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Aqua Shard, London,

Aqua Shard

4.4

4.4

1352 Reviews

£41 and over

Contemporary British

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2 people

Dec 5, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

Fancy
Good for special occasions
Great for scenic views

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

We currently do not accept OpenTable dining cheques.

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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.
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

What 1,352 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
4.6Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

5
4
3
2
1

Loved For

London
Great for scenic views
South East London
Hot spot
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.

1,352 Reviews

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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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Anastasiya
London
1 review
vip
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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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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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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Dalia
Demoland (US)
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It was a great experience at aqua shard, choices of the food is little but the view and atmosphere of the restaurant was amazing so it is worth visiting it and to not be fussy about the food.
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Salim
London
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on October 30, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I booked a 3-course meal for my wife and me via the OpenTable app for £50 per person (£100 in total) at Aqua, with a reservation at 3:15 pm. When we arrived promptly at 3:15 pm, the receptionist informed us that they were no longer serving lunch despite our booking and offered us afternoon tea instead. To my surprise, at the end of the meal, we were billed £161 instead of the £100 we had planned to pay. This practice feels dishonest, especially since we were not informed at any point that we would be charged extra for the afternoon tea.
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Jeffrey
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dinner with a view, been here before and loved it just as much, the food was absolutely amazing not to mention the overall dining experience 🤌🏾
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Guy
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 3, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The best thing about Aquashard are the views. The food was good but not outstanding. Service was very friendly and congenial but slow at times. Had to remind the waiter that he forgot to bring an order. Great treat for friends visiting from the USA.
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amanda
London
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love it😀😀😀😀 the food and drinks were very nice! The views are amazing
Aqua ShardResponded on October 5, 2024
Amanda, we’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food, drinks, and stunning views! Your enthusiasm makes our day. We can’t wait to welcome you back for more great experiences!
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becky
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
When we first went to order a steak and discussed which level of doneness to choose, we didn't feel patient enough to ask the waiter for his opinion
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FAQs

Aqua Shard is rated 4.4 stars by 1352 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 5, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 6 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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