A restaurant with a glass facade overlooking the river and cityscape at Skylon.

Skylon

Restaurant

#23 of 132 Restaurant venues in Southwark
  6 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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Venue overview

Modern British restaurant atop London's Royal Festival Hall with floor-to-ceiling views of the Thames and skyline, featuring 1950s design touches. Ideal for private dining and engagement parties, perfect for those seeking iconic vistas and a refined atmosphere.

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

Spaces for hire at Skylon

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. ...
Wi-Fi available
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Projector
Air conditioner
Unavailable: Flipchart
from £50 per person
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Restaurant at Skylon
Restaurant
Restaurant
·
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.
Wi-Fi available
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Projector
Air conditioner
Unavailable: Flipchart
from £50 per person
Enquire now
River View at Skylon
River View
Restaurant
·
Semi-private area
50 standing
Minimum spends apply varying on the day of the week and month. The River View reception area is our semi-private dining space and boasts outstanding views over the bustling Southbank and River Thames. Situated in the middle of the restaurant, this space gives diners an uninterrupted view whilst still benefiting from the atmosphere of the restaura...
Wi-Fi available
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Projector
Air conditioner
Unavailable: Flipchart
from £50 per person
Enquire now

Reviews and ratings

4.8
Amenities
5.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
4.0
Communication
5.0
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Alexa C.
Verified review
Excellent communication
Skylon and thank you very much . It was very helpful and prompt however way over budget for what I am looking for as this is a private event not a corporate one, Best wishes Thank you Alexa Connolly
5.0
MP
Mital P.
Verified review
Birthday Dinner · 26 guests · March 2017
Everything was fantastic!
The wine was very expensive (but still good)
4.8
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

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 80 guests: £5775.04

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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