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Skylon, London,

Skylon

4.0
4
3379 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
19:00
Booked 76 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
  • 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

  • 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

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 3,379 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

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 an exceptional dining experience with "great views" of the Thames and "friendly, attentive service." The menu is "creative and imaginative," with high-quality dishes and a good selection of wines. Guests enjoy the vibrant atmosphere, especially during "Saxy Brunch." Ideal for special occasions, Skylon provides both a relaxed yet sophisticated setting for memorable meals.

3,379 Reviews

  1. Jan

    London

    44 reviews

    2.0

    44 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    In the main I visit Skylon for lunch which has always been an enjoyable affair. Food was OK at dinner, albeit slightly slow in arriving, and some dishes overwhelmed by other flavours. Found most staff helpful, but one or two were somewhat curt.

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  2. Andrea

    London

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Over priced , bad food and service below average ! Had smoked salmon starter which was dried out hard , mains the lobster roll the roll was dry , my husband had the venison which was luke warm and bland Not a great experience would not recommend!

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  3. Ann

    London

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Service a little slower than usual and rather rowdy people in the bar didn't make for a great ambiance, however our server did compensate us with some extra wine, which was appreciated.

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  4. Chris

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent location and ambience. Menu had a range of options and the food was excellent.

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  5. Mary

    London

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect place to eat before concert. Very comfortable, great atmosphere,amazing view and lovely food

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  6. Debbie

    Surrey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The bottomless brunch was fabulous. Requested a table near the window, and was given one: lovely to look out over The Thames (even on a very wet and windy day!). The saxophonist was really good and she added to the overall "weekend", laid back ambience. Food and service great as usual. Skylon also gave us a plate with chocolates and berries to mark the fact that we were celebrating an anniversary. Can't recommend highly enough....

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  7. Richard

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was very quick to come and the meat was very dry. Couldn’t really eat it

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  8. DJ

    London

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good quality cooking on display. My pork chop was sizeable and very tasty. my wife enjoyed her grilled chicken. Only criticism was the accompanying potato portion (mashed for me, new for her) was nowhere near big enough for the meat. Also, my glass of chianti tasted as though it had been left in an open bottle too long, was almost vinegary. Service, however, is very good, we arrived very early and shown to a bar table, and fetched promptly at our booking time to be shown to our table. 4 stars out of 5, just let down by accompanying portion size and quality of wine, so value for money only about 3.5 out of 5.

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  9. Trudy

    Bristol

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delightful! Food delicious.. staff attentive… most enjoyable experience!

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  10. Colin

    London

    31 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Fabulous service which the food didn’t quite live up to.

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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 3379 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 76 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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