Sky Garden, London: Hours, Address, Sky Garden Reviews: 4.5/5
Sky Garden
Sky Garden
4.5
10:00 - 18:00
Monday
10:00 - 18:00
Tuesday
10:00 - 18:00
Wednesday
10:00 - 18:00
Thursday
10:00 - 18:00
Friday
10:00 - 18:00
Saturday
11:00 - 21:00
Sunday
11:00 - 21:00
About
The famous enlarged glass dome of 20 Fenchurch Street is dedicated to three storeys of exquisitely landscaped public gardens and London's most exclusive social spaces, including observation decks and an open air terrace. Sky Garden also houses restaurants Darwin Brasserie, Fenchurch Seafood Bar & Grill and Sky Pod Bar.
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The area
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Neighbourhood: City of London
From its ancient past as a Roman trading outpost to its 21st century status as the wealthiest square mile in the world, the financial district known simply as “The City” is one of London's most historic and fascinating neighbourhoods. Here high rise office towers such as Norman Foster’s Gherkin mingle with Roman ruins and architectural marvels from virtually every era in between, including Christopher Wren's glorious St.Paul's Cathedral, and John Soane's dauntingly classicist Bank of England. This neighbourhood is also home to some of the finest restaurants and plushest hotels in Europe, in addition to an assortment of of watering holes, upscale shops, and Tube stations. During the week, the City is abuzz with white collar workers going about their business; the weekend sees this area turn into a quiet haven for sightseers.
How to get there
- Monument • 3 min walk
- Bank • 5 min walk
Best nearby
We rank these restaurants and attractions by balancing reviews from our members with how close they are to this location.
Restaurants
10,000 within 5 kms

Sky Pod Bar
1,702
2.6 m€€ - €€€ • Bar • British • Vegetarian Friendly

Blacklock City
548
55 m€€ - €€€ • Steakhouse • British • Grill

Darwin Brasserie
5,007
1.7 m€€ - €€€ • European • British • Vegetarian Friendly

La Dame de Pic London
363
0.3 km€€€€ • French • European • Vegetarian Friendly

Bury Court
201
0.5 km€€ - €€€ • Bar • European • British

Hispania London
581
0.4 km€€ - €€€ • Mediterranean • European • Spanish

Devine Restaurant Coffee Bar
258
0.6 km€ • Cafe • European • British

MBER
527
0.1 km€€ - €€€ • Asian • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options

Omnino Leadenhall
514
0.4 km€€ - €€€ • Steakhouse • Grill • Argentinian

Revolution Leadenhall
629
0.3 km€€ - €€€ • Bar • British • Vegetarian Friendly
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2,166 within 10 kms

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0.2 kmFlea & Street Markets

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19
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6
0.1 kmReligious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals

