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Aqua Shard, London,

Aqua Shard

4.4 (1372)
£41 and over
Contemporary British
Level 31, The Shard, 31 St Thomas Street, London, SE1 9RY

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Fancy
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
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

We currently do not accept OpenTable dining cheques.

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
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    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

  • 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
  • Sunset Menu

    £70.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    What better way to start your evening than dinner with golden hour and sunset views of the London skyline from The Shard? Experience Aqua Shard’s elevated dinner menu, served Sunday through Thursday, and enjoy breath-taking views alongside some of our most iconic dishes, all while watching the sun set over the River Thames. The perfect dining experience is waiting for you, your friends and your family. Commence your evening with a Bellini on arrival, followed by your choice of starter, including Whisky Cured Salmon with purple potato salad, gribiche, and crispy shallot. A stunning selection of main courses follows, such as our Cornish Cod & Rope Grown Mussels with leek fondue, sea herbs, and cider & saffron emulsion, or Roasted Cornfed Chicken with sprouting broccoli, black garlic, cauliflower purée, morel mushrooms, and jus. Conclude your experience with dessert options such as The Shard featuring guava, raspberry, and passion fruit, or the Magnum, an indulgent mix of Sicilian pistachio, sour cherry, and sponge.
    Sunset Menu Photo
  • Sunday Roast

    £65.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Few things are as institutionally British as the Sunday roast, and there’s no better spot to enjoy one than Aqua Shard. Nestled high above the city, our Sunday Roast menu celebrates the finest British ingredients, paired with breathtaking views of London’s skyline. Choose from three Sunday favourites: Roast Rump of Hereford Beef with horseradish cream and red wine sauce, Suffolk Corn-Fed Chicken with bread sauce and gravy, or a hearty Nut Roast served with vegetable gravy. Each roast is served with seasonal heritage carrots, parsnips, spring greens, crispy roast potatoes, and a golden Yorkshire pudding – because no Sunday is complete without one. Choose to add on all your favourite sides such as Cauliflower Cheese, Green Beans with wholegrain mustard, and Truffle and Parmesan Fries to craft the ultimate roast experience. Join us for an elevated roast experience with panoramic views, seasonal flavours, and all the trimmings.
    Sunday Roast Photo

Private dining

What 1,372 people are saying

Aqua Shard reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • London

    Great for scenic views

  • South East London

    Great for brunch

  • South East London

    Great for creative cocktails

  • South East London

    Romantic

  • South East London

    Great for scenic views

  • South East London

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Aqua Shard offers "absolutely amazing views and cuisine," making it a "must visit in London for a special occasion." Guests praise the "excellent food and service," though some note the high prices. The ambiance is often described as "magical and unforgettable," with standout service from staff like Michael and Justo.
1,372 Reviews
  1. Tim

    Kent16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great way to spend a Sunday afternoon, food was lovely, could have easily spent all afternoon there

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  2. Monica VIP

    Mexico City109 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The fisrt time we were here it was an excellent experience fine dinning at its best. This second time it was like “ order” “eat” and “go” everything was fast and felt like a tourist attraction, don’t get me wrong, the food is still deliciously prepared; just the vibe was not of a fancy “take your time” restaurant.

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  3. Karen

    London4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really super meal choosing from the set lunchtime menu. The wine was good but a £15 bottle costing £82 in a restaurant feels rather overpriced. It would potentially put me off going back unfortunately

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  4. Alina

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We thoroughly enjoyed my mum’s birthday celebration. Thank you for everything. 🎂💫

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  5. Vincent

    Atlantic City12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing views and cuisine. You made my birthday special and the staff was amazing as well. Highly recommended I went for the brunch great way to end my adventure and journey :) 

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  6. Kong

    London1 review

    2.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Bad and slow service. Our server left us hang for 30 in from order to order

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  7. russell

    London121 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great experience here Friday afternoon. Food was excellent, great wine list. Staff very friendly and welcoming. Deffo return soon

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  8. Nadini

    Hertfordshire13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Sunday brunch 17/3 - 4ppl - clear views - bowl of eight olives £6.50! Everything else equally as expensive but so are all the restaurants up there. Lots of ppl dining so good atmosphere. Our waiter was good - a celiac so he couldn’t recommend anything and he doesn’t like anything fishy! 2 in our party had the sea bream which was tasty. The egg & smoked salmon muffin was the best.

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  9. 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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  10. 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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FAQs

Aqua Shard is rated 4.4 stars by 1372 OpenTable diners.

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

  1. Home
  2. United Kingdom
  3. London
  4. South East London
  5. London Bridge

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Booked 5 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
  • Neighborhood
    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
  • 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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