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Skylon, London,

Skylon

4.0
4
3400 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
19:00
Booked 74 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
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
  • 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.
  • 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

  • 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
  • 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
  • Christmas Day Special

    £75.00 - £125.00 per person

    25 Dec 2024 only
    Christmas Menu Celebrate this Christmas in style at Skylon by enjoying a 4-course Lunch meal - Adults £125, Children £75. *Provisional reservations only - Terms & Conditions 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. All tables are booked for a 2 hours period only. no club D&D discount on Christmas day.
    Christmas Day Special photo

What 3,400 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.0
4 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseEnergetic

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.

3,400 Reviews
  1. Peter

    Surrey

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Some time since I’ve visited Skylon, but so much better now. Stylish layout, sophisticated ambience, an imaginative fixed price menu, plenty of choices of wine by the glass, and if you are lucky to get a window seat whilst the Christmas lights are on, a beautiful view over the Thames. Thank you Skylon!

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  2. Linda

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Excellent service. Amazing views over the river.

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  3. Kate

    Cyprus

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    We waited a while (way over 45 mins) for our food. We ordered the Sunday roast beef. I have no idea what had happened to the beef but it seemed as if the slices had been fried. We mostly ate the food as we were, after the long wait, very hungry. The waiter did give us complementary desserts and removed the cost of my friends meal as she had left her meat. I think the adjustment to the bill was fair but we were very disappointed in the experience and cannot recommend the place.

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  4. Colin

    London

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great Sunday roast in a good location for concerts.

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  5. Leona

    London

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    This will be fourth visit to the restaurant. I probably won't return. The service was extremely slow. The table where we were sat was the furthest from door in a very cold corner. Some tables have table cloths and others don't, no consistency. Dessert took ages due to the ticket getting lost. The churros was limp and overcooked. I would be embarrased by this if this left the kitchen.The food was overpriced and bland. So much staff wandering around but no clue what they are doing. This was supposed to be a celebration, but was over shadowed by the terrible service.

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  6. Sarah

    Oxford

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Average all round. Service was slow and food ordinary.

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  7. Kelly

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, drinks & service! Thank you, Skylon!

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  8. Gaynor

    Surrey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was impeccable, very friendly and professional. Food was lovely and tasty. Definately will go again. The only slight drawback was the acoustics. Found it a little difficult hearing the DJ’s music. Won’t stop me going again.

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  9. Helena

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good place with nice views. If I have to complain about something definetly will be the noise.

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  10. sebastian

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Poor welcome by pretentious personnel. I booked 1 week in advance for a celebtation and requested a window table. On arrival 15 minutes early ,there were no tables available and i was told,rather abruptly, its first come first served.What is the point of your special requests questionnaire?Starters served 3 minutes after cocktails served...did you want us to hurry up? Waiter service was discreet but felt begrudging and not at all joyful. Food was good as were the cocktails. The way our ticket for the cloakroom was taken and our coats presented could not have been done less gracefully. When I invité people to dinner I don't expect to be welcomed by a primadonna with a superior attitude. I am the client and require a minimum of respect. We enjoyed our food and the architecture but not your staff. I won't be coming back soon

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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 stars by 3400 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 74 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
  • 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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