Aqua Shard


If you want a view from the Shard for the price of a cocktail, find your way up to the 31st floor and into this gorgeous three-storey bar and restaurant. The lofty ceiling adds awe to the London panoramas shining through the high sloping glass walls. Only the restaurant takes bookings, so expect a wait if you come at peak drinking hours.


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