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Skylon

Restaurant

#15 of 227 Party venues in Southwark
  5 reviews  – 
Royal Festival Hall, Belvedere Rd, London, SE1 8XX –
Waterloo Station (0.2 mi)
From £50
per person
Up to 300
seats
Up to 500
standing
Venue offers catering
British
cuisine
Parking not available
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Excellent communication - 4.7/5
104 verified clients rated their communication with the venue manager as 4.7. They appreciated the manager's professionalism and quick response times.
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Venue overview

Modern British restaurant in London’s Royal Festival Hall, showcasing 1950s design and floor-to-ceiling windows with stunning river views. Perfect for upscale dinners, brunches, or romantic events.

This is an AI-generated summary based on client reviews and venue profile

Spaces for hire at Skylon

Restaurant at Skylon

Restaurant
Dining Room
·
Whole venue
120 seats
150 standing
Minimum spends apply varying on the day of the week and month. Offering contemporary British cuisine and a wine and cocktail list to match, the elegant surroundings of the restaurant can accommodate group bookings of up to 150 guests for standing or 120 guests for seated events. Contact us for more details.
Alcohol licence until 0:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from £50 per person
Enquire now
Whole venue at Skylon

Whole venue
Restaurant
·
Whole venue
300 seats
500 standing
Minimum spends apply varying on the day of the week and month. The venue offers attractive interiors as well as styling flexibility should you wish to transform the space completely, or simply keep it as it is. Our on-site event manager will guide you through every detail, from planning to execution, to ensure your event will be one to remember. ...
Alcohol licence until 0:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from £50 per person
Enquire now
River View at Skylon

River View
Dining Room
·
Semi-private area
50 standing
River View is a Dining Room in Skylon, a semi-private area defined by floor-to-ceiling windows that frame river views. Design: The space has high ceilings, substantial columns and a mid‑century modern palette: dark timber floors, pale upholstered banquettes and oversized pendant lights that keep the layout open and orderly. Features: The area pro...
Alcohol licence until 0:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from £50 per person
Enquire now

Event offers

Christmas Party Offers

Christmas Dinner ( Up to 120 Guests) – Restaurant

£60 per person

1. Smoked Salmon
2. Prawn cocktail
3. Pumpkin Soup (vg)
4. Bronzed turkey
4. Seared cod
5. Wild mushroom risotto (vg)
6. Christmas pudding (vg/gf)
7. Banoffee cheesecake
8. Lemon meringue tart
See full offer

Reviews and ratings

4.8
Amenities
5.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
4.0
Communication
5.0

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.

MP
Mital P.
Verified review
Birthday Dinner · 26 guests · March 2017 · River View

Everything was fantastic!

The wine was very expensive (but still good)

4.8
JF
John F.
Verified review
Excellent communication

Very fast, very responsive.

5.0
SD
Sujata D.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
ZT
Zoe T.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
12:00 – 0:00
from £50 per person
Restaurant
12:00 – 0:00
from £50 per person
River View
12:00 – 0:00
from £50 per person
Whole venue
12:00 – 0:00
from £50 per person
Tuesday
12:00 – 0:00
from £50 per person
Restaurant
12:00 – 0:00
from £50 per person
River View
12:00 – 0:00
from £50 per person
Whole venue
12:00 – 0:00
from £50 per person
Wednesday
12:00 – 0:00
from £50 per person
Restaurant
12:00 – 0:00
from £50 per person
River View
12:00 – 0:00
from £50 per person
Whole venue
12:00 – 0:00
from £50 per person
Thursday
12:00 – 0:00
from £50 per person
Restaurant
12:00 – 0:00
from £50 per person
River View
12:00 – 0:00
from £50 per person
Whole venue
12:00 – 0:00
from £50 per person
Friday
12:00 – 0:00
from £50 per person
Restaurant
12:00 – 0:00
from £50 per person
River View
12:00 – 0:00
from £50 per person
Whole venue
12:00 – 0:00
from £50 per person
Saturday
12:00 – 0:00
from £50 per person
Restaurant
12:00 – 0:00
from £50 per person
River View
12:00 – 0:00
from £50 per person
Whole venue
12:00 – 0:00
from £50 per person
Sunday
12:00 – 22:30
from £50 per person
Restaurant
12:00 – 22:30
from £50 per person
River View
12:00 – 22:30
from £50 per person
Whole venue
12:00 – 22:30
from £50 per person

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 500
standing
Up to 300
seats
In-house catering
British
cuisine
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Parking available
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About Skylon

Skylon is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

Drinking or dining at the top of London’s Royal Festival Hall, you’ll enjoy floor-to-ceiling views of the River Thames and the London skyline. A destination cocktail and wine bar and Modern British restaurant offering classic dishes using the season's finest ingredients.

Perfect for pre- and post-theatre dining, events, and our signature Sunday lunch. An iconic heritage brand on the Southbank. Part of the Evolv Collection

FAQ

Yes, the River View and part of the bar are available exclusively for the group.

At Skylon, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available

Skylon does not offer parking facilities.

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Skylon:

  • Restaurant hosting 70 guests: £6916

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

Skylon is located at Royal Festival Hall, in Waterloo, London. The nearest metro station is Waterloo Station.

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