Oxo Tower Restaurant, Bar & Brasserie in Southwark

Food and service on the brasserie restaurant were good, and the view was lovely, but one of us had to wear sunglasses as facing the sun directly. £35 Set menu advertised with cocktail but (very) fine print showed cocktail was only included at lunch. Despite ordering the set menu they tried to charge us twice the price for a la carte and we had to correct them. We were moved to the bar after the meal where the door to the balcony meant we were blasted by cold air every few minutes which was deeply unpleasant.

The whole place is made of glass and there is so much noise that you can hardly hear what you are talking about, and they put on live music, so there is no way you can hear it. the food is decent. Cocktails are weak. It is weak compared to the luxury places in Istanbul. A place with a tourist view. I think it is not possible to go

For a while I wanted to visit this rooftop and I can say I was not disappointed. We just had drinks and a snack, so can't really say much about the food, but the coffee was good. The staff is friendly and attentive, the service is fast and the atmosphere in there is really nice for a sunny day catching up with friends. Will need to be back to try their meals this summer.

Really lovely Sunday lunch, service was great - attentive but not too much (thought it was a bit weird to take all the women's orders before the men's though!) and we weren't rushed. Such a fabulous location with a great view.

I made a last minute reservation around Saturday evening and there were seats available, so I went in. I wasn't expecting much, but the crowd was very good and I was shown to a terrace seat, which was a great location with a great view of St. Paul and the Shard. For the dishes, I ordered crab and roast pork on the side, cod and steak chips for two main courses, desserts Sticky Toffee Pudding and Panna Cotta, three beers in total, and sparkling water. The staff were very friendly and we had a better time than we expected. I think it's perfect for dates and girls' nights out.

I went to Oxo Tower Brasserie for a celebratory lunch. As the weather was good, we had the chance to sit outside on the Terrace. We had excellent service from Emanuel who was very charming and a lot of fun. Excellent service and excellent food. Good cocktails. Perfect lunch

On the recommendation of my partner, who had dinner at OXO 6 years ago, we went to eat here during our visit to London. I would recommend a table reservation as the restaurant is very full, especially at sunset. Rightly so! The restaurant offers great service, delicious food (more upscale cuisine) and is simply top. 😍

Love the live music weekends and the view of course

We went to the Brasserie and Bar for a celebratory lunch today. Nice views over the Thames and London landmarks. Staff were first class and food was excellent.

Food and service were good. Unfortunately restaurant was very loud, quite unpleasant actually. View around London was amazing. Can recommend if you can handle the noise.

My friend and I enjoyed a superb lunch here today. Excellent from start to finish. Beautiful food and brilliant service. Wonderful atmosphere. 100% recommend. Fabulous

A restaurant I always go to while in London. The view of St. Paul's across the Thames is the best in London, even better than the Shard. The food was excellent but the wine list was a huge disappointment compared to prior visits. That said, I will be back.

I'm a fan of this place. I was in London 6 years ago and spontaneously had dinner at the OXO Tower. This time I planned my dinner at OXO as I remembered it very well. This time too I wasn't disappointed. The food was fabulous and the service was just great. You pay a little more, but that's completely fair because your needs are perceived and met. And the view at sunset is beautiful.

Great atmosphere and fantastic food. Will definitely go again.

Stunningly beautiful restaurant. Food was spectacular. Premium experience.

Great view, horrible food, poor service. Go for a drink and leave after ismy recommendation.

Fabulous views across the river to St Paul's. A very elegant spot for a sundowner and we didn't need to book.

Nice restaurant with a stunning view! View comes with a price.

Nice view, but the acoustics of the restaurant are a disaster, as is the lighting! It feels like a railway station concourse. Unfortunately, the service was quite overstretched. After half an hour, we were finally able to order aperitifs after we waved a waiter over. The choice of food was very limited, the quality was okay. Very disappointing overall.

Great food, had a lovely Sunday roast there. Kid friendly, very attentive service. Relaxed atmosphere.

Lovely place with a great view! Delicious food.

