Bread Street Kitchen & Bar at 22 Bishopsgate

If anyone in hospitality embodies energy, it’s Gordon Ramsay – and this sky-high outpost pulses with it. From the open kitchens to the lively bars, TV screens and DJ decks, every corner hums with movement, while the dining room buzzes with a crackling sense of occasion.

Though still in its early days, the momentum is clear: full houses feel less like ambition and more like inevitability. Staff are already brilliantly briefed and seem genuinely delighted you’ve arrived, and there’s no feeling that you’re being processed. In the kitchen, Head Chef Kamarl Rees John keeps things fresh, balancing new seasonal dishes with the familiar signatures, along the lines of lobster Benedict for breakfast, Galician T bone for dinner, and Meyer lemon cheesecake whenever the mood might take you. Prices seem a notch below some of the sky-high competition, another plus.

Yet, as Netflix promised, it is the view that ultimately steals the show and elevates the entire experience, with a knockout, 270 degree London skyline backdrop. High level dining wrapped in destination tourism, all part of the one compelling package. No doubt there are many that will find their way here in search of the view, but make no mistake - the food and drink is more than just a bonus, it's slick, well considered and satisfying.

As with any opening, there may be the occasional early misstep – with us a breakfast dish mislaid and a coffee slow to arrive but, under Ramsay’s exacting stewardship, these early teething problems are likely to be fleeting. The foundations are firmly in place for a restaurant that should feature highly in any serious diner’s (or drinker’s) little black book.

Set 59 floors above the City, Bread Street Kitchen & Bar at 22 Bishopsgate marks a major milestone for Gordon Ramsay Restaurants as it celebrates its 100th opening worldwide. Following the success of Lucky Cat at the same address, this striking new flagship for Bread Street Kitchen is the most ambitious yet.

Bread Street Kitchen & Bar has become a global name over its 15-year history, with outposts across China, Singapore and Dubai, but the 22 Bishopsgate location represents its most elevated expression yet. Here, an all-day dining experience has been designed around the rhythm of the City, beginning with breakfast from 6.30am on weekdays and flowing seamlessly through lunch, afternoon tea, dinner and late-night service. From Thursday to Saturday, the venue stays open until 3am, making it one of London’s few true morning-till-late destinations.

Executive Head Chef Kamarl Rees John oversees a menu of more than 35 dishes, spanning Lobster Benedict and Hot Cakes at breakfast to Galician T-bone steak and Meyer lemon cheesecake on the à la carte. Menus at Bread Street Kitchen have always championed great British ingredients and cooking, but this one has a distinct international twist to it, featuring dishes like lobster and prawn toast, Wagyu meatballs in tomato sauce, and butter chicken curry, alongside classics like roast cod with crushed potatoes, and the famous Ramsay beef Wellington for two.

A tasting menu debuts for the first time at Bread Street Kitchen, offering five courses and snacks that highlight the creativity of the kitchen, alongside two additional set menus ideal for groups and celebrations. Adding to its breadth, the venue includes a dedicated sports bar with a 24-hour licence, offering premium viewing of global sporting events, plus DJ sets from Thursday to Saturday and live music on Sundays.