On the 31st floor of London's tallest building, the Atrium Bar at The Shard stuns with three-story high, floor-to-ceiling glass windows. Sit back and relax with a quintessentially British gin and tea cocktail and drink in the view. Arrive early for the best seats since tables are on a first-come, first-serve basis, and children are not permitted in the bar after 6 pm. Contemporary British cuisine is served next door in the Aqua Restaurant, which does require advance booking.

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