OXO Tower Restaurant

£12 - £80 / British, International, Wine bars, Cocktail bars, Vegetarian options

Barge House St, London

Awards

Vista Dining 2024

Opening hours

12PM-9:30PM

Sunday 12PM-9:30PM
Monday 12PM-9:30PM
Tuesday 12PM-9:30PM
Wednesday 12PM-9:30PM
Thursday 12PM-9:30PM
Friday 12PM-9:30PM
Saturday 12PM-10PM

Spectacular Views and Exceptional Service Await

Perched on the banks of the Thames, the Oxo Tower Restaurant offers an elegant escape from the bustling streets of London, with views that are nothing short of spectacular. As you step into the chic and vibrant atmosphere, you’re immediately enveloped by panoramic vistas that seamlessly merge history and modernity—St. Paul's Cathedral neatly juxtaposed against the rolling waves of contemporary architecture. My recent dining experience here was marked by such surreal sights it felt akin to savoring a piece of fine art in a gallery, and dare I say, the restaurant's interior décor further accentuated this sentiment with its tasteful blend of casual luxury and considered aesthetics.

Upon settling in, our sense of anticipation heightened with promises of culinary excellence reflected as much in the menu's well-conceived offerings as in the staff's attention to detail—the latter extending beyond courteous greetings as they effortlessly attended to dietary inclinations and special occasions with grace. While the live music provided a pleasant backdrop, highlighting the restaurant's effort in crafting an immersive dining ambiance, it was the soupy sun orb sinking slowly into the Thames—interrupted only by delicate compositions of prawn-based starters and velvety duck mains—that truly stole the show. Overall, although the meal prices can gently jolt your wallet, the experience made complete by effervescent service and unforgettable views certainly renders it justified, if not obligatory, to save a quiet evening for the Oxo Tower at least once in your gastronomic wanderings. — Jasper Griddle