The Sterling is a bar and restaurant at 30 St Mary Axe, positioned at the foot of the Gherkin in the City of London. Its large indoor space and expansive terrace move easily from business lunches to after work drinks and organised celebrations.
The kitchen serves brunch and lunch before shifting towards evening plates and sharing food. Current examples such as a Cornish lobster roll, a roasted squash and grain bowl, and beer battered haddock with chips show a menu that balances lighter choices with familiar comfort food.
Sharing plates suit groups using the venue as a social meeting point, while desserts allow a longer meal before the evening atmosphere develops. Cocktails, wine and beer accompany the food, with the terrace especially useful for alfresco dining in warmer weather.
The Sterling also offers bookable areas for corporate events, networking and private parties, making it more flexible than a conventional dining room. Guests with allergies, intolerances or dietary requirements should consult the current menus and speak with staff before ordering.
Address: 30 St Mary Axe, London EC3A 8BF, England
The Sterling Menu
Small Plates
Tzatziki & Baba Ghanoush
Kalamata olives, toasted flatbread (V)
Crispy fried squid
Spring onion, chilli. lime, aioli
Tortilla chips
Smashed avocado, pico de gallo (VG)
Mini lamb kofta bites
Tzatziki dip
Grilled Tiger prawns
Chilli, garlic, lemon, parsley, toast
Hummus
Roasted chickpeas, flatbread (VG)
Buffalo fried chicken
Celery, blue cheese mayonnaise
Buffalo mozzarella & tomato salad
Smoked aubergine, pine nuts, basil mint
Charred padrón peppers
Sea salt (VG)
Honey mustard sticky sausages
Sandwiches
Sterling club
grilled chicken, smoked bacon, avocado, tomato, lettuce, onion, ranch dressing
Fish finger
crispy crumbed cod, gem lettuce, tartare sauce
Roast sirloin of beef
hot horseradish, gem lettuce, pickled red onion
Italian deli sub
parma ham, mortadella, salami, mozzarella, tomato, lettuce, pesto
Caprese
buffalo mozzarella, marinated tomato, avocado, pesto (V)
Sides
Rosemary salt fries
(VG)
Sweet potato fries
(VG)
Broccoli, chilli, garlic, olive oil
(VG)
Buttered new potatoes, parsley
(V)
Green leaf salad
(VG)
Truffle & parmesan fries
(V)
Mains
Chicken Milanese
Rocket & parmesan salad, lemon, fries, garlic mayonnaise
Grilled flatiron steak
Pepper sauce, rocket, grilled tomato, fries
Bacon cheeseburger
Lettuce, pickle, onion, burger sauce, fries (VG upon request)
Cod & King prawn scampi
Green salad, lemon, tartare sauce, fries
Cornish lobster roll
Old bay seasoning, celery cress, garlic butter, fries
Grilled lamb koftas
Tzatziki, chopped herb salad, lemon, flatbread
Grilled salmon niçoise
Kalamata olives, green beans, soft egg, potato, gem, mustard dressing
Pea Tortellini
Goats curd, broad beans, peas, peashoots, lemon (V) (VG upon request)
Bowls
All bowls can be made GIF & VG upon request. Add Grilled halloumi £5.00 | Grilled chicken £6.00 | Hot smoked salmon £6.00
Asian bowl
Sushi rice, edamame, cucumber, shaved carrot, broccoli, mouli, pickled onion, ginger, soy, sesame, Sriracha mayo (VG)
Ranch Bowl
Avocado, cherry tomato, red onion, cucumber, croutons, spinach, ranch dressing (VG)
Large Plates
Marinated olives
(V)
Hummus
Roasted chickpeas, flatbread (VG)
Buffalo fried chicken
Celery, blue cheese mayonnaise
Buffalo mozzarella & tomato salad
Smoked aubergine, pine nuts, basil mint (V)
Charred padrón peppers
Sea salt (VG)
Mini lamb kofta bites
Tzatziki dip
Honey mustard sticky sausages
Crispy fried squid
Spring onion, chilli. lime, aioli
Tortilla chips
Smashed avocado, pico de gallo (VG)
Tzatziki & Baba Ghanoush
Kalamata olives, toasted flatbread (V)
Grilled Tiger prawns
Chilli, garlic, lemon, parsley, toast
Sharing Boards
Each serves 4 people.
THE STERLING BOARD
Hummus & flatbread (VG), crispy squid & lime aioli, sticky sausages, charred padrón peppers (VG), buttermilk fried chicken, blue cheese mayo
THE VEGETARIAN BOARD
Charred padrón peppers (VG), hummus & flatbreads (VG), falafels & garlic yoghurt (VG), sweet potato fries (VG), Brie bites & truffle mayonnaise (V)
TORTILLA CHIPS & SALSA BOARD
Tortilla chips chilli & garlic salt, guacamole, pico de gallo, jalapeño ‘cheese’ (VG)
BUTTERMILK CHICKEN BOARD
9 buttermilk chicken strips, buffalo sauce, blue cheese mayo, aioli
CHARCUTERIE & CHEESE BOARD
Parma ham, spicy chorizo, Lomo, Napoli salami, cheddar, Stilton, Somerset Brie, bread sticks, crackers, chutney, cornichons
Desserts
Affogato
vanilla ice cream
Chocolate truffle
Treacle tart
clotted cream (V)
Bramley apple crumble tart
vanilla custard & ice cream (V)
Vegan passionfruit cheesecake
mango sorbet, tropical fruit salad (VG)
Salted caramel chocolate brownie
crème fraîche (V)
Ice cream & sorbets
Vanilla, strawberry, vegan chocolate, mango sorbet
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