Harden's survey result
Summary
“You go for the lovely views” from the 40th floor of the City’s Heron Tower when you visit this “loud and crowded” hang-out; and also for the fact that you can eat at any hour due to its 24/7 service. Opinions on the cooking are up-and-down, however, although the “the signature duck & waffle is decent enough and probably the best value”, and “the cocktails are good”. One hazard: “at least half the diners devote most of their attention to taking photos for their Instagram account”.
Summary
“At midnight, perched high above London in this flashy 40th-floor restaurant, it’s thrilling watching the lights of the traffic; and the signature duck & waffle dish with maple syrup was like none we have tasted before” – that’s the fanboy view on this luxury diner at the top of the City’s Heron Tower, and the fact that it’s open 24/7 makes it a big brunch destination. Sceptical diners were more in evidence this year, though, criticising the “stodgy and unbalanced” menu, or “food that’s average, but a bill that’s WAY above average”: “once you take away the hype, that you can eat in the middle of the night and it’s up a skyscraper, it’s actually nothing special”. “Getting a reservation can be difficult, though: book way ahead and eat at a strange hour!”
Summary
“At midnight, perched high above London in this flashy 40th-floor restaurant, it’s thrilling watching the lights of the traffic; and the signature duck & waffle dish with maple syrup was like none we have tasted before” – that’s the fanboy view on this luxury diner at the top of the City’s Heron Tower, and the fact that it’s open 24/7 makes it a big brunch destination. Sceptical diners were more in evidence this year, though, criticising the “stodgy and unbalanced” menu, or “food that’s average, but a bill that’s WAY above average”: “once you take away the hype, that you can eat in the middle of the night and it’s up a skyscraper, it’s actually nothing special”. “Getting a reservation can be difficult, though: book way ahead and eat at a strange hour!”
Summary
“The lift up is a little scary” (in a good way), but the payoff is the “breathtaking view” from this “trendy-but-tasteful” venue on the 40th floor of the Heron Tower (adjacent to Sushisamba): a natural choice both for a business or romantic occasion. Most – but not all – reporters feel its slightly wacky menu (the restaurant being named for its signature dish) is “well conceived” and – aided by the fact that it’s open 24/7 – the place is particularly popular for its “sophisticated and interesting breakfast dishes”.
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Duck & Waffle Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Told them I was gluten free and was not convinced the waffle with duck was GF . I was ill with gluten symptoms ,stomach ache , 4 hours later. I tried ringing the restaurant several times that early evening and could not get through . I called their HR team only to be told to ring the restaurant. I also emailed via their web site and 8 days later have not had any reply . The duck and egg on the waffle was tasty though. But two mains and two ice creams and two glasses of wine came to over £100 ! Damn expensive for a view of London. During our lunch ( 1pm ) a cleaner came in to sweep the wooden floor around the tables!"
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £22.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £2.00 |
 Extras |
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| Bread | £8.00 |
| Service | 10.00% |
110 Bishopsgate, Heron Tower, London, EC2N 4AY
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Opening hours
| Monday | 7 am‑1:30 am |
| Tuesday | 7 am‑1:30 am |
| Wednesday | 7 am‑1:30 am |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑12 am |
| Friday | 12 pm‑12 am |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑12 am |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑12 am |
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