(Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road in London, United Kingdom)

Skylon restaurant in London’s landmark Royal Festival Hall is a hot destination eatery, a new classi...c with a modern twist. Inspired by the emblematic sculpture of the 1951 Festival of Britain, Skylon is a stylish restaurant on a grand scale, with formal dining room, smart casual grill and centerpiece bar, each a blend of 1950’s-inspired chic and modern design, all with sweeping Thames panoramas through floor-to-ceiling windows. Rising star Helena Puolakka, erstwhile Harvey Nick’s Fifth Floor executive chef, employs seasonal ingredients to create modern Euro-Brit menus, with signature dishes like butter-poached lobster with grapefruit and cashew nut salad. The year 1951 is feted in 1950’s vintage wines, archetypal 1950’s-era cocktails, and two-course £19.51 lunch menu. Please be aware that the restaurant is closed between 2:30pm and 5:30pm every day. Bookings are still taken in the Grill during these times.The restaurant is closed on Sunday evenings.A credit card is required to reserve a table of 8 people or more in The Grill, if there is availability - this is simply to secure your booking, absolutely no money will be charged to the card except in the case of late cancellations. A fee of £20 per person will be charged for a cancellation within 24 hours or a no show Opening hours: The Grill:Mon - Sat 12pm - 11pmSun 12pm - 10:30pmThe Restaurant:Mon - Sat 12pm - 2:30pm & 5:30pm - 10:30pmSun 12pm - 4pmBar:Mon - Sat 11am - 1amSun 12pm - 10:30pm [moreless]

(Park Plaza County Hall, 1 Addington Street in London, United Kingdom)

The Park Plaza County Hall hotel is a stylish venue located south of the Thames in London, near the ...city's County Hall and only moments away from Waterloo. This deluxe 4-star establishment boasts a sleek restaurant and bar called Spectrum set under a shiny 14 storey atrium, which is popular with city types and stylish hotel residents for chilled-out after work cocktails, business lunches, romantic rendezvous and evening meals. Located only minutes away from South Bank, Spectrum is ideally located for impressive post-dinner strolls along the Thames, and the restaurant itself is all clean lines, coloured glass and stylish banquettes. Spectrum restaurant has a fantastic Mediterranean menu which offers a variety of tapas, pizzas, pasta and grills. Opening hours: Mon - Sun 12:30pm - 10:30pm [moreless]

(Unit 6, Royal Festival Hall, Belvedere Road, South Bank in London, United Kingdom)

Situated on London’s vibrant South Bank, near the Royal Festival Hall, this flagship Strada restaura...nt is a hit with posh pizza lovers and opera aficionados alike. This popular Italian restaurant chain is famous for its authentic handmade pizzas - which are cooked in a traditional forno a legna wood-fired oven – and its extensive menu of rustic, regional pastas and puddings are made using only the finest fresh ingredients such as Parma ham, extra virgin olive oil and Buffalo mozzarella imported from Italy. Perfect for business lunches and cosy evening meals, you can’t go wrong with Strada’s successful formula of simple, tasty food combined with sleek design, friendly service and a buzzy, down-to-earth atmosphere. The proof, as they say, is in the pizza. Please note - this restaurant does not accept toptable bookings for Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Opening hours: Mon - Wed 10am - 11pmThurs - Sat 10am - 11:30pmSun 10am - 10pmNo toptable bookings accepted at the weekend [moreless]

(99 Upper Ground in London, United Kingdom)

The Secret Garden’ at ‘the room’ by the river’ is a professionally designed and landscaped garden hi...deaway, surrounded with elegance and glamour. This unique space is created for a limitedperiod only during summer 2008. Located on the vibrant south Bank this easily accessible location will once again be one of London’s most desirable conference and party event venues – and of course totally exclusive. Where else in London can you enjoy the perfect cocktail with all that ‘the room’ by the river’ offers? Opening hours: June and July 2008 [moreless]

(Concert Hall Approach, South Bank in London, United Kingdom)

The Archduke Restaurant on London’s South Bank is set in stunningly converted Victorian railway arch...es just a step from the Royal Festival Hall, National Theatre, London Eye, London IMAX, and Waterloo Station, so it’s packed with arty types, tourists, and clever commuters who know where to relax before hitting the rails. Set on multiple levels, The Archduke is filled with light and greenery. The restaurant is on the first floor and there’s a conservatory with neo-colonial fans and Casablanca rattan furniture. Live jazz wafts around the high ceilings from Monday through Saturday. Modern European dishes include starter of duck and puy lentil terrine with plum compote, main course of sea bass with couscous and Mediterranean vegetables with pesto dressing, and dessert of thick toffee pecan pie with cream. The Archduke’s popular Presto Menu will get you back to work or to the theatre before the curtain goes up. For bookings of 10 or more The Archduke will require a deposit of £10 per person. The Archduke reserve the right to retain the deposit for any shortfall in numbers.Bookings are not taken at 6:30pm, 7pm or 7:30pm Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 12pm - 2:15pm and 5:30pm - 11pmSat 5:30pm - 11pmSun: Closed [moreless]

(99 Upper Ground in London, United Kingdom)

A Sharer party is available on 11th December 2007 at this venue.Welcome to a world of far off dreams..., where a night of heavenly wonder awaits. Live jazz fills the air as guests drift up above the clouds. Light headed from a glass of bubbly, guests gaze in wonder at the stars that surround them.Then the clouds part - the night’s sky darkens and guests descend to the dining room below. Beneath a sky full of twinkling stars a feast fit for the Gods is served.The night draws on, the feast is cleared, and then our live stars of the evening take to the stage.Dance to the magical sounds of the heavenly live band, or if your feet should tire, relax in the comfortable clouds high above.Feeling lucky? Then try your hand at the casino.Intrigued about the future? Consult the mystical Star Gazer who will tell what fortunes the stars hold. A night your guests will be sure to remember. Opening hours: Tues 11th December 2007 [moreless]