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Aqua Shard, London,

Aqua Shard

4.4
4.4
1370 Reviews
£41 and over
Contemporary British

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 3 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

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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
  • 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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

  • Mother's Day at Aqua Shard

    £95.00 per person

    Mar 30, 2025 only
    Skyline views, exceptional cuisine, unforgettable moments – because she deserves nothing less. This Mother’s Day, treat the special woman in your life to an exquisite dining experience with our Mother’s Day menu. Mother’s Day Menu & glass of Veuve Clicquot Champagne | £95 per person
    Mother's Day at Aqua Shard photo
  • 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.
    Peter Pan Afternoon Tea photo
  • 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.

What 1,370 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
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • London

    Great for scenic views

  • South East London

    Great for fine wines

  • South East London

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Aqua Shard offers breathtaking views of London, making it a must-visit for special occasions. Guests appreciate the "excellent food" and "friendly staff," although service can be slow at times. The ambiance is lively and upscale, with a focus on visual presentation. It's an iconic location for unforgettable dining experiences.

1,370 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    London5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    There was a different price and what was advertised on OpenTable

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  2. Rosemary

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing skyline dinner at Aqua Shard! Stunning views of London, delicious three-course meal, and outstanding service from Michael—polite, patient, and attentive. A truly unforgettable experience

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  3. Omari

    Miami1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came for brunch on a Sunday. People were very polite. Felt like it was a Michelin rated restaurant with a view!

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  4. Lorenna

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, view and service were amazing! The “supplement” cost within the set menu was the catch. Costly but worth the experience.

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  5. Tudor

    Dublin3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Must visit in London for a special occasion, both the food and the service are worth the price!

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  6. Tristan

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An amazing experience with exceptional food and service.

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  7. Alp

    Atlanta7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant Here are the cons: -Amazingly, surprisingly SMALL portions -Long security wait times outside at the cold. -Waiter forgets to bring utensils for each meal. -Very dark atmosphere. You can’t see anything.

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  8. Shakur

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I wanna thank the staff and the server who served me last night. He was really kind sweet knew what he was talking about and I want to thank one more time to the staff who making my birthday special day I will come back again thank you. 

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  9. daniela

    London3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on January 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Extremely over priced for the quality of the food (average), place is nice but at night the lights are too low and it is relatively noisy.

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  10. Mingaile

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it. Evening was absolutely magical and unforgettable

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FAQs

Aqua Shard is rated 4.4 stars by 1370 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 3 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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
  • 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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