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sheffield133 contributions
Visited the Sky Garden and ate at the Brassiere. The Sky Garden is nice and the views are incredible. It does feel a little like a massive airport with a huge amount of people everywhere and very noisy. It feels untidy because of the amount of things left behind by people eating and drinking at the tables.
However If you can get free tickets then its worthwhile and a nice way to pass an hour.
If you are eating at the Brassiere then you don't need to wait in the line at the bottom, go straight to the front and tell the staff you have a reservation. Keep in mind its reservation only with no walk ups. You then go straight to the reception desk to have the reservation confirmed. Its quick and painless and much better than standing in the enormous line.
The actual Brassiere is good, its just very noisy just like the rest of the Sky Garden. The service was good and reasonably attentive. The prices are brutal, £25 for a fairly average burger.
You are paying for the location but overall its good not great.
However If you can get free tickets then its worthwhile and a nice way to pass an hour.
If you are eating at the Brassiere then you don't need to wait in the line at the bottom, go straight to the front and tell the staff you have a reservation. Keep in mind its reservation only with no walk ups. You then go straight to the reception desk to have the reservation confirmed. Its quick and painless and much better than standing in the enormous line.
The actual Brassiere is good, its just very noisy just like the rest of the Sky Garden. The service was good and reasonably attentive. The prices are brutal, £25 for a fairly average burger.
You are paying for the location but overall its good not great.
Written 10 August 2022
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Olivia W
10 contributions
Paid £60 for entry to the terrace with a cocktail each and a 'grazing board'. Firstly, it isn't explained that you have to go in the elevator to floor 35 to then go on another elevator to floor 37 so we missed the first elevator thinking we were getting on the wrong one.
No directions to the 37th floor. When you get to the 37th floor and accidently walk in to the restaurant instead of the terace (naturally walking straight in front of you) you are made to feel stupid and inadequate of even being in the same building as that restaurant.
Waited 28 minutes for someone to come and take our drinks order - after seeing my partner about to get up to complain the barman came over.
the drink were not presented well, could have done better at home.
The grazing board - 4 pieces of cheese, 6 pieces of bread and about 8 pieces of meat between 2 people.
The actually sky bar was nice and the staff at the top back bar were friendly.
Overall - over rated
No directions to the 37th floor. When you get to the 37th floor and accidently walk in to the restaurant instead of the terace (naturally walking straight in front of you) you are made to feel stupid and inadequate of even being in the same building as that restaurant.
Waited 28 minutes for someone to come and take our drinks order - after seeing my partner about to get up to complain the barman came over.
the drink were not presented well, could have done better at home.
The grazing board - 4 pieces of cheese, 6 pieces of bread and about 8 pieces of meat between 2 people.
The actually sky bar was nice and the staff at the top back bar were friendly.
Overall - over rated
Written 10 August 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
B494
Coventry, UK50 contributions
Fantastic venue, let down by the lack of hygiene, Though staff clear tables they do not wipe/clean them therefore filthy, and the floor was filthy too. Drinks are expensive which was expected however we also expect cleanliness. This is the reason and only reason we would not visit again.
Written 10 August 2022
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Sncl1909
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK5 contributions
Family
Amazing free attraction as ever.
Unfortunately, this visit was marred by a rowdy, drunk group (at 3pm) who generally made a nuisance of themselves in the queue - littering, shouting/ singing and using bad language in front of families with young children. This continued inside, when a number of us purposefully held back in order to avoid the lift they used.
It’s a pity when Sky Garden seem to advertise to give the impression of a “ high-class” location that none of the staff told them to tone it down, or to be honest, refuse them entry.
Unfortunately, this visit was marred by a rowdy, drunk group (at 3pm) who generally made a nuisance of themselves in the queue - littering, shouting/ singing and using bad language in front of families with young children. This continued inside, when a number of us purposefully held back in order to avoid the lift they used.
It’s a pity when Sky Garden seem to advertise to give the impression of a “ high-class” location that none of the staff told them to tone it down, or to be honest, refuse them entry.
Written 8 August 2022
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Chris Stephens
Ontario, Canada27 contributions
We showed up with pre-booked tickets so were able to skip most of the wait, but still had to wait in line for around 10mins for security and getting in the elevator. The garden itself was super packed with people and it was really hard to get a good spot on the balcony with so many people trying to take photos. We didn't bother with any food or drinks because it was too long of a wait. The views were incredible, especially on a clear day! The garden itself was beautifully maintained and contained tons of exotic palm trees, flowers, and grasses. However, the line to go back down the elevator stretched on and on for miles, and it took us half an hour just to get to the ground again.
Written 8 August 2022
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JJBlondie
Denver, CO1,940 contributions
Friends
A fellow traveler recommended this place. We showed up without tickets, waited in line for a few minutes, then got in. Its free to go up.
Once atop we really enjoyed the view of London. There are 2 restaurants and a cafe. We had a coffee and enjoyed the atrium and sunny day before moving onto our next adventure.
Highly recommend giving this an hour of your day. Totally worth it.
Once atop we really enjoyed the view of London. There are 2 restaurants and a cafe. We had a coffee and enjoyed the atrium and sunny day before moving onto our next adventure.
Highly recommend giving this an hour of your day. Totally worth it.
Written 8 August 2022
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Gina O
Rayleigh, UK31 contributions
Friends
We visited yesterday and had pre booked tickets so entry was quick and easy . The views were spectacular. We decided to have a drink at the upper terrace this let down the whole experience. Went to order a cocktail was advised they couldn’t offer at the time . Another friend wanted a gin and tonic but they couldn’t offer as needed a manager to approve opening a new bottle ! I have never heard anything so ridiculous on a Saturday afternoon
Written 7 August 2022
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kevingreen2020
7 contributions
Family
Arrived at 8:10 for 8:30 reservation, told by surely greeter to come back at 8:30 despite many free tables.
Cocktails are their own creations, very poor and took over 20 minutes to arrive, overpriced.
Jew is great, don’t bother buying a drink
Cocktails are their own creations, very poor and took over 20 minutes to arrive, overpriced.
Jew is great, don’t bother buying a drink
Written 6 August 2022
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warwickwiddler
lowton74 contributions
It's hard to believe this is a free attraction. All you need to do is book in advance, and queue (queues are fairly short and fast-moving). There are three levels in the Sky Garden and each offers amazing views, with semi-tropical plants, cafes and bars. It does not seem too crowded either because there is more than adequate space up there. W great way to spend an hour or so, but there is no time limit that I am aware of.
Written 5 August 2022
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Steve
London, UK776 contributions
I have previously visited with booked tickets, this time we chanced a walk up ticket. The queue was superbly managed and communication was great, we had signed in and was inside within 15 minutes!
Written 5 August 2022
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Can I change the names on the sly garden tickets? Do my 15 year old daughter and her friend need photo ID?
Helder V
Maia, Portugal42 contributions
Hello,
I will be visiting London in early august, but unfortunately I forgot to book free tickets 3 weeks before. So, will it be possible for me to visit the terrace without the admission tickets if I go to one of the bars for a drink or a quick bite? What is the best time of day to avoid queuing?
Thanks in advance,
Helder
johnandlizb
Leamington Spa, UK1,005 contributions
We booked about one week before and went there on an afternoon. There was no queue and it was not busy. It’s also not that good and the food and drink is expensive. There are much better attractions in London!
Fridayschild_13
Northampton, UK11 contributions
The booking system says single ticket up to 10 people, I’m confused - is it one ticket per person or one ticket admits 10 people, thanks for answers 😊
Allisoncsuk
Chatham, UK445 contributions
I think it is one ticket per person but if you want to book more than 10 it is a group booking
Susan V
6 contributions
Hi
I've booked tickets for family tomorrow at 4pm and they can't access the email with their tickets. Do they have a list of whose arriving at what slots so if they arrive with ID they can get access. Thanks
David F
Leicester, UK267 contributions
I cannot add anything further than what’s been said by others.
Vicky I
Doncaster, UK79 contributions
Is it just lift access to Sky Garden or is there stairs?
Paul66662018
Robertsbridge, UK9 contributions
Lift access, which is very fast!
amylouCumbria
Sleights, UK55 contributions
When is best to visit? In the day or an evening?
diane1Cheshire
Sandbach, UK110 contributions
We have confirmation of our booking for just over two weeks time but still haven’t received e-tickets. Is this normal ? Keep checking junk as well but nothing has come through
lowestoftman
Lowestoft, UK13 contributions
Hi. What's the rule on children after 6pm. We are booked at 5.45pm with two children, does that mean we only get 15 mins.?
rikmay2
Plymouth, UK13 contributions
So sorry can’t help. We travelled during the day
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sky Garden
- Sky Garden is open:
- Mon - Fri 10:00 - 18:00
- Sat - Sun 11:00 - 21:00
- We recommend booking Sky Garden tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 4 Sky Garden tours on Tripadvisor
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- Restaurants near Sky Garden:
- (0.00 km) Darwin Brasserie
- (0.00 km) Sky Pod Bar
- (0.01 km) Fenchurch
- (0.01 km) Rhubarb
- (0.01 km) Bar 20
- Attractions near Sky Garden:
- (0.00 km) 20 Fenchurch Street
- (0.04 km) Simmons Bar
- (0.06 km) Philpot Lane Mice Sculpture
- (0.18 km) Tour for Muggles
- (0.17 km) St. Dunstan in the East