Very good food and wine, will return

A place with a special atmosphere, the view of the Thames and the city make everything more special

Nice view. Food nothing special. Crazy expensive

Amazing gem in th city. Do visit this for breathtaking views, amazing wines and food

Sublime setting. Unmatched views. Service exquisite. Magnificent menu. Glorious global wine list. Company unmatched!

We ate at the Brasserie, and the food was good, the waiters were always there for us, and they have live music and beautiful view.

Very good vibe to hangout in London.

I visited on Saturday evening for my boyfriends birthday celebration. I was looking forward to trying the cauliflower dish but saw the menu had changed and it was taken off. Im not a fan of mushrooms so was a little disappointed that this was replaced with another mushroom dish when there was already two others on the menu I tried the pea falafel instead but asked for no tofu yoghurt and onions. The waiter suggested that it would be dry without the yoghurt but could ask the chef for an alternative that I can have. I thought that was very kind and he came back and offered a sauce with red pepper, I think it had tomato, and paprika which i was happy to try The falafel was very tasty and I would definitely order it again. I loved the sauce too (not pictured) so thank you to the chef & waiter for offering. My boyfriend enjoyed his battered cod & potatoes. The cocktails were great too!! We had the sticky toffee puddings for dessert which was delicious but I just wish it was a bit hotter. His cake with a birthday message which I asked for beforehand and also a candle which was a nice touch The music was good but a little loud for me as we were seated near the speakers. I visited before maybe 4 years ago and was seated in front of the kitchen so the volume was a lot better and the view was nicer too. I would visit again this place is very nice for a birthday celebrations, the service is great and has a nice buzzing atmosphere. If quieter environments are your thing the restaurant might be a better choice

Amazing service and thank you Aimen for being so helpful with drink choices and directions. 5 star for everyone

Fantastic atmosphere and views of London across the Thames

Great place for dinner on a Sunday night. OXO Brasserie has incredible views of London and it's a more casual vibe with an open kitchen then the fine dinning restaurant next door. We absolutely loved the live music that played during the evening which created a great ambiance. The food was delicious and my steak was cooked perfectly medium rare. They were really busy but Emanuel our server had exceptional customer service and made us so welcome with a complimentary glass of champagne and looked after us so well all night. Would definitely recommend!

This centre has some speciality shops, a good range of food outlets and is right on the river Thames.

We had a great time. The meal was very good and the view of the Thames and the cathedral was superb. The cost may be a bit high, but it's worth it.

Fabulous food & service . Great location & view .

Had such a wonderful experience here today at OXO. The atmosphere of the restaurant was lovely, as soon as we entered the service was extremely friendly and welcoming. For our mains we had the lamb and venison steak with a pairing of roasted potatoes as a side. All i can say is that the main’s were extremely flavoursome with no complaints, however the side of roasted potatoes could have been cooked through a little more as they were slightly on the harder side. Besides from that the food was delicious and seasoned to perfection. Our desserts were just the cherry on top of the cake for the end of our meal. The meringue had such a delightful twist of fruitiness while still keeping a light and freshness to its taste, just what a dessert should have to offer and so did the pear and ginger cheesecake. They were both just a perfect combination to finish with ! The service was exceptional. We felt as if we were never taken unnoticed from the staff even when the restaurant was full. Our glasses were filled each and every time just at the right moment when needed. The ambiance was the most enjoyable as they had a live blues band playing during service. Overall was such a lovely lunch, and will be definitely be coming again !!!

Nice view. More expensive, but that's almost normal in London. You look really nice there. And staff very nice.

Asked one of the waiters yesterday to recommend the most popular or something nice from the menu and he said "I don't know, order anything" Friendly staff but wasn't a great experience.

Great place to celebrate all the food was delicious service was good and can’t forgot about the views !

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Great spot with a beautiful view! The food was good, especially the vegetarian options, which I really enjoyed. The service was friendly, and the atmosphere felt relaxed and welcoming. The non-alcoholic wine was a nice surprise. While the food wasn’t groundbreaking, the overall experience made it worth the visit!

