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supergarnek · February 18th, 2012, 12:57 AM

I have posted this picture in London skyline thread already, but I think there is no harm to post it here as well.

yubnub · February 18th, 2012, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by supergarnek

I have posted this picture in London skyline thread already, but I think there is no harm to post it here as well.

that is a fantastic pic, taken from the top of tower 42 right? Would love to get access to the top of there. Are there any more looking in other directions?

EDIT: found em, for those too lazy too look
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showth...1474677&page=2

great stuff!!!

supergarnek · February 18th, 2012, 12:42 PM

yubnub: thanks, it was my friend who made them.

I have taken my friends (who were on holidays in London) to the bar on top of the Tower 42. I must admit that this forum was my inspiration to go there

If it wasn't for skyscrapercity I wouldn't even know what Vertigo 42 is

My friends loved it and I think this was even better tourist attraction than London Eye - mainly because almost all tourists visit London Eye and only handful have opportunity to visit this bar. So if anyone has any friends or family visiting London - take them there. The bar is expensive but a bottle of wine is cheaper than 2 tickets to London Eye

pingyao · February 18th, 2012, 02:13 PM

and arguably a better and more interesting view. I'll have to drag my girlfriend up there for a special occasion!

shard97 · February 19th, 2012, 12:01 AM

looks good from LB http://www.flickr.com/photos/ukz45/6...in/photostream

Walsh · February 19th, 2012, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by pingyao

and arguably a better and more interesting view. I'll have to drag my girlfriend up there for a special occasion!

can you just stroll up to the bar? Or does it only take bookings? I dont hear about it much?

pingyao · February 19th, 2012, 08:15 PM

Looks like its reservations only. Was/is there a bar/restaurant at the top of Heron, I remember reading something about that in the past?

jermain1459 · February 19th, 2012, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Walsh

can you just stroll up to the bar? Or does it only take bookings? I dont hear about it much?

You have to book in advance (atleast 24hrs i think), I took the mrs up there for her birthday a couple of months ago. It's expensive but great.

The cheapest bottle of wine is £36 and the cheapest glass of bubbly is £16 (its a champagne bar).

You can book time slots which are all for 90 minutes. Well worth a visit. Better in winter than summer i'd imagine as it gets dark earlier.

Catbot · February 19th, 2012, 09:56 PM

We phoned an hour in advance after enjoying a cocktail in the skylon last Saturday evening, they gave us standing room entry, definitely worth a visit.

Cat man do · February 20th, 2012, 02:14 AM

What's the dress code?

Catbot · February 20th, 2012, 09:14 PM

We were wearing jeans shirt and shoes, but there were others more casual. I believe it's 'smart casual', no shorts etc.

sirstan74 · February 22nd, 2012, 10:39 PM

While it's been delayed, it does seem like Sushi Samba will be opening this Summer. See the response I received below:

Thank you for your email and for your interest in SUSHISAMBA in London. We are looking forward to bringing our brand to the UK in 2012 starting with a spectacular site featuring two restaurants and a bar on the top three floors of the iconic Heron Tower.

The restaurant is due to open in late June this year. I will add you to our mailing list and make sure you are informed of the opening date once it has been set. More updates including reservation phone numbers and a link to our online reservations system will be posted on our website as we get closer to the opening.

In terms of career opportunities, current vacancies including job descriptions are posted on the Careers section of our website. We are currently finalizing our senior management team and will move on to hiring hourly staff in about a month’s time.

We look forward to welcoming you to SUSHISAMBA in the Heron Tower this summer!

buildingangel · February 24th, 2012, 11:42 AM

It sure is a fine specimen of building

great architecture...

bertyboy · March 3rd, 2012, 12:28 AM

Just noticed that Heron (and T42 and the Shard) appeared on Eastenders tonight - Michael had rented out the restaurant in 30 SMA for a liaison with Janine Butcher.

sweek · March 22nd, 2012, 02:19 AM

Hey I work in here! 18th floor, it's pretty amazing inside.

Jack Rabbit Slim · March 23rd, 2012, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by sweek

Hey I work in here! 18th floor, it's pretty amazing inside.

Pics bro!

danm · April 20th, 2012, 01:59 AM

The Sky News London mayoral debate tonight was held at the Heron Tower. It looked great, and there were some fantastic aerial shots of it and the rest of the City during the debate.

