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Oxo Tower Restaurantone star

Address:Oxo Tower Wharf, Barge House Street, London SE1 9PH
Tel:020 7803 3888
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Website:Visit Oxo Tower Restaurant website
Price: £61.00Wine: £20.00Champagne: £49.50
Opening Hours:Mon-Sun 12N-2.30pm 6-11pm (Sat 5.30pm- Sun -10pm)

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‘Absolutely fantastic’ views have diners drooling as they sit in this smart restaurant atop the Oxo Tower. However, you should turn up early to guarantee a table on the summer terrace or by the riverside windows, as these can’t be reserved. Admittedly the vistas come at a price, but if you’re out to impress or celebrate, this place does the business; polished service generally lives up to expectations without resorting to stuffy formality or fawning. The menu now pays more heed to seasonal British ingredients & the two wonderfully autumnal main courses that we tried prove that this approach is paying off. Roast grouse was served with gutsy haggis & a turnip & thyme confit; while rich venison was set off perfectly by a sweetly spiced date & cumin purée. To start, an eclectic salad of warm duck egg, goose speck, blackcurrants & popcorn offered a surprisingly successful mix of textures, with a more conventional chocolate assiette rounding things off with distinction.

Wine List: The Oxo cellar has matured into one of the capital’s finest, including seven excellent fizzes by the glass. The main list encompasses the whole world, with Bordeaux, Burgundy & Italy particularly notable. Service charge is capped on bottles over £150, so this is the place to splash out. Best Buy White 2005 Viré-Clessé Le Mont Châtelaine, Domaine Rijckaert, Mâconnais, Burgundy, France, £27. Best Buy Red 2005 El Gordito Lot 1, Calatayud, Spain, £28.50.

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Reader reviews of Oxo Tower Restaurant:

Georgina L.
Reviews: 1

Georgina L. ( 20s, Female )

My boyfriend took there for my birthday a few weeks ago I found the whole experience fantastic and the atmosphere was great, the lights were dim but not so dark that you couldnt see anything it was nice romantic and chilled but it was very nice as it was 9.00pm.
I had the honey roast duck…(or it could of been lamb I forgot) with jersy royals and it came with mango.
At first I thought yuk mango but when the dinner arrived it was fantastic I actually ate everything on my plate the way the food was presented on the plate looked nice also not that somebody had just slammed it down it looked like care and effort was made and the view of the thames was amazing even though I am scared of heights.
The staff were polite and didnt pester constantly like in other restaurants I have been to were they are always asking every two seconds are you ok.
Whilst waiting for your food you are offered fresh bread to eat which it was so fresh it was warm but it was lovely.
I found the experience fantastic and would love to go there again.
I cost my partner around £110 for two meals with two cocktails, even thou that isnt cheap the quality of food and service justifies that.

17 July 2010
Overall:10
Food and Drink:10
Service:10
Atmosphere:10
Value for Money:7
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Phil P.

Phil P. ( 40s, Male, London )

Visited the Oxo Tower back in April with a couple of business contacts.

As ever, service at the Oxo was first class, polite, friendly and helpful.

We all had different starters and mains, and the waiting staff provided information on the various dishes, to allow us to make better choices.

Only complaint, and not necessarily aimed at the restaurant itself is that the taxi company operating outside are very expensive and quite pushy. Whether they are connected to the restaurant or not, I associate them with the dining experience, and I felt a little uncomfortable with them.

However, that aside, with views to die for, great service, and good food and wine, the Oxo Tower still remains a great destination restaurant in my eyes.

7 June 2010
Overall:8
Food and Drink:9
Service:9
Atmosphere:9
Value for Money:9
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Janie C.
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Janie C. ( Female )

For our wedding anniversary my lovely husband offered to treat me to a night out at my restaurant of choice, which was the Oxo Tower. We were told when we booked into this restaurant that you need to turn up early if you would like a window seat so we booked a cab to get us there 40 mins in advance of our booking with a plan to have a nice leisurely drink on the balcony admiring the views before dining. Unfortunately, the cab driver who picked us up was new to the job and a journey that should have taken just over half an hour ended up lasting double that time and leaving us lost and late. In the end we had to ditch that taxi and hail a black cab. By the time we arrived at the restaurant we only just made it in time for our booking. This evening promised to be memorable for all the wrong reasons.

When we stepped into the lift to take us to the 8th floor restaurant I was so stressed I had actually given myself stomach ache, but I shouldn't have worried. We were made to feel welcome the minute we arrived and as we stepped into the restaurant it quite literally took my breath away. The views of London are truly amazing. We ordered a much needed drink and stepped onto the balcony to watch the sun go down and the lights come on all over London. It was soooo romantic. We were then ushered to our table which (in spite of our late arrival) had spectacular views.

I have to say I am a massive fan of this restaurant. I love everything about it. I loved my mini-armchair that I was seated on, I loved the service. The waiters are really knowledgeable and passionate about their fields. We asked both the wine waiter and the food waiter what they would recommend. Listening to them was so uplifting as they described the… More

2 May 2010
Overall:10
Food and Drink:10
Service:10
Atmosphere:10
Value for Money:8
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Steve M.

Steve M. ( 50s, Male, United Kingdom )

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I have been to the Oxo Tower restaurant on many occasions and it remains a firm favourite for entertaining business guests, particularly overseas visitors for whom the view of London is quite special. Set high up, on the south bank of the Thames, St Paul’s and the City are shown off along with other landmarks, especially at night. There is a viewing terrace, which can be accessed if your table is not near a window. In good weather tables are set outside on the terrace, which can be good fun. Take some sun-glasses however as the sun sets low in the west and this can be distracting. Recent starters I enjoyed have included: tagliatelle with chanterelles and butternut squash sauce: another time, hot foie gras with lavender and figs. I enjoyed sea bass, cooked nicely and served with chestnut gnocchi and mushrooms. The menu appears to change regularly and offers a good choice of fish, shell-fish, meat and vegetarian options. The service is typically good, although the restaurant can get busy and at times I have had to wait for attention. The one time that I complained however, I received a genuine apology, improved attention and an un-asked for discount on the bill. This brings me to my one criticism, it’s just a little over-priced. The truth is that you are paying a premium for the location. If that is of value then it does deliver on its promise. The atmosphere is conducive to business diners, without being formal or stuffy. It is frequented by couples, although the restaurant could not be described as romantic. However, the food and the views will impress, as indeed will the hefty wine list. The Dog Point sauvignon blanc from New Zealand was a great find!

February 2009
Overall:7
Food and Drink:7
Service:7
Atmosphere:7
Value for Money:5
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