Afternoon Tea At GŎng, Shangri-la The Shard, London

31 St. Thomas Street, SE1 9SY, London, United Kingdom

🛍 Tea, Full, Wine, Chinese

3.7 💬 213 Reviews
Afternoon Tea At GŎng, Shangri-la The Shard, London

Phone: +442072686700,+442072348208,+442072348108,+4420301

Address: 31 St. Thomas Street, SE1 9SY, London, United Kingdom

City: London

Dishes: 19

Reviews: 213

Website: http://oblixrestaurant.com

"**Highlights:** The green beans and Parmesan truffle fries were delightful. The Wagyu burger was exceptional, and the German waitress provided lovely service. The steak was also commendable, and the elevator was a convenient feature. **Lowlights:** Unfortunately, the cocktails were average at best. The lobster lacked flavor and had a rubbery texture. The dessert selection was disappointingly dull, especially for a restaurant in London. Aside from the great service from the waitress, the overall experience was quite poor. Our table was missing basic condiments like salt and pepper. Be cautious about window seating; not all window seats actually offer a view. We were placed in a disappointing corner spot despite pre-booking a window seat. When I approached the waiter about this, he claimed to be too busy to check my reservation. The host informed me that, technically, I had a window, even though it overlooked another restaurant. The manager promised to address the issue but never returned, displaying a complete lack of interest in resolving our concerns. This experience ruined the sunset I had hoped to enjoy with my family, especially after booking a month in advance. It was incredibly frustrating to feel like they didn't care."

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We all know that you're paying for the view but the food is nothing special.

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Daniel
Daniel

We went to the shard on holiday with the family We were blown away with the food. Steaks cooked perfectly. Pasta done professionally. Service was outstanding. The views and setting are simply amazing. Well done folks well done.


Missaeliza15
Missaeliza15

The view is amazing and the tea and sandwiches were lovely but the cakes a bit small and it is seemed a little overpriced for what it was. The staff seemed a little bit busy so was hard at points to attract attention but all were very friendly and we did get a window seat, as requested for my fathers 75th and they did bring up a big piece of cake for him with a little birthday message on it, which he loved. So I would recommend the venue for this and the view. Thank you for making my Dad happy


Claire
Claire

Made a reservation for a window table but was late and lost our table. However they were able to find us some seats at the high table next to the window. Waitress is very nice and pretty busy, so not as attentive. Food is amazing! Absolutely love the lobster and crab spaghetti, and the creamy green beans. The crab cake is only okay, nothing too special. View was not as nice since it's a rainy day but overall a great experience and would def come back in the future. (Restaurant is right attached to the London Bridge underground station and super convenient)


Bria
Bria

We dined at Oblix for my girlfriend's birthday last week and everyone was amazing!!! I had forgotten to include that we were dining for a birthday in my notes however the staff were so nice and accommodating even brought out a dessert with a candle to make the even more special. Ok, so the meal was immaculate. We ordered crab cakes and calamari to start. The drinks were also great. The pork chops were tender and well seasoned (they come with a bbq glaze). The dessert took me by surprise because it was so big. I ordered a brownie sundae it was massive. Overall, the food was amazing and the view was unmatched. Perfect for a romantic date night or special occasion!


Nyla
Nyla

We opted for the champagne upgrade for our tea, and the refills kept coming! Our first course featured an array of sandwiches, and my favorites were the coronation chicken and the lobster roll. The smoked salmon was my least favorite, but only because I personally dislike smoked salmon, not because it lacked flavor. We mistakenly asked for a second plate of sandwiches, and that turned out to be a mistake because by the time the pastries arrived, we were already quite full! The desserts were delightful as well. By the time our reservation was winding down at 3 PM, the restaurant was bustling and quite loud. I'm glad we arrived early; while 1 PM isn't the traditional time for tea, it was the...


Lorel
Lorel

Despite the fact that I’ve booked a table for three with credit card preauthorised and arrived in time, we were told by the receptionist to wait in the lobby because they don’t have our reservation and there’s no table available. After 20 minutes after reservation time we’re assigned to a temporary table with bar stools instead of normal arm chairs and they’re extremely uncomfortable. The service didn’t pay any attention to us, not sure if they lack staff or other reasons we were kept waiting another 15-20min before we actually ordered food and another 30-40min for our food to get ready, and even worse, disgustingly we’ve found hair in our food. The price of £58 pp excluding service charge i...


Beth
Beth

This might have been the best meal I've ever experienced. Be sure to make a reservation at Oblix West and spend a little extra to secure a table by the window; the views of London are breathtaking. The service was outstanding—friendly and relaxed. My husband and I both opted for the signature peppercorn steak, which was tender and cooked to perfection. The wine selection is extensive, and the sommelier is quite knowledgeable. We chose the Slingshot red, which was reasonably priced, and we enjoyed it immensely. For sides, my husband had fries while I went for the tomato and olive salad. Although we passed on dessert, they surprised us with a special treat for our anniversary, which was both d...


JayneN
JayneN

Whilst the location and view are superb, unfortunately the standard of the afternoon tea was very poor I 've had better afternoon tea in the local pub in my village. The sandwiches were very bland, and some of the cakes (in particular the lemon drizzle) were very dry. There was also no flexibility whatsoever one of the sandwiches was 'ham and piccalilli ' my husband doesn 't like piccalilli and so asked for plain ham, and he was told that the sandwiches are pre made and so this wasn 't possible! Really??? At £72 per head (or £60 without the champagne), you would expect not only a good standard of food, but also some degree of flexibility he was only asking for no pickle! Our waitress was ver...


Sabá
Sabá

**Highlights:** The green beans and Parmesan truffle fries were delightful. The Wagyu burger was exceptional, and the German waitress provided lovely service. The steak was also commendable, and the elevator was a convenient feature. **Lowlights:** Unfortunately, the cocktails were average at best. The lobster lacked flavor and had a rubbery texture. The dessert selection was disappointingly dull, especially for a restaurant in London. Aside from the great service from the waitress, the overall experience was quite poor. Our table was missing basic condiments like salt and pepper. Be cautious about window seating; not all window seats actually offer a view. We were placed in a disappointi...

Categories

  • Tea Explore our selection of soothing teas, offering both classic and exotic blends. Perfectly brewed to awaken your senses, indulge in our range for a moment of tranquility and flavor in every sip.
  • Full Savor a delightful array of authentic flavors with our carefully curated menu. Indulge in a variety of dishes, crafted to perfection, offering something for every palate.
  • Wine A curated selection of fine wines from around the world, offering rich reds, crisp whites, and elegant rosés to pair perfectly with your meal. Savor each bottle's unique aroma, flavor, and complexity.
  • Chinese Savor the rich, authentic flavors of China with our selection of iconic dishes. From savory stir-fries to mouthwatering dim sum, each creation captures the essence of traditional Chinese cuisine, delighting your taste buds with every bite.

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