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1. Skylon

4.1

Excellent(3456)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• British • Waterloo

Booked 41 times today

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.

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2. Côte Brasserie - Royal Festival Hall

4.5

Awesome(170)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• French • Southbank

Booked 53 times today

Cote is inspired by the brasseries of Paris, serving authentic French dishes all day in our classically designed restaurants. We are committed to producing authentic French classics, freshly cooked to order, from the highest quality sourced ingredients.

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3. The Archduke

4.5

Awesome(4212)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Waterloo

Booked 27 times today

Set on the bustling South Bank, moments from the world-famous London Eye and Royal Festival Hall,The Archduke restaurant, cocktail and wine bar is a local institution. A mainstay since 1979, TheArchduke was the first restaurant to open in this area, occupying the Victorian railway archessurrounding Waterloo Station with live jazz performed every night and Sunday afternoon. Owned and operated by Black and Blue Steakhouse, customers indulge in heavenly cocktails,delicious wines and modern cuisine including mouth-watering steaks, grilled fish, andclassic rotisserie chicken. For your private events please contact us for details, we’d love to help you celebrate your specialoccasion.

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4. Giraffe - South Bank

3.7

Very Good(1728)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• International • Southbank

Booked 57 times today

Our biggest restaurant with stunning views over the river Thames, you can find us at the front of the Royal Festival Hall, only moments away from the London eye and all the Southbank galleries & theatres. Often a queue but it moves quickly.From bottomless brunch, spot of lunch, breakfast or just drinks and nibbles we will be serving you up flavoursome international dishes throughout the day. With various deals throughout the week you won't want to miss out! Child-friendly restaurant with a variety of breakie, mains and puddings to choose from. Dine in or takeaway, or delivery!

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5. Black & Blue - Waterloo

4.4

Awesome(1191)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steak • Waterloo

Booked 24 times today

Steps away from the grand entrance of Waterloo Station, Black and Blue offers a modern BritishAmerican steakhouse experience that is second to none. Savour a wide range of delicious startersand main courses, heavenly cocktails and sumptuous wine in the unique setting of a Victorianbrick railway arch. The perfect location to meet with friends, colleagues, or family for lunch, afterwork drinks or dinner.Or simply sit with a drink and watch the bustle of Europe’s busiest station. We promise you willcome back for more! For private events please contact our Borough or Archduke restaurants for details.

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6. Ping Pong Southbank London

4.1

Excellent(253)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Asian • Southbank

Booked 3 times today

Our restaurant on the Southbank has 2 floors, featuring the floating Lotus Lounge, a buzzing cocktail bar and an outside terrace. With its variety of spaces we are perfect for any party booking. Whether you are looking for lunch, dinner, drinks or a party booking – let Ping Pong Southbank take care of you.Offering:Happy Hours Monday to Friday 3-6pm ( last order 5.30pm) excluding Bank Holiday & DecemberHalf price on selected food and drinks including cocktails and beers!Saturday Free Flowing Drinks Brunch - 12-5pm ( booking slots 12/12.30/1/3/3.30pm from £35ppSunday Lazy Sumday unlimited food for 90 minutes on selected items £26.95pp

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7. Brasserie Blanc - Southbank

4.5

Awesome(438)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Southbank

Booked 2 times today

Mere minutes walk from Waterloo Station, the London Eye, the Royal Festival Hall and all the cultural attractions of Southbank, our spacious brasserie is perfect for a set menu pre-theatre lunch or dinner, or try something delicious from our seasonally changing à la carte menu. Visitors to Southbank can take a refreshing break to enjoy drinks on our terrace or book for large parties and events in one of our two private dining rooms. Expect a warm welcome and real French food, with heart.

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8. The Black Penny Southbank

4.3

Awesome(30)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Breakfast • Lambeth

Booked 16 times today

Welcome to The Black Penny Southbank! We offer our customers freshly prepared brunch, salads, speciality coffee, classic and unique cocktails. Gourmet brunch is at the heart of what The Black Penny is famous for. Signature dishes include 'The Hunter' & 'The Gatherer', which is our take on the full English breakfast. Other signature dishes include 'Wild Mushroom Polenta Hash', 'Salt Beef' and 'Crispy Duck' hashes (try pairing with some of our fine wines and Penny cocktails). If you fancy something sweet try 'The Brioche French Toast'. With it's antique style of interiors, vibrant music and attentive staff in South Banks new development next to the London Eye, We're sure you'll find a penny on your list of exciting places to visit.The Black Penny values sustainability, therefore we work closely with London's best companies to ensure we meetthese values.

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9. OXO Tower Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(360)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• British • Waterloo

Booked 3 times today

Drawing in Londoners for over two decades, OXO Tower Restaurant is an iconic landmark on London’s South Bank, sharing the eighth floor of the OXO Tower with a trendy Bar and a lively Brasserie. Guests can take in the amazing views of St Paul’s and the city’s skyline while enjoying lunch, afternoon tea or dinner at the times listed below.With an expansive garden terrace and floor-to-ceiling windows, OXO Tower Restaurant is an ideal place to enjoy a seasonal British menu created by Executive Head Chef Jeremy Bloor. With a focus on flavour, provenance and high-quality produce and a wine list of over 800 wines, it offers an elegant dining experience to celebrate an array of occasions.OXO Tower Restaurant in London is just an eight minute walk from Southwark and Waterloo stations and a ten minute walk from Blackfriars station. Located in London’s cultural district, visitors can easily walk to the National Theatre, Big Ben, the London Eye, Trafalgar Square and more.

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10. Sticky Mango

4.2

Awesome(327)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Asian • Southbank

Positioned between Waterloo and London's Southbank, Sticky Mango offers its diners modern interpretations of Southeast Asian street food created by Chef Peter Lloyd. Offering a sharing concept of dining, the 3-level dining space is welcoming with warm lighting and contemporary music.

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christopher
Central Kentucky •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
A good menu supported by excellent cooking and attentive staff
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SkylonPrice: Expensive• British• Waterloo
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4.1
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Joanne
London •2 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
Delicious food and drink. Good service. Was given a free complimentary dessert with a candle for my birthday which was a lovely gesture. Exorbitant prices - but we knew that when we booked it.
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Black & Blue - WaterlooPrice: Moderate• Steak• Waterloo
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4.4
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Wendy
London •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
My daughter and I booked lunch at the Archduke between an exhibition and a show. The food was lovely, very well cooked and well presented. Dessert was delicious and the wine was very good. Service was excellent, no rushing and very efficient. Would recommend to family and friends and will visit again.
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The ArchdukePrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Waterloo
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4.5
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LopaVIP
London •68 reviews
4.0
Dined on Dec 20, 2024
Enjoyed my food but did find the soup salty and the herb gnocchi a little unusual in flavour.. Not sure if would order again. Waitresses were interesting, one slightly stressed serving.. Who then forgot to bring me cutlery for my main course and the lady looking after us was a little too keen to get us out the door which is a shame as we were paying customers and no one said anything re a time limit on our table. Sad to say my experience overall was not great..
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Brasserie Blanc - SouthbankPrice: Expensive• French• Southbank
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4.5
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Sue
Devon •1 review
4.0
Dined on Nov 11, 2024
Waiter and staff excellent would return xxxxxxxxxx
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Ping Pong Southbank LondonPrice: Moderate• Asian• Southbank
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4.1

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