Updated on 04 April 2024
Designed by Italian architect Renzo Piano, The Shard stands 1016 feet tall just minutes from London Bridge Station. It has become such a recognisable example of modern architecture that it’s nearly impossible to imagine the city without it. The building houses office space, a viewing platform, the five-star Shangri-La hotel, and a choice of restaurants and bars spread across different levels of the 72-floor building. The lowest finds its home on the ground floor, and the highest sits 52 floors above the capital’s streets.
Although The Shard restaurants are best known as spots for birthday dinners or impressive date spots, you can also enjoy a sunrise breakfast, or later in the day head up to indulge in a leisurely afternoon tea. Come the weekend, The Shard comes alive for decadent multi-course bottomless brunches and some Shard restaurants even offer live music and entertainment. From occasion dinners to cocktails and pizza, we’ve rounded up the best restaurants in The Shard to enjoy good food and drink with views over London.
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Level 31 The Shard, Southwark, London, SE1 9RY
Most agree that Aqua Shard boasts the best view of London. But this isn’t a case of style over substance. Aqua Shard champions seasonal produce and contemporary British cuisine, the menu has included the likes of Hereford beef tartare, new season lamb, and roast cornfed chicken.
Level 32, The Shard, 31 St Thomas Street, London Bridge, London, SE1 9RY
Despite its grand location and stunning vistas, Oblix is a comparatively relaxed New York inspired restaurant split into an ‘East’ space for brunch and a ‘West’ area for afternoon tea and more formal dining occasions. The menus are seasonal, eclectic, and always sophisticated.
31 St Thomas Street, London Bridge, London, SE1 9QU
Serving an elegant Sunday brunch and an expert light bites menu of wontons, salads, and sandwiches Sky Lounge has everything you could need. It’s a bright space with panoramic views and snug armchair-like seating perfect for a signature Champagne cocktail.
31 St. Thomas Street, London Bridge, London, SE1 9QU
Bar 31 is an upmarket but casual ground-floor sports bar and deli with al fresco seating. Whether on the terrace or inside the trendy pub itself, you can expect a casual menu of hot and cold bites, sourdough pizzettas, and plates of nachos.
Level 33, The Shard, London Bridge, London, SE1 9RY
The London sibling to its Hong Kong sister, Hutong boasts moody lighting and table decor inspired by red lanterns. The Northern Chinese menu is a feast of dim sum, roasted Peking duck, and Sichuan-style lobster. It’s the ultimate spot for special occasion dining.
31 St Thomas Street, London Bridge, London, SE1 90U
If you’re brave enough to head up to the tallest hotel bar in Western Europe you'll find spellbinding views, cosy interiors, and top-shelf tipples. GONG offers world-leading wines, sophisticated cocktails, Asian-inspired bar snacks, maki rolls, and ice cream mochi.
Shangri-La Hotel, 31 St Thomas Street, London Bridge, London, SE1 9QU
TING is The Shangri-La Hotel restaurant, but thankfully it’s open to the public too. Best known as a haven for afternoon tea, TING also serves a nature-focused British menu with Asian inspiration. Think char siu Cornish monkfish and signature Shangri-La noodles.
Looking for a well-deserved moment of indulgence after a day exploring the many sights and attractions of the capital? Take a peek at our pick of the best afternoon teas in London. Or, if you’re on the hunt for the perfect location to enjoy golden hour evenings and gleaming sunsets, see our recommendations for the best rooftop restaurants in London. There’s plenty to explore in this little pocket of the city, and just around the corner, you'll find some of the best restaurants in Borough Market.
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