All public tickets are valid for an hour.

 Sky Garden is equipped with a step-free access throughout the floors! 

There are also lifts on Philpot Lane and Rood Lane that take you from street level to the Sky Garden entrance level for mobility or wheel-chair users. Upstairs, there are further lifts available that operate between different levels of the garden, to ensure you can make the most of your experience!

If you have any questions about your visit, please contact our customer services team who can help guiding you through access for wheelchair users and carers. Please email: skygarden@20fenchurchstreet.co.uk or ask one of our friendly staffupon arrival for any further assistance.

During public hours, children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 years or over. One adult may bring a maximum of three children with them. We reserve the right to deny entry if these limits are exceeded. Children shall remain under the control or supervision of an adult at all times.

Bars & Restaurants

Yes, children are allowed into Sky Garden’s restaurants when accompanied by an adult (18+). Children under 16 are not able to enter Sky Garden after 6pm weekdays and 9pm weekends. One adult may bring a maximum of 3 children with them and we reserve the right to deny entry if these limits are exceeded.
If you are dining in Darwin Brasserie or Fenchurch Restaurant, parties with guests under 16 can only arrive 15 minutes ahead of their reservation time and will have to make their way directly to the restaurant. Children at the age of 16-17 will need to be accompanied by a parent/guardian 18+ years old (restaurant reservation required). Please note that physical Identification may be required to gain entry.

The Sky Garden has two beautiful restaurants and two spectacular bars.
You can learn more about our drinking and dining options here

Yes, the Sky Garden is an extraordinary rooftop events venue offering a range of event spaces and restaurants for a variety of occasions. Please visit our events page to find out more about hiring this spectacular space.

The Sky Garden is the most exciting addition to London’s skyline and dining scene. As well as being the capital’s highest public garden, it showcases two destination bars and two beautiful restaurants, alongside a range of private hire options for events. Visiting the Sky Garden is free but spaces are limited. Visits must be booked in advance through this site, and can be made up to three weeks in advance.

Whilst Fenchurch Restaurant and Darwin Brasserie are heated, the Sky Pod Bar, City Garden and viewing terraces are naturally ventilated. This means the temperature is similar to the outside temperature and we recommend dressing suitably for the outdoor weather at the time.

Free entry tickets need to be booked 3 weeks in advance. However, we do accept free walk-ins daily during public hours. Please enquire with the team at the door.

You can purchase early morning tickets at the door for £10.50 per person this includes a hot beverage & access to the gardens.

Evening tickets are also sold at the door, these give you access to our DJ/Live band music nights and a welcome drink. Prices range from £14.50 per person.

Please note, all walk-ins are subject to availability and management discretion. Physical ID is required for evening walk ins and the venue reserves the right to refuse entry.

Please note that Sky Garden practices challenge 25 policy, encouraging anyone who is over 18 but looks under 25 to carry acceptable ID (a card bearing the PASS hologram, a photographic driving license or a passport). The venue reserves the right to deny access.

The terrace is open daily from 10am-6pm weekdays, 11am-6pm weekends. Security reserve the right to close the terrace at any time due to inclement weather conditions, without advance warning.

The Sky Garden planting has been designed by award winning landscape architects Gillespies and installed by idverde.

Find out more about the plants found in Sky Garden here

Francis Golding was a renowned architectural townscape advisor whose expertise brought specialist skills to 20 Fenchurch Street and many other world class City of London developments. Francis’ involvement in 20 Fenchurch Street began in 2005 with the selection of Rafael Vinoly as Architect and continued with the various planning schemes that followed, culminating in the significant contribution he made when supporting the scheme at the Planning Inquiry in 2007. Land Securities and Canary Wharf Group chose to name this terrace after Francis as a mark of respect for a man who was passionate about architecture and urban landscape in the City and consistently improved the quality of the developments on which he advised. In a previous role Francis had been Secretary to the Royal Fine Arts Commission and oversaw its transition to the Commission for Architecture in the Built Environment (CABE). Francis Golding was tragically killed in a cycling accident in November 2013.

 Following the Equality Act 2010, people have the right to be accompanied by their assistance or guide dog at Sky Garden. Other animals will not be permitted into the premises.

possible add: Do make sure to have your pre-approval letter ready for check in. Once you are ready, we advise to come directly at the entrance upon arrival and present it to one our friendly stafffor a fast check in! 

Of course!

