Aqua Shard · Restaurant · London
Contemporary British dining on Level 31 of The Shard
Aqua Shard occupies Level 31 of The Shard, Western Europe's tallest building, and runs on the London skyline as much as the menu. Floor-to-ceiling glass wraps the room, and the contemporary British kitchen has earned a place in the Michelin Guide. The centrepiece is a three-story atrium that houses the Aqua Atrium Bar, the afternoon tea lounge, and the welcome area, all glazed to a near-360-degree sweep of the city.
The interior is contemporary but distinctly British: gin and tea, both with deep south-London roots, inspired the design, and Liberty fabrics appear in subtle touches against a dark oak floor. The main dining room reads calm and cosmopolitan by day and quietly dramatic at dusk, when the City towers and Tower Bridge light up beyond the windows. Time your table for sunset if you can.
Executive Chef Mark Abbott, formerly head chef at the two-Michelin-starred Midsummer House in Cambridge, leads a kitchen that champions British and Irish produce, much of it from nearby Borough Market. The seasonal 'Taste the Season' menu shifts through the year but runs to dishes like a Royal Oak Farm salt-baked beetroot salad with William pear and whipped goat's curd, cured Cornish mackerel, and Herefordshire dry-aged beef fillet glazed in beef reduction.
A grilled Hertfordshire rib eye chop for two anchors the sharing side, and the wine and cocktail lists echo the seasonality of the plates. Lunch runs Monday to Friday from noon to 2:30 PM, dinner Monday to Saturday from 5:30 PM to 10:30 PM and Sunday from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, with weekend brunch Saturday from 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM and Sunday from 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM.
The reservation book runs about three months out, so plan milestone dates and window tables as far ahead as you can.
Address: Level 31, The Shard, 31 St Thomas St, London SE1 9RY, London
Aqua Shard takes reservations through OpenTable. This MyRSVP guide covers the room, what it is known for and when to go in London; use the booking link on this page to reserve direct.
Hours of operation
- Monday: Lunch 12:00 - 14:30, Dinner 17:30 - 22:30
- Tuesday: Lunch 12:00 - 14:30, Dinner 17:30 - 22:30
- Wednesday: Lunch 12:00 - 14:30, Dinner 17:30 - 22:30
- Thursday: Lunch 12:00 - 14:30, Dinner 17:30 - 22:30
- Friday: Lunch 12:00 - 14:30, Dinner 17:30 - 22:30
- Saturday: Brunch 10:30 - 15:00, Dinner 17:30 - 22:30
- Sunday: Brunch 10:30 - 11:45, Dinner 17:00 - 21:00
Frequently asked about Aqua Shard
How do I get a reservation at Aqua Shard in London?
Tables at Aqua Shard are booked directly with the restaurant. If it is part of a bigger London plan, our London partner handles the beach clubs and nightlife around your dinner and can point you to the venue's own reservations channel.
What should I order at Aqua Shard?
Aqua Shard is best known for its signature dishes and shareable plates. Tell MyRSVP your party size and any dietary needs and we note them with your request.
What is the dress code at Aqua Shard?
Aqua Shard keeps an upscale dining dress code: smart, dressed-up attire, no athletic wear or beachwear. MyRSVP confirms any current door specifics with your booking.
Where is Aqua Shard located?
Aqua Shard is in London, at Level 31, The Shard, 31 St Thomas St, London SE1 9RY. MyRSVP can build it into a full London itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
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