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Skylon, London,

Skylon

4.2
4.2
3487 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 30 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
Skylon is set in the middle of the vibrant South Bank with its floor-to-ceiling windows looking out across the Thames. With a seasonal British menu offering lunch, dinner and weekend brunch, the restaurant provides the perfect setting for any occasion.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, Grill, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 11:30 am–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    020 7654 7800
  • Website
    https://www.skylon-restaurant.co.uk/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Offering cool contemporary design, with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the River Thames, Skylon is the perfect venue to host your event whatever the occasion. We can accommodate a wide variety of events, from restaurant groups of up to 24 to exclusive hire for 500 guests standing or up to 300 guests seated.
  • Location
    Royal Festival Hall, London, SE1 8XX
  • Neighborhood
    Waterloo
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Nearest Underground: Waterloo.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 3,487 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.9Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • South West London

    Great for scenic views

  • South West London

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Skylon offers "wonderful views" over the Thames, making it an ideal spot for special occasions and pre-theatre dining. Guests praise its "delicious food" and attentive service, though some find it pricey. The stylish ambiance and menu variety enhance its appeal, making it a "lovely space" for memorable dining experiences.

3,487 Reviews

  1. Alison

    Brighton

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall a pleasant Saturday afternoon family birthday lunch, but unfortunately the music wasn't "energetic" (as described in the survey), it was TOO LOUD. As someone with hearing problems, this was unhelpful. We all had to shout at each other instead of being able to chat. Food and drink was lovely, and the staff very helpful, although having taken our wine away to keep safe (from being knocked over by people walking past), they could have topped up our glasses more regularly.

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  2. Murat

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great combination of quality food, impeccable service, nice ambience, live music and wonderful views of the Thames.

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  3. Neal

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The duck salad was very tasty. Service was good and we loved the live music in the background. The Mains were nice aswell but, 6.50 for a portion of fries is a bit much though.

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  4. James

    London

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another terrific evening on our way to the 7.30 RFH concert. Four of us. All delighted with food and service. We allowed almost two hours. (5.30- 7.15 left the table) Thanks.

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  5. Dom

    London

    45 reviews

    4.0

    45 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A really fun nite Food was good wine was superb And an awesome server Merima Service makes the big difference o me

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  6. Charles

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Service and food was good but the heating had broken so we were quite cold - staff apologised but it did take from the evening

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  7. Sheila

    London

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    On paper, this looked like an attractive menu with something for everyone. Perhaps £5 extra for bread and butter should have been a clue. The portions were ridiculously tiny: £25 for a fish pie that came in a dolls house dish, and £19 for a smallish plate of 'linguini with cockles and crab containing 5 cockles and a teaspoonful of crab meat. The 'creamed spinach' (£7) was a small handful of bag baby spinach with a bit of cream stirred through. We were going to a concert in the Hall, and had told them so, but we had to get up and find somebody to order our puddings: two icecreams, which we were told took no time to prepare but in fact took so long that we didn't have time to finish them. I know Skylon has a captive market and - for those who get a window seat - nice views, but to me that doesn't justify these prices.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Michael

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely views which is why we booked Food great value and reasonably priced Service maybe a little slow for some but we were happy. Our waitress, Britney, was charming!

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  9. Keith

    Cambridge

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An outstanding total experience in lovely surroundings with charming staff and delicious food

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  10. Dona

    Surrey

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely window seat superb view - good food and staff excellent - loved our waitress Marima and her manager charming Francesco. Really enjoyed our visit will come again!

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FAQs

Skylon does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo. Skylon also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 7654 7800.

Skylon is rated 4.2 stars by 3487 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 30 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Skylon

Royal Festival Hall, London, SE1 8XX

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Waterloo
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 11:30 am–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, Grill, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Nearest Underground: Waterloo.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.skylon-restaurant.co.uk/
  • Phone number
    020 7654 7800
  • Private party facilities
    Offering cool contemporary design, with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the River Thames, Skylon is the perfect venue to host your event whatever the occasion. We can accommodate a wide variety of events, from restaurant groups of up to 24 to exclusive hire for 500 guests standing or up to 300 guests seated.
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