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Skylon, London,

Skylon

4.2
4.2
3502 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 55 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
    Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 11:30 am–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    020 7654 7800
  • Website
    https://www.skylon-restaurant.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • 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
  • 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

  • Festival of Britain Menu

    £30.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Out sightseeing on the South Bank? Come on up to Skylon for lunch with incredible views of the River Thames. Enjoy a selection of some of our best British brasserie style dishes. Starring our classic Caesar Salad, rich Cured Salmon, creamy Black Truffle Linguine, a hearty Fishcake and the satisfying Sticky Toffee Pudding. 2 courses £30 / 3 courses £35
    Festival of Britain Menu photo

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 3,502 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 a prime location for special occasions. Guests appreciate the "lovely and attentive" staff, and the "delicious food," with standout dishes like the Wellington and salmon. The atmosphere is often described as relaxing, though some find the menu "uninspiring" and portions small.

3,502 Reviews

  1. ruth

    London

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    The restaurant has undergone a renovation. It's such a shame because there was nothing wrong with the original decor which in my opinion had a wonderful retro vibe and enticed me to keep returning. The new decor is rather soulless unfortunately. The food wasn't bad - starters were excellent and so was the cheese. The risotto wasn't great as the rice tasted chopped and gritty.

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  2. Sally

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice atmosphere. Great staff & the food was delicious. Portion size just right. Would recommend

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  3. Oliver

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed our time at Skylon. Staff was super friendly and we really enjoyed our anniversary meal at the Skylon. The atmosphere was nice and relaxed, we didn’t feel rushed. The food tasted amazing. Thank you for making our day extra special!

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  4. ANGELA

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The views were amazing . I found the food to be not of good value. All portions were very small. The service wasn’t at the best as I had to ask 3 times for my drink. The waiter discouraged me from order mash potatoes as an extra as he questioned if I knew what a fish cake was made of. This left my meal to be unsubstantial. Apart from the views our group was disappointed with the food and service.

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  5. Fiona

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The ambiance , location, view , staff - top class. Felix was a great waiter. Only negative- the fish pie was a ridiculously small portion . Fish and chips massive so better value

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  6. Allison

    London

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A lovely sunny afternoon, with music and nice food

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  7. Michael

    London

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The service was unhelpful and generally unfriendly. The food was adequate but massively undersized and overpriced. Despite live musicians, there was no atmosphere.

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  8. Jane

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this restaurant. The waiters are lovely and attentive. The food is really special. The location and decor great. It has a wonderful view and the carpet means that unlike so many restaurants it absorbs background noise and you can actually have a conversation.

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  9. Lindsey

    VIP

    Buckinghamshire

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food at a lovely window table overlooking the Thames. The salmon and pork chop were cooked to perfection and delivered to us by very nice serving staff. A lovely welcome when we arrived. Would highly recommend….

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  10. Jacqueline

    Surrey

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    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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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 3502 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 55 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
    Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 11:30 am–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 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
  • 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
    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.
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