BT Tower, Compass Group Reviews

Had a unique change to visit for an event and got to go to the 34th floor!

Absolutely amazing views! Only open to the public on Open House Weekend in September, and then only by ballot. But if you're one of the lucky few then definitely go for it!

One of the best quirky high up attractions in London.

It s a little run down but good fun getting up in the speedy (over 1,000 feet a minute) lift. From the hospitality floor, up high, there s an amazing view of the city with lots of handy signs so you know where everything is.

If you re lucky they ll set the floor to move so you ll literally be rotating around!

It's a wonderful view when you get to the top, aided by the slowly rotating room at the top. The lift is super fast.

I din't think it's a tourist attraction though as you'd need to be invited through BT.

It was closed and staff said it was not open to public?

Excellent view from the 34th floor of the BT TOWER. Shame it's not open every week.

Telecommunications tower towering high over London.
Currently closed to visitors, access is by invitation only for meetings and conferences.

Fantastic. Iconic. Sixties. A wonder of sixties engineering. A must to visit and see

Breathtaking views from a privileged position, 158m above ground level on the revolving 34th floor

BT Tower. It's another one of those wasted opportunities. When it was built it was a source of pride, it was sophisticated, it was the future. Families, courting couples, international oil executives, all would dress in a suit, walk walk into the foyer, zip up the lifts and have a prawn cocktail in the modern, stylish revolving restaurant.

Now it's just a scar, simply due to poor planning and a lack of social responsibility.

The IRA bombed the building and the restaurant closed temporarily...five decades ago. Since then things have gotten worse. That area is tired, the building entrance is shabby and imposing, they hoisted an obnoxious, cheap looking digital sign on the roof and since it got listed status, the receiving equipment (what it was built for) has been removed due to poor maintenance. The equipment hasn't been replaced with replicas, it's just an ugly, poorly proportioned skeleton.

I'm not sure how having building listed work when you hard an unholy societal sign and remove the substance of the building, but someone terribly British in some forgotten heritage department will know the answer. You should call and ask.

So, it was once very cool and exciting and actually a real treat interns of contrasting with surrounding 19th century fitzrovia and Marylebone, but like everything else in this city, this country, it's been neglected, made uglier and the polublic can bloody-well deal with it.

Interesting from a distance, makes for some great photos if youre north of Oxford Street, but don't bother visiting. It's a shame.

(Sigh)

One of the most iconic buildings in London it is clear why it is so well loved. The BT Tower is a big part of not just London's history but the UK as a whole and if you have the opportunity to visit inside then take it!

The views are unparalleled with gorgeous views of Regents Park and the city. With floor to ceiling windows it is a fantastic place to take photographs.

When you arrive remember to take photo ID and dress as if you're going to an airport as you will be frisked!

The staff are extremely friendly and accommodating - it's a wonderful way to spend an evening.

Very pleased I managed to visit this fantastic London landmark. The views are incredible!!

I do regret when Westminster Cable TV were around, back then were owned by BT.
Remember I got invited up but could not go, so the guy I worked with Kieron went with his wife and told me it was an exhilarating experience. So I really missed out there.
I was pleased to see them light it up with the French tricolour colours after the French terrorist incident of late last year. I can see it from where I work and the London Eye did the same and it all looked magnificent from a roof up in Wardour Street.
Iconic and you can see the BT Tower from all directions and could even see it when I am cycling in to work from different angles.. simply magnificent.

A corporate afternoon tea at the BT Tower just before Christmas was a really special treat. Amazing views over the city.

Left to own divides so took myself to 34 floor of by tower London lucky boy

Not open to the public, but if you get an invitation make sure you go!

Cool looking tower, impossible to visit tho. (Unless you know people)

A cool looking tower, it also helps with orientation in Central London as you can see it from pretty much anywhere :)

Fantastic time with spectacular views of London via the revolving restaurant.

