RestaurantsLondonSouthwarkSE1

survey result

Summary

£116
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* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“You book for the view, which is obviously incredible” at this 32nd-floor venue, run by Rainer Becker (of Zuma and many other top London restaurants). Like most places with a stunning outlook and “special occasion” suitability, it often takes flak for its sky-high pricing to match. This was absent in (admittedly thin) feedback this year, though, and the luxurious outputs from its open kitchen (with Josper oven, charcoal grill and rotisserie) were well-rated. (For cocktails or afternoon tea, head to Oblix East).

Summary

£107
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2
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4
Very Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

This all-day operation on the 32nd floor of the Shard celebrates its tenth anniversary this year, and still wows with its “amazing views” over London. The ‘urban casual’ menu from Rainer Becker (of Zuma and Roka) fits the (very expensive) bill without generating much excitement. It is divided in two, with Oblix East offering “excellent afternoon tea” and cocktails.

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£123
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* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“It should be excellent”, but there were too many ropey reviews this year of this spectacularly located 32nd floor eatery, owned by Rainer Becker (of Zuma and Roka fame). Gripes are not that its luxurious grills, steaks, raw dishes and seafood are poor – it’s that they are “much too expensive” and that “service makes you feel like a number” rather than an individual.

Summary

£105
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* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“The view is spectacular” from the 32nd floor of the Shard, so “why not put the £35 it would cost to go to the viewing deck towards a meal here”, in the brasserie from Rainer Becker of Zuma and Roka. “The meal is ridiculously overpriced”, of course, but “the atmosphere feels special” and – though the food is not without its detractors – a relatively high proportion of diners here feel “it matches the panorama”. You can choose between the West section for a restaurant-style meal or the East bar with food.

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Level 32, The Shard, 31 St. Thomas Street, London, SE1 9RY

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Oblix Restaurant Diner Reviews

Reviews of Oblix Restaurant in SE1, London by users of Hardens.com. Also see the editors review of Oblix restaurant.
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Great steak and great view...
Reviewed 4 months, 20 days ago

"Great steak and great view"

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Prices

Availability 2 courses 3 courses coffee included service included
Lunch £45.00 £55.00

Traditional European menu

Starter Main Veggies Pudding
£15.00 £35.00 £8.00 £15.00
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £40.00
Filter Coffee £6.00
Extras  
Bread £6.00
Service 15.00%
Level 32, The Shard, 31 St. Thomas Street, London, SE1 9RY
Opening hours
Monday12 pm‑4 pm, 6 pm‑10 pm
Tuesday12 pm‑4 pm, 6 pm‑10 pm
Wednesday12 pm‑4 pm, 6 pm‑10 pm
Thursday12 pm‑4 pm, 6 pm‑10 pm
Friday12 pm‑4 pm, 6 pm‑10 pm
Saturday12 pm‑4 pm, 6 pm‑10 pm
Sunday12 pm‑4 pm, 6 pm‑10 pm

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