Harden's survey result
Summary
Book in advance to enjoy a meal on the 40th floor of a London icon – Norman Foster’s famous ‘Gherkin’ – whose glass-walled (and roofed!) brasserie is run by well-known caterers, Searcy’s. There’s a fair-value, something-for-everyone set menu on offer, but it’s not aiming for culinary fireworks: the best bet here is to book yourself in for a splurgy afternoon tea, complete with fizz.
Summary
Originally closed to the public when it opened 20 years ago, Norman Foster’s ‘Gherkin’ – arguably the most iconic of the City’s modern towers – now has a dining room run by catering company Searcy’s on its 40th floor, which is “just so wonderful, with a glass-roofed bar and wall-to-wall windows in both bar and restaurant” – “it’s my ‘go-to’ when l visit London for an excellent meal, first-class presentation, attentive staff, and all at a reasonable price. Win, win, win all round”.
Summary
“The food is as good as the view and worth a repeat-visit!”, say fans of this iconic 40th-floor dining room, near the top floor of the Gherkin (run nowadays by the posh catering company, Searcys). “Great for a celebration and with reasonable prices (especially for London)”, attractions include an “interesting and well-executed afternoon tea”.
Summary
“Amazing views from the top of the Gherkin” are the most prominent highpoint at this 40th-floor dining room. Nowadays run by well-known caterers, Searcys, it won solid ratings all round this year.
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30 St Mary Axe, London, EC3A 8EP
Restaurant details
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Lunch | £49.00 | £57.00 |  |
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Traditional European menu
| Veggies |
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| £5.50 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £50.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £5.50 |
| Extras |
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| Bread | £14.50 |
| Service | 12.50% |
30 St Mary Axe, London, EC3A 8EP
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