GONG Bar is located on Level 52 of Shangri-La The Shard and is recognised as the highest hotel bar in Western Europe. The venue is divided into several defined areas, including a cocktail bar, a champagne bar and an evening sky-pool lounge, all centred around panoramic views across London.
Seating is arranged to maximise the outlook, and the bar operates with a structured reservation system and a premium service approach.
The drinks programme focuses on seasonal menus and Asian-influenced ingredients, presented with a clean and modern style. The team works with a single-ingredient menu structure and delivers cocktails with a consistent level of technical precision. Light dishes and sushi are also available, supporting the bar’s lounge-led format. The interior design incorporates dougong, a traditional Chinese architectural feature, which provides a clear visual identity across the space.
GONG Bar is a standout addition to Cocktails in the City, bringing sky-high views and a consistently polished cocktail programme to the line-up. Their presence adds real prestige to the event and gives guests the chance to experience one of London’s most recognisable bars in a more accessible setting.
