Kokova Magazine

Central London attraction, Ripley's Believe It or Not! London, known for its bizarre artefacts and interactive experiences, is set to launch the world's first 500ft spherical restaurant, the 'London Eyeball'.

Following the recent news about the planned redevelopment of the Trocadero, Ripley's Believe It or Not! London plans to build the restaurant on the top of the existing attraction, located at 1 Piccadilly Circus. Construction is due to start later in the month for launch in time for summer 2015.

The restaurant will offer a wonderfully weird dining experience including fish and sheep’s heads and fried lizards as well as the chance to view the infamously hectic action that takes place in Piccadilly Circus with 360 degree views through the giant glass eyeball eatery.

Inspired by the 'Cuban eye popper', Avelino Perez Matos, the restaurant takes its design inspiration from the human eyeball. Diners will be able to indulge in a range of themed food and drinks which also feature other prominent characters from the attraction.

• Russian 'ukha', a fish soup served complete with floating fish heads
• Icelandic 'svio', boiled sheep's head – it is custom to eat the entire thing, including the ears and eyes
• Spicy fried lizard – inspired by Lizardman, who has tattooed his body green and created a forked tongue
• 'Eyeball punch', a tropical taste with floating fish eyes
• 'Vampire's Martini', a dark and mysterious tipple

"We are incredibly excited about the new restaurant development. We will be the first of the global Ripley's Believe It or Not! attractions to create such a unique experience and as we've seen with other London view-based attractions, such as The Shard and the London Eye, it is a hugely popular concept that we are keen to deliver with a bit of a twist. We expect the new restaurant to be a hit with visitors to the capital who want to see it from a very different angle as well as Londoners keen to experience something new and quirky."

Rolf Pilao, spokesperson for Ripley’s Believe It or Not! London

Just be sure you check our article date before you reserve your table folks! In the meantime, April Fools aside, Ripleys offers an amazing day out for all the family.

Ripley's Believe It or Not! London is open seven days a week, 365 days a year from 10am until midnight (last admission 10.30pm). Tickets to this world of wonders situated in the heart of London's West End are £26.95 per adult and £19.95 per child. Family tickets are £79.95 based on two adults and two children. Purchase your tickets online in advance and save 15%. For full pricing options please visit www.ripleyslondon.com.