Dinner in the Heavens

Aqua at the Shard:

Enjoying a delicious 3 course meal that melts in your mouth with every bite, the amount of food on your plate is only disappointing until you look up and find yourself admiring the never ending views of London surrounding you.

Aqua is located on the 31st floor of the Shard offering fine dining with a spectacular view. Floor to ceiling windows enable guests of Aqua Shard to catch a glimpse of every inch of London, historic and new, in all of her glory. Specializing in British cuisine, the menu provides a delightful taste of British culture to London tourists and delectable versions of local delights to her British guests. With locally sourced ingredients, the knowledgable staff can easily tell you where the food on your plate has come from while giving you a detailed description of the delights listed on the menu.

Boasting a brilliant breakfast and dinner menu,  the real highlight of Aqua Shard is the set menu for lunch. To visit the Viewing Gallery at the top of the Shard it costs £30 if you buy it on site and all you get to consume is the view. However, for £35 you are served a three course meal and get to dine among the heavens taking in the breathtaking views of London all around you.

I happened to go for a celebration in the sky in honour of my fabulous aunt's birthday. However, providing more than just a felicitous occasion, this restaurant left a taste in my mouth and a stunning vision in my mind that I want relive over and over again. Now a staple on my London tourist circuit, Aqua at the Shard provides the perfect lunch with a view to break up a full day of tourism in London.

(Equipped with naught but an iPhone I have only a few pictures, none of which do it justice. To see more visit, www.aquashard.co.uk)