terrace is where you want to be, especially as the sun goes down.
The food is proudly "Italian-ish" — a concise, seasonal menu of small plates designed for sharing, snacking, and ordering one more than you planned. Long-standing favourites sit alongside changing seasonal dishes, which keeps things interesting on repeat visits. Pair everything with their natural wine list and you've got the makings of a very good evening. It's not a fine-dining experience, and it doesn't pretend to be — it's a laid-back rooftop hangout that happens to serve genuinely good food.
The vibe is unpretentious but always busy, especially on weekends and sunny evenings. Walk-ins are possible but risky if you want a terrace spot — booking ahead is the smart move. If you're looking for a place to romanticise your evening with views, drinks, and snacks that punch above their weight, this is one of South London's most reliable bets.