5th View

On the 5th floor of a bookshop, what's not to like. There are couches and chairs throughout the store which were well used by potential clientele. Plenty of room in the bar/cafe when we got there at 1445hrs and we chose to be seated at the windows. Service was prompt, but not everything was on the printed menu, niether the carrot cake nor apple and cinnamon pie were there. Nice atmosphere, quiet, only two kids with maw and paw next to us and they were well behaved. 10% service charged added to the bill, when I asked if there was a tips jar the staff didn't seem to know what I was on about- maybe just my provincial West of Scotland burr.

Excellent view of the city from the vantage point from the top floor of Waterstones at Piccadilly. Latte was smooth but not generous. Service was too attentive and constantly disruptive of conversation. As it gets busy, a queue builds. In the end for peace of mind, we adjourned to Chinatown to continue over dinner.

Myself and my husband visited the 5th View Bar at Waterstones today for afternoon tea . We ordered this amazing deal through Groupon! The whole team at the bar were friendly and courteous ! We would definitely recommend this deal to anyone, We will definitely be back for lunch or even just drinks! A very calm and relaxing atmosphere! Thanks once again team, your hospitality went above and beyond !

We were intrigued by the 2-4-1 sign outside of the Waterstone store and went up to try it out. It’s pretty nice, we tried the passion fruit elderflower Collins, the Kir Royale, the Strawberry summer spritz and the Stormy Mojito. The drinks were good. The service was nice, interiors were cool and not too crowded. And the 2-4-1 makes it very attractive. You will have a nice time.