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Skylon, London,

Skylon

4.2
4.2
3509 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
    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

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What 3,509 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.

3,509 Reviews

  1. Nikki

    Brighton

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Visit probably 2 times a year. The staff are always very friendly. The room is huge and sometimes the staff seem to wander off to another area and take a while to return so there can be gaps between courses that could be shortened? Food is well cooked. The menu is quite unexciting, not sure how seasonal it is. No daily menu. There are set menus depending on the time you book for. Great views over the river. This visit struggled to find anything I wanted to try from the menu but what I did choose was delicious. For its location It is Good Value for Money.

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  2. Katalin

    London

    25 reviews

    3.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very attentive service. Risotto lukewarm, egg raw, but not charged for it without my asking. Large cheeseboard, wine overpriced but to be expected at the venue. Lovely views.

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  3. Bill

    VIP

    Orange County

    15 reviews

    2.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Noisy and cold. Food well below the promise of the restaurant. Excellent view of the Thames. Always be careful of choosing a restaurant with a great view !

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Gloucestershire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for lunch with our son for my birthday. We had a great window table and the staff were so attentive and lovely. Food was delicious, came quickly and was good value for the location. I was so pleased that they gave me a lovely complementary chocolate treat. Would definitely recommend.

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  5. Genevieve

    London

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have the £29.00 bottomless brunch on a Saturday. The food is extra.

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  6. Nadia

    VIP

    London

    34 reviews

    4.0

    34 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good to have Skylon open again. More interesting menu and I very much enjoyed my first dinner back after the refurb . Usual high level of service!

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  7. Della

    London

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Mutton curry and fish pie highly recommended. Side of mixed green vegetables was also good.

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  8. Ken

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were excellent, highly attentive and friendly.

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  9. ruth

    London

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days 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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  10. Sally

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days 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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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 3509 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
    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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