Alternative to the Shard for "experience" lunch?

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We need to take an elderly relative out for afternoon tea and had considered the Shard, however I gather the restaurant is not near the top.

Is the Shard still worth doing or are we better off elsewhere? Ideas appreciated.

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Turn7 said:

Shard is nice enough view wise,but for the meal I'd suggest tea at Claridges as the older generation love all that.

She would be overwhelmed by Cladidges I think. She is quite a humble sort.

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Newc said:

Shard Shangri-la does a good afternoon tea and you get the view. At ground level the Goring is very relaxed.

How far up the Shard is the Shangri-La. I had a look at the website but couldn't find that info.