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Skylon, London,

Skylon

4.2
4.2
3526 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
19:00
Booked 44 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • 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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Location
    Royal Festival Hall, London, SE1 8XX
  • Phone number
    020 7654 7800
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, Grill, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 12:00–23:00 Sat 11:30–00:00 Sun 12:00–20:00
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa

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

  • Cream Tea

    £11.75 per person

    Multiple dates available
    A quick and delightful taste of British tradition, our new Cream Tea is the perfect way to indulge in a little luxury—without the time commitment of a full afternoon tea. Take a moment to slow down and settle by our window, overlooking the South Bank’s ever-moving river and bustling promenade. Enjoy warm, freshly baked scones served with Rodda’s Clotted Cream and strawberry preserve, alongside your choice of fine teas or expertly brewed coffee. For an extra touch of indulgence, upgrade to our Sparkling Cream Tea, served with a glass of Prosecco or Nyetimber English Sparkling Wine. Available Monday to Friday, 12pm to 4pm—no reservation required, just drop in and enjoy. Cream Tea 11.75 per person freshly baked scones, clotted cream and strawberry preserve include one choice of tea, infusion or coffee per person Sparkling Cream Tea 21.75 per person freshly baked scones, clotted cream and strawberry preserve include a glass of Prosecco and one choice of tea, infusion or coffee per person
    Cream Tea photo

  • Drinks

    Multiple dates available
    Skylon Restaurant & Bar is your riverside meeting place. A stone’s throw away from London’s best theatre, classical music and art, located inside the South Bank's Royal Festival Hall. The showstopper of Skylon is our Grand Central Bar, with a stunning black porcelain bar top and unparalleled views of the River Thames. Whether it's a pre-theatre drink, a late-night tipple, or a weekend martini, there's no better spot on the South Bank. The Grand Central Bar menu features top-tier mixology, championing British Gins and vodkas, alongside an excellent wine collection.
    Drinks photo

Private dining

Menu

Skylon's menu was last updated 2022-02-03.

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What 3,526 people are saying

Skylon reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

Diners' Choice Awards

  • London

    Great for scenic views

  • London

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • South West London

    Great for scenic views

  • South West London

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Skylon is renowned for its "great food" and "wonderful views" of the Thames, offering a "buzzy atmosphere" perfect for pre-theatre dining. Diners appreciate the "attentive service," though some note occasional slow service. The set menu provides "excellent value," and the staff is praised for being "friendly and efficient."

3,526 Reviews

  1. Alice

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely restaurant with an excellent view. The food was excellent and the service was as you’d expect; attentive, polite and we were made to feel very welcome. Most of all we did not feel rushed, so were able to enjoy our meal. Mary, Anson and Antonio deserve a mention as all helped us with food and wine choices. Cannot recommend the restaurant highly enough.

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  2. Mark

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A fabulous time was had by all of us! We had wonderful service. Great food and stunning location and views

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  3. Timothy

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal with very friendly staff. A little on the expensive side would be my only negative comment Food and wine excellent.

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  4. Lavinia

    Surrey1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to Skylon last night to celebrate our son's 21st Birthday. Table for 4 and we had the best time. From the moment we arrived we were made to feel welcome. The food, alcohol and ambience were all amazing. We were given a beautiful bar table to begin with and then moved to a lovely table overlooking The Thames. Can honestly say this was a wonderful evening and can definitely recommend this restaurant. Special shout out to our lovely waiter Felix, who was smily, attentive, fun and generally just looked after us really well. Well done Skylon. This was our second visit and we will be back for sure.

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    Surrey1 review

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service lived up to the great view and fair value.

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  6. StevenM

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great location. A favourite with tourists. Great views over the river.

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  7. Kim

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great venue to celebrate. Always feels very special. Great staff and beautiful food served with style.

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  8. Hia VIP

    London5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellence in all aspects. Thank you to a lovely team

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  9. Ian

    London8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The new menu is an improvement, and the new tables (without tablecloths) are smart but less sumptuous (this must be a massive saving for the restaurant, which I didn't see being passed on to the customers). The food choices were traditional and well-presented. The cheese souffle was a heavenly starter, and I had the shepherd's pie to follow, which was uncomplicated and tasty. For dessert, I had the rice pudding, which was equally delicious and well-presented. The service was exemplary and friendly. Overall, it is a significant improvement over the previous incarnation.

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  10. Louise

    London5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love Skylon. - we visit often. The combination of the welcome, staff service, beautiful food and a fabulous view of London just ticks all the boxes to a good experience - whatever time of day or week you visit!

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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 3526 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 44 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Skylon

Royal Festival Hall, London, SE1 8XX

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
    020 7654 7800
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, Grill, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 12:00–23:00 Sat 11:30–00:00 Sun 12:00–20:00
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
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