What is the bar on top of The Gherkin?

Searcys Champagne and Cocktail Bar is located on the 40th-floor dome of The Gherkin. Open to all, guests will find themselves eye-to-eye with the city's skyscrapers whilst enjoying an extensive cocktail, wine and Champagne list as unique as the location.

Is there a bar at the top of The Gherkin?

Searcys Champagne and Cocktail Bar is located on level 40 of The Gherkin, is open to all and offers an extensive cocktail menu as unique as the setting, paying homage to the London sights and neighbourhoods that can all be spied below from the Gherkin's distinctive position.

What is the dress code for the iris bar?

If you have a gift voucher for Searcys Iris Bar, please select this on our booking form. Dress code: smart casual, sportswear is not permitted.

Can anyone go inside The Gherkin?

The top floors of The Gherkin tower include Helix and Iris, a panoramic restaurant and bar both open to the public. There you can enjoy sophisticated cocktails and contemporary British cuisine, while taking in the uninterrupted views of London.

What are some interesting facts about The Gherkin?

The site was formerly home to the Baltic Exchange (built in 1903) before it was damaged by an Irish Republican Army bomb in 1992. Swiss Re sold the building but continues to occupy several levels. The Gherkin has won many awards, including the Royal Institute of British Architects Stirling Prize in 2004.

Iris Bar by Searcys at the top of the Gherkin

What is in the top of The Gherkin?

Searcys Champagne and Cocktail Bar is located on the 40th-floor dome of The Gherkin. Open to all, guests will find themselves eye-to-eye with the city's skyscrapers whilst enjoying an extensive cocktail, wine and Champagne list as unique as the location.

Why is The Gherkin built like that?

The design of the Gherkin is heavily steeped in energy efficiency and there are a number of building features that enhance its efficiency. There were open shafts built in between each floor that act as ventilation for the building and they require no energy for use.

Who owns The Gherkin now?

In November 2014, the Gherkin was purchased for £700 million by the Safra Group, controlled by the Lebanese - Brazilian billionaire Joseph Safra.

Why is it called St. Mary's Axe?

(The church that remains in the modern-day St Mary Axe is St Andrew Undershaft.) Its full name was St Mary, St Ursula and her 11,000 Virgins, and it was also sometimes referred to as St Mary Pellipar. Its common name (also St Mary [or Marie] at the Axe) derives from the sign of an axe over the east end of the church.

How much would it cost to buy The Gherkin?

Eventually The Gherkin was sold for £700 million, exceeding almost everyone's expectation. On November 10, 2014, contracts were exchanged on 30 St Mary Axe - The Gherkin.

Can I wear trainers to The Gherkin?

The dress code is Casual Elegance – We welcome and encourage style, however, we kindly ask that guests refrain from wearing shorts, flip flops and sportswear, including athletic trainers. Smart jeans are permitted with a collared shirt or blazer.

Why is The Gherkin closing?

Fluctuating exchange rates are largely to blame, and they have caused the original size of the loan to swell out of all proportion, leading to several failed debt payments from the owners.

What is the highest bar in London?

Elevated on Level 52, GŎNG is the highest hotel bar in London and is the perfect venue for sunset cocktails and late-night drinks, featuring a dramatic city skyline backdrop, with amazing views to the west, north and east.

Can you go up The Gherkin for free?

Can the public visit The Gherkin? The Gherkin is primarily a private office building, but the public can visit by booking a table at Searcys restaurant or bar on the top floors. Access to other areas is restricted to tenants and their guests.

Can you get married at The Gherkin?

Start your lifelong journey together among spectacular views of London at this icon of modern architecture. Weddings at The Gherkin can be as individual, distinctive and unique as you wish; you can be assured we will make your big day everything you have ever imagined.

What is Searcys known for?

Searcys has long been a pioneer in the British hospitality industry, known for its commitment to exceptional service and quality. Our venue at Surveyors House continues this proud tradition, offering a memorable experience for every guest.

What is the point of gherkin?

Gherkin is a plain-text, simply-structured language that is easy for nonprogrammers to learn and understand. It's also sophisticated enough to give investors to-the-point descriptions of test scenarios without confusing them.

Can of Ham skyscraper in the City of London?

70 St Mary Axe. 70 St Mary Axe, informally known as the Can of Ham due to its shape, is an office building in the City of London.

Can you see the gherkin from the London Eye?

East. Reveals the financial heart of the city, with the towering skyscrapers of the City of London and Canary Wharf. The Gherkin, Cheesegrater, and Walkie Talkie buildings are prominent. The winding Thames also leads your eye towards Greenwich and the O2 Arena, giving you incredible views from the London Eye.

Where is the champagne bar at St Pancras?

Set beneath the station's iconic Barlow Shed and Tracey Emin's evocative artwork I Want My Time With You, the Champagne Bar at St Pancras is an unforgettable spot for a pre-travel drink or an evening celebration.

How is The Gherkin cleaned?

The Gherkin

Its swirling/striped pattern isn't just a design aesthetic, however, as it forms a part of the Gherkin's energy-saving system, allowing air to flow up in spirals. To clean such an impressive building takes up to 10 professional window cleaners per day and takes around two weeks to complete.

Is it the shard or The Gherkin?

People who didn't want the building constructed protested that it would be a "shard of glass" tearing into the London skyline. The team behind the project embraced their adversaries, and The Shard is now the building's official name. "The Gherkin," which is formally known as 30 St. Mary Axe, was completed in 2003.

Is there a dress code for The Gherkin?

What is the dress code? Casual elegance. We welcome and encourage style, however, we kindly ask that guests refrain from wearing shorts, flip flops and sportswear.

How much is the shard worth?

The Shard - Estimated Value: £2bn

The Shard is owned by Sellar in partnership with the State of Qatar. Standing at 1,017ft (310m), the 87-storey building is the tallest, occupiable skyscraper in Western Europe, say its owners.

How many years did it take to build The Gherkin?

Designed by British architect Norman Foster and constructed between 2001 and 2003, the Gherkin was the first of a new generation of tall buildings that would go on to redefine London's skyline.