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Aqua Shard, London,

Aqua Shard

4.4
4.4
1359 Reviews
£41 and over
Contemporary British

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2 people
20:30
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Fancy
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
Discover contemporary British dishes using the finest seasonal ingredients and carefully crafted cocktails all within western Europe's tallest building. Our spectacular space has floor-to-ceiling glass windows offering 360-degree views of London.

Dishes feature carefully selected local produce and combine the staple ingredients of British cooking with ground-breaking techniques.

From sunrise to sunset, guests can enjoy the changing views of the London skyline in this contemporary and cosmopolitan destination restaurant.

To book for afternoon tea, please contact the restaurant directly on aquashardreservations@aqua-london.com

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, British, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30–14:30 Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00–14:30 Bar Mon–Wed, Sun 12:00–23:00 Thu–Sat 12:00–00:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 18:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 18:00–22:30
  • Phone number
    020 3011 1256
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    The menu offers clever and classic ingredient combinations, allowing the best-of-British produce to speak for itself in a contemporary style. <br /><br />For private dining and events a full range of set menus are available with canapes and bowl food for standing receptions.
  • Private party contact
    Events Team : 020 3011 3231
  • Area
    London Bridge
  • Cross Street
    St Thomas St and Great Maze Pond
  • Parking details
    The nearest car park is the NCP on Snowfields, parallel to St Thomas Street.
  • Public transit
    London Bridge Station
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • New Year's Eve Early Dinner

    £175.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    £175 PER PERSON 5PM – 6:30PM | Welcome Champagne | Three-Course Menu & Canapés | + £50pp Wine pairing *Table is available for 2 hours and our Reservations Team will contact you regarding pre-payment
    New Year's Eve Early Dinner photo
  • Peter Pan Afternoon Tea

    £70.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Join us at Aqua Shard for a magical adventure to Neverland from level 31 of The Shard and experience the Peter Pan Afternoon Tea. £2 from each afternoon tea sold will be donated to the charity, to help seriously ill children from across the UK who are treated at Great Ormond Street Hospital. A 15% discretionary service charge will be added to the final bill.
    Peter Pan Afternoon Tea photo
  • Three-course Lunch

    £49.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Discover Aqua Shard's contemporary British Menu. Your choice of starter, main and dessert, made using the finest seasonal ingredients. A 15% discretionary service charge will be added to the final bill.

What 1,359 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • London

    Great for scenic views

  • South East London

    Great for fine wines

  • South East London

    Romantic

  • South East London

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Aqua Shard offers "fine cuisine with the best views of London," making it a must-visit. While some guests experienced delays in service, the ambience and spectacular views more than compensate. The food is well-presented and service amiable, ideal for "special occasions." However, be ready for a "pricey" bill.

1,359 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was average; I wouldn’t say it was the best I’ve had. However, the ambiance and service were excellent, and the view was truly remarkable. Overall, the experience was enjoyable and worth the cost.

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  2. Derek

    Birmingham

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing ambience, good food, and great service!!!!

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  3. George

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for a date and the view so beautiful and it was worth the time and everything ,great place for a romantic date

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  4. Annamartina

    VIP

    London

    27 reviews

    4.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It would be nice if the hotel created a cue for restaurants without going through security in the first place. The food I ate was good but it was disappointing they didn’t have French fries and the manners of the waiters. This is a lack of service. Water was too expensive. Beautiful location.

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  5. Alex

    London

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Even though I had my reservation, we were made to queue outside in the Storm! (STROM DARRAHG) which completely ruined the experience and left everyone freezing cold and frustrated. Once in 40mins past my original booking we got in and was rudely greeted by the waitress who informed us that our table is only available for a short period as we were “late” due to the queuing outside, so the whole experience felt rushed. Once seated I ordered a bottle of wine and waited 15mins to then be told they don’t have it so I had to choose an alternative. The food was okay but room temperature at best. I WILL NEVER RETURN TO AQUA SHARD AGAIN ! And I will be informing everyone I know about me experience.

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  6. Samantha

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall wonderful service and nice atmosphere a little over priced but worth it for the view. 

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  7. Prabal

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really loved the experience. We’ve visited on our anniversary and it was totally worth it.

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  8. Leila

    London

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Justo served us and looked after with the his warm and professional behaviour. It was my mum’s birthday and he made it so memorable with his attention and services. Thank you Justo You are an amazing Host. You get 5*star

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  9. Anastasiya

    VIP

    London

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The quality of the food did not meet expectations considering the price we paid. It wasn't just the portion size that was disappointing; the actual quality and flavor of the ingredients were lacking. At the end, we ordered tea, and the teapots and cups provided felt reminiscent of a cafeteria. My friend received a cup with a crack, which was only replaced after an extended wait and multiple follow-ups.

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  10. Mark

    Dorset

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Make sure you know what you’re booking for. We went for afternoon tea and got directed into the restaurant side where afternoon tea isn’t available. This is not made clear on booking and the staff wasn’t at all helpful with dealing with us. The experience wasn’t as relaxing and as enjoyable as it could have been especially after having to wait over 45mins for our table..

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FAQs

Aqua Shard is rated 4.4 stars by 1359 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
20:30
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Aqua Shard

Level 31, The Shard, 31 St Thomas Street, London, SE1 9RY

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    St Thomas St and Great Maze Pond
  • Area
    London Bridge
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30–14:30 Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00–14:30 Bar Mon–Wed, Sun 12:00–23:00 Thu–Sat 12:00–00:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 18:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 18:00–22:30
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, British, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    The nearest car park is the NCP on Snowfields, parallel to St Thomas Street.
  • Public transit
    London Bridge Station
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    020 3011 1256
  • Catering
    The menu offers clever and classic ingredient combinations, allowing the best-of-British produce to speak for itself in a contemporary style. <br /><br />For private dining and events a full range of set menus are available with canapes and bowl food for standing receptions.
  • Private party contact
    Events Team : 020 3011 3231
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