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Coq d'Argent
French Restaurant and Bar££££
City of London, London
The folks at The Telegraph and Evening Standard like this place. Would you agree?
"super rooftop garden in the middle of the city!!! don't miss it"(14 Tips)
"Great terrace on a warm summers nite ... Good range of fizz"(3 Tips)
"Nice hidden treasure in city with great view if sat near windows.."(20 Tips)
"Gherkin and the Bank of England."(2 Tips)
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LukaSHJune 9, 2015Awesome views of the London City skyscrapers from the terrace. You just have to be lucky to get there. ;)
Very Good ServiceMarch 29, 2015Excellent and attentive service at Coq d'Argent, a rooftop City venue with personal yet respectful waiting staff. Particular commendation for paying due care to guest food allergies.
You *must* head to the garden for spectacular views of the city. Gorgeous spot for rooftop summer drinks!
Jenya SJuly 27, 2016Very nice rooftop open air bar and patio for those warm summer (dry) evenings. The crowd is mainly city workers having client lunches or chilling after work.
Helen HudsonJuly 9, 2017Superb menu. If any concern, it was that the vegetarian options are quite limitedbut still look tasty and enticing. Overall, this has to be a recommendation, and certainly a must for wine-lovers.
BhavukOctober 22, 2014Okay so this is for the views on a nice summer evening. It's a bit pricey but you are paying for more than just the food and drink. Nice food. Large selection of drinks.
JennyOctober 19, 2017Good food, nice views. Lovely to sit outside during a warm day. Weekend brunch is nicely priced at £29 on a weekend with a Bellini included. They do charge a 'cover charge' of £2 per person..
Petr J.September 23, 2023Amazing experience. The set menu is a great value (3 courses for £35). The mackerel (starter) was my favorite.
Mei SuenDecember 16, 2013Book a late lunch for an unhurried meal. Relaxing and great buzzy atmosphere. 3 course set menu for £29 is very good value - for sublime masterchef food. Great place for a special occasion.- Niamh SheerinNovember 6, 2016The cote de beouf was incredible 👌🏼 and the desserts were so tasty. The atmosphere was really great and the staff were fantastic!
- Evening StandardMay 23, 2012Enjoy open-air dining on the terrace whilst tucking into a contemporary French menu, and observe the impressive views of St Paul’s Cathedral, the Gherkin and the Bank of England. Read more
Joy Ludwig-McnuttFebruary 10, 2017Seriously good French food! The coq au vin and escargot were fabulous. Worth it or go during London E.S. 3-course special menu!
Nick BrackenburyMay 15, 2016Great rooftop bar and an almost Roman villa type design. Pricey, but worth it to avoid the crowds at other similar rooftop spots.
One of the nicer spots for business lunch or dinner in the city. Great for after work drink during the summer when the terrace is open.
Graeme ColeApril 15, 2010Superb bar with rooftop garden. Go here on a hot summer day. Oustanding views of the Bank of England and it's surrounds. Great for sunset viewing's too. Pricey, but worth it.
Camille McKelveySeptember 6, 2014Nice for a summer after work drink, could do with a bit of modernising but it beats queueing for Madison a few minutes up the road with similar views.
M USeptember 26, 2018Pricy boring food. I don’t understand and not happy with the 5min ceremony of placing each veggie on the plate one by one. It tasted like home food anyway 🤷🏻♀️ Tables are too close to each other☹️
The TelegraphAugust 19, 2011This bar is the height of sophistication with an exceptional wine list, an extensive range of champagnes and stodgy cigars available to slurp, sip and smoke as applicable. Read more
Mr AnonymousAugust 4, 2017Cool rooftop location and nice seafood (oysters, large prawns etc) but service at the outdoor patio area (by the elevators) is terrible.
Kornelija MaceviciuteSeptember 9, 2020Nice interior. Great terrace. Food was nothing special. But the overall environment and feeling is worth the time.
Martha ValentineAugust 29, 2014Chilled rooftop bar, good service-wouldn't think you're in the heart of the city!
John DavisOctober 9, 2011Extraordinary winelist. Coq au vin main and pork cheeks to start highly recommended. Service average. Great sommelier.
- Great terrace on a warm summers nite ... Good range of fizz
Elizaveta T.February 27, 2015Honestly, expected more. Food was ok, liked Painkiller cocktail a lot. Black chocolate tart 👎 and the place was too noisy. + The bill was...beyond the world....
Anastasija BlinovaApril 15, 2014Great terrace doe warm summer days. Restaurant is ok and terribly overpriced. Basically, paying for great service and average food. Side dishes are extremely small. Beef fillet is quite small for £38.
Jo GDecember 14, 2010Super duper view and have blankets and heaters in Winter. Great for champagne with a City view
- Vaughn HarberFebruary 14, 2016If expecting 5 star service, you should probably go somewhere else. The food is good, but attention to detail is poor. Dirty cutlery, no cleaning of tables between meals, staff leaning on walls etc
Alex WattMarch 14, 2014Understand why people jump off the roof here - service is terrible, cocktails only have a passing resemblance to those ordered, but as expensive as a bar that genuinely knows what it's doing. Avoid.
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Classic French food in an outstanding location, offering stylish service alongside panoramic views of the City of London.
Open until Midnight (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 7:30 AM–Midnight
- Fri
- 7:30 AM–1:00 AM
- Sat
- 11:30 AM–1:00 AM
- Sun
- Noon–4:00 PM
+44 20 7395 5000
View menu on https://www.coqdargent.co.uk/menus
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Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Restroom
Yes
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Brunch, Dinner, Dessert
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Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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