Oblix in Southwark

Beautiful setting with stunning views over St Paul’s. Service started well but became very slow. 40min wait for starter. When they came steak tartare excellent, salmon small, tuna tartare covered in roe (not on menu and I don’t eat) so I sent back and ordered shrimp cocktail. 20mins later it arrived with salmon roe and the waiter wondered what my problem was. Tuna was kept on bill - no apology. Dry aged sharing ribeye Steak and chips best I’ve ever eaten. Puddings ok but fruit bowl and sorbet incredible.

Afternoon tea for out special anniversary was made so special with beautiful sweet treats, heavenly sandwiches and tartlets and attentive, polite staff. You certainly come for the view across London from the 32nd floor of The Shard, but the meal, which was untrusted and, in every way perfect!

Stil don’t understand why the waiter doesn’t take his own service charge witch is presented on THE BILL ? After they wondering why is so poor service…

Came for birthday dinner and had a wonderful experience. The food, drinks, staff, views and atmosphere were all amazing. Mad, Angela, and everyone else we interacted with made it a lovely evening.

Amazing experience. The location, the food and the view are fantastic. The service is very professional and friendly. Kevin and Matt took care of our group with passion and care. I strongly recommend trying this restaurant.

We ate here for my husband's birthday during our trip to London. Highly priced, no question, but also really fantastic food - everything was really exceptionally good (tuna tartar, beef tartar with bone marrow - sooooo good, ribeye steaks with vegetable side dishes, wine, cocktails). The view over the city in the dark is truly unique. Simply something special for special occasions. The service was very courteous and attentive. At most, I would like to see a larger selection of cuts (different steak sizes) and perhaps a few more affordable wines on the menu. But overall we had a fantastic evening, thank you!

The waiter gentleman serving our 1245 noon table of 2 on 13th October was professional and provided excellent services. He asked if it was an occasion and, much to our surprise - got us a birthday candle on our tea set! Attentive and his service style def made the afternoon tea worthwhile. Would come back for another celebration!

Last Wednesday was my wife’s birthday. Upon arrival, I asked if they had a table for two near the window, and I didn’t mind waiting, but they said no right away. Then they told me it would cost extra. I didn’t mind paying extra, but they said I should have reserved it in advance. I don’t understand why a table near the window cost extra, especially since it wasn’t mentioned on their website when I made the reservation. We felt very sad about it, though the food was amazing, no doubt.

Delicious food and spectacular view

The food was quite good, but unfortunately, the service let the experience down. The waiter seemed to have an attitude at the start, and the service was slower than expected. One of the starters arrived before our drinks, with the second starter coming about 10 minutes later. Additionally, our main courses were placed on a nearby table for around five minutes before being served to us. Despite requesting a water jug, we never received one. Given these service issues, the 14% service charge felt unjustified.

Came for afternoon tea and couldn’t have been more disappointed. The service was chaotic and slow. The food was awful. Honestly, you can get a better sandwich at Tesco. As for the sweets and cakes, they tasted overtly mass produced and not pleasant. This has put me off afternoon tea for for life

Excellent afternoon tea, very tasty and rich. Only 1.5 hours is too short for the experience. If you can't make it in that time, you can sit at the bar and give the place to the next guests. Very friendly and attentive staff.

Das Oblix befindet sich im 32. Stock des Wolkenkratzers "The Shard". Die Aussicht über das nächtliche London ist beeindruckend. Auch hier lohnt es allerdings wieder, gegen Aufpreis, einen Tisch am Fenster zu reservieren. Ich vermute, dass man von den hinteren Plätzen kaum etwas von der Aussicht wahrnimmt. Die Gerichte waren allesamt sehr gut. Besonders das Tatar und das halbe Huhn. Der Koch versteht sein Handwerk. Was allerdings erwähnt werden muss: - Die Geräuschkulisse ist im gesamten Restaurant sehr hoch. - Der Service hätte etwas öfter kommen können. Bzw. sehen müssen, dass die Gläser leer sind. Trotz dessen hatten wir einen sehr netten Abend mit ausgesprochen gutem Essen. Was allerdings für die Bewertung mit lediglich 3 Punkten gesorgt hat, ist Folgendes. Während meiner Abwesenheit fragte der Kellner meine Begleitung, ob er ein zusätzliches Trinkgeld, neben der auf der Rechnung bereits inkludierten Servicepauschale (bereits 15%), haben könne!? Das halte ich für ein Restaurant auf dem Niveau leider für ein absolutes Unding.