For Darwin Brasserie, go to our restaurant page:

• For groups of under 8 use our booking widget
• For groups of 8 and over people use our booking widget under the Groups header

For Fenchurch Restaurant:

• For groups of under 8 go to our restaurant page and use our booking widget
• For groups of 8 and over, please email groups@skygarden.london

For Larch Restaurant:

• For groups of under 8 go to our restaurant page and use our booking widget
• For groups of 8 and over, please email groups@skygarden.london

We do welcome larger groups over 30 people in Sky Garden and we can accommodate only on our community days. These days are scheduled for every second Wednesday every month for the benefit of all visitors. 

To book a group larger than 30 click here.

Groups of under or 30 people can book on our website with the ticket widget. If you book separate tickets and arrive with more than 30 people within the same day, you will be turned away.

The Sky Garden has a dedicated entrance on Philpot Lane, on the south-west corner of 20 Fenchurch Street. There are signs at ground level around the building. Those entering Sky Garden entrance with a valid ticket or restaurant reservation will take the lift up to Level 35.

A full list of our closure dates is here. Please keep an eye on our social and website for regular updates.

To see our current opening hours, please go here.

Sky Garden is open seven days a week, from early until late. Ticket holders can visit from 10am – 6pm weekdays, 11am – 9pm weekends and Bank Holidays. View a full list of our opening times here.

The views are spectacular throughout Sky Garden and won’t disappoint. We always do our best to accommodate window table requests but cannot always honour these.

You can upgrade your reservation at Darwin Brasserie by booking a window seat table to enjoy the breathtaking city views as you dine.

Simply select a window table when selecting your time slot. Prices range from £10-£15 per person.

No, balloons are not permitted in the Sky Garden or any of the restaurants and bars.

No, candles are not permitted in the Sky Garden due to being a potential fire hazard.

Yes, Sky Garden gift vouchers can be purchased here and can be used at any of our restaurants and bars.

Please note, in order to redeem your gift voucher, you will need a table reservation in either the bars or one of our restaurants.

We have a beautiful private dining room in Fenchurch Restaurant. You can find out more about the Vinoly Room here.

For guests who wish to bring their own wine to the restaurant, please note we charge a £40 corkage fee for wine (£80 for a magnum) and £80 for Champagne (£160 for a magnum).

Guests to Sky Garden are not permitted to bring alcohol onto the premises. This includes in Sky Pod Bar, City Garden Bar and Fenchurch Terrace. Please note, that any alcohol brought into the venue will be confiscated by security. The reception team cannot take any responsibility for alcohol left in the reception.

Our restaurants and bars operate a 60 day advanced booking policy and all bookings can be made online.

If you have a reservation in Darwin Brasserie or Fenchurch Restaurant, you do not need to book a separate access ticket to Sky Garden. This does not apply to Larch restaurant, café and gift shop which are located on the ground floor opposite the entrance to Sky Garden. You can arrive a maximum of 30 minutes prior to your reservation to allow time for compulsory security checks and to visit the gardens.

If you are dining in one of the Sky Garden restaurants please go straight through to the desk on the right hand side of the reception. Please do not join the queue with the public ticket holders.

For evening bookings from 6pm onward we operate a smart, casual dress code in Darwin Restaurant and Sky Garden Bars.

Fenchurch Restaurant operates a stricter dress code and sportswear, hoodies and gym trainers are not permitted here.

Please note flip flops, baseball caps and male vest tops are not permitted in the restaurants. Our management reserves the right to refuse admission to anyone we feel is inappropriately dressed.

Sky Garden is a naturally ventilated space, and therefore we recommend dressing appropriately on warmer and colder days.

The Vinoly Room in Fenchurch Restaurant can be hired for private use and seats up to 16 people. Darwin’s chef’s table in the main restaurant seats up to 20 guests so is perfect for group bookings.

Email groups@skygarden.london to book.

The Sky Garden has two beautiful restaurants and two spectacular bars.

You can learn more about our drinking and dining options here.

When booking our Sky Garden bars you will be allocated to Sky Pod or City Garden bar based on availability. All have fantastic view of the city. You can find out more by exploring all the bars here.

Dining only bookings means that there must be a minimum of 1 main course per person purchased. Main courses can be found under our “mains” section only. Children until 12yo can dine from our kids menu.

Larch Restaurant is not located in Sky Garden, you will find us on the 1st floor opposite the entrance to Sky Garden, above our brand new Gift Shop and Café.

Your reservation at Larch does not include access into Sky Garden. Please be sure to book a separate ticket via the website here should you wish to travel up to Sky Garden.

We enforce airport-style security checks at Sky Garden and therefore large bags and suitcases are not permitted in the building, as this may delay your entrance and require extra security checks. Airport size hand-luggage suitcases are permitted as long as they can fit through the X-ray machines (max object size 615 x 410mm).

