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Sky Pod Bar

Bar

Dramatic city views greet visitors to this upscale cafe & nightspot on the rooftop of Sky Garden. People often mention view, great, time, drinks, amazing, London, experience, good, table, views,


Address

1, Sky Garden Walk, London EC3M 8AF, United Kingdom

Website

skygarden.london

Contact

+44 333 772 0020

Price rating

$$$ $

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (1K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 8 AM to 12 AM
  • Wednesday: 8 AM to 12 AM
  • Thursday: 8 AM to 12 AM
  • Friday: 8 AM to 1 AM
  • Saturday: 8 AM to 1 AM
  • Sunday: 8 AM to 12 AM
  • Monday: 10 AM to 12 AM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: view (17) great (14) time (14) drinks (13) amazing (13) London (12) experience (10) good (10) table (10) views (9)
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  • 5/5 kerry G. 2 years ago on Google
    I visited here for my birthday celebrations with my husband, brother and his girlfriend. We were seated at one of the booths directly in front of the windows which was such a beautiful view. There was a DJ playing which we thoroughly enjoyed. We felt as if we were on holiday. We ordered a platter of food all which was lovely. The drinks were great, especially the pink prosecco and our server was absolutely fantastic, Angelita. The drinks etc were on the expensive side but for the experience of the place its worth it for a treat. The only thing was we didn't get out to experience the views from the balcony. This closes at 6pm which I feel is a little early and it should be opened until around 8-9pm instead - I understand this is however a safety aspect as people are drinking but 6pm is early
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Christina 1 year ago on Google
    We visited the Sky Pod Bar for the first time as we have visited Darwin Brasserie before and we ejoyed the food and ambiance. There is not much choice for food is mostly picky bits, we ordered the sharing platter, which we thought it was quite small and expensive for what it was. The drinks were ok quite expensive. It was my birthday and they gave me a little dessert which was lovely of them. The service was good. The views are stunning.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ben M. 1 year ago on Google
    A really nice view to experience in London, especially at night. My girlfriend and I booked a table for the weekend, and we was greeted with a warm welcoming as well as had a great server. The drink options were very good, but I wish they had more options for dessert. When your finished with your drink or meal you can go around the sky pod bar to witness the amazing 360 view of London, with many benches to sit down to have a chat with a view. If you are looking for something to do in London I recommend coming here
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Natalia F. 1 year ago on Google
    The music was so loud we couldn’t hear anything, but the hostess helped us with a good table far away from the noise as possible The table however was dirty, so I had to clean it with a wet wipe myself. The drinks were absolutely not worth the money, prepared poorly and presented as if I was drinking with a friend under the bridge. The final disappointment was that although the website states that no free visitors after 6 are allowed, there were plenty of people without drinks and tables standing on top of our heads (literally) taking photos of the sunset. The staff wouldn’t do anything and we spent drinking our 15 pound cocktails with strangers armpits on our heads. The location was fabulous tho, so next time I’d just recommend getting the free ticket and not bothering with the bar.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Federica N. 8 months ago on Google • 7 reviews
    Impressive view and lovely setting! If you are visiting London, a stop here is absolutely worth it. It was not my first visit here, but this time I also tried some small dishes along with the beer. It was all unexpectedly good and reasonably priced. The service was friendly and nice, but probably also due to the very loud music you often struggled to get their attention. Make sure you book in advance, especially on weekends.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Abbie H. 2 years ago on Google
    The bar has a great atmosphere, they had a live band and singer who were fab. It's decorated cosy and festive with blankets available as it is a bit chilly. The drinks are really expensive so it's not doable for a full night but you're going for the views and atmosphere more than anything.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mark P. 7 months ago on Google • 414 reviews
    A group of 4 friends. A great bar with some of the best views in London. Drinks London prices but not excessive. A bit of queuing to get served, but not too bad. Didn't have have food but looked good. Good DJ and excellent band but the acoustics in the Sky Garden aren't the best, particularly if you are at the far sides away from the bar and band. Overall we all had a great night and would visit again..🤞🤞

