

Searcys At The Gherkin, Helix And Iris
30 St Mary Axe, London, EC3A 8EP -
Up to
300 guestsOffers
cateringInternal Catering
allowed
This is a truly iconic location combined with state-of-the-art facilities. There are few spots in London more fitting for an event than on the top two floors of The Gherkin. Pair high-end design with contemporary cooking, all while enjoying panoramic views from one of London’s most iconic skyscrapers. Your event is set up for success when booking Searcys At The Gherkin.
Newly open for daytime functions, the sky-high rooms by Events at The Gherkin are ideal for dining and celebratory gatherings in the heart of the City. For smaller and more intimate events, the adaptable private dining spaces on level 38 can be shaped to fit your occasion. Booked individually the cloud-inspired rooms are ideal for 18 to 50 guests dependent on layout, while double rooms or whole floor bookings allow for larger gatherings of up to 130 guests.
Events, private dinners or conferences at Searcys at The Gherkin are lavishly catered for with bespoke breakfast, lunch and dinner menus that bring to life Searcys’ passion for British produce and seasonality.
With its iconic glass dome roof and panoramic views, the top floors of The Gherkin impress from every angle. From corporate and special anniversary parties to weddings and breakfast conferences – Helix restaurant and Iris bar, located on level 39 and 40, can be transformed to fit any occasion. With the option to seat 140 guests, the top two floors can also be hired for standing receptions for up to 260.
Our expert team can recommend our favourite suppliers and ensure that every detail is taken care of so you and your guests have an unforgettable event.
Helix And Iris
Capacity & layout
Standing
up to 300
Dining
up to 140
Theatre
up to 140
Pricing
& opening hours
Weekly schedule
monday
0:00 - 24:00
tuesday
0:00 - 24:00
wednesday
0:00 - 24:00
thursday
0:00 - 24:00
friday
0:00 - 24:00
saturday
0:00 - 24:00
sunday
0:00 - 24:00
Price type: Per guest
from £230 per guest
from £230 per guest
from £230 per guest
from £230 per guest
from £230 per guest
from £230 per guest
from £230 per guest
Catering & drinks
Catering arrangements
Refreshments
Alcohol
Amenities
Cloakroom
Disabled access
Heating
Air conditioning
Lectern
Stage
Public transport
Premises parking
Audio & visual
Whiteboards
Sound system
Microphone
Conference phone
Projector & screen
TV screen
Flipchart
WiFi
Location
Reviews
Caroline Squires
February 2025Our waiter was so friendly and attentive.The food was amazing, wine very reasonably priced. Views, of course, spectacular.Overall this was exceptional value for money, and we would most certainly recommend a visit. We will definitely return
gina masero
April 2025Here for a champagne afternoon tea for a friends big birthday & wow! Was an amazing experience from start to finish. Definitely had the wow factor with amazing views, food & drink. Very special - thank you. Marzena looked after us so well & with a visit to the very top bar before we went the afternoon finished on a high note!
Maria Chiara
March 2025We had dinner and was really happy about the service and the taste of the dishes. Starters were absolutely incredible. We tried Beetroot tarte fine and hareford beef carpaccio. Mains didn’t impress us as much, but were still good. We had the chalk stream trout and the gloucestershire old spot pork belly and maple fillet. There are not many tables which is nice, but it’s a bit too dark. View is straight to other skyscrapers, as being in second line can’t spot London main sights.
Avinash Bhogun
April 2025We came here to celebrate a friend’s birthday and while the setting is undeniably stunning, the overall experience was average. Firstly, getting in felt more like boarding a flight than going for afternoon tea, ID required, airport-style security, and you need a keycard to get up three different lifts. The entrance isn’t clearly marked either, so factor in a bit of time just to find your way. Once upstairs, the views are fantastic and the decor is elegant. Staff at the entrance were warm and welcoming. We were seated promptly and looked after initially. No real policing of the dress code for afternoon tea; maybe more for the evening? There were three of us, two had champagne, one opted for tea. While our host was polite, the attention definitely skewed towards the champagne drinkers, who were offered top-ups without asking. The English breakfast tea, on the other hand, was served lukewarm twice, which really took away from the experience and felt like it was poor quality really. Food-wise, the cakes and sandwiches are mid — nothing memorable and definitely not on par with other high-end afternoon teas we’ve tried. No refills offered either, which felt stingy for the price point. Overall in our opinion we believe the OXO Tower offers a much better afternoon tea, especially if you’re a non-drinker. Come here for the view, not the tea.
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