Paramount

Some of the most interesting and beauuutiful views over London from here, with the double benefit over the Shard of not having to pay entry and also being able to see the Shard in the skyline. A definite win over having to look at Centrepoint.
Much like the rest of the building though, the bar is beginning to look a little tired, and the upper floor has the potential to look MUCH sexier than the green felt covering it has all over it at the moment. Quite a let down when you get up there (though admittedly you’re more looking out than in!).
Still, it’s well laid out to make the most of the views and the service is decent. We had some relaxed drinks here whilst trying to identify various landmarks from above (the roof of the British Museum is well worth trying to spot!). It’s advance reservations only but this was quite easy to do over the phone.
They’re about to close down while the whole building gets a refurb for Crossrail — the killer views are the main selling point though so let’s see what appears here afterwards if you don’t get up there in time!

I brought a visiting friend here so that we could both check out the view from «up above London». We were allowed to make a reservation on the spot (it was a Monday) and then ushered up to the 32^nd level.
We both had terrible white wine for £7, and then walked up to the higher level to have an unobstructed view.
What is there to say about London from the 30+ stories above? Not much, honestly. Good to see, but not awe-​inspiring.

So we tried to come here for the newly launched High Spirits Afternoon Tea, but the website has not been updated to mention that you have to book the specific menu ahead of time, despite the fact that we had a reservation made via opentable. It is the same price as the usual afternoon tea (28 pounds without alcohol), and despite me asking if it was possible to switch, they were not able to accommodate so we settled for the non-​alcoholic menu, which to be frank was nothing special.
On top of that, the service was exceptionally poor. The coffee we ordered was very bitter and undrinkable as a black americano, and they failed to bring my rose earl grey tea to the table until prompted (It was a great tea though. In fact, my favorite part of the meal.) When they brought my tea, the teacup was dirty and I couldn’t get a server’s attention for ten minutes so I had to walk up to the bar to ask for one, then when they brought it over, they tried to explain why the first teacup was dirty (I really don’t want to know). And they didn’t bring water to the table until prompted either.
We missed the entrance when we first tried to find it, because it is still under construction and not very well sign-​posted. On top of that, the lobby to go upstairs is still under renovation and smells rank. While we were waiting in the queue for the concierge, tourists were in there asking directions. And the viewing deck is awfully decorated and very much a work-​in-​progress. There is a filthy green carpet that is just dying to be replaced, and there is not a single waitress /​attendant on that deck so it almost seems abandoned.
Everything about this restuarant /​bar seems like a soft opening or work in progress, and not ready for a real launch. I found it very disappointing and though I would love to experience an alcoholic afternoon tea, I am not sure that it deserves a second chance.

Buenisimas vistas de Londres de noche. Un poco cara las consumiciones pero merece la pena. Intentan cobrarte antes de servirte por riesgo de que subas solo a ver las vistas algo poco elegante.

Fabulous, spectacular views. If you can go up a floor to the viewing gallery which if anything has even more astonishing views. But pace yourself it’s easy to rack up quite a tab here as you can imagine!

Si Nueva York tiene esa gran colección de rascacielos donde ver el skyline de las ciudades, Londres no podía ser menos. Fuimos al bar Paramount (es imprescindible reservar antes, hasta donde sé lo hizo un amigo pero en Unilocal veo que tiene reserva directa).
El sitio no es especialmente barato pero para tomarte un cocktail o una cervecita tampoco es tan caro (creo recordar que una cerveza eran 5 – 8 pounds).
Aunque tiene zona para cenar lo interesante es sentarse en el pasillo que rodea el edificio y disfrutar de las vistas de la terraza. La mejor hora es el anochecer para poder verlo todo de día, en la hora azul y de noche.

Bar restaurant situé au 32ème étage d’un immeuble se trouvant juste à côté du Dominion Theatre (We Will Rock You) et de la sortie de métro Tottenham Court Road. On peut avoir une belle vue sur la ville sans devoir payer la montée (comme pour le Shard par exemple) mais du coup, vous payez la vue dans le prix des consommations. Nous n’avons pas manger, nous sommes venus pour boire l’apéro, cocktail à 15£ environ. Nous avons pris un plateau de fromage à partager à 12£ pour se retrouver avec trois petits bouts de fromages, mouais. Ce qui est dommage également, c’est que la plus belle vue sur la ville (London Eye, Big Ben etc.) se trouve du côté des toilettes. Nous n’avions pas fait attention mais n’hésitez pas à prendre votre verre et monter un étage au dessus par les escaliers à côté de l’ascenseur, vous aurez une vue vraiment plus sympathique !
C’était donc sympa pour une première vue sur la ville mais la prochaine fois nous irons surement du côté de la City au Vertigo 42 ou mettre le prix pour le Shard ^^
Sinon: tenue correcte exigée

Incredible views and less crowded than the Shard bar. The wine was £7.50 for what the menu said was 175ml… but the barman didn’t use a measure and it must have been 250ml. You pay partly for the view. It’s not obvious but you can walk up another floor to the viewing level and buy drinks there too… fewer people and a chance to sit by the huge windows and watch the city life far below. Take a visitor to London here!