Dear team , I really enjoyed the food aswell as the great service , our waiter was absolutely amazing very welcoming and patient. We’d love to come back , very friendly atmosphere especially from our one Chinmay , very kind we love his hard work

They assigned a Brazilian waiter to serve us to make things easier in the language. He clearly gave the wrong information - we asked him twice if the price was for 2 people or 1. He clearly said it was for 1 person. When it came time to settle the bill, he wasn't in the restaurant and the waiter who only spoke English was extremely stupid, saying that we hadn't understood, that the price was for 2 people, and we had to bear the burden since the mistake was on the part of the Brazilian waiter. . We had a scare! I don't recommend it.

My friend and I came for drinks to Oblix, and everything was good. However, one thing was a bit strange. There were free tables with a view, but the host seated us near the entrance in dark corner, while another host seated people who also came for drinks by the window. Strange logic, and a small detail that made the experience of the place NOT very enjoyable.

It was a fantastic experience at Oblix in the Shard! The food was incredible, with every dish beautifully presented and full of flavour. The service was top-notch—special shoutout to Alvie and Man, who were both absolutely amazing! They went above and beyond to make our visit memorable with their attentiveness and kindness. The atmosphere is unbeatable, with a stunning view of London that truly adds to the experience. Whether it's for a special occasion or just to treat yourself, I would highly recommend Oblix. I can't wait to return!

Needless to say the view is stunning! The service is excellent. We would love to thank Man (sorry I spell your name wrong) for the amazing services for our dinner - attentive and caring. I am surprised he is quite new in this restaurant but keep up with the good work! We had a lovely time there!

We went for afternoon tea... 2 days prior to our reservation, they called to change it from east side to west side. Our waiter was very attentive upon sitting down..but disappeared...we had to ask another waiter for more tea and another plate of sandwiches. Waiter returned partly through our tea to say it was last call as kitchen was closing ...we were a bit surprised by that at a restaurant of this level. And during last 30 minutes of our tea, staff begun arranging tables for dinner service, moving tables and making quite a bit of noise. Lastly, staff started to gather and have their supper break ...which I understand but in front of clients is not profesional in my opinion. Wasn't quite the afternoon tea experience I had expected for that price. Positive side was views were amazing!

Edit: Whilst I can’t change my review I have updated service slightly why? Oblix contacted me about my review and showed genuine concern that my experience was not as they would have wanted or expected. Based on my conversation I am sure that my experience is not reflective of the norm. As such I look forward to returning in the future. Original: Slightly harsh review here but let’s face it pay £100+ a head you got to provide an exceptional meal with service. Location Let’s face it does not get better! Amazing views and just a special location (in our case a special graduation meal) Meal Cocktails were really great and server was able to give help (they were not the normal run of the meal cocktails) - very tasty Starters were exceptional, interestingly all sharing platters but we had 3 between 5 people and it was enough, so good portion sizes. Mains - honestly I was a little disappointed I had steak and it was nice but not great, the sides were awesome, and everyone else in the party enjoyed (or said they did) so maybe just me! Portions were very generous Service Extremely disappointed, our server started out really well, seemed attentive and engaging. However he lost focus around the main course - failed to clear the table in a timely manner (started then kinda forgot). When he did clear it felt like it was only because one of our party was overheard saying - think he forgot us! At no time did he check on drinks offer to refresh or get more drinks etc. very absent. In the end it took so long to clear the table, get a desert menu and for him to come check what we wanted, we decided to not have desert. The plus was they recognised my daughter’s graduation, giving her a congrats ice cream, which was sweet. Over all I left the restaurant frustrated that I had paid so much, and received such poor service.

My sister and mum took me here for my 40th birthday lunch- what a let down by service! Food was amazing, but no one asked if we wanted drinks etc, after 40mins we had to get attention of someone, who said he couldnt help us🤣 then when we finally got attention- it took forever to get food and drinks! After all the delays, we wont be coming back and will not be recommending to family and friends

Service was good. Very attentive. Food came out quickly Highlight for me was the dessert. The truffle and parmesan fries were good as well. Nice view of london so try and negotiate a table on the sides.

Great food, views, and company. Couldn’t really ask for much for. The service was what would expect from an establishment of this calibre: stellar. The starter, main course, and dessert were all equally exquisite. Wonderful experience.

