
GŎNG
Borough, London
Bar in London, United Kingdom
Why go
Book GŎNG when the view is part of the reason for going: Level 52, sunset timing, polished hotel service, a cocktail programme with a defined Asian-heritage ingredient theme. It suits dates, celebrations, visitors planning a London night around The Shard; it is less persuasive for a casual, low-key drink.
About GŎNG
GŎNG is a London venue with a price of $40 per person, smart casual dress code, late opening hours across the week. The confirmed quality signal is its Falstaff Bar recognition: 93 Falstaff Points in 2026. Those are the firm details to work, and they give the venue a clear planning profile without needing to lean on assumptions about the experience.
It may be useful for planning a London bar visit where the basics matter. If the priority is a wider sweep of London drinking options, start with Pearl’s London bars guide; if you are specifically considering GŎNG, use the confirmed price, hours, dress code, Falstaff recognition as the reliable decision points. In practice, that means treating the listing as a concise set of essentials: what to budget around, how to dress, how late the venue is open, what independent bar recognition has been recorded.
Go for a planned London bar visit
GŎNG is best assessed on the basics rather than unconfirmed details about menu style, setting, or service format. The current confirmed information is direct: $40 per person, smart casual dress, operating hours that extend to 11:30 PM on most days and 1 AM from Thursday through Saturday. For many London bar plans, those practical details are not secondary; they are what determine whether a venue fits the shape of an evening.
That makes it a practical option when you want a London bar plan with later hours. Monday through Wednesday hours are 3–11:30 PM; Thursday through Saturday hours are 12 PM–1 AM; and Sunday hours are 12–11:30 PM. The spread across the week gives a planner several different use cases to consider: an afternoon-to-evening visit on days when it opens at noon, a later midweek stop when it remains open until 11:30 PM, or a Thursday-to-Saturday plan that can run to 1 AM. The value of that information is simply that it is specific enough to build around.
The Falstaff Bar listing gives GŎNG 93 Falstaff Points for 2026. Beyond that, guests should avoid assuming specific details about the drinks list, food offering, seating, or service style unless confirmed directly when booking. The Falstaff recognition is a useful quality marker, but it should sit alongside the other known facts rather than replace them. If a visit depends on a particular kind of drink, a particular food expectation, or a particular arrangement of space and service, those points remain questions for the venue.
Use the confirmed details to decide if it fits
At $40 per person, GŎNG sits at a clearly stated price point for planning purposes. The smart casual dress code also makes dress expectations easy to factor into a visit. Together, those two details help narrow the decision before you get to less certain questions: whether the budget feels right for the occasion, whether the required level of dress suits the rest of the day or evening.
For anyone planning a London evening, the late hours are useful. For anyone choosing primarily around a specific cuisine, cocktail format, food menu, seating style, or view, those details should be checked directly with the venue before relying on them. That is the safest way to use the information available: treat the confirmed hours, price, dress code, 2026 Falstaff Points as dependable anchors, then verify anything more specific before making GŎNG the centre of a plan.
Planning details
- Location
- Level 52, Shangri-La The Shard, 31 St Thomas St, London SE1 9QU, United Kingdom
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- gong-shangri-la.com
- Phone
- +44 20 7234 8208
Venue details
Ambiance
Refined luxury with a dramatic city-skyline backdrop; a sky-high, polished setting suited to sunset cocktails and late-night drinks.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
View
Accessibility
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Cocktail Bar
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
Signature Pours
- Rainbow Unicorn
- The Regalia
Planning details
Location
Level 52, Shangri-La The Shard, 31 St Thomas St, London SE1 9QU, United Kingdom · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Flor, Notable alternative
- Bar Daskal, Sherry and cold tapas bar, Sherry and cold tapas bar
- The Garrison, Notable alternative
- High-Chai, Notable alternative
- Sky Garden, Notable alternative
Bar context
How it compares with nearby London options
Choose GŎNG over Flor, The Garrison, or Bar Daskal when the occasion needs a dramatic high-rise setting. It is the stronger call for a date or visitor drink where the room and view matter as much as the glass. Bar Daskal is a sharper pick for sherry and cold tapas, so it wins when the brief is flavour specificity rather than skyline impact.
Sky Garden is the closest cross-shop for readers chasing height and city views. GŎNG feels more like a bar reservation inside a luxury hotel, while Sky Garden is better suited to groups who want a broader sky-high London outing. If booking ease is the priority, treat both as time-sensitive and plan ahead for peak evening slots.
High-Chai is the better alternative when the plan leans daytime, tea-led, or more relaxed. GŎNG is the cleaner choice for after-dark atmosphere and a sharper date-night frame. For value, pick based on what the group will actually notice: the Shard view here, sherry and tapas at Bar Daskal, or a more casual format at High-Chai.
Around this place
Discover more on Pearl
Unlock the full GŎNG guide in Pearl, including awards, comparisons, FAQs, planning details, and nearby places.
Compare GŎNG
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| GŎNG | London | ; | No published awards |
| Flor | London | ; | No published awards |
| Bar Daskal | London | Sherry and cold tapas bar | No published awards |
| The Garrison | London | ; | Pearl Recommended Bars |
| High-Chai | London | ; | No published awards |
| Sky Garden | London | ; | No published awards |
How GŎNG London compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GŎNG open late?
Yes. GŎNG runs until 11:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, until 1 AM on Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
What's the best time to go to GŎNG?
Choose a time based on the confirmed hours. GŎNG opens at 3 PM from Monday to Wednesday, at 12 PM from Thursday to Sunday.
Is GŎNG good for groups?
Check directly with the venue if you are planning a group visit. The price is $40 per person.
Is GŎNG good for a date?
GŎNG can be considered for a planned London evening based on its smart casual dress code and late opening hours. Confirm any specific experience details directly before booking.
Is the food good at GŎNG?
Treat GŎNG as a London bar listing with a $40 per person price point and a 93 Falstaff Points recognition for 2026.



















