Oxo Tower Restaurant, Bar & Brasserie in Southwark

There were four of us dining in the main restaurant. It was my first visit here and I have to say it was spectacular. Probably one of the best restaurant views in London with a huge panoramic across the Thames to St Paul’s. The food was amazing and the service was spot on. Tuesday evening and the restaurant was full. There is also a bar and bistro with the same views and outside seating. Highly recommended.

Disappointing. Had dinner in the brasserie. Pro's: friendly waitress, allowed us to move our table when requested, well presented food, Elemis products in the toilets. Cons: difficult to get staff attention when needing to order or in need of wine topping up or for anything else and don't make the mistake of asking anyone other than your allocated server or you'll get quite a 'look', wine is kept away from the table so you have to wait with an empty glass for far too long and you have no idea if your wine is being used for other tables. Food looks good with decent portion sizes but the dishes were under seasoned and served on cold plates that meant hot food was cold before finishing eating. Main courses were £25 each plus £6.50 for sides. Expensive when the service and standards do not hold up to charging these prices and the food is very average. People will say you pay for the view. Well I've had similar views with much better food and service elsewhere in London. These issues were raised at the time and we were given £8 off our £270 bill for three people. They also add on an extra 13.5% service charge. I asked for this to be removed. I wouldn't recommend, there are much better restaurants with a view. I also notice that the management don't respond to reviews good or bad. To me this shows there is no care or pride in what they do. It could be so much better. Disappointing.

. It was a great experience. The ambiance is very welcoming and charming. Good food and service. Staff are well knowledgeable and make good recommendations.

So! Kicking this review off with the ambience. AVery very formal, and smart restaurant. Everyone is dressed to impress. Even the staff. If you are not used to it. You may feel a little uncomfortable.The decor is beautiful. Really does set the mood. Lovely views. Everything was pleasing to the eye.Staff were polite and knowledgeable...The food was decent. By decent i mean. Good on the pallet. Balanced and nicely cooked. Though the price is not justified. They charge as if it was Michelin star. The food was really nice!. But not excellent.2 cocktails 2 starters 2 mains £178There was not much to the main either.I don't like to leave reviews like this. But i think I may be paying these prices due to the location of the restaurant.I have had food in several other restaurants as good or better for far cheaper.

Service & food = very good value for money! Their £40 3 course set menu with a cocktail included (a lovely take on a Moscow mule) exceeded our expectations - having assumed this restaurant would be an offensive tourist trap (more on the ambience later).Started with sea bream (a very well portioned starter), my partner had the pork which he said was brilliantly cooked, we both had the duck (breast & leg) as a main (cooked very, very nicely!) with lovely buttery mashed potatoes, & ended with both desserts of rhubarb & banana (I preferred the banana with sorbet). Also had a side of chips with truffle mayo (they even brought out extra yummy mayo), & bread (served warm :).Honestly, can't fault this restaurant - the service was better than some 1 stars in London we've been to!Only downside is: the place looks like it hasn't been updated since the 90s, the lights are as bright as dining in a bingo hall, the crowd is very Bridge & Tunnel, & the lovely balcony reminds me of crazy golf. If they kept the food & same staff, & decorated this restaurant better - it'd be an all around fab spot.

I enjoyed a wonderful lunch at the Oxo Tower brasserie. The staff were lovely - very friendly and attentive. The brasserie had a nice atmosphere about it, with marvellous views out across London. It was a Saturday lunchtime and the place was very popular and fully booked. The kitchens are open so you can see the chefs at work - we had a table for two near the kitchen. The food and drink was of a very high standard and beautifully presented. We enjoyed it so much, we stayed for over 3 hours :) Very highly recommended.

Beautiful setting overlooking the London skyline. Incredibly placed and delicious dining experience. Topped off with incredible service. This is a great treat for that someone special. Close to the South Bank, so ideal before a show. Easily accessible by walking from major local stations.

Enjoyed a dinner here with colleagues recently. The atmosphere is busy, but not overly loud, and the tables while close are not claustrophobic inducingly close. Covid measures are well signed and there is plenty of hand gel available.The food was excellent and the service outstanding, the wait staff are there when you need them, but not hanging over your shoulder forcing you out the door trying to turn over the table. All in a great dining experience for a corporate night out.

The view was better than expected. The staff was nice and friendly and the food was really good. Had the mushroom soup (perfect), the duck (juicy) and the chocolate tart and raspberry for dessert (delicious).All in all, a really good experience! I'll definitely visit this place again if I return to London

Had four cocktails sat outside on the balcony only two other tables taken. Nice view but you can't see much sitting down a stall table would be better especially if only having drinks. Cocktails were tasty and quite strong very well made. Table abs chairs not comfy mind and for the location and prices should be of better quality. Some complimentary nibbles would have been nice, especially on the second round of cocktails and the prices! Manager was attentive and welcoming.