Food is great! The service and atmosphere are amazing too. I recommend the Smoked Black Cod, it was Michelin grade!

Insane view of London, this alone makes it a great place to have a special night with family, friends or couple. The food menu is varied, lots of options and all of the ones we ordered were super delicious. The bread and butter is all worth it. I also tried the spicy seafood pasta and was delicious. The desserts we tried was the sundae with little bits of brownie was exceptional.

My friend celebrated her birthday at Obilx, and we had a great time. The view was amazing, and the food was nicely presented. The staff were very calm and patient. We had a variety of meals, including the starter of seared beef carpaccio with mustard dressing, parmesan, and watercress, which I liked. The sour cream and horseradish burrata were also great. I enjoyed the starters more than the main meal, but overall, I loved the presentation of all the dishes. The Oblix dessert platter was beautiful and, being a dessert lover, it was my favorite part. It was a great experience, and I would definitely visit again.

The Oblix in London is a very beautiful and luxurious restaurant. We were there around 6 p.m. and had reserved a seat by the window. The place alone cost us £20. The view from the 32nd floor was breathtaking and we had a perfect view of the Tower Bridge while we ate. The time of year meant that at the beginning it was still light and we had a great view of London, and later it got dark and we could also see London from above at night. The staff were very attentive and polite. There was live music during the meal and the atmosphere was just right. For dinner we had the 3 course menu. It was tasty but unfortunately not quite perfect. There was about one vegetarian dish per course. There was nothing wrong with the cocktails. These not only looked very good but also tasted just as good. Overall, we were very satisfied with our stay at the Oblix and can only recommend it.

No, I would not recommend. Food is highly overpriced for the quantity and quality. Lots of service staff, but service was poor; waited 20-minutes for them to clear our plates (after we asked). Views are blinded at sunset; which is why you are there. If you want a table by the window, that costs more. Supposed to be up-scale, but they allow under-dressed customers that degrade the experience.

We had the set menu dinner here. Every staff member was very friendly and attentive but a special shout out goes to Andrea (I believe that was his name). He was super attentive and friendly and even went the extra mile to bring out a birthday candle with our dessert. The crispy chicken was the amazing also.

UNBELIEVABLE. I recommend everyone to try the Oblix restaurant at least once. A unique experience accompanied by sublime food and impeccable service. My most sincere compliments go to all the kitchen staff and the waiters. Thanks to Francesco for suggesting the tasting menu and to the girl (blonde Hungarian) sorry but I don't remember the name for taking care of us and guiding us course after course. Thanks for everything and see you next time.

Great food and great views. While there are some things on the menu just for show (like smokey drinks, dry ice fog on oysters), the food is really good. Essentially it is worth going to the restaurant just for the food regardless of the amazing views of the location. Oysters were superb, drinks were showy but very inventive and delicious. Great place for steak but also lots of other options. For example a humble roast chicken was amazing. Great date place too. Wine selection is excellent and the suggestions and help from staff were actually insightful and useful. To be honest, we just went for the view expecting a regular meal and were surprised by the food itself.

Spectacular dinner above London, in this restaurant on the thirty-second floor. The service was fast and attentive to every detail. We were treated to some welcome dishes, the maître Andrea left nothing to chance and the sommelier was very thorough. Excellent wine and food, the view alone is worth a dinner there. Special thanks to manager Christos for making everything special.

Very high price but good value for money very satisfied

Very high price but good value for money very satisfied

Amazing experience with spectacular view! Our server angela, made it even better ❤️

Amazing experience with spectacular view! Our server angela, made it even better ❤️

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 We were greeted by friendly staff and seated right next to the window with a beautiful panoramic view over Tower Bridge, Canary Wharf, and South London 🌉. The afternoon tea menu looked great, and we decided to go for the bottomless cocktails 🍸. The food was delicious, and the presentation was on point 👌. Special shoutout to Mr. Man and Mr. Silvio who were both incredibly helpful and attentive, explaining all the items in detail and making sure our cocktails arrived just as we requested! 🥂 Their service really added to the experience. We will definitely be coming back for another afternoon tea or maybe even lunch/dinner 🍽️. Highly recommend!

