A cosy restaurant table set for two with wine glasses, plates of dessert, a bread basket, and a bottle of water. Large windows show a cityscape with lights glowing at dusk in the background.

Riverside restaurant on the Southbank

A modern British brasserie, with floor-to-ceiling views of the River Thames and a centrepiece bar.

About Skylon

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 seasons 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.

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The Best of Skylon

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Our Watermelon Sugar Bottomless Brunch

Meltdown Edition inspired by Harry Styles

On Saturday 13th June & Saturday 20th June Skylon are celebrating the annual return of Meltdown Festival to Southbank with our Harry Styles’ bottomless themed brunch.

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Harry Styles Meltdown Festival Fever

Did someone say cocktails?

This June, celebrate Harry Styles’ Meltdown Festival at Skylon on the Southbank with two specially created cocktails inspired by the occasion.

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For the Graduates of 2026!

Celebrate your academic achievements at Skylon surrounded by family and friends.

Enjoy a well-earned glass of chilled bubbles on us, including a glass of alcohol-free Wild Idol sparkling, when quoting “Graduation” at the time of booking.

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Celebrating Southbank Centre's 75th Anniversary

In celebration of 75 years of the Southbank Centre, we honour one of Britain’s most visionary cultural figures, David Bowie.

Inspired by his boundary-pushing legacy, our bartenders have created four cocktails in partnership with Lillet. Our four cocktails celebrate his legacy and long-standing collaboration of the arts.

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A modern restaurant with grey upholstered chairs, set tables with wine glasses, and large windows letting in natural light. The ambience is stylish and airy, with a view of trees outside.

Group Dining & Events

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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