Awesome place to go to see London from above. Great to take friends who are visiting the city.
We went for a drink after a meal. At first there were no tables and the bar area was busy so we thought we’d just hang out in the «viewing gallery» without ordering a drink (yes, it’s very easy to just go there and pretend you’re a customer if you’re penniless and just want to enjoy the view/​atmosphere), but after a mere 5 minutes a couple left so we sat down in some very large armchairs in a secluded are.
Cocktails were good. My negroni was a little too bitter for my liking, but Frenchie’s watermelon and mint cooler was perfect.
Service was so-​so. The receptionist and the waitress who took my payment were both charming, but the waitresses who took our orders were slightly rude and very unhelpful, offering no advice on choosing drinks.
The price (for cocktails) is reasonable for London (a little over £10), but they lack variety with only a small list to chose from.
Overall, a great place to take friends /​impress dates if you take them there for a drink after dinner/​lunch without spending much over £20.
(Oh and did I mention the view?)

Drinks — yum! What a great and innovative drink selection. Everything was really good; my favorite was the Leftside with balsamic vinegar. Very good.
Service — nice service. The views are AMAAZING

The views are great from the place, however, the rest is… just poor.
Let’s start from the menu, which offers you a relatively small selection of meals. Ok, if the choice is small, then all meals should be on par. The lamb I tried was hardly good enough for a restaurant of this level. To be honest, I did not like it at all, but this might be my individual preference.
The deserts ordered were better, but still not impressive. I would not go to this place for a dinner, however, if you are going there just for the views & glass of wine, it might be a good choice.

Centre point london
360-​degree views of London
A simplified modern menu
Paramount was a great time and the perfect venue for a big 3 – 0 birthday bash. We sipped on bubbly and brought in our own birthday cake.
From the menu we sampled a bit of everything. I personally enjoyed the scallops followed by the Scottish sirloin and I was happy with both (though the former was a really small portion and the latter too large for my liking).
AS we had cake I passed on dessert but you will find they have a couple of options.
Be aware that Paramount has two evening bookings (one set of parties can arrive around 7pm and the next for the second sitting at 9pm.
Another limitation: the fixed menu offers four options for appetizer, entrée and dessert. Not much of a menu to peruse.
Bu as a result I found everything was of consistent quality and with a large party, this made ordering a breeze.
Lots to choose from for cocktails and wines. I really liked my Lavender Sky martini–
Lavender infused Oxley gin, Crème de fig, sweet Almond syrup and passion fruit purée shaken with lime juice and garnished with passion fruit. As promised, it was fresh and floral and mildly nutty.
Not a moderate cost but definitely less than I expected given location and posh setting.
Great service as well. I truly had few to no complaints.
Will definitely make a point of going back to Paramount next time I’m in london.
I RECOMMEND: The sirloin dinner plate
EXTRA TIP: No balloons or flowers allowed.

I went here last night to meet some friends. I would say it was pretty interesting seeing how i was VERY late to the meet up! But it was pretty easy to get there… except…when I got to the 32^nd floor I didn’t realize i had to go up another flight of stairs to get to where my friends were so i stood around for about 15 minutes trying to find my party.
Anyway after flagging someone down to direct me towards the stairs… i climbed the flight of stairs to go upstairs and sit with my friends. There the view was pretty amazing… except for the fact… i’m AFRAID OF HEIGHTS! Also, it was SUPER cramped trying to walk towards the back area where my friends were seated.
The service was pretty decent and I guess the ambiance was pretty good.
If I had any friends that wanted to visit, I would say let’s try this place why? Because drinks are normal priced for London standards… and well why not go and see the view? Most people aren’t as afraid of heights as I am… AHAH :)