Oblix West, located at the top of The Shard in London, offers a dining experience like no other. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with stunning panoramic views of the city, making it a memorable setting for any meal. The restaurant boasts two kitchens—one dedicated to desserts and the other to hot dishes—showcasing their focus on culinary excellence. We were fortunate to sit by the windows, but our table was initially poorly lit, which could have affected the overall experience. However, our attentive waiter quickly solved the issue by bringing over a lovely lamp, making our dinner much more comfortable and enjoyable. The service was impeccable, with our waitress being exceptionally friendly and attentive. The menu itself is full of excellent choices, and while the prices are on the higher side, the quality of the food justifies the cost. For starters, we enjoyed crispy squid with a delightful aioli and a beautifully prepared beef carpaccio. Our main course featured a perfectly roasted chicken served with rich gravy and truffle fries. However, the fries were a slight letdown, as they appeared to be frozen rather than fresh hand-cut, which was a minor disappointment given the restaurant's high standards. Despite this, the overall experience was fantastic, made even more special by the thoughtful surprise at the end—a delicious vanilla ice-cream with a candle. We mentioned at the beginning that it was my birthday last week and we were celebrating. Oblix West delivers on both ambiance and service, making it an extraordinary spot for a special occasion or a luxurious night out.

Awesome dinner!! Our server Cat and Stefan the somelier where amaizing.

I was definitely pleasantly surprised by this restaurant. At first, I thought it would be one of those places with great views but mediocre food a typical "tourist trap." But I couldn’t have been more wrong. Not only does this restaurant offer stunning, picture perfect views, but the food truly exceeded my expectations. The combination of the incredible views and the delicious food creates a perfect dining experience. I would absolutely recommend this place for anyone looking for more than just a pretty backdrop here, you get the full package. I’ll definitely be back!

T-bone steak was so delicious. Great service ✅

Very beautiful restaurant with incredible views, staff are friendly and attentive, we was first in and was great and welcomed by all the chefs and staff. We had brunch and the started platter was delicious, the serlion steak was very well cooked at med-rare and sides were also amazing. There was a family with an ASD child next to us and they were so attentive and respectful to them, ensuring they here happy and comfortable throughout. The cocktail bar at the east side was very well put together and a very different but tasty range of cocktails.

I've been a few different times for drinks. Always a chill, laid back experience. Recommend.

Super good service and food , worth it

I visited tonight oblix to celebrate 🥂 a birthday ,the food was delicious and outstanding service from A to Z . Very nice view over London from 32 floor of the shard

Celebrating our son’s 25th birthday lunch Superb, lovely staff and views amazing 🤩

Especially good, their appetizers are light and delicious 👍🏼

Schubert has been very attentive to us!!!

Great views of London! We had the three course menu: the carpaccio, the artichoke salad, the sirloin steak, and the desert platter. It was our anniversary and they even decorated the plate :)

We had a fantastic evening out! We arrived after 6 pm, which meant we scored free street parking just a 6-minute walk from the restaurant. This convenient location was just the start of our great experience. The starters and desserts were truly superb, with each dish expertly prepared and presented. And the service was top-notch - our server was attentive, knowledgeable, and went above and beyond to ensure we had everything we needed. Overall, it was a wonderful dining experience that exceeded our expectations!

The afternoon tea @ Oblix East is an experience to not miss. Want it boozy, the cocktail package is your add-on. The service is attentive and welcoming. The views are best-in-class and the food is well portioned and delightful.

Magnificent restaurant and very very good! The waiter Schubert was perfect from start to finish! I highly recommend!!

If you’re looking for a very good dinner and you looking for a stunning view at the same time, you’re place to be is Oblix. Make your reservation on time. Enjoy

We went to Oblix for my partner's 50th. I will say that we enjoyed the food though it didn't really set the world on fire. The staff were very nice. The views were great. However! We were seated next to a loud, foul mouthed and drunk foursome from Essex. One of them knocked his wife's drink which splashed my partner in her new dress. The waitress came to clear it up thankfully. The staff did not recognise the fact that this foursome were to be avoided and should have seated us elsewhere. It felt like we were in a Wetherspoons! A special evening was thoroughly spoilt. I messaged Oblix to raise my issue later that week and all I got from them (Dora) we tried to call you. No they didn't. I replied I didn't and have not heard anything since. When you spend £220 on a meal you expect something a lot nicer. Their customer care leaves a lot to be desired. Additional 11-7-24 So after Oblix replied to my review with an offer to call me and discuss my experience - STILL NOTHING HEARD!! Their aftercare is contemptible. The Ryan Air of restaurant customer service

Exceptional food and drinke, Especially the key-lime cocktails ! We loved the place and will be back for sure

No 32 andar do prédio The Shard , há o restaurante Oblix - excelente! A vista para a London Bridge , o chá e o atendimento- são ótimos! Não é barato, porém são tantos os prazeres que vale a pena! O doce de chocolate ( parece Ferrero Roche) é delicioso.

