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The Fenchurch Building (The Walkie-Talkie)

Tourist attraction

A 38-floor building by Rafael Viñoly with a public sky garden & contemporary rooftop restaurant. People often mention London, views, free, visit, book, advance, building, queue, worth, restaurant,


Address

20 Fenchurch St, London EC3M 8AF, United Kingdom

Website

skygarden.london

Contact

+44 20 7337 2344

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (8.6K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 10 AM to 9 PM
  • Monday: 10 AM to 9 PM
  • Tuesday: 10 AM to 9 PM
  • Wednesday: 10 AM to 9 PM
  • Thursday: 10 AM to 9 PM
  • Friday: 10 AM to 9 PM
  • Saturday: 10 AM to 9 PM

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  • 3/5 F K. 4 months ago on Google • 46 reviews
    Definitely worth a visit to check out the sky line. Unfortunately, I went on a day where it was raining and the viewing platform was closed due to unsafe slippery surfaces. Considering I had to buy the tickets 3 months in advance and the viewing platform was closed I was pretty underwhelmed. There is a fine dining restaurant within the vicinity if you wish to dine. If you're looking to have a quick bite and a drink there is a bar/snack bar serving hot/cold beverages/cakes/ and hot snacks like wraps and baguettes. I opted for a hot chocolate which cost close to £5, was nothing special and a tad too pricey for a drink.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chris T. 2 years ago on Google
    Wow just wow!!! Me and my partner who's birthday it was. Celebrated high in the sky with red wine and lovely views. What an experience. FREE YESSSS FREE but book your tickets in advance. What a wonderful place. You can see the whole of London and more ❤️
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 navy c. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent place to visit especially when weather is good you can see so much from here! It's completely free! You just need to book in advance and take an proof of identity to get through. The lift is really quick and takes only a few seconds to reach the floor. There's coffee and cakes available and comfy seating area! It feels completely different inside there's large plants and beautiful gardens. Amazing place to visit!!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 J. P. 2 years ago on Google
    This was a highlight of the day while on a day trip to London. Amazing architecture both exterior and interior wise. Very family friendly environment. Garden has three different places to eat or jus to have a drink. The views are amazing. Plenty of sweet spots to take pictures inside and on the external terrace. Toilet available which are being cleaned constantly. Please note, you have to book your free ticket online before turning up as no walk-ins allowed. All adults must have some form of ID and everybody has to go through airport like security check. Well worth the visit.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Benedict C. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a very cool space, amazing views, lots of plants, plenty of seating areas. My only criticism is that it takes forever to get a drink at the bar, spending half your time there standing in a queue isn't great. Also, unsurprisingly as you are a captive market, the drinks are not cheap!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David B. 1 year ago on Google
    Great roof top bar and absolutely great views of London 360° views alot better than the shard. Quick entrance, a bit of a queue but we went as a walk in but one can precook. Plenty of room at the top, great garden landscapes, good bars, restaurants on split levels
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Yeiva 2 months ago on Google • 138 reviews New
    A very impressive and unusual building. We weren't able to visit it when we were in London, but next time we'll definitely visit it. We were told there is a sky garden here, where there are a lot of plants, as well as cafes and restaurants, and also offers a beautiful view of London.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brandon-AM 5 months ago on Google • 117 reviews
    Well worth a visit, just book, queue and see the city for free! Take a packed lunch and enjoy the tranquility of the gardens. If you book Darwin's for their 3 course meal, no need to queue, walk straight in main entrance, go through security and up you go.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Eddie T. 2 months ago on Google • 95 reviews New
    This building is always busy with tourists queuing to enter for the top floor or people leaving the building from work. The build is very attractive, meaning it attracts people with curiosity, very stylish building.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 K B. 3 months ago on Google • 84 reviews New
    What a beautiful place! Despite the weather being typical winter with rain and wind it didn’t take away the amazement of the city from heights. Great part is that it’s free! Definitely book tickets in advance. I definitely recommend going when you’re in London. Even better as you walk around on the glass it has prompts as to what you’re looking at. Such an experience!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Niladri B. 5 months ago on Google • 47 reviews
    Great views of London from the top of the building - The Garden at 120. There is a cafeteria, restaurant and toilets. For sitting you do not need to buy food. It is better to book ahead of your visit and it is free. There isn't much queue if you book, usually a 5 to 10-minute wait at the security downstairs. You can try without booking but it depends on the day.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Victor O. 2 years ago on Google
    Enjoyed our very first visit, during the golden hour for the best possible photos and we were very pleased with the outcome! Friendly staff, chic restaurant and a wonderful new location in London! Will be back!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mark M. 2 years ago on Google
    Very very cool overall! Disappointed the upper level bar was not open to get a drink as the queue at the lower bar was too big! Unparalleled views of London, especially on the day we were there. Book your free hour well ahead of time via their website though!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nicola Dal M. 2 months ago on Google • 1370 reviews New
    awesome modern building with an interesting and original shape. Took the fast elevator to the sky garden and visit its lobby: not bad, although lines are a little slow even for those who booked their visit online.