Am excellent place of high quality and high standards, service was 10/10, all the food tasted great but the chorizo in honey n rosemary was outstanding!! (went 4star just re value for money, £17 for 2 small sardines that tasted ok seemed a bit crazy)

Love this place! First went in 1996 for a treat, when it opened and have visited many times since. The views are incredible as is the fantastic vibe. My budget has only ever streched to the brasserie where the food and drinks on offer are always extensive, as you'd expect from Harvey Nichols where the service is always first class.

The restaurant is beautiful, the food and staff was brilliant. I had a Stake Wellington. The drinks menu is great, all Alcoholic beverages were had were great.

Took my uncle (over from Oslo) here for the Winter Set Menu on 20th February. It's great value for higher-end food and all 3 courses were delicious. The views of the river are stunning at night, there was live background music and the service from front desk to restaurant was excellent. Highly recommended.

The OXO Tower was fantastic last night. We had a special celebration dinner and everything was so perfect. The food and cocktails were excellent and the staff amazing - so friendly and attentive. And that view of London ❤️. Thank you to everyone involved in helping us enjoy our special evening.

Very poor service. Such a lovely place - amazing views -used to be amazing, and this visit after maybe 10 years has been a shock, really. Ordered a margarita cocktail followed by their winter set menu. Their set menu included a cosmopolitan cocktail, which was sweet - I asked if it was possible to change it for smth not sweet and rather spicy - I was told all of their cocktails were sweet...which wasn't exactly correct....in the end they said it was OK to swap for wine....which wine asking to the back of disappearing waiter....he: white or red? ...me: white.. ..but.....do I have a choice? waiter gone.....in few minutes I am served with the cocktail, starter and mysterious wine....uffff where do i start? cocktail first so ice doesn't melt ? wine while it's still chilled? my food while it's still warm....so had to rush with the cocktail....not to miss on warm.starter....so hopes to enjoy my cocktail before meal wasted.....wine is impossible to drink as tastes like chip pub acidic type....ordered one I like....starter was OK.....average nothing spectacular....for the main I ordered steak....apparently at oxo tower they read your mind or maybe just know better how you want your steak....so got overdone chewy meat...duck roast pots looked so poor and tasted zero..... oh and finally why do they squeeze all they have 3 tables guests into one corner when whole restaurant is literally empty?? no I dont really enjoy 6 people lunch chat right behind me when I came here at the hour when I can enjoy some peace and quiet while eating...so had to listen to my music.... all in all great disappointment ....poor pub level with amazing views....what a waste.....

Very nice place to relax and eat

Really nice food delicious service top tier and the view plus the relaxing music i give it a 5 star and recommend to go there for food

Service was really slow, arrived at the time reserved and was sitting for almost 20 minute before making eye contact with a waiter to offer drinks, once they acknowledged our table the service picked up abit more which is a shame. Food was lovely but nithing out the world. Nice for drinks.

We had dinner at the Brasserie and it was an amazing experience, the views, the place, the food... The waiter nailed it with the dish recommendations and grilling times.

We had a wonderful time in your restaurant so thank you for the experience and the care. I just had a bit of feedback. Since I was offering this tasting menu as a birthday gift, I thought I gave the necessary information to the team so they don’t ask me what we would have for dinner. Then, a card was given where the price of the experience was on display. It is not a major issue however I would have preferred not to have the menu since I informed that I will be having the tasting menu and keep this experience as a surprise for my partner. Otherwise, everything was spot on so well done to the team!

We had an amazing time this Valentine’s day at OXO Tower Brasserie! There was live music, the view was superb (St Paul’s Cathedral at night is gorgeous) and the food was delicious. We had Tomahawk steak as our main, highly recommended!

Quite expensive but very good food and evening.

Fantastic experience! Finally made it to Oxo Tower Brasserie and the food quality was amazing, service was really friendly and you can’t beat the views! Would recommend a visit if you haven’t been to for example 12th Knot or Seabird before for the views.

Previously I have eaten in The Brasserie, but this time I chose the restaurant for my partners birthday and we weren’t disappointed. The service and food were excellent. We were greeted with a glass of Harvey Nichols champagne which was light and very palatable. To start I had langoustine and my partner had scallop which positively burst on the tongue. My partner had Lamb (which was very popular he managed to order the last one), I had the Beef fillet. Both dishes were beautifully presented and cooked to perfection - both of us had slightly pink. Sides were Mac & cheese (with truffle & leek - delicious) greens and smashed new potatoes. Dessert was Pecan pie and vanilla panna cotta…. Both dishes had flavourful twists. To accompany main dish we had Marques de Murrieta Reserva Rioja - wonderfully smooth. We also had a rum popcorn punch. All in all a lovely dinner and perfect evening.

