A grand yet relaxed brasserie in the OXO Tower, known for its all-day dining menu, bustling open kitchen, and a two-decade tradition of live musical performances.
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Last updated: 7/18/2026, 5:05:27 AM
Key Information
Located on London's South Bank, the OXO Tower Restaurant, Bar & Brasserie offers breathtaking panoramic views of St Paul's Cathedral and the city skyline. It comprises three distinct venues: a modern British restaurant, a vibrant cocktail bar, and a relaxed brasserie, making it an iconic destination for dining and drinks.
Customers consistently praise the restaurant for its spectacular views and the professional, attentive staff. The food is generally well-regarded for its good flavors and combinations, though some reviewers note that main course portions can be smaller than expected, suggesting a premium is paid for the iconic location and ambiance. Service is usually excellent, though occasionally slow. It is highly recommended for special occasions, romantic dinners, and enjoying sunset views.
Additional Details
The OXO Tower Brasserie has a rich history of celebrating London's musical talent, having hosted live music for over two decades. It features a bustling open kitchen, adding to its dynamic atmosphere.
Ideal for watching the sunset, enjoying a relaxed lunch, or celebrating special occasions. The Brasserie offers all-day dining, making it suitable throughout the day.
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5
Ordered a 3 course meal (with a bonus spritz! - can also be a mocktail) here and our experience was great overall. We were greeted and the staff escorted us to our seat with a good view of the city. Everything was value for money. The portions per course was generous. Personal favorite was the sardines as appetiser and pork belly for mains. Also the staff was able to accommodate our request regarding the birthday dessert. Many thanks!
Had lunch at OXO Restaurant and overall it was a nice experience. The views are definitely the highlight, especially if you get a table by the window. The balcony is also great for taking really nice photos overlooking the river and city skyline.
The staff were all very friendly, welcoming, and attentive throughout the meal. However, service was quite slow in between meals.
We went for the set lunch menu and while the food was good, the portions of the mains were quite a lot smaller than expected. It felt like you’re mainly paying for the location and views rather than the quantity of food.
That said, the atmosphere and scenery do make it a memorable place for a relaxed lunch or special occasion.
Staff are very professional and attentive. Views are amazing, food is good. They have to close the outdoor area at 10 because it's a residential area and then the music gets loud indoors and it's not my scene but leading up to that it's a great place to watch the sunset while having a drink and a bite to eat.
Really impressed lovely restaurant over looking the river and St. Paul's. Food was wonderful. Great flavours and combinations excellent quality. Service was attentive without being annoying and great recognition re booking request. Booking very smooth. Would highly recommend
Went to the Brasserie for a team lunch on Friday. We had a great time - despite the service I’d say.
The view is stunning, we also had an outdoor table and it was great. There’s a set menu which has nice variety of options, we all went for it. Starters were excellent: the crab and terrine were just perfect. I also quite enjoyed some sides: broccoli and potatoes were nice whereas the other two weren’t that impressive.
The mains were all messed up - either they don’t know how to cook steaks or not sure what happened, between medium, medium rare and rare, you could hardly tell the difference. The waiter mixed up plates and drinks, we also had really hard times trying to get their attention to order additional drinks.
With a set menu there’re 2 options of alcoholic drinks, so when I asked for a mocktail instead, I was offered a juice or a coke. Well. I’m sure they could do better than that :)
It was okay, just food wasn’t in the top 15 places I’ve been in London and the service was definitely in the lower 5%.
