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Skylon, London,

Skylon

4.1
4.1
3445 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
19:00
Booked 28 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
    Sun 11:30–20:45 Brunch Sat 11:30–15:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00–15:00 Bar Mon, Tue, Sun 12:00–23:00 Wed–Sat 12:00–00:00 Dinner Mon, Tue 17:00–21:00 Wed–Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    020 7654 7800
  • Website
    https://www.skylon-restaurant.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Timothy Tolley
  • Private party facilities
    River View is perfect for corporate events, special occasions and drinks parties and can accommodate up to 50 guests for seated events or up to 60 guests for standing receptions.
  • Location
    Royal Festival Hall, London, SE1 8XX
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Pre/Post Theatre Menu

    £30.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Skylon is set in the middle of the vibrant South Bank with its floor-to-ceiling windows looking out across the Thames. Located inside the Royal Festival Hall and just a short walk from some of London's best theatres, we're ideally located for a pre- or post-theatre meal. Enjoy our dedicated theatre menu, with two courses for £30 or three courses for £35 including a glass of Rose Mirabeau
    Pre/Post Theatre Menu photo

  • Saxy Brunch on the South Bank

    £29.50 per person

    Multiple dates available
    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. Join us for our fantastic Saxy Brunch with live saxophonist, DJ, views of the river Thames 2 or 3 courses and you can add free- flowing fizz or red wine.
    Saxy Brunch on the South Bank photo

  • New Years Eve with Live Music

    £175.00 - £375.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Skylon's New Year's Eve celebration features an unbeatable view of River Thames , a live band, a DJ and a 5-course menu . Enjoy a 5-course menu for £375 per person. The menu is designed to keep you fed and entertained from 6:30pm right through to the midnight, as you see out 2024 we will have live band. Please note this is the only menu available, We require a prepayment in full to secure this reservation (per person). We offer a full refund policy if the booking is cancelled 72 hours before. Minors under 12 are not allowed for the evening. Kids menu £175pp. Guests must arrive before 8pm in line with South Bank Centre security protocol.
    New Years Eve with Live Music photo

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 3,445 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 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 a delightful dining experience with "excellent service," a "wonderful view" of the Thames, and "beautifully presented" food. The varied menu includes standout dishes like fillet steak and lemon meringue tart. Despite some service inconsistencies, the "breathtaking ambiance" and attentive staff make it a top choice for special occasions.

3,445 Reviews

  1. Caroline

    Oxford

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful location with fantastic views and a relaxing ambience combined with a delicious menu make this an excellent place to eat out. Can’t wait to come back!

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  2. Nigel

    Berkshire

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good friendly services. Excellent location for pre theatre

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  3. Judith

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed a very relaxed lunch. The staff were extremely attentive and we didn’t feel rushed at all. The food was, as always very good. I requested a table by the window because it was a special lunch with my cousin and my request was granted.

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  4. Stephen

    London

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Pretty poor. Starters delivered immediately after cocktails and bits. One of the strater inedible. Raw beetroot in large lumps covered in parmesan but no dressing. Truly awful. Other starter, prawn cocktail, all lettuce and hardly any prawns or mayo. One main course, fairly ordinary. Steak main course: order rare got heavily overcooked. Sent back. No desert, had enough.

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  5. Chris

    Essex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, good service and excellent ambience.

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  6. Sean

    Berkshire

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    For me, the real test is, 'Would I go back again' The honest answer is no. The ambiance was fine and the seating arrangements good. The waiters were prompt, professional and we had no complaints there, but the food was mediocre for the price. The starters were OK, but nothing really stood out with any of our party. 2 of our group of 6 ordered lamb curry, and they had to be returned due to the excessive amount of salt added. To be fair, the 2 replacement dishes weren't charged for, but it really shouldn't happen in an upmarket restaurant. The plates of sweets added after the meal were a nice touch.

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  7. Ann

    Cambridge

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the most delicious lunch today and lots of bubbles the staff were very attentive - the location is brilliant for Southbank and the atmosphere was, as always very vibey !!

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  8. Darren

    London

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I have been to the Skylon before and this was a special occasion. Professionally a tough year and a celebration of breaking up for the Xmas break. We did not have a dedicated waiter, and I think this is why we struggled to get served. We were there for 3 hrs and 15 mins. Not because of our choosing that is how long it took to get our food. As soon as we finished desert we left. The pumpkin soup and smoke salmon starter amazing. The bread was very nice. The steak tartare was the worst I have ever had, I would avoid. The hake, the grilled thyme chicken were delicious but the turkey dinner was very average, the vegetables were very hard, the roast potatoes were cold, spongy and did not appear fresh. Ambience, the views super lovely….. I just think having a dedicated waiter would make the experience so much nicer. We obviously paid the service charge but in truth - skylon is a restaurant for special occasions and this experience felt flat and dissapointing. I went for my birthday in August and the experience was so much better, maybe it was a staffing issue, maybe it was just busy I don’t know….but I feel a little embarrassed as I took a my husband and a special friend as a pre- Xmas treat and I had bigged up the skylon and I know they won’t say anything to me but it was not what they expected I could tell. For this reason I paid all of the bill.

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  9. Stephen

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful service and ambience. Fabulous food and drinks

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    London

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    6 of us went for lunch before Christmas, 5 ordered a la carte 1 set menu. The portions were all small and tiny for the vegetarian main courses. Soup came without bread, main courses were more the size of a starter with the exception of the turkey roast. A standard bottle of white wine £38, nice surroundings but shrinkflation gone mad

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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 4.1 stars by 3445 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 28 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Skylon

Royal Festival Hall, London, SE1 8XX

Additional information

  • Area
    Waterloo
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 11:30–20:45 Brunch Sat 11:30–15:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00–15:00 Bar Mon, Tue, Sun 12:00–23:00 Wed–Sat 12:00–00:00 Dinner Mon, Tue 17:00–21:00 Wed–Sat 17:00–22:00
  • 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
  • Executive Chef
    Timothy Tolley
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.skylon-restaurant.co.uk/
  • Phone number
    020 7654 7800
  • Private party facilities
    River View is perfect for corporate events, special occasions and drinks parties and can accommodate up to 50 guests for seated events or up to 60 guests for standing receptions.
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