Was here on Christmas Eve. You pay extra for a window table. At the bottom you have to go through a metal gate, so you have to wait quite a while. View is super beautiful, would definitely recommend taking a window table. Upon arrival you are kindly welcomed, you are led to the table and soon someone comes to give you some explanation of the menu. We had a nice chat and the waiter was also interested and asked where we came from. Menu was extensive, prices are a bit on the higher side, but that is noticeable by the atmosphere and formality. We had 3 starters, bread was really extremely tasty. Calamaris ok, the beef tartare really tasty. As a main course, crab cakes, salmon, spare ribs, fries with parmesan and bimi. Spareribs were disappointing. Cocktail beautifully presented, but that's okay for 30 euros. We had ordered a little too much and were extremely full. Price-quality ratio is okay, main courses could have been a bit better compared to the price. Please note that you will pay a fee of approximately 15% on top of the total price. We spent about 280 euros for 2 people.

Afternoon tea with an amazing view. Went here around 2 pm and was sat at window (for £20 more) and had unlimited teas, by Andreos recommendations we had 4 amazing teas and coffees as well. The sandwiches were standard, loved the lobster and truffle. Scones were amazing with the marmalade. The desserts were very very sweet and pretty. The service was phenomenal. Every person staffed should be applauded for their attention.

Where should I start… I went there for afternoon tea with my 2 other friends. It was my 30th bday and also celebration of two of us getting pregnant. We started with the delay and waited for the table 30minutes. Hostess asked us if we are okay to stand so me (with the visible pregnancy) said “no, we are not”. Then once we sat by the bar waiter asked us if we want some water, we politely declined and heard a comment “it’s alright I won’t charge you for it” with a silly smile. Seriously?! you think we are not okay to pay for the water? That was pathetic. After we finally got our table, we waited to be served and our waiter was not attentive at all. His “happy birthday “ and “congratulations” were so fake that it would be better if he didn’t say anything. Our table was a mess all the time. Nobody bothered to clean and as we were ordering more items mess was only getting bigger and bigger. Finally, my friend who is not pregnant never received her champagne, even after complaining about it. For birthday they don’t even have 1 different pastry, you’re just getting your portion of afternoon tea separately on a plate 😅 Afternoon tea, dear manager or whoever is reading this - is about service, atmosphere and all experience. Everyone can make sandwiches and get something sweet at home. 0/10 Update: please look for the reservation under the name Anna K or Anna B as my friend was booking it. Table for 3, Saturday 22/06 at 3:30pm.

A Dreamy Experience.. My husband and I celebrated his 40th birthday at Oblix East, and it was an unforgettable experience. Arriving 45 minutes early, we were warmly greeted and chose to start with champagne at the bar. The breathtaking view, especially during sunset was gorgeous. There was live music which made our evening dreamy and special, the atmosphere was perfect. The food was good—tasty and well presented. We went for the 3 course meal. Highly recommend the crispy chicken starter. Dessert was a highlight, complete with a lovely "Happy Birthday" message for my husband. Our waiter, Sanjay, was attentive, knowledgeable, and friendly.

All of the staff (literally all... the chefs, the sommelier, the back waiter, etc) were extremely kind, and the food was delicious. Views were also spectacular.

Went there for dinner for special occasion on a Saturday evening. Service in the restaurant was excellent. The receptionist at the entrance of the hotel wasn’t great - indifferent is probably the best description - but our waiter made up for it. The food was very good. I chose the veggie option and as I can’t eat mushroom, they accommodated me with an alternative dish not on the menu. The drinks menu is great - good cocktails and good quality wines. The views are amazing and worth paying up for the window seats. We also had live entertainment on the day - singer and pianist - who were fab!

It is very wonderful restaurant . Perfect food and service, friendly staff with smile .

They strive for perfection. We were taken care of from arrival to departure. Service was excellent. Nice touches. Food was good quality and tasty. Also pleasing to the eye. They made our day special, we had a nice view for desert. We will definitely visit them again. Merci L!

