Aqua
Aqua Picture Gallery
All In London Review
A bargain; cheaper than The View from The Shard and with way more Champagne
With tickets to The View from The Shard costing upwards of £20, Aqua is a cheaper and more sociable way to enjoy the London skyline - with a glass of wine in hand. The vibe at Aqua is a hard to pinpoint. There is clearly a lot of money flying around from City locals, the odd group of boorish lads (on this occasion at least) and plenty of tourists, which means that while they may have trouble filling the offices and residential spaces, in the bar, not so much.
Tables are unfortunately requisitioned for diners during the evening, which makes sitting down for the evening a game of musical chairs – except without the chance of a present at the end. The formal bar serves cocktails, champagne, wine and a small selection of bottled beers and service is a struggle. After 5pm you’ll almost certainly find a queue waiting for you at the ground floor elevator. And when you reach the 31st floor bar there will be another one. But at least you have the view to fill your thoughts once you’re in.
With two drinks coming in at a fraction of the price it costs to go to the very top of The Shard, Aqua is a bargain. Take a date, go in a group or visit alone for a decadent viewing experience.
Reviewed by T.A.O
on Apr 8, 2014
Published on Mar 28, 2014
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