BT Tower, Compass Group Reviews

An incredible view with great canapes, recommended for an event

If you get an opportunity to visit, well worth it. It's definitely unique and it's fun to watch the view as the room revolves.

Brilliant views but not open to public, was a spec ial invitation, this is a view money can't buy, if you ever get an opportunity to get entrance would recommend it

Too bad, unfortunately, probably closed to the public forever.

Nevertheless a landmark from the 60s that can be seen from almost everywhere in London .... if you know it.

Had hr up tower on 50th anniversary. Great views great time had

If you have the chance to go, take it, as it's invitation only

Got to make an exclusive visit to the London BT tower with the Google City Experts team and loved it, stunning views of the city with a 360 degree revolving floor, a must see and great place to watch the sun go down over London

Got to go up to the top amazing views over London and the floor revolving makes it even better

Walked by on a Saturday morning and it was closed to the public. However, it appears to be a elegant bit of 1960's architecture in London.

Work event, not open to the public but has the best views of london

I had the privilege of being on the top of the tower and the view on London is amazing. Not the highest building in London, but due to its central position you can see all the important landmarks that the city has to offer. And the floor rotates. Sick. :)

Awesome experience. If you get the invite to go... Take it

Though situated in a narrow lane truly a landmark from any viewpoint in all directions.

Great building to visit, security is tight as you would expect for a major UK land mark.

The post boxes on display are great and the views from the observation deck are exceptional, if you get a chance for a tour go for it, you will not be disappointed...... oh, and the high speed lifts are great lol

I guess a lot of people who visit London would not miss this building, which is understandable given its size and prominence. However after I have been there, I do not think it justifies the hype, so bottom-line go there only if you have nothing else to do or if it is a rainy day.

Of course your mileage might vary.

Amazing views of London from the top! Very lucky to get the chance to go up.

Interesting utilitarian tower that dominates the Fitzrovia cityscape.

This is one of those iconic buildings that is just part of the wallpaper of life in London, visible froma long way away from many parts of town. You can catch glimpses of it if you're in the west end. That dude it isn't a tourist attraction per se. They no longer offer a dining experience. Good for a couple of quick snaps.

It's the BT Tower. What can you say. A icon of London and a landmark that can be seen for miles around. Unfortunately you cannot go to the revolving dining room at the top anymore.

View from the top I the best go up if you can arrange

Worth a trip but only if you have arranged access as BT client, guest, etc. Not open to public. Great views

A telecommunication tower built in 1965 and not open to the public

Fantastic venue for a business meeting always wanted to take a trip up the most iconic building in London,

The speed from the bottom to the top is unreal lad true experience in its self.

Unbelievable experience 360 (rotating) views of the whole of London by night...

It's tall and belongs to BT... and has messages going round the top which you can see when you aren't underneath it

Amazing views, great and friendly staff. Easy to get to with only a mile to walk from the nearest tube station. The fact you can be so high up in the sky and the building you are on revolves is seriously impressive. If you get the chance to go then do, you won't regret it.

Great place to visit if you get the chance. Fantastic views from the top.

Interesting place. The top floor has a great view of London (assuming it's a sunny day), so if it's ever open (usually for BT sponsored events), take the chance to go.

Rubbish customer service. Spent ages on hold to try to sort out a wrong bill and no one would answer! Quick to take your money but takes them forever to give it back!

Iconic location. I was surprised to learn that the iconic revolving restaurant is no longer open to the public but invite only! Feel extra privileged and the views are amazing!

Unique views over London. If you ever have the chance to visit this place, TAKE IT

It s been closed to the general public for over 30 years but for one night only London s City Experts were allowed to take a trip up inside the iconic BT Tower! London is an amazing city with so much to see that it only becomes even more incredible with height. There are a lot of places you can do this in the city from the London Eye to Monument to the Shard but getting to go somewhere that is usually off-limits is an even bigger thrill!

Whizzing up to the top at a whopping 600 feet per minute (not even close to the elevators top speed of 1400 feet) we braced ourselves as we exited the lift to some of the most amazing views of the city I have ever seen. I almost forgot to grab a welcome drink I was so excited! I didn t know which way to look! Naturally I gravitated towards the East and Canary Wharf as that s my side of the city. (Isn t it odd how we choose a side when you move to London?) Watching the city light up was so incredibly magical and my favourite part of the evening.

what a view. whether looking up or being fortunate to be up top and looking down.
an iconic building with lots of cool features inside too

If you are every lucky enough to get the chance to visit - do so - the views are incredible!!!

Even though it's largely redundant as for it's original role (a hub for microwave communications in a cold war era), BT Tower still is an iconic member the London skyline...

Iconic part of London's skyline with a rotating resteraunt bar near the top. An excellent place to work with a good community.

If you ever get the chance to go up, it's one of the best views in London hands down!

Communications tower owned by British Telecom.
It is 190 meters high and was built in 1961.

If you ever get the opportunity to go out BT Tower, grab it with both hands because it's not often you'll get the chance.

I was able to visit during the annual Open House London event and the views are breathtaking. I've been to many spots where you can great views of London skyline. But this is the only one where you can get it in busy central London. In that way, it's quite unique.

Expect airport-style security but once you're through, you'll be guided past the mini BT Tower exhibition that explains all about its history and then to lifts to the top.

The top is modern and gone are any features that once made it a restaurant. The BT Tower does revolve but at a slow 5 miles per hour, you'll barely notice it until you look at the floor. It's an amazing 360-degree view of London. You can see the City, Wembley, Battersea. You name it, you'll see it.

Sometimes, biscuits and refreshments are generously provided. There's not much else to do but the views are worth it alone. You can easily spend one hour here marvelling at the views.

Highly recommended and as I say, grab that chance to visit with both hands when you get it.

It's a monument of London and has always been in the skyline since I first visited central London.

Used to work for them and got up there twice, once climbing the stairs for charity. Rare honour to go, largely unspoilt views as few tall buildings nearby.

Pleasure to see such a tower which is functioning even now. And the revolving restaurant is a gem on top of the tower

BT Tower is my place of work. Iconic building unfortunately not open to the public.

Kids saw Santa, they loved it their words "it was really cool"

I panic tower in central London with a revolving restaurant ( not always open) on the top floor.

Not much to say it's a tower but a great London landmark

Beautifully kept building with amazing London views. Polite customer engaging staff throughout which includes but is not limited to catering, AV crew, and security. The restaurant rotates. You will need to get special permission to visit this venue as it is no longer a publicly open attraction but reservations may be made for private functions.

Though situated in a narrow lane truly a landmark from any viewpoint in all directions.

An iconic London building. As it's usually closed to the public, you'll have to grab an opportunity to visit whenever it arises! The views of the city are spectacular of course, and the rotating floor is just the icing on the cake. A well-loved part of the skyline.