Thoroughly enjoyed our experience at Oblix. Though not pictured, the drinks were fantastic (expensive but amazing). The service was wonderful as was the food. The view was also lovely, though the windows were a bit dirty. Would highly recommend, especially for a date night or special Occasion.

Booked for the “Oblix Birthday Experience” and it was one for the books and more! Had a lovely time to enjoy our special dinner overlooking the city of London as the sun sets. Food was truly sumptous and delicious. Menu was tailored and adjusted as one of us has seafood allergy. Service was really exceptional, with special mention to commend member of staff - Kevin and Nora - for accommodating us as they made sure that our Oblix experience would truly be an amazing one.

Actually super nice, very generous portions of amazing food (which I did not expect tbh, as these places normally have haute cuisine kind of portions). Great view, not a snobbish environment and friendly, helpful staff. Was impressed 😃

Very poor service. They sat us at a table that did not have a server assigned to it as the server was either late or didn't show up for their shift. The table was dirty because it had not been wiped down prior and when they pulled out a chair it had a spilled drink in it. We got there right when they opened at 12. We waited about 30 minutes for service and ended up ordering at the bar and we were even charged a service fee of 14%. The bar staff was great and very helpful.

The food is phenomenal, and the views are impressive. I give 4 stars in my review for two reasons. We reserved a table by the window, but when we arrived, they seated us at a counter and only realized their mistake later, then directed us to our table. Additionally, we ordered two “born a star” cocktails, which come in a box that is opened at the table, releasing smoke. This is the most expensive cocktail due to the show. However, only one box worked. For the second cocktail, they brought the glass directly to the table, apologizing for a problem with the second box. The price, however, was the same for both. This was disappointing. Due to these two details, I unfortunately cannot give the maximum rating of 5 stars.

A very nice view over London, many plates to share on the table, everything went well. The acoustic of the restaurant could be better as it was quite loud.

Very good service and delicious food! I had a birthday dinner here and it was impressive :)

Booked Oblix to celebrate my daughter’s special 18th Birthday. We received a nice welcome before being taken to our table and the views from the 32nd floor were lovely. However that’s pretty much where the good parts stopped. Food was expensive (to be expected) but it was just ok, steak didn’t look nice. Service was shocking and the biggest let down for the restaurant. Poor sommelier, introduced himself then he didn’t bother to come back for the wine order until chased. Our waiter and other waiting staff seemed inexperienced for the restaurant. Some meals arrived others for our party but had to wait for the others. Some desserts arrived but not for everyone so again chased. One of which was for the birthday girl which was left on the side. Final disappointment was the bill for 5 guests; 4 had 2 courses and 1 had a 3 course meal. However, they charged us for 5 people having 3 courses each. Check your bill is correct! When this was pointed out the attitude of the waiter was “off”. He silently took it away and came back and left on the table and walked off. As we were not happy and didn’t have a good experience we did not pay the service charge. Something we never do! I was really disappointed as it should have been lovely. You’re paying a premium but this is not being delivered. I didn’t read the reviews beforehand and can see many comments on the poor service from other customers. Safe to say we won’t be going back for them to ruin any future celebrations! Better food and service elsewhere!!!

It is a very good place with a magnificent view that we have to consider when booking, this place has 2 different sides and you have to see which one you are looking for, book the WEST, you have the view of Saint Paul's Cathedral and that whole part of the city, and the EAST, there in that part of the restaurant you can see the view towards the tower, which is a little more difficult to find a place on this side, the first is for food and the second is more of a bar type for cocktail

Cocktail menu was brilliant, really enjoyed the food, and as expected the views were amazing. I liked the bolt ons available for the afternoon tea, and was impressed with the cocktail menu at the bar. It was disappointing to see that those weren't included in the unlimited option and made it feel a bit like a promotion down the local pub rather than an impressive place to go Disappointed in the service although management credited our bill when he realised we weren't satisfied, which was appreciated and he proactively rectified the situation as soon as he was aware I had made the booking for a special occasion and was unfortunately quite disappointed with the overall experience The atmosphere in the restaurant gave school canteen vibes and having to keep asking for more tea / milk / sugar got a bit tedious, especially as it was only about half full, the interior was dull and the toilets were a bit messy There are plenty of better options for the same money, unfortunately I wouldn't return

What a beautiful evening made by the view from the shard and the top culinary experience. Great job guys. Will be back for sure!

