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Skylon, London,

Skylon

4.0
4
3390 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 51 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 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 3,390 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.

3,390 Reviews

  1. sebastian

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Poor welcome by pretentious personnel. I booked 1 week in advance for a celebtation and requested a window table. On arrival 15 minutes early ,there were no tables available and i was told,rather abruptly, its first come first served.What is the point of your special requests questionnaire?Starters served 3 minutes after cocktails served...did you want us to hurry up? Waiter service was discreet but felt begrudging and not at all joyful. Food was good as were the cocktails. The way our ticket for the cloakroom was taken and our coats presented could not have been done less gracefully. When I invité people to dinner I don't expect to be welcomed by a primadonna with a superior attitude. I am the client and require a minimum of respect. We enjoyed our food and the architecture but not your staff. I won't be coming back soon

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  2. Kim

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    It was a lacklustre visit. Food was OK but not amazing and from a value point of view wasn't great. We must have caught the team members on an off night, there wasn't a smile from our main server and they gave the impression we were not their focus. The Host was curt and a little off hand (not rude) just seemed under pressure. In a venue charging £40 per head it's more forgivable but at nearly £80 per head, it's the small things that create the value. As a balance at the end of the evening they celebrated my partners birthday which was a lovely touch and without prompt. Would I go again? Most probably not as I don't know where it sits. As an expensive treat it doesn't compare to the likes of the Swan and Sea containers and it's to expensive to be an off the cuff casual diner. Go for the view and the surroundings (be warned its loud) , food is fine just not amazing and hope that the staff are having a better day.

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  3. John

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great welcome, fantastic table by window, food well presented and good flavours. Meals of an appropriate size - we don’t like overfilled plates, so the servings were just right.

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  4. Richard

    London

    16 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great venue. Food was pretty good. Service was excellent.

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  5. Timothy

    London

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and yummy fish… love the view from the front tables and especially magical this time of year…

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  6. David

    London

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food disappointing. Chicken caesar salad had insipid dressing and very little chicken. Hard to imagine how such a simple dish can be done so badly.

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  7. Maria

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent caring service of excellent food in a stylish restaurant with a great view

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  8. Kevin

    London

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super location with lovely views from our window seat. The food was excellent as was the service.

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  9. Candy

    London

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely restaurant with fantastic views, delicious food and very friendly, professional staff.

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  10. Jan

    London

    44 reviews

    2.0

    44 reviews

    Dined 7 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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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 3390 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 51 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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