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Aqua Shard, London,

Aqua Shard

4.4
4.4
1357 Reviews
£41 and over
Contemporary British

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 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 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Bar Mon–Wed, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    020 3011 1256
  • Website
    https://aquashard.co.uk/
  • 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
  • Location
    Level 31, The Shard, 31 St Thomas Street, London, SE1 9RY
  • Neighborhood
    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

  • 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.

Menu

Available Monday to Friday 12pm - 2:30pm. Window Table. Two-course & Aqua Bellini | 39 per person. Add wine pairing | 30 per person. Three-course & Aqua Bellini | 49 per person. Add wine pairing | 39 per person

For the table

  • Green Olives£6.00

    • Artisan Sourdough & Organic Whey Butter

      Allergens: cereals containing gluten, milk

      • For Two£5.00

    Starters

    please select one of the below

    • Summer Greens Velouté

      Savoury granola, Colston Bassett stilton

      • Whisky Cured Salmon

        Purple potato salad, gribiche, crispy shallot

        • Smoked Ham Hock & Chicken Terrine

          Mushroom ketchup, pickled shimeji & aged parmesan

          • Handcrafted Burrata£9.00

            Pink radicchio, castell franco, brioche croutons, crispy bacon, sesame seeds & pomegranate dressing

            • Herefordshire Steak Tartare£10.00

              Pickled cornichons, lilliput capers, shallots, St. Eves rich egg yolk, olive bread croutons & blue nasturtium

              Starters - Wine Pairing

              please select one of the below

              • Verdejo, Silga, Rueda, Spain, 2022

                • Dolcetto d'Alba, Rocche Costamagna, Piedmont, Italy, 2021

                  Mains

                  please select one of the below

                  • Pumpkin & Sage Ravioli

                    Roasted squash, goats cheese cream & crispy sage

                    • Cornish Cod & Rope Grown Mussels

                      Leek fondue, sea herbs, cider & saffron emulsion

                      • Wild Halibut£20.00

                        Creamy curried leeks, tempura mussels, confit tomato, charcoal touille

                        • Roasted Cornfed Chicken

                          Sprouting broccoli, black garlic, cauliflower purée, morel mushrooms, jus

                          • Herefordshire Dry Aged Beef Fillet£25.00

                            Horseradish, soft herb & pickled walnut salad, short rib & red wine jus

                            Mains - Wine Pairing

                            please select one of the below

                            • Iona Sauvignon Blanc, Elgin Highlands, South Africa, 2023

                              • Cabernet-Merlot-Garnacha, Villa d'Orta, Somontano, Spain, 2021

                                Sides

                                • Tenderstem Broccoli£9.00

                                  Roasted peppers & toasted almond

                                  • Tiptoe Farm Potato Mash£7.00

                                    Glastonbury organic whey butter. Allergen: milk

                                    • Bitter Leaf Salad£8.00

                                      Bitter orange & sakura

                                      Desserts

                                      please select one of the below

                                      • Baileys Cheesecake

                                        Yorkshire rhubarb, blood orange, hazelnuts

                                        • Lemon Tart

                                          Meringue, kaffir lime, ginger

                                          • Chocolate Delice

                                            70% dark chocolate, coffee, kumquat

                                            • Lincolnshire Poacher

                                              Pear compote, walnut, honey

                                              Dessert Wines

                                              please select one of the below

                                              • Côteaux du Layon, Loire Valley, France

                                                • Tawny Port, Delaforce Port, Real Companhia Velha, 10 Yo

                                                  Last updated: May 10, 2024

                                                  What 1,357 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

                                                  Noise • Moderate

                                                  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.

                                                  1,358 Reviews

                                                  1. Derek

                                                    Birmingham

                                                    1 review

                                                    5.0

                                                    1 review

                                                    Dined 3 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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                                                  2. George

                                                    New York City

                                                    1 review

                                                    5.0

                                                    1 review

                                                    Dined on December 13, 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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                                                  3. Annamartina

                                                    VIP

                                                    London

                                                    27 reviews

                                                    4.0

                                                    27 reviews

                                                    Dined on December 12, 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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                                                  4. Alex

                                                    London

                                                    3 reviews

                                                    1.0

                                                    3 reviews

                                                    Dined on December 7, 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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                                                  5. Samantha

                                                    London

                                                    2 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    2 reviews

                                                    Dined on December 5, 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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                                                  6. Prabal

                                                    London

                                                    1 review

                                                    5.0

                                                    1 review

                                                    Dined on November 30, 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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                                                  7. Leila

                                                    London

                                                    11 reviews

                                                    3.0

                                                    11 reviews

                                                    Dined on November 27, 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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                                                  8. Anastasiya

                                                    VIP

                                                    London

                                                    1 review

                                                    1.0

                                                    1 review

                                                    Dined on November 21, 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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                                                  9. Mark

                                                    Dorset

                                                    3 reviews

                                                    2.0

                                                    3 reviews

                                                    Dined on November 16, 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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                                                  10. Marie

                                                    London

                                                    1 review

                                                    5.0

                                                    1 review

                                                    Dined on November 15, 2024

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    A lovely experience . Awesome view . Service was good

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                                                  FAQs

                                                  Aqua Shard is rated 4.4 stars by 1357 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                  Make a reservation

                                                  2 people
                                                  7:00 PM
                                                  Booked 9 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
                                                  • Neighborhood
                                                    London Bridge
                                                  • Hours of operation
                                                    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Bar Mon–Wed, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–10:30 pm
                                                  • 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
                                                  • Website
                                                    https://aquashard.co.uk/
                                                  • 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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