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The traffic-free piazza surrounding the much-ogled Gherkin means that this contemporary offshoot of the Balls Brothers chain can spread itself across one of the City’s biggest outdoor terraces. Sun worship aside, it’s a lively spot, curving around the base of the building on two levels with smart livery & a huge glass area for impact. There are 50 wines & Champagnes on the wine list, from sub-£20 Italian offerings to a bonus-busting Louis Roederer Cristal ’02 at a cool £222.50. Cocktail sippers are also well served with an assortment of classics (with or without a ‘twist’) & more outré concoctions such as the monster ink (Bacardi, Archers, Eristoff Black & Monster energy drink). Big as it is, The Sterling can feel pinched if it rains & the fresh-air fiends make a dash for shelter.

Overall Diner Rating

6.5
Food & Drink
6.5
Service
5.8
Atmosphere
7.5
Value
6.0

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  1. Patrick G.
    Reviews: 1

    ( 40s, Male, London )

    Have used the Sterling many times but recently it is becoming more hit and miss. Today was shocking – only 2 staff so getting served was a bit of a mission. Ordered medium rare steak and salad – blue steak with chips, onion rings etc turned up, sent back – same uncooked piece of steak turned up again…sent back and returned again uncooked. Waitress appeared totally unconcerned and out of her depth. Food issues I could just about understand(it happens), but the service and general lack of care/.interest shown by the staff was pretty poor. Will definitely think twice about returning.

    • Overall: 3
    • Food & Drink: 3
    • Service: 2
    • Atmosphere: 6
    • Value: 5
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  2. Maria D.
    Reviews: 1

    ( Female )

    Great fish and chips but make sure you don't order the wild mushroom rissotto as it's unedible!

    • Overall: 8
    • Food & Drink: 8
    • Service: 5
    • Atmosphere: 9
    • Value: 4
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    1. Patrick G.
      Reviews: 1

      Patrick G. ( 40s, Male, London )

      31 January 2012

      Have used the Sterling many times but recently it is becoming more hit and miss. Today was shocking – only 2 staff so getting served was a bit of a mission. Ordered medium rare steak and salad – blue steak with chips, onion rings etc turned up, sent back – same uncooked piece of steak turned up again…sent back and returned again uncooked. Waitress… More

      • Overall: 3
      • Food & Drink: 3
      • Service: 2
      • Atmosphere: 6
      • Value: 5
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    2. Maria D.
      Reviews: 1

      Maria D. ( Female )

      5 October 2011

      Great fish and chips but make sure you don't order the wild mushroom rissotto as it's unedible!

      • Overall: 8
      • Food & Drink: 8
      • Service: 5
      • Atmosphere: 9
      • Value: 4
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