The Shard Lights Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
27 September 2023
Shangri-La HotelEyes across London will turn to the Shard on 1st October as the iconic building lights its spire pink as dusk falls to mark the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For the third year, the building has collaborated with Shangri-La The Shard, to turn the spire pink to raise awareness of this special month and the bravery of those affected.
As The Shard’s spire turns pink Shangri-La The Shard, London is also launching a Pink Sky Brunch, Pink Afternoon Tea and Pink Garden mocktail in a new partnership with Breast Cancer Now, the UK’s leading breast cancer research and support charity.
Guests visiting Western Europe’s highest hotel during Pink October will discover artistic pink installations in the lobby inspired by feathers and neon, while fresh pink flower displays throughout the hotel create the ultimate ‘Barbiecore’ moment.
Helping to raise funds and awareness for the charity, the new Pink Sky Brunch will grace the tables at Sky Lounge, the hotel’s weekend casual dining setting on Level 34 of the Shard, while the hotel’s popular annual Pink Afternoon Tea, this year in delicate shades of pastel, will return to TĪNG Restaurant & Lounge on Level 35.
TĪNG Restaurant & Lounge reintroduces its annual Pink Afternoon Tea
Surrounded by a blossoming pink floral display and vibrant magenta orchids in TĪNG Restaurant and Lounge, this year’s Pink Afternoon Tea will be served on a stand decorated with pink paper flowers.
Guests can delight in a selection of finger sandwiches made with freshly-baked pink bread filled with coronation chicken, smoked salmon and cucumber, classic Reuben as well as truffle egg and cress. Rose pink sweet and savoury scones accompanied by strawberry jam and clotted cream lead into a refreshing selection of pastel treats including a blush sphere filled with shiso mousse, grapefruit and black pepper, a layered cake with pistachio and sour cherries and ’Shang Mont Rose’ with blackcurrant and mousse.
To finish, an irresistible miniature pink Shard building filled with white chocolate, apple compote and cinnamon sponge will be served over billowing clouds of dry ice.
Pink Afternoon Tea at TĪNG Restaurant & Lounge is available until 13th November 2023.
Priced from £75 per person, or £96 with a glass of Rosé Champagne. Vegetarian and vegan options are available upon request.
For further information and bookings, click here
The Pink Sky Brunch at Sky Lounge, Shangri-La
Throughout weekends in October, guests can also indulge in a brand new three course Pink Sky Brunch at Sky Lounge on level 34, with £1 per brunch sold also helping to raise funds for Breast Cancer Now.
With a pink twist on the luxurious Sunday brunch experience, guests can choose from a selection of savoury Asian-inspired dishes such as pink okonomiyaki with smoked duck, wok fried tamarind prawns with ginger, chili and onion dressed with edible fuchsia flowers, followed by a decadent individual dessert of pink entremet-layered cake or Shang Mont Rose.
The Pink Sky Brunch is available at Sky Lounge until the 12th November 2023.
Priced from £75 per person including a glass of Champagne. Vegetarian and vegan options are available upon request.
For further information and bookings, click here
Pink Garden mocktail in GŎNG Bar
As the sun sets over London, guests can venture to GŎNG Bar on level 52 to enjoy a refreshing mocktail which has been crafted by the mixologist team. The Pink Garden consists of 0% Lyre's Pink London Dry, rhubarb cordial, green cardamon, soda and basil oil and is inspired by ingredients which have been studied for their potential natural health benefits.
The Pink Garden is available in GŎNG Bar until the end of October 2023.
Priced at £17, with £1 from each cocktail being donated to Breast Cancer Now.
For further information and bookings, click here.