It was OK. Food good. Service excellent

Great service, great food and a fantastic view. Very expensive otherwise I would have given 5 stars.

Wow what a meal highly recommend

A magnificent view, impeccable service and welcome, traditional but surprising cuisine, a real good address in London!

After having visited the sky garden I wanted to have dinner at the Oxo tower. Really wonderful views, good and very imaginative cocktails, good service and relaxed atmosphere. Dinner in the brasserie was pleasant but I didn't find the food anything special, very fair value for money. You can eat better in other places, if you want to go and enjoy the view, just go to have a cocktail. Cocktails £14-20, I paid £68 for dinner with a glass of wine, cocktail, main course and dessert to share. @fooding_the_world_blog Great atmosphere, view and cocktails at the oxo tower. Well executed and imaginative are great for a post work cheeky drink in an amazing location. Do not bother with the dinner there, you can eat better and cheaper somewhere else. Cocktails £14-20 but dinner with just a main, drink and dessert to share will set you back circa £70 @fooding_the_world_blog

Went to the brasserie, excellent prix fix menu, £35 for 3 courses, very high quality, attentive staff great views

Went here at the weekend for my birthday. 8 of all were well attended to. Not too loud so a conversation could be shared. Great views. Had a lovely time. Also, we were seated looking at the river and the kitchen. Great place to be, watching the calm kitchen create great dishes.

Really excellent evening. Should come here more often. Food and service were really great. Lovely venue.

Tomahawk steak was flavorful and cooked perfectly. Staff were attentive too. Overall a good experience.

very nice view, delicious food and for such a place the prices are a bit steep

Lovely restaurant with amazing views over London. Staff were very attentive, and the food was excellent and reasonably priced.

Lovely food, views and service but you can’t help wincing at the prices.

Lovely dinner. Went for Anniversary dinner and were given a free champagne as was not able to give us a seat with a view which I understand were not guaranteed anyway. The staff was amazing, and the view was fantastic!

I went here with 4 of my immediate family to celebrate a big birthday. There were some concerns beforehand due to some mixed reviews on Google. However we all really enjoyed our experience. The staff were warm & caring & made the 4 year old in the party welcome. The food was excellent both in quantity and taste. The views we had over the River Thames were stunning. We arrived an hour or so before sunset so were able to enjoy the views both in daylight & night time. Although I can only afford this type of dining for special occasions I felt I received value for every penny. I received good communication from the brasserie before & after the meal.

Lovely atmosphere food fantastic and the service great will go again

Chefs menu; beautiful food. Friendly, attentive service in excellent setting.

Have been coming to this establishment for over 15 years. Love the bar and the views over London. The food is also very good. Great service from the staff

Everything was fantastic the food .service. staff will go again

Went for the Chef's menu as a bit of a special occasion but was overall disappointed. The portion sizes are really small and even as a not very large eater I was still not full at the end of the meal. I would suggest that it's the absence of things like bread for the table that made the difference maybe? There's also no offering of petit fours which you might have hoped for at this price. I ended up cooking myself a top up when I got home. My mother didn't really enjoy the venison (too chewy). I found the food pleasant but not memorable myself. As far as ambience the restaurant was very loud although possibly a consequence of the Christmas parties. The only really impressive talking point was the views of the London skyline. Overall I was disappointed and would not return.

Not inexpensive but the bar has a great atmosphere and view and good quality food in the restaurant. Staff very professional. There is also a Brasserie restaurant at a slightly lower charge.

FOOD COLD NO ONE CAME TO CHECK IT WAS QUIET SO HAD TIME

Christmas present - same next year please Santa! Not a cheap experience, but definitely worth it. The location overlooking the Thames is great, the staff are brilliant and the food and drink excellent. It's not listed on the menu, but ask for a Bloody Mary, nice and spicy!

