Dining in South Bank: A Guide to the Best Restaurants
LIMIN SOUTHBANK - for the UK’s Best Caribbean Restaurant
📍Gabriel’s Wharf, 56 Upper Ground
If you’re looking to swap the ordinary for extraordinary, LIMIN SOUTHBANK is where it’s at. Created by Trinidadian Chef Sham Mahabir, this fiercely independent, LGBTQ+ run restaurant brings you full-on island experience in the heart of London.
From Doubles – the Trinidadian street food you’ll dream about for weeks – to sizzling jerk chicken and beach-ready cocktails, LIMIN is a riot of flavour, colour and sunshine. With an open-air city beach, punchy rum mixes, and bold summer theme: Caribébloom, it’s a proper vibe whether you’re grabbing lunch, limin’ ‘til late, or planning your next big event. It's also one of the top riverside venues for corporate parties in London – tropical, fun and unforgettable.
Looking for party venues near Waterloo with a difference? LIMIN nails it for everything from private hire London soirées to creative birthday party ideas.
Must-try: Doubles with chana, lime pepper sauce and mango chutney. Thank us later.
2. OWO Tower Restaurant - for River Views
📍Barge House Street
For those nights when you want to treat yourself, the OXO Tower Restaurant delivers. Perched high above the Thames, it offers sweeping city views and a menu of modern British fare with global touches. Expect artfully plated dishes, seasonal produce and a solid wine list – perfect for date nights, London corporate parties, or a celebratory splurge in one of Southbank’s best events spots.
3. Skylon - for Pre-Theatre Perfection
📍Royal Festival Hall
Just steps from the Southbank Centre, Skylon serves up contemporary European cuisine in a chic, glass-wrapped space overlooking the river. A polished pick for party venues, ideal for a pre-show dinner, or private hire gatherings.
4. Wahaca - for Mexican Street Food Fun
📍Southbank Centre
Bright, breezy and full of flavour, Wahaca is your go-to for fast, feel-good Mexican food. Load up on tacos, share small plates with friends, and don’t skip the chilli-spiked margaritas. It’s casual, colourful and always buzzing – a quirky option among party venue London picks for those who like it spicy.
5. Ping Pong - for Dim Sum
📍Festival Terrace
Need a quick bite or a low-key dinner with friends? Ping Pong’s dim sum ticks all the boxes. Think fluffy bao, crispy dumplings, and steaming baskets of goodness – with a side of Chinese tea or cheeky cocktails. A go-to for chill birthday party ideas or intimate venue events that keep things stylish but laid-back.
Where’s your next table?
Whether you’re craving Caribbean heat, Asian bites, or fine dining with a view, Southbank’s got something for every appetite. But if you ask us where the magic’s really happening, we’ll point you straight to LIMIN – where the beach meets the city, the rum’s always flowing, and the food feels like a party on your plate!
Book your table, bring your people, and come lime with us.