Unfortunately we do not have any storage facilities at Sky Garden and belongings cannot be left with reception or security. We therefore kindly request that alternative arranagements are made for storing bags and luggage ahead of your visit.

Only food and drink purchased from Sky Garden is permitted in the venue, except for baby food and milk. Hot and cold drinks as well as substantial food items are available to purchase from Sky Garden Bars, with dining menus available in our restaurants, Fenchurch and Darwin Brasserie.

Guests are welcome to bring handheld cameras to take photographs for personal use. It is not possible to bring tripods or other large items of photographic equipment into Sky Garden. To request a permit for commercial photography of filming please visit our press centre.

If you have lost an item whilst in the building, please make enquiries with the Security staff, where your details will be taken and if the item is found, your goods will be returned to you. To make enquiry regarding lost property please email restaurants@skygarden.london. Please hand in any lost/found property to Security at the ground floor lobby. Security staff will attempt to re-unite the rightful owners with their property. Security staff will require the following details from the person/s handing in lost/found items: Full name / Location of where the item/s was found / Contact telephone number

The following items will be prohibited on entry, in addition to any items perceived to be capable of causing harm to the Sky Garden and others:

Our aim is for everyone to visit Sky Garden for an unforgettable experience.  The safety and security of all visitors and staff is always our number one priority.

We will be implementing a new Eject to Project procedure, meaning we reserve the right to refuse access to Sky Garden if any guest is found in possession of prohibited items.

This procedure is designed to align with national legal standards, specifically adhering to the Offensive Weapons Act 2019 and related legislation, thereby ensuring that our security measures not only uphold public safety but also comply with legal obligations.

Legal Considerations

The Offensive Weapons Act 2019:

• Folding pocket knives are permitted if the blade does not exceed 3 inches (7.62 cm), aligning with Section 139 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988. Sky Gardens allows entry with these within legal limits.
• Prohibited knives: Flick knives and gravity knives are banned under all circumstances (Sections 1A and 43 of the 2019 Act)

Security Responsibilities:

• Screening and detection: Upon entry into Sky Garden you will enter through our security. Our security team are responsible for conducting thorough screening at entry points to detect prohibited items. This includes operating screening technology and performing manual checks as necessary.
• Confiscation of prohibited items: Upon detection of a prohibited item, our security team are responsible for safely confiscating the item in accordance with the established protocols.
• Denial of entry and ejection: Our security team have the authority to refuse entry of individuals found in possession of prohibited items. These actions are carried out with respect, professionalism and adherence to legal standards.
• Documentation and reporting: Sky Garden security maintain accurate records of all incidents, including the confiscation of items and the ejection of individuals.

Free tickets are released every Monday morning (excluding bank holidays) three weeks in advance for the whole week. Please check the date on your tickets before attending the Sky Garden as date alterations cannot be made on the day. To book your tickets and to check availability please click here.

Free public tickets to the Sky Garden are released on a weekly basis up to three weeks in advance. To book your tickets and to check availability please click here.

Children aged over five require a ticket to enter Sky Garden. We ask that guests book a standard ticket for any children accompanying them.

If you would like to change your booking we recommend you cancelling your ticket online and re-booking an alternative slot.

If you have any questions regarding your free ticket and changing the details please email skygarden@20fenchurchstreet.co.uk or call 0207 337 2344 (Monday to Friday 9:30am-5:30pm, closed on bank holidays)

A limited number of walk-in slots are available, however these are at the discretion of our staff and capacity of the Sky Garden. We cannot guarantee entrance as a walk-in guest and would advise all visitors to book a ticket.

Alternatively, you can book one of our restaurants or bars which can be found here.

Please allow up to 24 hours for your tickets to come through. If you have booked a ticket but have not received your ticket via email we will be able to check you in using your booking reference and name. If you do not have a booking reference please contact skygarden@20fenchurchstreet.co.uk and we will investigate for you. (Monday to Friday 9:30am-5:30pm, closed on bank holidays)

Tickets are only valid for the date and time stated on the ticket and have a time limit of one hour inside the venue from the time you enter (*note public hours end at 6pm Mon – Fri and 9pm on bank holidays and weekends). If you arrive to the queue more than 15 minutes after the time on your ticket its highly unlikely we will be able to give you access to the Sky Garden, and you will have to book for another day.

With a pre booked ticket you will still need to queue for entry to the Sky Garden. Tickets are required for us to manage capacity and we will do our best to get you in as close to your booked time. Please join the back of the queue from Fenchurch Street and Philpot Lane and stay on the right hand side for pre booked tickets.