  • 5/5 ruth r. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely fantastic views, you need ID to gain access, plus be advised book three weeks before you go , there is a bar and restaurant but you will also need to book. It is a truly beautiful place to really see the city from , but you must have a head for heights!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sunil G. 1 year ago on Google
    You need to plan a visit here in about 2 weeks in advance. The Tickets are free but if you don't book in advance you could run into a long queue and limited spaces. I don't know if this place is worth all that planning and advance commitment. It gets very crowded, especially on a weekend when the sun is shining. The place is nice for looking around London, if you like London which I am not that bothered about. For photos, it's not a great place because you have to shoot through the glass and they are not clean. There is a bar, and it's nice, the staff is great, but you would have to queue for that as well. It's not cheap. We had a signature cocktail "Cucumber Mojito" which was awesome, but it was also £13 per drink. It was good for one visit, but I would not go there again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christian S. 3 months ago on Google • 647 reviews New
    The security is serious, you have to have tickets in advance or reservations from one of the restaurants. We got last minute reservations to Darwin which was well worth it. The views are amazing especially at sunset.

  • 4/5 Suresh G. 4 months ago on Google • 305 reviews
    This is one of the remarkably built skyscrapers of London and is also one of the tourist attractions!! Prebook your tickets for Sky Gardens! There's a lovely Italian restaurant called Larch!! It is nice but expensive! Must visit the terrace gardens for a lovely view of London!!

  • 5/5 Claire F. 3 months ago on Google • 194 reviews New
    A fantastic place to see London from the air. And it's free!!! The staff are pleasant and informative. The only thing is that you need to book 2 weeks in advance via the website or go to the building between 10am and 11am to see if there are any places not booked.

  • 5/5 Trinity E. 6 months ago on Google • 117 reviews
    An absolutely outstanding building with the most beautiful views across London. So pretty at night! The sky bar was amazing and the restaurants serve beautiful food! Definitely a must do when in the city. I would recommend booking so you can guarantee entry and not have to que.

  • 5/5 D C. 1 year ago on Google
    Sky garden is a great place to spend some time having a drink with views all over London (weather permitting), views from the terrace can be a windy experience. Gardens are cute and impressive to think they are it top of a building.

  • 5/5 Federico S. 4 months ago on Google • 17 reviews
    The free access to 35th floor (reservation required) makes this building one of the best attractions in London. Wonderful panorama from the terrace and possibility to eat and drink right there. Do not miss it!

  • 5/5 Julie c. 1 year ago on Google
    Visited the sky garden with my friends at a weekend . You need to book a few weeks before on the website , you book a time slot and each member of your party will need to bring identification with you. The sky garden is free to book and gives amazing views of London and beyond. As soon as you exit the lifts on the 35 floor you will find toilets and also a bar area which you can sit down , plenty of tables , also this is where you can walk out to a big outside balcony for the views of London. When you come back inside you can walk up some stairs either side to see the beautiful gardens and also at the top is another bar which was quite and more seating. The top floor has a restaurant on it , which looked lovely. Well worth a visit to the sky gardens , would definitely come again .

