Last Updated on June 5, 2026

Gordon Ramsay Serves Up the Best Views in London

If you’ve been watching ‘Being Gordon Ramsay’ on Netflix as I have, you might be rather excited to go along to Bread Street Kitchen & Bar, which was featured in the documentary and has recently opened on the 59th floor of 22 Bishopsgate. I know I was. Just a short walk from Bank station in the city’s financial district, this colossal tower rises 60th floors and is one of London’s tallest buildings.

Ramsay’s latest Bread Street Kitchen branch sits alongside his other restaurants, Lucky Cat and Gordon Ramsay High, a 12-seat chef’s table experience on the 60th floor. The new concept is broader than his previous venues, serving breakfast, lunch, cocktails, afternoon tea, and dinner.

Arriving at the building, we passed through security before being shown to the fast-rising lift, which takes you to the giddy heights of the 59th floor. Lucky for us, it was a warm, sunny evening, and the view was jaw-dropping! Wraparound floor-to-ceiling windows offer panoramic views of the cityscape, possibly one of London’s best viewing points.

The atmosphere at Bread Street Kitchen & Bar is bold and buzzy, filled with a crowd that clearly wants to be seen. At the front is the bar, with high stools and large sports screens, which is open until late. The best tables run along the windows, the high ceilings are hung with giant pink chandeliers, and the décor is elegant and understated, with soft velvet seating and brown leather banquettes, giving it a subtle air of sophistication.

We began the night with cocktails in the bar – my companion found the Eden Martini with blueberries a little too sweet, but my Hot Honey & Tangerine Margarita hit the spot.

I think we got lucky, as our table at Bread Street Kitchen was possibly the best in the house, right by the window, with a miniature London spread out before us and the sun setting in the west; it was quite glorious. If you come here for this view alone, it’s worth it, but I expect booking a good table in advance is essential.

The service was excellent; our waiter, Nicoleta, was attentive and helpful, guiding us through the menu. To begin, you can choose from the Chilled & Raw or the Snacks & Starters.

We started with the signature Parker House Rolls, sweet, glazed brioche bread with whipped butter and some Castelvetrano olives, before tucking into Stonebass Crudo, served with an Amarillo dressing, bright and fruity, with a touch of citrus, creating a fresh and zingy dish, with the crunch of buckwheat adding texture.

The mains offer a range of different meats from the grill, and a pricey but popular choice seemed to be Gordon Ramsay’s classic Beef Wellington to share. The night of our visit, Gordon’s Fried Chicken (which you can order with caviar if you’re feeling fancy) had run out; it had been in such demand.

But, in the mood for fish, I opted for the roasted cod, a well-cooked piece of flaky white fish in a slightly overwhelming red wine and tarragon sauce, on a soft bed of potato puree, with artichokes and capers lifting the flavour. My companion’s tasty but rather meagre portion of Barley Salmon Miso was not going to fill him up, but the sides of paprika fries with roasted garlic aioli were pretty good, and the hispi cabbage was deliciously fresh, livened with miso butter and crispy shallots. We paired the meal with a glass of Rosato D’Italia Sollazzo, a dry, crisp, easy-drinking rosé.

And for dessert, we were recommended the sticky toffee pudding, indulgent of course, but I wouldn’t want it any other way, sweet, rich and gooey with burnt vanilla ice cream. And finally, espresso martinis, which were a fabulous way to finish the evening.