Ever wanted to feel like Don Draper sipping a cocktail high above the London skyline? Well now’s your chance…
Paramount is a spectacular bar and restaurant at the top of the Centre Point building offering the best 360-​degree views of London.
I first started coming here a few years ago for business meetings with clients, which I was very grateful for, as the the bill can become ridiculous!
Paramount is nothing short of stunning. As you arrive and confirm your reservation you are guided into the elevator and taken to the restaurant/​bar on the 32^nd floor. I don’t know anyone who’s jaw doesn’t hit the floor the first time they walk in. The place is über-​cool with stylish yet modern art deco furnishings.
The best time to come is around sunset as you get to enjoy the views of London in the daytime and at night. I love it here in the evening when the lighting is low and soft music playing in the background. The views aside, it’s definitely a Mad Men moment!
The food in the restaurant is a selection of different European dishes with options available whatever your preferences. My favourite dish has to be Braised Oxtail with Foie Gras, Creamed Potatoes & Roasted Root Vegetables. Not only is it exquisite but I haven’t found it this good anywhere else and with all tables turned towards the windows, no meal is enjoyed without breathtaking views of the city below.
The bar is the perfect place to come for a few cocktails with good friends as they do outstanding cocktails. My favourite cocktail has to be the one called El Corazon, which includes Herradura Blanco tequila, green Chartreuse, lime juice, seasonal berries and a touch of black pepper. A great drink but try not to be sick, it’s hotter on the way out, which I found out the hard way!
Everything is pretty pricey, but you could just come for drinks only shortly after a pay day and hopefully you won’t be delving too far into your rent money and leave yourself eating ramen noodles for the rest of the month.
The staff are friendly and very helpful. Considering the amount you’re spending you hope they would be right? I would always love it when I would turn up greeted with, ‘back so soon Mr D, your table is ready’, but I was unable to come here as often as I used to once I had to pay for myself!
Trust me. It’s totally worth it. There’s a reason why A-​list celebs from all over the world frequent this place when they’re in town and you will want to see it for yourself. They mostly only accept reservations, not walk ins, so as long as you call at least a few days in advance you shouldn’t have a problem getting one.
The viewing gallery, on the 33^rd floor, is without doubt Paramount’s ‘pièce de résistance’. Head up there and find yourself a seat and just take in London with a few cocktails and good company. Hello London… nice to see all of you!

Der Blick über London ist phänomenal. Für den Rest würde ich aber nur Durchschnitt geben — Weißwein im Rotweinglas, eine Bar haben aber nicht wissen was ein Gin Gimlet ist, …

Cocktails & a view of the city? I’m there.
My friend and I decided to stop by since we had lunch nearby and wanted a place to hang out, chit-​chat, and have a drink. We made our way up to Paramount which is perched up high in a building right above Tottenham Court Station. When we arrived, the bar/​lounge was relatively empty and we got a nice window seat looking out to the east. Although the weather wasn’t as nice as it could possibly be, it just gives me a bit more incentive to come back during nighttime because I can only imagine how stunning that view is.
Service was friendly and the cocktails are a bit pricey but that shouldn’t be too surprisingly considering its prime location.

Having been invited to the Paramount bar for an invitation-​only event, I must admit that the location of this bar cannot be missed as it is located right next to the entrance of Tottenham Court Road tube station and the views are amazing. They provide excellent and extra-​ordinary views. The British Museum from my angle of view looked spectacular!
The food itself has to be put in context.

Visited on a Tuesday evening and the place was very busy but we were still given a great window-​side table with incredible views. I thought prices were reasonable and not really out of line with a «good» restaurant in other parts of the UK. Food was also very tasty — I half expected the place to coast on the amazing panoramic sights and not offer good food.
Service was friendly but unobtrusive and we were encouraged to go to the viewing gallery upstairs.

So I booked this place as an alternative option to Duck & Waffle as I’ve been to Centre Point before and often say it offers the best view of London because its the only place you can’t see Centre Point.
I had no idea what to expect when I got there but my first impression was so bad I couldn’t stay there to eat.
First off there was NOBODY there. At all.
The second problem (perhaps the first really) was that it smelt like an old pub. You know, how pubs used to smell on a Sunday morning after the half-​baked attempt to clean them from the night before, but before the water had a chance to dry out. Stale and nasty. The décor also looked like something from 1971 which is probably the last time the place was cleaned,
I genuinely cannot understand how anyone can rate this place highly when the experience is so bad before you even sit down that it puts you off wanting to eat there.
And that’s what happened with me. The smell of the place put me off wanting to eat there, and what good is a restaurant with a view if you don’t feel like eating there?
I’d give it one star but it gets 2 stars for having the view, which you’ll at least get to see momentarily before the smell makes you pass out.

