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Giraffe - Giraffe - South Bank, London,

Giraffe - South Bank

3.6 (1787)
£25 and under
International
Royal Festival Hall, Riverside Level 1, London, SE1 8XX

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today

About this restaurant

  • Kid-friendly
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
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!

Additional information

  • 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

Menu

Giraffe - South Bank's menu was last updated on 2/1/2022.

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What 1,787 people are saying

Giraffe - South Bank reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.6
3.6 based on recent ratings
  • 3.5Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 3.5Ambience
  • 3.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • South East London

    Kid-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Giraffe - South Bank offers a "great family-friendly atmosphere" with a varied menu. Patrons appreciate the "quick and smart service" ideal for families with kids. While the food quality varies, the restaurant provides "a warm, relaxed vibe" and a "lovely location," making it a reliable choice for casual dining.
1,787 Reviews

  1. Simon

    London10 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    I don’t expect much from a chain restaurant and this place lived down to this level. Very average food, indifferent service and the atmosphere of a motorway service station. Never again!

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  2. MR

    Hampshire6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We were served by “Nicky” who was a really kind and attentive server. My friend with me had mobility issues and they were very kind and careful to make sure that she had a good table. The service was good although a little bit slow sometimes and difficult to make eye contact with staff members. Also, I have to say that the eggs Benedict with smoked salmon did not taste all that high-quality. It was style and presentation over content. I have tasted better eggs Benedict - these were a little bland. But the mocha was hot and creamy and well balanced between caffeine and chocolate. And there was good attention to detail when we requested for the sauces to be served on the side. I think the furniture feels a little cheap. And honestly, I think if tablecloths were used, it might add a little more class and ambiance to the experience. The table was sticky. Otherwise it’s a good spot. It’s not really a five star experience but with tweaks based on the observations I’ve made I’m sure it can be improved.

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  3. Stephanie

    Hampshire3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The service was very good, staff were cheerful, polite. Our table was dirty. Food was below what Giraffe used to be. I chose the duck stir fry as I had it regularly years ago. Then, it had lots of pak choi and other vegetables. This time, no vegetables, hardly any duck, loads of noodles, sauce wasn't nice. Lots of ice cream for dessert was nice. Hummus starter was overly spicy. Bill had the optional service charge already included. I probably will go elsewhere next time I'm in the London South Bank area.

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  4. Jamal

    London7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Great - very friendly to families and budgets alike.

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  5. Dimitrios

    London2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Giraffe South Bank is a great family-friendly spot with a warm, relaxed vibe. The service is quick and smart, making it ideal for families with kids. The menu offers a wide variety of choices, catering to all tastes. A reliable option for casual dining with something for everyone.

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  6. David

    Devon1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just right for an early evening family meal. Children were well catered for.

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  7. Laura

    Newcastle and Northumberland2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Fab and fast service. Food was delivered swiftly and tasted great.

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  8. Jade

    Yorkshire1 review

    2.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    So eating in London is as to be expected in any city. Food at Giraffe was mediocre as described and warm but nothing special. Communication from.our server was polite and efficient. The tables were clean but the floor was dirty with food with cutlery, napkins etc not being swept up. What let giraffe down significantly was when after we had paid my husband visited the bathrooms. Next to him using the urinals was a member of staff who finished and then proceeded to walk out of the bathroom without washing his hands, just wiped them instead on his apron. This member of staff was responsible for cleaning tables. GROSS. We will never eat at Giraffe again.

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  9. Sujoy

    London11 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely location, friendly staff, clean and tidy, food came quick. Unfortunately the food was terrible, and very expensive.

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  10. Dan

    London1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    It was ok, we came back because last time everything was perfect. This time we were seated and ordered off the tablet. It took a long time before our drinks arrived and the food too. Then we asked for water and in the end I had to go and get it myself from the bar. Just disappointed

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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 3.6 stars by 1787 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. London
  4. South East London
  5. Southbank

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
Google Map for Giraffe - South Bank

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
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