Exceptional service and quality of food preparation, worth going to treat friends and family.

Splendid views in the OXO tower, high-level cuisine but very high prices, very attentive service, Restaurant not suitable for all budgets,

Took my girlfriend here for her 18th last night. She had the duck and I had the pork. Both were absolutely delicious and perfectly presented. Optimum portion sizes and the wine was nice too. The view was beautiful and the whole restraunt was clean and comfortable. Every member of staff there was wonderful to interact with. They were accommodating to our slightly tight time schedule and were attentative to our service. They even brought her a free little ice cream message for her birthday. Cannot recommend this place enough.

Stopped in here Christmas Eve day with my family for a few drinks. Agree with many of the previous reviewers - drinks were good, view was nice but the service spotty and not very attentive. We did not have any food so I can not comment on that.

It was a disappointing night at the Oxo restaurant. The staff was insufficient to manage the service, and the experience fell short in many ways. The salad tasted like water… not properly wrung. The Prosecco and cocktails had an unpleasant bleach-like taste. As for the seabass for two, it was way too small for the price of £70. The menu advertised « Tiger prawns », but what arrived were just regular shrimp, drenched in oil. The only somewhat decent dish was the steak. While it was flavorful, it was requested medium rare but came out well done. At the end of the meal, the bill came to £225 for four people with no starters, no wine, and no desserts, just one aperitif and a main course. This was extremely disappointing for the price. If you’re looking for high-quality dishes and excellent service, I recommend going to Carlotta instead—you won’t be let down there.

I had a lamb that just melted like butter....duck fat potatoes and carrots....all was superb

Great view. Okay food. Okay service. It's very pretty at night, but don't expect anything special from a culinary perspective.

Lunch reservation: great views and attentive service. Menu lacking in vegetarian choice, servings are very small. Underwhelming food for £££. Mid.

Our daughter and son-in-law treated us to a Christmas afternoon high tea. In a beautiful location. People here complaining about the high service charges that are already on the bill? They simply didn't do their homework before traveling to London. London is an expensive city. Service costs are already included in the bill in most good restaurants. You don't have to think about a tip anymore! We enjoyed it!!!! Go for it!!!!

A beautiful view, a beautiful place for sure but the cuisine does not live up to the ambition and is rather disappointing. The restaurant is noisy and the background music doesn't help matters. The bill goes up very quickly!

Appalling service, forever seemed like they were waiting for you to leave the restaurant. The food was very poor and not worth the price at all, and to top it off my partner became ill the evening of which we ate. Will not be returning.

Lovely place with amazing view, the service and the food were great 😍

Lovely meal in one of London beautiful settings.

We had a wonderful meal this weekend. Made outstanding by our waiter Emestas who was kind, attentive and extremely helpful. Food and atmosphere were amazing! Whilst the service, food and views are brilliant, it is not a “stuffy” vibe which really helps with two young children. Will definitely come again, thanks you Emestas and the team!

Still one of my favourite restaurants. The quality is beyond reproach and I love sitting on the balcony with a nice dinner watching the world go by. Menu is very good, with a great selection. Would certainly recommend both for lunch and dinner.

Highly recommended, the food, the wine and service was 5 star, definitely go for the creme brulee

We had a wonderful time celebrating my husband’s 60th birthday. The restaurant contacted us ahead of time and we pre-ordered a slice of cake with a special greeting and champagne. The view was beautiful and the service and servers were attentive and friendly. The food was good fitting for the occasion. We will definitely return. Thank you OXO Tower staff for a very pleasant and memorable evening.

What a view over the river, room was open to al to see it. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable about menu. Food was great and a large variety for all to eat.

The foods was good but there are many places do better foods. It does have a nice view over the St Paul. The service wasn’t up to standard… few of the staffs gave us their attitude which is not professional.

Stunning location. Good food and friendly service. The starter - scallops - was very small/pricey

Great location and interesting view in a great city

Gorgeous setting. Table by the window. Impeccable service. Delicious food though limited selection for gluten intolerance. Perfect pace for the courses so didn’t feel rushed. Lovely place for lunch.

Excellent food here! Everything was awesome!