The moving floor at the top is amazing. Views are to die for

Stunning venue with revolving restaurant above London

Amazing views of London. The rotating top was great.

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.

Closed to the public. BT making so much profit they don't need to allow the public visit this iconic building. Shame as I'd loved to have seen the view from the top.

To be BT or not to be BT may not be the question, but the BT tower certainly is a distinctive building.

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

Rotating restaurant is good. If the weather is fine, you can look around 360 in London.

Amazing visit, views fantastic even in the rain, a delicious dinner and splendid event

This landmark in London is visible from far away. Didn't go in. Just walked by the tower.

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.

I was lucky enough to have lunch in the revolving restaurant at the top of the tower. Amazing.

What a place,
The BT Tower is NOT generally open to the public but there are special function and corporate events throughout the year.
The revolving restaurant turns once every 22 minutes and gives panoramic views of London from 155 metres on the 34 floor.
The lifts travel at 1400 feet per minute and when installed were the fastest in Europe.
Someone asked where the green slate at the entrance comes from and I can tell you after I checked it out online that it comes from only one mine in the lake district.
When the rotation stops the sway on the tower is aproximatly 13 inches and you can feel it.

Fascinating place to go when they have one of their rare open events.

Awful soulless concrete monstrosity to work in.

What can I say about this icon. A fabulous conference centre (only open to BT events) and the wonderful revolving restaurant at the top. Marvelous.

Magical ,what a great evening, very lucky to go up the BT tower what an icon. Sit back and wait as the as you rotate 360 degree's to look out at fantastic London at night .

I did not go up the tower, no reason, but had no time for it to be honest, I was in the area for other reasons, but I did take couple of photos of it on the mobile phone to say I've been there.

Very very .........................low service and bad service
sales department , fault department etc talk is liars .
they are not responsibility for customers opinion .don't career customers satisfy.
I thought bt is good company but totally opposite .Very customers service is dodge, fraud ......

Was lucky enough to attend a private event at the top of the BT Tower...what a gorgeous building! Beautifully maintained and very techno-forward. I enjoyed a smooth elevator ride to the top and absolutely delicious catered food at the revolving section at the top of the tower -- with spectcular views!! I'm convinced this is the best place in London to get the best (not to mention 360 degree) view of the city! My advice: go at sunset, and you get to see the skyline by day and night!

Countless times in the distance, I look at this telecommunications tower. Now I am finally in the tower. Is there a staff in the middle of the tower?

Fantastic corporate experience. Highly recommended if you have the chance to visit.

Brilliant experience if you ever get the opportunity. Amazing views of London from the revolving restaurant on the 34th floor.

I came for a conference run by the Marie Collins Foundation on 23rd June 2017 and, although the conference was very good, to have an hour and a half lunch in this fantastic venue, topped off the experience. The view was stunning, they rotated the viewing tower and the food and service was excellent. For a lunch time experience, this was truly amazing and thanks to all the staff who looked after us. I am going to try and come to another Conference in july, just to experience this again!!! Fabulous

Honoured to work for BT and have the privilege to visit this special building!

Yes revolving views on London is awesome!!!

But I'm pretty sure it can't be healthy sat next to so many high powered emitters.

Always leave feeling weird.

Amazing views of London from the top! It's invite only though, no access to general public.

It was brilliant seeing Santa with my little family xx

Great day out ! Fun attraction! Made our weekend complete! Architectural gem of Birmingham. We had a wonderful Saturday observing a historic landmark of Birmingham.
- Avi

Amazing tower
The best is to go to the floor where you can have a panoramic view of the city
Better choose a sunny and non foggy day
Really worth it

Got a chance to check out the top of the tower and the super fast elevator during our exclusive tour for the STEM competition winners. It was amazing and there is probbably the best view of London from that tower.

It was lovely to get to go up the BT tower on the open house weekend. It was a great chance to head up to the revolving floor and get a view out over London.