Harden's survey result
Summary
“The view from the gallery over the city is great” at this sky-high brasserie, on the 36th floor of the ‘Walkie Talkie’. Reports this year were limited and rather uneven, so we’ve taken ratings down a peg. It won particular praise, though, as a glam breakfasting destination.
Summary
The 36th-floor brasserie at the top of the City’s Walkie-Talkie Tower may be the exception to the rule that restaurants with a “spectacular view” serve exorbitantly expensive menus of very ordinary grub. Yes, it’s “fairly pricey”, but consistent strong marks for food confirm reports that a meal here is “surprisingly good”.
Summary
“The excitement of the view before and after the meal” is clearly the main draw to this all-day brasserie at the top of the City’s Walkie-Talkie Tower – so “the very good food and service” are “a pleasant surprise: I was expecting corporate fare”.
Summary
“Go for the spectacular views alone”, “especially at night with the city lights twinkling below”, from the “unique perspective” of this all-day brasserie at the top of the Walkie-Talkie tower. “The menu is limited and fairly expensive”, but – on most accounts – “the food is surprisingly good” for the location.
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1 Sky Garden Walk, London, EC3M 8AF
Restaurant details
Darwin Brasserie Restaurant Diner Reviews
"The restaurant does not trade too rapaciously on the location and views from the top of the walkie talkie building and offers a pleasant if unambitious menu .The view is best appreciated from the sky garden that surrounds the restaurant so it is worth taking time before or after eating to explore that. A booking is the easiest way to get in as the free public tickets vanish very quickly when made available."
"The restaurant does not trade too rapaciously on the location and views from the top of the walkie talkie building and offers a pleasant if unambitious menu .The view is best appreciated from the sky garden that surrounds the restaurant so it is worth taking time before or after eating to explore that. A booking is the easiest way to get in as the free public tickets vanish very quickly when made available."
"The restaurant does not trade too rapaciously on the location and views from the top of the walkie talkie building and offers a pleasant if unambitious menu .The view is best appreciated from the sky garden that surrounds the restaurant so it is worth taking time before or after eating to explore that. A booking is the easiest way to get in as the free public tickets vanish very quickly when made available."
"The restaurant does not trade too rapaciously on the location and views from the top of the walkie talkie building and offers a pleasant if unambitious menu .The view is best appreciated from the sky garden that surrounds the restaurant so it is worth taking time before or after eating to explore that. A booking is the easiest way to get in as the free public tickets vanish very quickly when made available."
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Dinner | £54.50 |  |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Veggies | Pudding |
|---|---|---|---|
| £15.50 | £27.50 | £5.75 | £9.75 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £34.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £4.30 |
| Extras |
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| Service | 13.50% |
1 Sky Garden Walk, London, EC3M 8AF
Opening hours
| Monday | 8:30 am‑10 pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30 am‑10 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30 am‑10 pm |
| Thursday | 8:30 am‑10 pm |
| Friday | 8:30 am‑10:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8:30 am‑10:30 pm |
| Sunday | 8:30 am‑10 pm |
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