So I’ll preface this with the fact that I was a tourist and this was my first afternoon tea, so I’m not sure if my experience was due to not understanding the mannerisms or culture, but it was not what I expected after reading the previous reviews from here. My friend and I were running late to our afternoon tea reservation and called in to notify them, the person who answered the phone was very kind and helped move our timing. Our afternoon tea experience was then below expectations. We were seated right as we arrived and the restaurant wasn’t packed, so we were able to have a great view of the skyline. The server was extremely kind, explaining how afternoon tea works (unlimited teas and different types for 90 minutes with some finger sandwiches and desserts), and took our first round of orders. Tea came out nicely as well as my cocktail and sandwiches and desserts followed. The beginning was great, we had a nice view, good drinks and nice ambiance. The issue came when our server would hardly come back to our table to check up on us. I finished my tea, cocktail, and tap water and sat for over 10 minutes waiting to order again. Even when we did put in our second round of drinks, we never got our tap waters refilled. Teas came out maybe 10 minutes later, my tea was correct, but my companion ordered black tea and they brought out peppermint. Also not a huge issue, simple mistake that could just be fixed by steeping and bringing out the correct tea. This tea didn’t come out for 15-20 minutes, and by then we had gotten tired of waiting for drinks, got up ourselves and took the tap water bucket to refill our own cups. We then had to grab the attention of another employee regarding the tea, which then was brought out within a reasonable timing. Another note to add, when she got her second tea, we noticed they changed her cup and filter so the flavor of the previous tea wouldn’t mix in. This did not happen for mine. At this point, we were basically out of time and we wanted to leave because although the view was nice, we didn’t want to overstay the timing. It was frustrating that we were basically sitting and staring into London for most of this experience. So basically, experience was not worth the price we paid for it, didn’t feel like I got a chance to try all the teas I wanted to. Some positive things to note if you do choose to go, sandwiches were good, small but flavorful and complimented the tea pairings. Desserts were okay, we didn’t enjoy them as much. Teas that we were able to have were delicious, and the cocktail with lychee and hibiscus was amazing. We weren’t able to sit at a table next to the windows, but the view could still be seen clearly from our seats. I took pictures in the beginning, but it was aesthetic, just wished the service was better when we went.

Food was perfection! Atmosphere was vibey, sophisticated and chilled. Service was great.

I recently had the pleasure of dining at the Oblix, and it was an unforgettable experience for the Mrs and I. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted by very welcoming and friendly staff. We started with the honey glazed crispy chicken, which was absolutely delicious. For the main course I opted for the dry aged steak. The steak was an extra £8 but well worth it. There was a wide range of drinks inc. beer and wine. The drinks menu seemed a bit overwhelming but our waiter answered every simple to complex query. The pricing all in all is fair, especially considering the location and the exceptional quality of the food. Special shout-out to our waiters, Robert and Andrew, who provided outstanding service throughout the evening.

The food was an absolute delight as was the setting.

I took my mum to the Oblix for Afternoon Tea for an early birthday present. Last time she came with my Dad her reviews of the place were amazing. She had such a good time hence bringing her again this time. Sadly, what a poor experience this time around. Upon entering the venue we were met by a polite front of house staff member who showed us to a waiting table whilst ours was prepared. After going past the initial booking time by 10 minutes we were finally sat down. Upon being sat down it took around 15 minutes for a waiter to approach us and ask us what we would like on the menu. We opted for the standard afternoon Tea due to not being alcohol drinkers. Once Tea was ordered it took around 20 minutes to receive this. Then an additional 20 minutes to receive the sandwiches. The plate in which the sandwiches came out on was very underwhelming. Once consumed, it took another 20 minutes for the pastries to be brought. I appreciate this may not seem a lot of time, but when it has taken us 5 minutes to eat the sandwiches, a 20 minute wait afterwards can lower the mood. It appeared the waiter forgot about us a lot. Upon finishing our pastries, we were never offered refills of either sandwiches or pastries (something which the manager confirmed should always happen). After around 35 minutes of waiting a waiter finally approached us again to which I asked for a box to box some cakes we intended to take home. The waiter in question has decided to then go home, and leave us waiting for around 40 minutes before I finally managed to flag another waiter down. Who did in truth appear like we had inconvenienced them. We had a really poor experience this time, and found the waiting staff to be of really poor quality. When I am spending almost £300 on afternoon tea, I expect much better. The manager was informed of these issues and did not really rectify the issue, he gave us his business card, but didn’t really explain why? I recommend spending your money elsewhere.

