Searcys | The Gherkin in City of London

Amazing wedding experience at the top of Gherkin. Staff were very attentive, friendly. And the views are second to none.

Great ambiance, great view n fantastic food. Small portions just right for tasting more varieties. understandably expensive but worth it for a spl occasion. The main restaurant is on the 38th floor with an awesome view and a bar level above which is the top most - must visit!

Nice location.The food was okay, a set menu with some vegetarian choices.The service could have been better. For a 3-course meal it took us 2.5 hours to get through because the service forgot our mains (we waited for more than 30 minutes). We do appreciate the free champagne as an apology. However, after finishing the main it took another 15 minutes for the main to be cleaned, and the bill took also another 15 minutes.It was very hard to catch the attention of the service, not sure where they were most of the time.

If you come here on a clear day, the view is amazing. The food though was disappointing. Portions were tiny and most of the food was bland. Prices are expensive since you’re paying a premium for the view, definitely not for the food. If you’d like to visit, I would recommend that you visit and grab a drink rather than eat at the restaurant. The service was also very average and it was always a challenge to get the attention of the staff.

Amazing location (favourite skyscraper in London)Staff were lovely and attentive.Food was meh? Probably a better location for drinks. Most definitely paying for the view and location.

It's true I'm biased as Gherkin is my fav building in London since the skyline of City was completely empty.Yet the resto itself is super nice: nice tapas to accompany our drinks, great and super friendly staff, fantastic views (although you can get better ones from Sushi Samba or Duck & Waffle or Oblix nowadays).Oh and probably the easiest posh place in London to get a reservation for a Saturday night within a 4 weeks period. Recommended.

We were quite disappointed with the food quality at this restaurant. The food portions were tiny and everything tasted quite bland- even dessert! The view itself was OK from the restaurant- nothing to rave about however especially after sunset. The real view is from the bar on the top floor. I suggest coming here for drinks only- don’t waste your money on the tasteless food.

Milena was our waitress, amazing and asset! Views are amazing as you'd expect. We had a three course meal for £54, I think? Great food, and good value. No pressure to leave, had a lovely afternoon.

Had a fantastic experience here through the combination of the view, the food and the service. We had a lunch here and the view over the city is wonderful especially if you get a window seat. The set menu had a wide range of choice and the staff went through which meals had a certain ingredient in them for my partner. Certainly the most thorough any place we have eaten at has been. Highly recommend this for a date or special occasion.

A great view of the city. Perfect time is just before sunset, ask for a window seat for two. Food pricing isn't too bad at £50 for a three course minus drinks. Expect to pay £100 a head including drinks. Food is good and service is excellent but it's clear the view is the main attraction, cutlery, tables and chairs are in need of renewal and the place could do with a lick of paint. Dress code is 'casual elegance' but some were dressed in shorts and polos without an issue, don't expect to have to dress up too much. Easy to get to, main entrance of the Gherkin, security checks required and then lifts to 34 and a further lift to 39. Would recommend it as an end to a London trip or a romantic date.