Giraffe - South Bank

3.4

1711 Reviews

£25 and under

International

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2 people

Nov 27, 2024

11:30 PM

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

Lively
Kid-friendly
Great for brunch

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!

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
International, Fusion / Eclectic
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 9:00 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
020 8457 2776
Website
https://www.giraffe.net/locations/southbank-centre
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
Royal Festival Hall, Riverside Level 1, London, SE1 8XX
Neighborhood
Southbank
Parking details
None
Public transit
Waterloo
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wi-Fi available, Wine

Experiences

Christmas Menu
£26.95 per person
Nov 13, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024
Gather your loved ones for an indulgent celebration with our 3 course Festive Menu. Our Christmas menu available from 13th November – 31st December 2024.
Christmas Menu (Groups 6+ guests)
£10.00 per person
Prepaid
Nov 13, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024
Gather your loved ones for an indulgent celebration with our 3 course Festive Menu. T&C's: By booking this experience, a £10pp non-refundable deposit applies for tables of 6 diners or more. This deposit will be deducted from your total bill. Our Christmas menu available from 13th November – 31st December 2024.

Popular dishes

What 1,711 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.4

3.4 based on recent ratings

3.3Food
3.7Service
3.4Ambience
3.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

London
Kid-friendly
South East London
Kid-friendly
South East London
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Giraffe - South Bank is a family-friendly spot known for its quick service and welcoming atmosphere. Visitors appreciate the "excellent service" and "great brunch" options, making it ideal for children. While some guests note that food quality can vary, its proximity to riverside attractions and reasonable prices add to its appeal.

1,711 Reviews

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Chris
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
All good for us, really let liked the ordering method, so simple and fuss free. Visited the following day for breakfast on the basis of this.
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Alex
London
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
It was ok, quick and easy. And we sat in for a while.
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Janette
London
8 reviews
vip
1.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Sadly the food was poor, the chicken kebab was cold and over cooked, the beef taco was mushy and the child’s meatballs and pasta was cover in tasteless cheese and the meatballs were dry. However the waiting staff were great.
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Becky
Oxford
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 29, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The service was really quick and our servers were friendly. The food was tasty. Our only disappointment was that you could pick any 2 sides with the kids meals but they were all green vegetable options - healthy but not very appealing to children. It would have been nice to have a little more variety such as mashed potato or baked beans.
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Maria
Brighton
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great service. Would definitely return
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Cynthia
London
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I would avoid the Southbank branch of Giraffe, the service was abysmally slow we waited a long time for our waiter to come and take our order. We asked for water for the table which was not brought over nor were any sauces and the quality of food for the price was not good, I had the brunch of which the eggs were overdone and rubbery and the whole thing was fairly cold when brought out to our table.
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Samantha
London
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
The kids meals did not come with chips. The chips that came with the adults' meals were over seasoned. The Korean chicken was way too sweet, as was the chocolate sauce for the churros, which had way too much cinnamon on them. The burgers were OK but extremely expensive for very ordinary small burgers.
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Peter
London
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Good food and service. A simple menu ,easy to choose. But something for every taste from international to british
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James
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great for kids. Lots of tables. Decent food, slightly limited menu
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Matthew
London
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Giraffe always works when we are in town. It’s reasonably priced, lots of options and good kids’ menus. Allergies are well catered for and there’s always plenty of seats
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FAQs

Giraffe - South Bank does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo and Uber Eats. Giraffe - South Bank also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 8457 2776.

Giraffe - South Bank is rated 3.4 stars by 1711 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 27, 2024

11:30 PM

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Royal Festival Hall, Riverside Level 1, London, SE1 8XX

Additional information

Neighborhood
Southbank
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 9:00 am–11:00 pm
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
International, Fusion / Eclectic
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Public transit
Waterloo
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wi-Fi available, Wine

Website
https://www.giraffe.net/locations/southbank-centre
Phone number
020 8457 2776

Giraffe - South Bank

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Experiences

Christmas Menu

Christmas Menu (Groups 6+ guests)

Popular dishes

Cod and Chips

Giddy Giraffe

Giraffe G&T

Menu

What 1,711 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Giraffe - South Bank offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Giraffe - South Bank restaurant rated?

Is Giraffe - South Bank currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information