The Shard

Went there for afternoon tea. Having not had one before wasn't sure what to expect. A fast lift to the 32nd floor, the seating area was nice with great views over the river and notable landmarks. The seats were, plush rather too low to be comfortable for an old guy like me, but I went with family and we had a good time. The staff were helpful, but everything took a long time. The bill took over an hour because of technical difficulties. The tea selection was large and exotic; I am not a connoisseur, so didn't find the offerings particularly as inspiring as perhaps someone who knows. The accompanying food included fingers of sandwiches. These were alright, I would say. The desert selection was more exciting looking, with a variety of cakes, tarts and scones. Overall the view was excellent, atmosphere good, food I would class as no more than "satisfactory", service hampered by operational issues. I don't think it was worth the £80 per person, accompanied by a further irritating "discretionary" service charge pre-applied to the bill.
Saif Ahmed - a week ago

My experience was amazing because of the special event and, of course, the incredible views. But when it comes to the food, I have to say I wasn’t amazed. The food was just… not what I expected. I was expecting small but incredibly delicious dishes, but in the end, I’ve had much better food in more regional places. I’m vegetarian, so I can only speak for the vegetarian options. We were at the Skyline, and the view at night is absolutely amazing. ♥️♥️♥️ And then, to make the night even more special, it turned out that I was proposed to there! 🥹 And, somehow, another anonymous guest even paid our bill. 🫣 So, despite my thoughts about the food, this was honestly an amazing night and such a special experience. I would definitely go back just to enjoy the views again, although next time, I think I’d come for lunch and simply order a coffee. ☕️
Karina - a week ago

There is little doubt that the view from the top of The Shard gives the best panorama views in London. It is of course important to chose to visit on a clear day. And a pair of binoculars or a camera with a good zoom is a useful help in getting the most out of the visit. Of the landmarks easily seen are the Tower Bridge, Tower of London, the Olympic Stadium, Buckingham Palace, The Parliament, London Eye and The Monument. Just below the tower to the west we see down on Southwark Cathedral. Not far away is the magnificent St Paul's Cathedral. I counted more than a dozen other churches and church towers. The Shard gives a unique view of Thames River and the ships that use it. There are a couple of bars and cafés here which serve a limited choice of snacks and drinks, although the bar is well stocked with a variety of drinks. However, their prices are well above normal, so after having spent good money to get up the tower, better take your drinks once you get down again,
T Hartberg - a week ago

This is well worth the effort to visit. It has commanding views over central London. This was a very well run an efficient experience. The staff were friendly and at the top of the experience was a bar and you could also get strawberries and cream. Due to some renovation works, the tickets were also at a reduced discount. Although to be honest I think the experience was just as good as anytime.
Neil McGonigle - 2 months ago