Harden's survey result
Summary
“Fabulous view of the Thames through huge glass windows is so romantic after a stroll along the river” in the signature dining room at the Southbank Centre. Its cooking (mostly) avoided criticism this year, but even some fans acknowledge that while “the food’s fine, but it’s the setting that makes the place”. (See also Skylon Grill.)
Summary
“Terrific views of the Thames”, particularly from the window tables, are the star feature of this striking and “spacious” chamber within the Southbank Centre, earning it nominations for both business and romance. “You shouldn’t just have to pay for the vista” though, so it’s a shame about the “boring food, mediocre service and sky high prices”. See also Skylon Grill.
Summary
“The bar is good and the views of the Thames unparalleled” at this vast but “anodyne” cultural-centre dining room. That’s the end of the good news: “the food is nothing to write home about”, “service is inconsistent” and bills can be “shocking”. (“I felt extremely bad for my companions, who were visiting London and really deserved better.”) See also Skylon Grill.
Summary
“If you have a window table, it ameliorates some of the drawbacks” of this huge, Thames-side chamber; for somewhere so “expensive” however, service can be “chaotic”, and the cooking is too often “nothing special”.
Owner's description
Skylon is situated on the first floor of the Royal Festival Hall in the Southbank Centre and offers stunning views from huge floor-to-ceiling windows.
The main restaurant features modern British cuisine from Executive Chef Kim Woodward, while the grill offers more informal cooking and a relaxed atmosphere. The two dining areas are separated by a stunning centerpiece bar, which is renowned across London for its fabulous cocktails.
Skylon takes its name from the original iconic structure that was built for the 1951 Festival of Britain. The restaurant’s design echoes the style of the Royal Festival Hall during the same period, with unique contemporary touches.
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Lunch | £20.00 | £25.00 |  |
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| Pretheatre | £25.00 | £30.00 | |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Veggies | Pudding |
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| £16.00 | £24.00 | £5.00 | £7.50 |
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| Wine per bottle | £40.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £4.00 |
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| Bread | £5.00 |
| Service | 12.50% |
Restaurant details
Skylon, South Bank Centre Restaurant Diner Reviews
"We have some good times here, but tonight was the worst meal I have had since school dinners. They rendered pigeon tasteless, and in parts , inedible. How do you do that? Similarly. salmon in a shellfish broth and lemon oil, had no taste . no shellfish, no seasoning and no lemon oil. Service involved grabbing passing waiters to get attention, and they constantly banged the back of my chair as they rushed to the bar. And a constant , unnecessary, sub-woofer back beat with no melody to induce a headache. Good points. Good truffle mash, good if, overpriced wines. Such a pity. Avoid"
Belvedere Rd, London, SE1 8XX
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Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm-1 am |
| Tuesday | 12 pm-1 am |
| Wednesday | 12 pm-1 am |
| Thursday | 12 pm-1 am |
| Friday | 12 pm-1 am |
| Saturday | 11:30 am-1 am |
| Sunday | 12 pm-10:30 pm |
