Skylon

Name: Skylon
Address: Royal Festival Hall, London, United Kingdom, SE1 8XX
Telephone: 020 7654 7800
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.2

4.2

3491 Reviews

£26 to £40

British

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2 people

20 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 46 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 12:00–23:00 Sat 11:30–00:00 Sun 12:00–20:00
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
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

What 3,491 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.

3,491 Reviews

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Jacqueline
Surrey
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Another great lunch at the Skylon. Special thanks to merima our waitress who was great. Very attentive but not intrusive
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eva
London
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Service was good in parts. The place was virtually empty (only 4 tables) but they took a long time to take our orders and food delivery was slow. However the waiter that serves us was brilliant and checked that we had all we need and made some good recommendations.
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Alison
Brighton
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days 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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Murat
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 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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Neal
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 6 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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James
London
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 6 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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Lee
London
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great setting for drinks and dinner though menu now more pub classics than fine dining
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Dom
London
45 reviews
4.0
45 reviews
Dined 7 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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Charles
London
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 12 February 2025
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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Sheila
London
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on 12 February 2025
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.
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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 3491 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

20 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 46 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Royal Festival Hall, London, SE1 8XX

Additional information

Area
Waterloo
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 12:00–23:00 Sat 11:30–00:00 Sun 12:00–20:00
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
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
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.

Skylon

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Order delivery or takeout

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What 3,491 people are saying

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FAQs

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How is Skylon restaurant rated?

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