GŎNG

Unbeatable Views with Luxe City Experience

Perched on the 52nd floor of the Shard, GŎNG offers an experience that sails between awe and extravagance, with its panoramic views of London providing a backdrop that is nothing short of cinematic. The grandeur begins from the ground up, ushering guests through elevators more akin to space pods on a swift journey to what feels like the apex of the city's skyline. The ambiance, one part cosmopolitan chic and another part opulent indulgence, is undeniably welcoming—even if occasionally marred by the intrusive reminder of time limits at your table. This gentle yet persistent nudge towards monetized efficiency is easily overshadowed, however, by the soaring vistas and gleaming enchantment of the capital shimmering in the night.

While the cocktails dance across the palate with craftsmanship and creativity, they waltz with an accompaniment of expense that might cause raised eyebrows. An ice-kissed Lilibet requires navigational skill post sip, and there’s a collective hum critiquing melanges saturated overly with lillet. Such exceptions aside, liquid libations largely evoke the artistry of mixology demanded by their high ticket. As for edibles, portions suggested as 'sharing plates' perch precipitously on pretension, sparking reluctant nostalgia towards sushi platters more generous in nature. Service fees elicit raised glances, especially when expectations flirt with inconsistency; yet the attentiveness of those like Jon significantly brightens the overall tableau. So, while revisiting may incur splashes of indulgence, the view alone justifies a toast or two, lifting glasses over London’s renowned grays, knowing one has been truly among the clouds. — Nigel Gourmet