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Wagtail Rooftop Bar & Restaurant, London, Greater London

Wagtail Rooftop Bar & Restaurant

4.0
4
26 Reviews
£41 and over
Modern European
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Wagtail Rooftop Bar & Restaurant

4
£41 and over
Modern European
Bank

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for business meals
  • Innovative
Welcome to Wagtail, our Rooftop Bar and Restaurant, nestled in the eaves of one of the City’s grandest art deco buildings.

At the gateway to the City of London, escape to the skies with unparalleled views, fine wine, exquisite cocktails and delicious food – morning, day, and night. Forget the world and take flight, with good times at Wagtail. Experts in curating frivolity, mischief, and memorable moments. Our late-night license and resident DJ evenings provide the perfect excuse for a bit of revelry until the early hours.

Split over two floors, Wagtail includes a restaurant with two private terraces, an elegant rooftop terrace bar, and an exclusive private dining room in the cupola, crowning the building. Wagtail delivers ultimate 360° views of iconic London landmarks, such as Tower Bridge, St Paul’s Cathedral, The Shard, Gherkin and the Walkie Talkie Building.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Modern European, British
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Tue 11:00 am–12:00 am Wed–Sat 11:00 am–1:30 am Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    020 8161 4442
  • Payment Options
    Cash not accepted
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Experiences

  • Bottomless Brunch

    £40.00 - £90.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Indulge at Wagtail with a £40 brunch or £90 bottomless brunch.
    Bottomless Brunch photo

What 26 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.0
4 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.6Value

NoiseModerate

26 Reviews
  1. Peter

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service, with great views from the restaurant.

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  2. Polly

    London

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    We dined at Wagtail on Friday as two couples it was a very disappointing experience, especially given the hefty £400+ bill. We hadn’t seen each other for ages and were really looking forward to a buzzing night at a top rooftop restaurant, but sadly, it didn’t live up to our expectations. To start, the service was very slow. We had a booking for 7:30 PM, and while we hoped for a lively atmosphere, the restaurant was clearing out by that time and was completely empty by 10:15 PM when we left. We expected to be finished by 9:30 PM at the latest, so that shows the drawn-out pacing. To start I ordered a charcuterie board (£22), expecting a mix of meats and cheeses, but there were only some dry bits of salami and no cheese. When I asked the what meats were included, our waiter had to go and ask. The "pickled" onions were tasteless, as if they hadn’t been pickled at all and frustratingly they had no gluten-free options for the bread. When I asked for GF break, our waiter barked "no" with no alternative suggestion. I ended up giving my bread, which came with the charcuterie board to the others as the burrata / steak tartare didn't come with anything to eat them with (bizarre). When our mains finally arrived, they were lukewarm/cold (linguine, chicken and sea bass). All 3 dishes were bad, but the chicken was particularly disappointing—dry, cold, and underwhelming. For a place that charges premium prices, this was unacceptable and very disappointing. As for drinks - they were overpriced and pretty boring. We expected a bit of theatre for the £17+ prices but they looked like something from Wetherspoons. While the restaurant is beautifully decorated - it's all style no substance. We left feeling disappointed, unsatisfied, bored and overcharged. We wouldn't go back, or recommend this to anyone else.
    Wagtail Rooftop Bar & RestaurantResponded on 17 October 2024
    Hello Polly, I’m truly sorry to hear about your disappointing experience at Wagtail. It’s disheartening to know that we fell short during what should have been a special evening for you and your friends. We take your feedback seriously and will be reaching out to you soon to discuss how we can make amends. Thank you for bringing these issues to our attention. Best regards, Frank

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  3. Kateryna

    London

    8 reviews

    1.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 25 August 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Rude staff and overall horrible experience. Food was salty

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  4. Craig

    London

    16 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 26 July 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a pleasure to dine at Wagtail. great staff, friendly and welcoming. Good views with a nice terrace option for dining and a bar above the restaurant for afterwards, Not the most extensive menu, but what they do, they do very well.
    Wagtail Rooftop Bar & RestaurantResponded on 2 August 2024
    Craig, we really appreciate your positive review! We take on board your feedback about the menu and we look forward to seeing you again soon.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    South Wales

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 25 June 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    I got an Aperol Spritz for £17 with service charge. Servers were quite rude and unpleasant. The view was lovely with the Shard.
    Wagtail Rooftop Bar & RestaurantResponded on 2 August 2024
    Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We apologize for the disappointing service you encountered despite the lovely view of the Shard. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we'll address the issue with our team to ensure a more pleasant experience in the future. We appreciate your understanding and hope to welcome you back for a better visit soon. Kind regards,

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  6. FredNLondon

    London

    218 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    218 reviews

    Dined on 24 June 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always top food, service and view. A gem in the City!
    Wagtail Rooftop Bar & RestaurantResponded on 2 August 2024
    Thank you! We're delighted you enjoyed the food, service, and view. Hope to see you again soon!

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  7. IndiraA

    London

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 10 May 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Service require improvement as this suppose to be 5 star restaurant, food is overpriced
    Wagtail Rooftop Bar & RestaurantResponded on 2 August 2024
    Thank you for your feedback. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by our service not meeting your expectations. We continually strive to improve, and your comments will help us address areas needing attention. We appreciate your patronage and hope to exceed your expectations on your next visit. Kind regards,

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Arranhare

    Glasgow

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 30 January 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great location, great views and very good food, the shoulder of lamb was perfect
    Wagtail Rooftop Bar & RestaurantResponded on 2 August 2024
    Thank you! We're delighted you enjoyed the food, service, and view. Hope to see you again soon!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 January 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing place, tasty food, outstanding service and breathtaking views! Wish they had some salads options on the menu.
    Wagtail Rooftop Bar & RestaurantResponded on 2 August 2024
    Thank you! We're delighted you enjoyed the food, service, and view. Hope to see you again soon!

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  10. diner

    London

    23 reviews

    1.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 16 December 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Over priced, food average . No ambience. Restaurant ran out of mustard with steak. We dined during December , followed by roof top drinks after. There were no festivity feeling on roof top. Only one lavatory for female and male . Service was ok.
    Wagtail Rooftop Bar & RestaurantResponded on 9 August 2024
    Diner, we regret to hear that you had this experience with us.

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FAQs

Wagtail Rooftop Bar & Restaurant is rated 4 stars by 26 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of Wagtail Rooftop Bar & Restaurant restaurant

Wagtail Rooftop Bar & Restaurant

4
£41 and over
Modern European
Bank

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Wagtail Rooftop Bar & Restaurant

68 King William St, London, Greater London EC4N 7HR

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Bank
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Tue 11:00 am–12:00 am Wed–Sat 11:00 am–1:30 am Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Modern European, British
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Underground: Monument, Bank. Train: Liverpool Street, Cannon Street, London Bridge, Fenchurch Street
  • Payment Options
    Cash not accepted
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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