There are few spots on the London landscape as striking as Searcys at The Gherkin, where a taste of the high-life awaits. Pair high-end design with vintage cuvees and contemporary cooking, all while enjoying panoramic views from the top three levels of one of London’s most iconic skyscrapers. Searcys introduces HELIX Restaurant and IRIS bar; now open to the public for the first time.
Open for daytime functions, the sky-high rooms by Events at The Gherkin are ideal for dining and celebratory gatherings in the heart of The City. Sitting high above London on the 38th floor of this Norman Foster designed building, the rooms were aptly named after clouds: Alto, Cirrus, Stratus, Cumulus and Nimbus offer stunning vistas, catering excellence and impeccable service. Designed with flexibility in mind, the new rooms provide a space for small, targeted conferences for 18 delegates or larger parties of up to 100 guests. Events, private dinners or conferences at the Gherkin are lavishly catered for with bespoke breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner menus that brings to life Searcys’ passion for British produce and seasonality.
Booked individually the cloud-inspired rooms are ideal for 18 to 50 guests dependent on layout (Boardroom, Banquet, Theatre or Standing), while double rooms or whole floor booking allow for larger gatherings of up to 130 guests. Each rooms offer multiple screens, lapel mics and docking stations, as well as an on-site engineer on hand to ensure presentations go smoothly.
Standing 180m tall at 30 St Mary Axe is the towering London venue known as The Gherkin. With its striking architecture, designed by the world-renowned Lord Norman Foster, it is one of the most prestigious and iconic venues in London.
Exclusively occupying the top three floors, Searcys at The Gherkin provides world-class catering and drinks at this unique landmark thanks to an eclectic roster of cocktails set alongside bites and stunning plates in the restaurant. From private dining to exclusive events, Searcys can cater for birthdays, glamorous nights and high-end events aplenty.
Perched high above the city in the iconic dome, IRIS Bar offers epic 360° views of London. Enjoy a cocktail or a vintage cuvee with an unforgettable backdrop of the capital. Now open to the public from 11am to 11pm.
Click here for IRIS bar reservations
Please note: You will be asked for a form of picture identification at reception and will need to go through security checks before being whisked away up to bar, in the sky lifts.
| Day | Open | Close | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 7:00 | 23:00 | Private Hire Only. |
| Tuesday | 7:00 | 23:00 | Private Hire Only. |
| Wednesday | 7:00 | 23:00 | Private Hire Only. |
| Thursday | 7:00 | 23:00 | Private Hire Only. |
| Friday | 7:00 | 23:00 | Private Hire Only. |
| Saturday | 7:00 | 23:00 | Private Hire Only. |
| Sunday | 7:00 | 23:00 | Private Hire Only. |
Address
Searcys At The Gherkin | Private Dining, 30 St Mary Axe EC3A 8EP
Area
Liverpool Street
Nearest Station
Liverpool Street (Tube)
| Name | Type | Capacity Seated |
Capacity Standing |
Cost | Min spend Midweek* |
Min spend Weekend* |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cirrus or Cumulus rooms | Private Room | 20 | 25 | - | Minimum food & beverage spend for weekday lunch time, evening and day events £500 + VAT | No room hire fee, Minimum catering spend – £1000 + VAT | |
| Nimbus room | Private Room | 20 | 30 | - | Minimum food & beverage spend for weekday lunch time, evening and day events £500 + VAT | No room hire fee, Minimum catering spend – £1,000 + VAT | |
| Stratus or Alto rooms | Private Room | 30 | 35 | - | Minimum food & beverage spend for weekday lunch time, evening and day events £500 + VAT | No room hire fee, Minimum catering spend – £1,500 + VAT | |
| Cirrus-Stratus room or Alto-Cumulus room | Private Room | 50 | 60 | - | Minimum food & beverage spend for weekday lunch time, evening and day events £1500 + VAT | No room hire fee, Minimum catering spend – £3500 + VAT | |
| Exclusive hire of Level 38 | Venue Hire | 100 | 130 | - | Minimum food & beverage spend for weekday breakfast is £1000+VAT; for lunch time or evening events £3,500 + VAT; for day events £4500 | Minimum catering spend – £5000 + VAT | |
* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.
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