The Bar @ Shangri-La Hotel, The Shard, London Bridge

Summary: 

  • Difficult to blend in while working
  • No power sockets
  • Great Wifi
  • Incredible views
  • Expensive... everything

The Bar:



Connectivity
  • Power sockets: None
  • WiFi quality: Excellent 
  • Mobile phone coverage: Full 4G signal
Wifi speed test inside Reception matched in the Bar.

Working space
  • Seat types: Mixture of sofa and hard back seats.
  • Background noise: General bar ambience. No music. This is an exclusive, small bar so very few people are there during the day.
  • Busy-ness: Apparently packed at weekends. You may require a reservation.
  • Privacy: Most seats are on the outside of the room. Good level of privacy.
  • Phone calls: No nooks or crannies to take a call. Generally quiet ambience so a call may stand out. 
  • Tables / Desks: Tables with every seat.


Food & Drink
  • Food offering: Expensive nibbles
  • Drink offering: Expensive alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks


General tips:
  • It's impossible to be inconspicuous here. Expect to be regularly buying drinks or nibbles to stay.
  • General house rule of 1.5 hours stay at a table, generally not enforced in quiet periods.
  • This is a semi-formal place as it's a luxury hotel. Best to come in smart shoes and smart-casual attire.


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