  • 3/5 Giusi A. 1 year ago on Google
    The bar is in a beautiful location but it's not very well organised, because of the volume of visitors it is hard to check the menu and decide what to have, and it is also very hard to find a seat. The staff is ok, and the mocktails are fine, while the prices are a little too high.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Supertan's A. 1 year ago on Google
    Skygarden / skypod Bar - must see , must visit location in London! Very very kind and super friendly staff , everyone was so kind and welcomed, I had a great evening with my wife. (was her birthday) we had a waitress - Keren her name- top ! Brilliant employee of Skypod ! She made our evening funny and enjoyable :) amazing view ! Top Service! Definitely will go again and try the other both restaurants :) Price / quality TOP Delicious snacks and for this location the prices are definitely not high. Asap take your gf, bf , partner and have a wonderful evening , book in advance 1-2 month latest before as the best tables are booked reserved fast ! We were lucky and found a table for 6.45pm! Thank you! ❤️😊
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Arash S. 2 years ago on Google
    Such a brilliant place. Very much enjoyed our time in this place. Highly recommended
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ronson F. 2 years ago on Google
    Wonderful and great place to do the 2018 countdown for new year 2019. Great and elegant bar with music and dancing floor for celebration. We will see the firework in London soon in Sky pod bar. You can see the whole city of London in Here. Don’t miss it. Happy New Year! Hope it back for 2022 New year Eve!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ash W. 9 months ago on Google • 97 reviews
    You’re here for the view and unique venue. It’s really nice to be able to walk around the area as much as you’d like and really enjoy the view. The drinks were good. The food was fine. The staff was very pleasant, but very understaffed. We had to ask multiple times for one drink refill and a food item that was forgotten. The prices were reasonable given the venue. We were seated promptly. The DJ’s music was underwhelming - essentially bland house music the entire time. It would be lovely to hear some live music in the space. Definitely make reservations ahead of time, especially during busy months.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Daniela T. 2 months ago on Google • 3 reviews New
    Terrible experience in sky pod bar. My fiance took me to the sky gardens first time. I was so excited until we come to a sky pod bar yesterday 19/02/24 around 2.15pm and this horrible woman served us. We came in complete calm manner and we wanted to buy a bottle of wine. First she gave us to taste first wine, on second occasion she said with raised voice we can’t be tasting wine before we buy a bottle? She was stressed and in million years should not work there. She did not listen when we asked what wine we would like but instead gave us different wine and once we told her politely this is not the wine we asked for she was rude. I would appreciate in such enviroment working people who are happy to serve the customer for the high price of wine. I noticed whilst sitting there trying to enjoy the view with the wine, she was rude to others. She seems very unhappy person and someone who does not like her job and people. Totally unacceptable behaviour for such enviroment. We will never return.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Zee b. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing place with amazing view, the place is chill and you can take amazing pictures at high altitudes. My visit to this place was before the pandemic, we had so much fun me and my family. I would recommend to visit this place if you have the time, but you will need to make your booking in advance so you can find more options and different times suitable for you.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Alfredo C. 4 months ago on Google • 76 reviews
    Visited at night with a reservation. The place looks a bit messy and not really well taught. We ordered two different wines and nobody had any idea of which was which, which is not really a great service. On top.of that, the outer terrace closes at six and internal visibility is limited. Also forget heating.

  • 5/5 Annino De P. 8 months ago on Google • 25 reviews
    I must say I loved the food we had at the Sky Pod Bar. Along with the well known stunning views you can enjoy from the SkyGarden, I tried different courses like the Arancini, the chicken Satay, Gyoza, Coppa, St Marcellin. All of them were super and I must say it’s been an unexpected surprise. Service was a bit slow and ordering some more courses took a bit.

  • 5/5 Elias B. 8 months ago on Google • 19 reviews
    Didn't have food but the drinks were amazing! The prices are actually quite okay for where it is! Pricy but not ridiculous. Muhammed served us and made sure we are having the best night. My partner and I were celebrating our one year anniversary and it was really one of the loveliest nights.

  • 2/5 Mario D. 5 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    Disappointing experience at this bar. Terrible service from the start – the waitress never even responded to us. To top it off, we were told there was no food available upon arrival. The stunning view couldn’t make up for the lackluster service and false expectations. Not recommended.

  • 5/5 Alex Z. 1 year ago on Google
    I loved this place because it has a huge rooftop with a garden and that makes it really special... Overall it was ok! Deserves a visit for sure

  • 4/5 Valeria G. 5 months ago on Google
    Good cocktails, although a little bit expensive (15gbp each cocktail), but it worth the price because the landscape is really amazing! We booked a table a few days ago but i think you can go without any reservation for the bar and standing there.

  • 5/5 Bomi K. 9 months ago on Google
    Superb location, amazing views, and great ambience. Make a reservation to secure a table by the window especially on weekends. Cocktails and other menus are of course on the pricey side but still worth visiting.

