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Skylon, London,

Skylon

4.1
4.1
3438 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
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 am–8:45 pm Brunch Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Bar Mon, Tue, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Dinner Mon, Tue 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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, Takeout, 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

    Dec 25, 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 3,438 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.

3,438 Reviews

  1. Darren

    London

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day 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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  2. Stephen

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day 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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  3. OpenTable Diner

    London

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day 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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  4. Paul

    London

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Over priced meal not of high standard Ordered the curry very salty And pre-theatre meal left disappointed

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  5. Conor

    West Sussex

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Convenient location for a meal with friends after seeing a play in County Hall. We were given a table with an excellent view of the river at night. The set menu cost was very good and the food was fine and appropriate for the price. The wines were overpriced - presumably where the restaurant makes its margin. Service was good - there was a gap in the service at one point but the waiter apologised and explained that several pre-theatre tables needed to get away at around the same time. This was unprompted and seemed reasonable.

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  6. Jean

    London

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious black pudding croquettes and lemon sole. Servers were helpful,without rushing us. Beautiful views over London from our window seat, although slightly chilly sitting there, but worth it. The Festival Hall itself is looking a bit tired, but overall a great dining experience.

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  7. Steve

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Anna met us at the reception desk and was very efficient, I had previous stated it was a special occasion, my wife's birthday and my eldest son was with us, he lives abroad, i had asked for a table by the window, Anna had this request already and we had a fantastic table. The food, wine, service and overall evening was perfect, I think we may have been the last to leave!

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  8. Michael

    Oxford

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous setting - particularly at night. Staff always helpful. Food good but suprissed later to see the service charge had been upped to 13%

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  9. Janice

    VIP

    London

    47 reviews

    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fab views. Delicious food and efficient, courteous service. A relaxed venue with professional staff.

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  10. Phil

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days 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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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 3438 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 43 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Skylon

Royal Festival Hall, London, SE1 8XX

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Waterloo
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 11:30 am–8:45 pm Brunch Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Bar Mon, Tue, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Dinner Mon, Tue 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • 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, Takeout, 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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