Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United Kingdom
  3. London
  4. South East London
  5. London Bridge
Aqua Shard, London,

Aqua Shard

4.4
4.4
1370 Reviews
£41 and over
Contemporary British

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
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

We currently do not accept OpenTable dining cheques.
Private dining

Private dining

Book your next event with us

View details

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    The nearest car park is the NCP on Snowfields, parallel to St Thomas Street.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

Experiences

  • Mother's Day at Aqua Shard

    £95.00 per person

    30 Mar 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
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • 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 a "magical and unforgettable" dining experience with breathtaking views of London. Guests praise its "exceptional food and service," making it perfect for special occasions. While some mention high prices and dim lighting, the "wonderful service" and overall ambiance ensure a memorable visit. Highly recommended for its "amazing ambience."

1,370 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    London

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

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

    Is this helpful?

  2. Rosemary

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 February 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

    Is this helpful?

  3. Omari

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 February 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!

    Is this helpful?

  4. Lorenna

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 February 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.

    Is this helpful?

  5. Tudor

    Dublin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 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!

    Is this helpful?

  6. Tristan

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 4 February 2025

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

    Is this helpful?

  7. Alp

    Atlanta

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 25 January 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.

    Is this helpful?

  8. Shakur

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 21 January 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. 

    Is this helpful?

  9. daniela

    London

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 15 January 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.

    Is this helpful?

  10. Mingaile

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 January 2025

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

    Is this helpful?

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 booking

2 people
19:00
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

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    The nearest car park is the NCP on Snowfields, parallel to St Thomas Street.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Privacy policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Impressum
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2024 OpenTable International Ltd. Alphabeta Building, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo