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

3499 Reviews

£26 to £40

British

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2 people

Feb 26, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 56 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 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

What 3,499 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.

3,499 Reviews

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Oliver
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 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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ANGELA
London
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 4 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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Allison
London
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined 4 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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Michael
London
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 4 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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Jane
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 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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Lindsey
VIP
Buckinghamshire
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 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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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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eva
London
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 17, 2025
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 on February 15, 2025
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 on February 14, 2025
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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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 3499 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 26, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 56 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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.

Skylon

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Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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What 3,499 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

Does Skylon offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Skylon restaurant rated?

Is Skylon currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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