  • 5/5 Ray S. 4 months ago on Google
    fenchurch , specifically reviewing the SKY GARDEN ...It starts with a security search akin to an airport but then you ascend 35 floors quicker than any lift I can remember, opening up to a beautifully lit floor with a huge Cresent moon for photos then ...the view ! Wow it's amazing ! Puts the eye to shame . There's a bar with mulled wine and such. Highly recommended 😃👍

  • 5/5 Isabel J. 2 years ago on Google
    Inspiring, modern building, a feat of engineering, as the base is narrower than the top, glorious views from the top. From the outside, no doubt it's an eyesore as it towers above, and beyond, overtaking the beautiful old buildings of re City - it is though a huge cartoon or had been drawn in 3D over St Paul's. But from the inside and on top it's fantastic, and the views of London 360 degrees- extra-ordinary.

  • 5/5 Steve D. 7 months ago on Google
    Been here before and love it.. the atmosphere is brilliant and the sights to see across the city are remarkable. Obviously from my previous visit, I was shocked to see how much the prices had shot up so that put us of staying longer than we would of wanted. It's free to get in, the staff are very helpful and knowledgeable who are happy to help.

  • 4/5 Our L. 8 months ago on Google
    A fun experience but lunch in the brassiere was very expensive and the food looked good but didn’t taste as good as it looked. The views were great but there were less plants than we thought there would be. Next time we would skip the meal and queue for the free view tickets instead.

  • 5/5 Ady F. 1 year ago on Google
    Book in advance to ensure access on your chosen day max 3 weeks ahead. Well worth the effort. Obviously the bars on 35th floor are not cheap, but not silly all things considered! Views are spectacular

  • 5/5 Julio H. 3 months ago on Google New
    Great place to get beautiful views of London for free and much higher than the London Eye. You must get your ticket as far advance as you can. Free tickets sell out quickly and this is a place to put on your travel.

  • 5/5 Sam M. 1 year ago on Google
    We were eating at one of the restaurants here, which includes access to the sky garden viewing platform. The view here was incredible. We thought it was better than the shard because you had a less obstructed view, despite not being as high. The interior area with the gardens is amazing.

  • 5/5 F. M. 2 years ago on Google
    Very nice view. Good service and welcoming. It's a paradise in central London. I recommend this place for enjoying nice moments with friends or lovers.

  • 5/5 john s. 2 years ago on Google
    Finding anything free in London is a rare treat and this must rank higher than many others. Pre booking is required. But worth every effort. On the top floor you'll see London stretch out below you. The bars offer hot and cold drinks plus there is a restaurant that requires booking.

  • 5/5 Francis X. 1 year ago on Google
    Went here to go up to the sky garden. Really cool, it’s free, you can book a free ticket, I didn’t, I went there waiting about 7 minutes and went up. It’s really worth it, you see the Tower of London right there next to it, you’ll see the tower bridge. When In London you gotta go visit.

  • 5/5 Tara H. 2 years ago on Google
    Very good experience here. Short wait to get in with pre-booked tickets. Airport security which is reassuring. Very smooth lift up and down. Fantastic views all the way round at the top. Excellent experience for free. You can buy food and drink at the top and there is a sit down restaurant.

  • 4/5 Aoife Kane T. 1 year ago on Google
    We came here to see the skygarden which as gardens go is firstly indoors,35 floors up and a little underwhelming. However we had booked breakfast in the Darwin restaurant and this meant that we were able to enjoy the spectacular views of London and the Thames as we relaxed over a delicious meal. We booked everything well in advance and still had to queue for lifts etc. It was a highlight of our trip to London and we would definitely go again.

  • 5/5 James J. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful way to spend a couple of hours for free!! You have to show ID for each person going up and also pass through an airport style baggage check. The views from the top on a clear day are amazing and the viewing platform doesn't get too busy. Absolutely loved our time here.


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  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance

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