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Skylon, London,

Skylon

4.2
4.2
3539 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 47 times today
Experiences are available.
  • 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

Experiences

  • Festival of Britain Menu

    £30.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Out sightseeing on the South Bank? Come on up to Skylon for lunch with incredible views of the River Thames. Enjoy a selection of some of our best British brasserie style dishes. Starring our classic Caesar Salad, rich Cured Salmon, creamy Black Truffle Linguine, a hearty Fishcake and the satisfying Sticky Toffee Pudding. 2 courses £30 / 3 courses £35
    Festival of Britain Menu Photo

  • Cream Tea

    £11.75 per person

    Multiple dates available
    A quick and delightful taste of British tradition, our new Cream Tea is the perfect way to indulge in a little luxury—without the time commitment of a full afternoon tea. Take a moment to slow down and settle by our window, overlooking the South Bank’s ever-moving river and bustling promenade. Enjoy warm, freshly baked scones served with Rodda’s Clotted Cream and strawberry preserve, alongside your choice of fine teas or expertly brewed coffee. For an extra touch of indulgence, upgrade to our Sparkling Cream Tea, served with a glass of Prosecco or Nyetimber English Sparkling Wine. Available Monday to Friday, 12pm to 4pm—no reservation required, just drop in and enjoy. Cream Tea 11.75 per person freshly baked scones, clotted cream and strawberry preserve include one choice of tea, infusion or coffee per person Sparkling Cream Tea 21.75 per person freshly baked scones, clotted cream and strawberry preserve include a glass of Prosecco and one choice of tea, infusion or coffee per person
    Cream Tea Photo

  • Drinks

    Multiple dates available
    Skylon Restaurant & Bar is your riverside meeting place. A stone’s throw away from London’s best theatre, classical music and art, located inside the South Bank's Royal Festival Hall. The showstopper of Skylon is our Grand Central Bar, with a stunning black porcelain bar top and unparalleled views of the River Thames. Whether it's a pre-theatre drink, a late-night tipple, or a weekend martini, there's no better spot on the South Bank. The Grand Central Bar menu features top-tier mixology, championing British Gins and vodkas, alongside an excellent wine collection.
    Drinks Photo

Menu

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What 3,539 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

  • London

    Great for scenic views

  • London

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • South West London

    Great for scenic views

  • South West London

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Skylon is renowned for its "great food" and "wonderful views" of the Thames, offering a "buzzy atmosphere" perfect for pre-theatre dining. Diners appreciate the "attentive service," though some note occasional slow service. The set menu provides "excellent value," and the staff is praised for being "friendly and efficient."
3,539 Reviews

  1. Katie

    London3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Terrible and very disappointing in every way. We have passed by this restaurant for years, always wanting to give it a try. We invited out of town friends we hadn't seen in years and even they said at the end how it was nothing special. Firstly, out cocktails arrived with the wrong type of ice. Ice that you put in soft drinks. I sent mine back because it was very watery. My crab linguine was watery too, and all three of us who had this dish had to add salt multiple times because it has no flavour. The pasta looked dull and grey and not fresh. Presentation poor. We had no one specific waiter. Not once were we asked how our meal was or checked on. Out of all the many wonderful places we have eaten in London this was the worst in recent memory. Perhaps tourists who don't know better would find it okay.

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  2. JenniferJ

    Kent5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An extremely attractive venue. This meal with friends was made even more enjoyable by our exceptional waitress.

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  3. Peter

    Hampshire4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly staff, nice food and good riverside view

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  4. Daniel VIP

    London9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely spot in the river to have dinner as the sun sets. Nice food, good selection of dishes that I would have happily tried. Lovely, friendly and energetic service - shout out to Mary for topping off the evening with a smile!

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  5. Kathy

    London8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lucky to be there on a sunny day. Great view from window table , lovely food . Girl serving us was very sweet . Sat at the bar for cocktails after dinner which was very nice. Bar tender very attentive . Thank you

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  6. Jon

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a window table that we had requested as we were celebrating my partner's birthday. The views from the restaurant across the Thames are fantastic. We were greeted warmly and shown to our table. The menu had a good selection of food and an extensive wine list. All the staff were lovely and made us feel very welcome. They brought a little birthday cake to the table at the end of the meal. The only drawback of a really lovely evening was that the airconditioning made it a little bit chilly. All in all, we had a very memorable time.

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  7. Sue

    London8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Had a lovely table by the window. It was a short meet up with a friend so only had one course but both were very tasty and nicely presented. Side of mixed green veg was a tad overdone for my liking. However, we found the price of the wine prohibitive. One glass practically the price of a bottle elsewhere.

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  8. Deborah

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    WOW- what a perfect combination of Fine Dining, Location (view) and Ambiance in London!!! So grateful we found this place! The Shepards pie was lovely - the lamb such a nice change!! The Curry dish with lamb was divine- the lamb was so tender and the combination was perfect! Lastly, the view of the river, bridges, etc. was wonderful!! We WILL be coming back here!

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  9. Dona

    Surrey10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated my husbands birthday and it was great due to the views ,the super friendly staff and excellent food. It’s my third time at Skylon and it doesn’t disappoint.

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  10. Kerry

    New York City2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Really disappointing experience, from very bland (but expensive) food to lax service. This restaurant should be really good, the views are epic. But it’s dead and I can see why. Under delivers in every sense except the views. The vegetarian roast is a portobello mushroom with no gravy- at £26 that’s incredibly lazy and not good enough.

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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 3539 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 47 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Skylon

Royal Festival Hall, London, SE1 8XX

Dining areas

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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