  • 5/5 Nuno O. 9 months ago on Google
    Great experience, the reception lady was very helpful and although we didn't have any booking she showed us how to quickly book a table online. The view is amazing, great atmosphere, the waitress was super friendly.

  • 4/5 Mervé A. 2 years ago on Google
    Service was a little on the slow side but nevertheless it was a nice experience. They have a decent range of non-alcoholic beverages and other nibbles.

  • 2/5 Jakub M. 2 years ago on Google
    I tried 2 cocktails, they were OK but I couldn't enjoy them at all coz there was super cold inside. The view was amazing and the waitress was very kind. Overall I am very disappointed coz despite siting inside, in winter jacket and hat I still felt uncomfortable. Outside was 6 degrees and inside I guess 11 maximum. How can I enjoy cocktails full of ice cubes if I am freezing.

  • 5/5 Sam J. 2 years ago on Google
    Free entry, great evening vibes, genuinely felt like the main character and certainly felt like I was in GTA with the amazing views over the city, great drinks and awesome DJ

  • 2/5 Anna J. 2 years ago on Google
    Review for evening drinks, midweek. Summary; Avoid. Unless you are a small group of under 30s wanting a lively atmosphere without over the top prices. Order two rounds or bottles to get around the slow service. Might be worth it then. Atmsophere is visually quite nice and the views are a plus. We arrived 5 minutes early for our slot, not expecting it to take 20 minutes to get seated. It would be good if they gave people a heads-up about this at booking, especially considering the slots are tightly time bound. It felt a bit like a cattle farm. The staff we interacted with were very polite but looked like they were not supported to do their job. Our waiter was constantly busy rushing from one table to another and apologetic. It seemed understaffed. It also seemed like there was no preparation for the amount of people whose slot began at 830. One check in desk meant a long wait for everyone. By the time we were served, we had only 50 minutes left. It took 10 minutes for our drinks to arrive and our dersert was missed off. We waited another 10 minutes before saying anything because we felt bad for the staff clearly under pressure. When we did reorder, the desert was sent to an empty table next to us. We had to wait more time to get the error corrected. By the time we had the pudding we had finished our drinks. With only 20 minutes left on our booking we didn't want to order more. We just wanted to leave, but there was no one to get the bill from. Very frustrating evening which I would have paid to get out of. On top of that the live band had a terrible time trying to defy the acoustics in the space, with other guests clearly frustrated the whole thing was a shambles. Prices were fair, and staff friendly, but the management of the whole venue and staff is clearly lacking.

  • 5/5 Chiao 1 year ago on Google
    Great cocktails and amazing view. Make sure you book a table in advance.

  • 5/5 Reza 2 years ago on Google
    Recommeded bar or cafe in the central of London. When you are in bussiness district, this place should be visited in the morning or sunset. It has incredible view overlooking the famous Shard building. The resto offers a cheap bread with coffee/tea for just 5 pounds.

  • 5/5 Pk S. 2 years ago on Google
    We went to Sky Garden last week for our anniversary and had amazing VIP treatment. One of the bar tenders Jamal, such a courteous gentlemen and made us a couple of mocktails that were out of this world. His energy, aura and positive vibes made the entire experience 👌 so thank you so much Jamal for making our day perfect

  • 5/5 Callum 3 years ago on Google
    First class experience at the top of one of the tallest buildings in London and with a view to die for - what’s not to like? Friendly staff, reasonable prices for the quality of drinks you’re getting. There are two restaurants in the Sky Garden also, though I haven’t personally visited these yet. My only complaint is that the outside balcony has been closed off on my last two visits, though presumably this is done for a good reason so I wont detract any points away from them for that!

  • 5/5 Aigars 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent overall, very spacious, pretty, great view. Cocktails are superb, service is very good. Just be sure to book in advance.

  • 4/5 Kayleigh G. 3 years ago on Google
    Very pretty bar, loved the vibe and music. Only thing id complain about is they should warn you to arrive half an hour before booking as the queue and security checks to get in took half an hour and despite closing at 10 we were told to pack up and leave half an hour early despite still having a full drink. So we lost an hour of our booking due to entry and exist procedures. Its expensive but a nice one off experience. I had a good time.

  • 5/5 Rafael P. 2 years ago on Google
    Great cocktail bar. Unfortunately now you need to book in advance to get access to the area and also have great views from London. Drinks are amazing


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Dancing
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery

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