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Skylon, London,

Skylon

4.1
4.1
3428 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
20:30
Booked 43 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

  • 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

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 3,428 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
  • 3.8Value

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.

3,428 Reviews

  1. Phil

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband is a wheelchair user. The staff made our visit easy for us. We were a table of four people and we all enjoyed our selection of food. The views are magical at this time of the year. I do not hesitate to recommend lunchtime dining at the Skylon Restaurant.

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  2. Angela

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was average. No rib eye steak available, black pudding starter also unavailable. Fillet steak was quite tough. Presentation of food was very basic. Wouldn’t dine at Skylon again. Nice location, let down by the overall quality of the food.

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  3. Cheryl

    London

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was OK, we had the set menu. Which lacked vegetables and the description is poor. Staff were attentive to start with but service reduced as the restaurant became busy. Lacked ambience and the entrance from the embankment is poor

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  4. Sue

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It was fab the only thing i advised that our booking had changed to 7 people from 8 but we were seated at a table laid out for 8. It meant one of our guests was slightly on the edge. I had confirmation that the restaurant knew the change.

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  5. Mark

    VIP

    London

    41 reviews

    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great menu. The prix fixe is excellent value. A nice wine list. Really the perfect spot.

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  6. Steve

    Hertfordshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice restaurant, with a simple but tasty menu. Views over The Thames and London are also fantastic.

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  7. matthew

    Kent

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food and drink, good service with nice views, and great value for money

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  8. Nicholas

    London

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pre-theatre dinner is excellent value for money. Service was really attentive and the view is the best in London.

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  9. Teresa

    Essex

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Main course was cold, sent it back. Came back a bit warmer, but still not hot. Drinks menu was very expensive. Very disappointed overall.

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  10. Sally

    Surrey

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely birthday brunch with friends. This is the second year running I have chosen Skylon - its location along with great food & service make it such a fab venue. I would highly recommend it. The saxophone player is amazing, a real bonus and adds to the overall ambience.

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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 3428 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
20:30
Booked 43 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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