
The Drift
Quick info
About The Drift
The Drift is a glass-wrapped cocktail bar and restaurant in London, on the ground floor next to Heron Tower at 110 Bishopsgate. Brunch comes with bottomless Prosecco and regular top-ups. The bar serves cocktails and other drinks quickly, and the kitchen sends out nibbles such as calamari and arancini. Seating runs across the ground floor and an upstairs first floor, with tables for groups, including one for seven. Spaces can also be hired for corporate events and company summer parties.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid parking lot · Usually difficult to find a space
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention bottomless brunch, corporate events, calamari and arancini and cocktails.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention bottomless brunch, corporate events, calamari and arancini and cocktails.
Customer Review Summary
Bottomless brunch draws the most mentions, with reviewers describing drinks that kept flowing, regular Prosecco top-ups, and a server who made sure glasses were never empty, including one who noted dietary requirements were handled. Corporate events come close behind, with groups praising the setup, the interior design, and drinks served without waiting. Food gets mixed reports. Reviewers single out calamari and arancini as delicious, along with prawns, a pan fried salmon with light mashed potatoes, and fresh tomatoes, and a valentines lobster and steak dinner after the theatre was called excellent. One diner found the tacos very hard and not fresh, and said the sides with the prawns weren't fresh either. Another reviewer on a hot day called the room fairly warm. Others describe the atmosphere as relaxed but lively, not too loud or too quiet, and good for after-work drinks with friends. One diner on a Friday evening found the place quiet, and a reviewer who sat upstairs mentions a great view, with only three tables on that floor.
Customer Review Summary
Bottomless brunch draws the most mentions, with reviewers describing drinks that kept flowing, regular Prosecco top-ups, and a server who made sure glasses were never empty, including one who noted dietary requirements were handled. Corporate events come close behind, with groups praising the setup, the interior design, and drinks served without waiting. Food gets mixed reports. Reviewers single out calamari and arancini as delicious, along with prawns, a pan fried salmon with light mashed potatoes, and fresh tomatoes, and a valentines lobster and steak dinner after the theatre was called excellent. One diner found the tacos very hard and not fresh, and said the sides with the prawns weren't fresh either. Another reviewer on a hot day called the room fairly warm. Others describe the atmosphere as relaxed but lively, not too loud or too quiet, and good for after-work drinks with friends. One diner on a Friday evening found the place quiet, and a reviewer who sat upstairs mentions a great view, with only three tables on that floor.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Hosted our company summer party at The Drift on Bishopsgate, and it was a wonderful experience! The restaurant features a beautiful, stunning setup with a fantastic interior design. The ambience is lovely and made for a great event. The food was good, and the drinks were well-prepared. Overall, a solid choice for corporate gatherings and dining in the heart of the city!”
- Google user
“Came on a Friday night in a party of two. We sat upstairs at the first floor with great view. There were only three tables. The tacos were very hard and not fresh while the prawns were good even though the sides weren’t fresh. The tomatoes were very fresh with a good dressing. The pan fried salmon were cooked well and the mashed potatoes were light and well seasoned. The service was was good and we were served within reasonable time”
- Google user
“We had such a great time at bottomless brunch! The food was delicious, the drinks kept flowing, and the atmosphere was brilliant. A special mention to Moni, who looked after us so well throughout. He was so friendly, attentive and made sure our glasses were never empty without ever making us feel rushed. His excellent service really made the experience and is a big reason we’d happily come back. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a fun brunch with fantastic service!”
- Google user
“Fabulous service from Noni! Went for bottomless brunch, they adhered to my dietary requirements and were absolutely on it topping up drinks!!”
- Google user
“We booked a table for drinks for 7pm on Friday. It’s a perfect place to met up with friends after work on Friday as it’s quieter in the city. The place was also quiet, so it was perfect. It’s on the ground floor of Heron tower, that also hosts Sushi Samba and Duck and Waffles on top floors. It’s just the opposite of Pan Pacific Hotel. I thought price was reasonable, despite the location The service was great and so were the drinks. We ordered two dishes of nibbles, calamari and Arancini. They were both very delicious and good portions to our surprise. calamari was soft inside and crisp outside. Arancini could be brining sometimes, but they were so tasty and texture was so nice. Happy to go back.”
Highlights
“Designer, glass-wrapped cocktail bar and restaurant with eclectic decor, popular with city types.”
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great wine list
- Live performances
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Paid parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
- Food at bar
Show more amenities
- Casual
- Onsite services
- Beer
- Food
- Live performances
- Solo dining
- Offerings· 4
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Highlights· 3
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great wine list
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Dining options· 2
- Seating
- Table service
- Atmosphere· 2
- Trendy
- Upscale
- Parking· 1
- Usually difficult to find a space
Location
Cocktail Bars near The Drift
- Discount Suit Company4.81,6160.2 mi£20–30
cheese plate, hidden speakeasy basement bar, corn star cocktail
- 0.4 mi
2-for-1 cocktail deals, signature cocktail, penicillin and roxane cocktails
- Grind4.54,0890.7 mi£10–50
espresso martinis, pancakes, bottomless brunch
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Drift | 4.52,431 | — | £40–50 | bottomless brunch, corporate events, calamari and arancini |
| Discount Suit Company | 4.81,616 | 0.2 mi | £20–30 | cheese plate, hidden speakeasy basement bar, corn star cocktail |
| The Cocktail Club - Cocktail Bar near Monument | 4.51,601 | 0.4 mi | — | 2-for-1 cocktail deals, signature cocktail, penicillin and roxane cocktails |
| Grind | 4.54,089 | 0.7 mi | £10–50 | espresso martinis, pancakes, bottomless brunch |
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