Went for an early lunch, unfortunately woman would’nt allow us to sit at the table by the window so had my back to the beautiful views during the meal. Spent £240 for 3 of us, food and waiting staff were amazing. Such a shame the receptionist stopped us from having the perfect experience.

Went here for a birthday dinner whilst we stayed at the Shangri-la hotel . Food was amazing & the service was really nice . I've called previously to try get a table by the window and even though it was busy the restaurant still accomadated us with this which was great . Will definitely be coming back

The Oblix is perfectly located in the Shard, offering a truly unique view in a relaxed atmosphere. The food is absolutely delicious and the service is so exemplary and courteous. I would highly recommend it!

Always had a great time at Oblix (been there 4 times) but this time was extra special. Amazing food, amazing atmosphere, and the staff even set our table with a high chair for our 3yo guest :) Outstanding service from Andrea who ensured we got everything we needed at the right time. Very kind, polite and we felt at home at every second. He deserves all the recognition for his service.

This place is Devine we dined in on the west side, great views great food and delicious cocktails. Staff and waiters are very nice toilets are abit far but no stress really. Service is unmatched, food sizing is decent but on the small side definitely something you have too try if you enjoy fine dining

Amazing experience. The member of staff took our photo to perfection. Cocktails are amazing and the ambience is wonderful. I've always had a fear of heights so taken me a long time to visit here. Definitely worth it.

We had excellent service from the bar staff who were friendly and helpful. The live music was perfect and everything we tasted was delicious, flavourful and absolutely worth the price.

We booked the voucher for the afternoon tea and for 5 pounds extra got a table by the window. Everything tasted great and the view was breathtaking! All you can drink tea as well

Oblix is a very special place, we been again and it’s magical, the atmosphere and the staff was superbe, Mr. Laurent looked after us for the whole night. The view is incredible. Thanks again, we will recommend you to friends

Great view over London. We had an ok high tea, but not special. Service did not meet our high expectations.

Very difficult review. The place is crazy, a unique and wonderful view of the city. The food isn't particularly interesting, it's just okay, not memorable. The wine is sensationally overcharged, something never seen before. The service is unspeakable: the wine is opened far from the customer and stored in a container together with other wines (among other things, the white wine was sensationally cold, undrinkable). In short, a beautiful place in a so-so restaurant. Maybe it makes sense to go to the bar, although I think the view is on the other side, towards the West.

Angela was serving us, he’s tuna Tatar in the area, the Dover sole was impossibly good 😊 We are coming back soon Best wishes from Maria & Michael.

Food 3 | Service 5 | Atmosphere 5 The foods are nicely presented. However, the sandwiches for afternoon tea are rather mediocre. The desserts are a bit too small for my taste. Service is excellent, the lady who helped us is very attentive and very nice! Atmosphere-wise, this is probably one of the few reasons we came here, is for the lovely and amazing view! We got the most spectacular window seats!!! When we made the reservation, paid £5 more to secure the window seats! It’s totally worth it.

Fantastic customer service, hospitality, quality of food and good price. Raj was a great hostess and very attentive. Staff very helpful from the second you step inside the place. Note: 2 people reservation at Oblix, Shard for dinner after 8pm on 12th April. Will visit again!

Everything was perfect ! Excellent cuisine, a chic atmosphere and services that match the view on offer. Our evening would not have been flawless without the help of the staff and especially the waitress who followed us throughout the meal.

Arminas had really good customer care. Celebrated my friends birthday dinner here it was amazing. It’s a very inclusive environment too. No complaints at all

Arminas was amazing…..very good experience for my birthday dinner😊

Hugh Price, low expectations. The view, the setting, the cocktails are very good. In terms of value for money, we are far from it. The tables/seats were not very clean when we arrived. The “tea time” was not to our taste and rather expensive compared to the quality of the products (+- 220€ total for 2).

You go for the view (so pay to sit in the window if you can) and you stay for the food which was delicious. Service was friendly and always available which all you want really. Toilets, and the long walk to them, were a bit too dark in the day, especially on a sunny day in the glass restaurant, but that's the style.

Great views & and an all round great experience. Birthday celebrations at Oblix within the Shard and all everything was brought together seamlessly, attentive staff, great tasting cocktails and well prepared and presented food. I was really impressed with the knowledge of or sommelier who recommended beautiful cocktails and drinks through out our dinning experience.