Ok. So. I didn’t eat anything. Now that’s out of the way.
The views are really lovely. Most definitely a great way to see a lot of London. I was there around Christmas time, and the lights in Seven Dials and on Oxford St. looked wonderful.
But the service. What? I didn’t realize we needed to be on a special list to get upstairs, so when I showed up with my boy, who was visiting from Los Angeles, we almost weren’t allowed in. We explained we didn’t know the policy and were allowed to go on past reception, with the warning that in future, we should not expect to get in without calling ahead.
When we arrived upstairs, we went to the bar area and seated ourselves at a high top table near the window. After nobody came by for several minutes, my boy headed to the bar and ordered. He was given his beer and promptly charged a 12.5% for service.
I didn’t know this, having only crossed paths with him on my way to the bar, where I ordered my own beer. The woman from whom I ordered it then told another woman to pour it for me and left. The second woman poured it for me, put it on the counter, and left too. So I put money on the counter — exactly the amount it read in the menu, and came back to the table.
Soon enough I found out I somehow got out of the service charge, which was great as we weren’t really served. We enjoyed our beers and our dark corner. Having no cocktail server stop by to check in wasn’t really a problem since we only planned to have one round while we enjoyed the view.
Then we made our way to the next floor up and walked slowly around the outer edge, taking in the views as we moved along. Pretty lovely!
All in all, I’d say not to expect much from the service. But all the reviews on here mention the views, and that’s probably what you’ll be coming for, so enjoy!

This place is simply stunning.
The concierge in the lobby sends you up to the restaurant level and you are greeted by a warm smile and friendly staff and led to the bar area or to your table. We had a great table next to the window with an incredible view looking out towards Canary Wharf and the Olympic Park in the distance.
The selection of beers on offer is extensive and has some good European imports. The brunch/​lunchtime menu that was on offer during our visit wasn’t overly extensive, a little limited for my liking. The food, as you would expect, was fine dining type scram. Nicely cooked, prepared and served in a poncy way (square chips stacked in a tower and everything covered in rocket salad)… but the food was very nice.
I’d love to come here during the evening for a nightime view of the capital. The waiting team after our meal that we were free to go and visit the Viewing Gallery on the level above. This is an attraction in itself — Panoramic views of the City, from this nice little cocktail/​champers bar nestled right on the top of Centre Point. The loop around bar allows you to walk all the way around the building with floor to ceiling windows offering unrivaled (until the Shard opens) views of the capital from all angles. Certainly a place for photo opportunities! (See some of my uploads into the photos).
I guess what I’m trying to say is that the service was great, as was the drinks selection. The food was nice, although choice was limited. But really, this place is sold by it’s impressive views. A bit of a novelty and certainly worth a visit. I’ll be trying to go back to Paramount soon — that’s for sure!

Cet endroit, on y va surtout pour la vue.
J’imagine que j’aurais été prendre un verre à la tour Montparnasse, ça né m’aurait pas du tout fait le même effet. Mais là, c’était chouette. Il né faisait pas encore nuit, lorsqu’on a commandé nos cocktails (à 11£), et puis le soleil s’est doucement couché sur Londres. Et c’était joli.
Il faut réserver, et «être bien habillé». Et être assis pour commander.

The whole experience was really nice and the views across London were excellent.
The food — mainly smart European fine dining style food. I put a picture up of the seafood assiette main course and it was very good. The bread rolls served included a garlic baguette and a warm brown roll. Yummy.
Drinks — Excellent cocktail list with the usual favourites on there plus some house special cocktails including one with bubble gum.
Service — mainly good although we felt a little rushed by the staff who were keen to turn the table over.
The 31^st floor bar was good although the windows were quite dirty that night so couldnt see as well as we should have.
Great for a special occasion.

I was invited to the Paramount bar for an invitation-​only event.
The location of this bar cannot be beaten — it’s right next to the entrance of Tottenham Court Road tube station — and the views, the views! They are amazing. I seriously doubt that there is anywhere else nearby where you can get such great views. The British Museum looked spectacular!
In terms of décor, this place is certainly nice and stylish. It’s not as posh as I a few of the other posh clubs I have been to (not that I’ve been to many, I’ll admit) but it felt classy enough.
Service was nice and friendly, though a little on the slow side, but I’m not sure if that had anything to do with the party, and more to do with the organisers (not affiliated with the bar).
As everything was free, I don’t know how much it would ordinarily cost to get in, or whether you can get in as a non-​member, but if you do manage to get an invitation to come to this place, do go. You’d never get a chance to see London from this angle otherwise!
Edited on September 29^th to add:
I have now been to the Paramount for brunch, and the food and service was mighty good. The menus, we’re told, change regularly depending on what’s in season, so anything we had may not be there the week after, which is both cool and not. The lentil and smoked haddock chowder was very very good, if a little on the salty side, while the eggs benedict with bacon was great, though a little too rich for my hungover stomach! The Virgin Mary (aka spicy tomato juice) was very good too. The service, as I’ve mentioned, was friendly and accommodating. Add that on to the fantastic views of London, and you’ve got a perfect way to start your day!