Jamandell (d69) · April 21st, 2012, 10:14 PM

This was just posted on Gerald Ronson's YouTube

shard97 · April 22nd, 2012, 03:25 PM

the fish in the mini aquarium were provided by the NMA in plymouth

danm · April 26th, 2012, 01:08 PM

The Sky News mayoral debate was held in the Heron Tower on the 19th of April. There were some brilliant aerial shots of it and the City, and the inside of the building. Flick through the videos below to see it. They show aerial live pictures at various points during the whole debate:

Part 1:

Part 2:

Part 3:

February 18th, 2012, 02:13 PM	#10984
pingyao Virtual Architect Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: London (south of the river) Posts: 2,413 Likes (Received): 9	and arguably a better and more interesting view. I'll have to drag my girlfriend up there for a special occasion! __________________ Check out my threads Detailed city model Verticity - 3.6km tower

February 19th, 2012, 08:15 PM	#10987
pingyao Virtual Architect Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: London (south of the river) Posts: 2,413 Likes (Received): 9	Looks like its reservations only. Was/is there a bar/restaurant at the top of Heron, I remember reading something about that in the past? __________________ Check out my threads Detailed city model Verticity - 3.6km tower

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shard97 Essex: Reputation Lost... Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Plymouth Posts: 730 Likes (Received): 33	the fish in the mini aquarium were provided by the NMA in plymouth __________________ ukcornishman's flickr \| My Plymouth Thread PLYMOUTH: MY NECK OF THE WOODS Britain only had 5 non rainy days in 2012, how did we spend them? Debating wether this wet spell was due to 50 Shades...

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February 18th, 2012, 12:57 AM	#10981
supergarnek Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: London Posts: 3 Likes (Received): 0	I have posted this picture in London skyline thread already, but I think there is no harm to post it here as well.

February 18th, 2012, 12:42 PM	#10983
supergarnek Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: London Posts: 3 Likes (Received): 0	yubnub: thanks, it was my friend who made them. I have taken my friends (who were on holidays in London) to the bar on top of the Tower 42. I must admit that this forum was my inspiration to go there If it wasn't for skyscrapercity I wouldn't even know what Vertigo 42 is My friends loved it and I think this was even better tourist attraction than London Eye - mainly because almost all tourists visit London Eye and only handful have opportunity to visit this bar. So if anyone has any friends or family visiting London - take them there. The bar is expensive but a bottle of wine is cheaper than 2 tickets to London Eye

February 19th, 2012, 12:01 AM	#10985
shard97 Essex: Reputation Lost... Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Plymouth Posts: 730 Likes (Received): 33	looks good from LB http://www.flickr.com/photos/ukz45/6...in/photostream

February 19th, 2012, 09:56 PM	#10989
Catbot Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 46 Likes (Received): 0	We phoned an hour in advance after enjoying a cocktail in the skylon last Saturday evening, they gave us standing room entry, definitely worth a visit.

February 20th, 2012, 02:14 AM	#10990
Cat man do Founder of the 'Gy'. Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Carrbridge/Highlands Posts: 2,058 Likes (Received): 38	What's the dress code?

February 20th, 2012, 09:14 PM	#10991
Catbot Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 46 Likes (Received): 0	We were wearing jeans shirt and shoes, but there were others more casual. I believe it's 'smart casual', no shorts etc.

February 22nd, 2012, 10:39 PM	#10992
sirstan74 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: London Posts: 425 Likes (Received): 11	While it's been delayed, it does seem like Sushi Samba will be opening this Summer. See the response I received below: Thank you for your email and for your interest in SUSHISAMBA in London. We are looking forward to bringing our brand to the UK in 2012 starting with a spectacular site featuring two restaurants and a bar on the top three floors of the iconic Heron Tower. The restaurant is due to open in late June this year. I will add you to our mailing list and make sure you are informed of the opening date once it has been set. More updates including reservation phone numbers and a link to our online reservations system will be posted on our website as we get closer to the opening. In terms of career opportunities, current vacancies including job descriptions are posted on the Careers section of our website. We are currently finalizing our senior management team and will move on to hiring hourly staff in about a month’s time. We look forward to welcoming you to SUSHISAMBA in the Heron Tower this summer!

February 24th, 2012, 11:42 AM	#10993
buildingangel BANNED Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 3 Likes (Received): 0	It sure is a fine specimen of building great architecture...

March 3rd, 2012, 12:28 AM	#10994
bertyboy Resident Ignoramus Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Bristol Posts: 2,827 Likes (Received): 109	Just noticed that Heron (and T42 and the Shard) appeared on Eastenders tonight - Michael had rented out the restaurant in 30 SMA for a liaison with Janine Butcher.

March 22nd, 2012, 02:19 AM	#10995
sweek Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: London NW1 Posts: 1,727 Likes (Received): 0	Hey I work in here! 18th floor, it's pretty amazing inside.

April 20th, 2012, 01:59 AM	#10997
danm Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: London Posts: 643 Likes (Received): 38	The Sky News London mayoral debate tonight was held at the Heron Tower. It looked great, and there were some fantastic aerial shots of it and the rest of the City during the debate.

April 21st, 2012, 10:14 PM	#10998
Jamandell (d69) Rocking at Glasgow Uni Join Date: May 2006 Location: Glasgow Posts: 2,655 Likes (Received): 8	This was just posted on Gerald Ronson's YouTube

April 26th, 2012, 01:08 PM	#11000
danm Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: London Posts: 643 Likes (Received): 38	The Sky News mayoral debate was held in the Heron Tower on the 19th of April. There were some brilliant aerial shots of it and the City, and the inside of the building. Flick through the videos below to see it. They show aerial live pictures at various points during the whole debate: Part 1: Part 2: Part 3: