OXO Tower Restaurant

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  OXO Tower Restaurant

  OXO Tower Wharf Barge House Street, South Bank London SE1 9PH uk
  

  More reviews by LukeG
  LukeG

  26th August 2008

  One of those places you have to try

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  I went to the Oxo Tower with with my partner after the theatre recently. We were greeted and seated at the door by a gentleman called Hein.
  
  The food was excellent if overpriced, the view outstanding and the choice of wine from the Sommelier jaw dropping.
  However what made our evening was this guy Hein. I think he is one of the managers and he orchestrated the floor like he was leading a symphony.
  
  His recommendations for the food were excellent and his overall manner and helpfulness we'd rate as the best we have ever experienced. He was so calm and assured whilst making us laugh and comfortable. Top guy.
  In fact, it says alot about him that it was Hein we were talking about in the taxi home and not the £195 bill (3 courses and a bottle of red wine).
  
  We'll come again...once we've saved up!
  
  

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  OXO Tower Restaurant

  OXO Tower Wharf Barge House Street, South Bank London SE1 9PH uk
  

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  dripperj

  23rd August 2008

  Location, Location, Location and nothing else.

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  Situated at the top of a large tower in one of the world's most expensive cities, we can expect the oxo tower restaurant to be expensive. We can also expect it to be popular and crowded. Which it was when I went there. While I was dining a rather large drinking party walked in. Needless to say that the staff focused on them more. The whole experience was fairly unpleasant.
  
  I know it is just me. But I dislike the design of modern restaurants. I prefer the design of a harvester or Carvery. Put those at the top of a tower and I would gladly pay the oxo tower prices. The food there is superb. Unfortunately I cannot say the same as the oxo.
  
  Nevertheless, the bar seemed lively. So maybe it is that, rather than an enjoyable restaurant.

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  OXO Tower Restaurant

  OXO Tower Wharf Barge House Street, South Bank London SE1 9PH uk
  

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  Oriana

  22nd August 2008

  Great for drinks

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  I haven't eaten in the restaurant, but love going to the Oxo Tower for a cocktail before or after a slighly more affordable dinner elsewhere. Grab a drink and enjoy the view!

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  OXO Tower Restaurant

  OXO Tower Wharf Barge House Street, South Bank London SE1 9PH uk
  

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  AntonSh

  29th August 2007

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  The restaurant is a bit out of reach financially but the brasserie works just as well. Great service, excellent modern food, with decent size portions and fantastic view. The bar is somewhat overpriced but the cocktails are great and made by professionals.

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  OXO Tower Restaurant

  OXO Tower Wharf Barge House Street, South Bank London SE1 9PH uk
  

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  georgiesayle

  26th June 2007

  Most expensive bit isn't always best - Oxo Tower

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  we ate in the Brasserie as found the main restaurant too expensive. Absolutely amazing food, wine and service - great staff and very friendly. We were lucky enough too to witness the most amazing sunset over the City...great place for cocktails, a date, dinner/lunch with friends

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  OXO Tower Restaurant

  OXO Tower Wharf Barge House Street, South Bank London SE1 9PH uk
  

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  Rocio

  2nd April 2007

  Eating with the best London view

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  Oxo Tower Restaurant Bar and Brasserie is located on the eighth floor of the Oxo Tower and not surprisingly I discovered the best view of london I've ever had while eating. The modern cuisine food was also tasty and well presented, some portions could have been a bit more generous though. And that's not all: good, pleasant atmosphere and a duo playing Portuguese music. Summary: a place to have an unforgettable meal.

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  OXO Tower Restaurant

  OXO Tower Wharf Barge House Street, South Bank London SE1 9PH uk
  

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  sue

  7th March 2007

  Modern Cuisine with a View

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  It was my husband's birthday, so a special dinner was in order. I wanted to take him somewhere romantic, somewhere with a view, somewhere to remember. So we went to OXO Tower Restaurant and it was all that!
  
  Ok, you may be surprised to read that we enjoyed our experience there, as I have also heard/read so many bad things about it. Maybe we got lucky, or maybe we weren't expecting the 'best meal ever', just a lovely evening, with fabulous views and good service.
  
  OXO Tower is located on South Bank - by the Thames. The restaurant is on the 8th floor of the tower and has fabulous views across London. There is also a cheaper Brasserie and a Bar on the same floor.
  
  We arrived early and opted to have a drink on the terrace in the restaurants private bar area. A martini for the birthday boy and a glass of champagne for me....well, we were celebrating! We toasted to our good fortune of living in such an amazing city as we enjoyed the view and the mild autumn evening.
  
  Then it was time to eat. We perused the menu for a while and had a discussion with the sommelier about the perfect wine for our meal. To start we shared the unusually presented Prawn Caesar Salad, and for main course we both had amazingly cooked Venison with delicious vegetables. For dessert we shared a Strawberry Souffle that just melted in your mouth.
  
  All the food was delicious, the service was excellent, and the view out the window of the sun setting over the city was spectacular.
  

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