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Giraffe - Giraffe - South Bank, London,

Giraffe - South Bank

3.6 (1782)
£25 and under
International
Royal Festival Hall, Riverside Level 1, London, SE1 8XX

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2 people
23:30
Booked 15 times today

About this restaurant

  • Child-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
  • Area
    Southbank
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Waterloo
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wi-Fi available, Wine

Menu

Giraffe - South Bank's menu was last updated on 01/02/2022.

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What 1,782 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
  • 3.6Ambience
  • 3.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • South East London

    Child-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Giraffe - South Bank offers "fab and fast service" with a diverse menu, making it a "great family-friendly spot." The "lovely location" and "friendly staff" contribute to its appeal. While some reviews noted room for improvement in food quality and temperature, the "quick and efficient service" was consistently praised.

1,782 Reviews

  1. Jamal

    London7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

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

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  2. Dimitrios

    London2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  3. Laura

    Newcastle2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 3 May 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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  4. Jade

    Yorkshire1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 26 April 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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  5. Sujoy

    London11 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 26 April 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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  6. Dan

    London1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 20 April 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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  7. Adam

    Yorkshire3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 19 April 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    The smell from the toilets near our table was unbearable and really ruined our dining experience. Everytime a fellow diner opened the toilet doors, the smell gusted across our table.

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  8. Renee

    London2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 19 April 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Awful gluten free experience. Website has a good gluten free menu which lured us in to a false sense of security. Arrived to be told fries were unavailable, as was the rodeo burger which is on the gluten free menu online. Would not swap out fries for plain tortilla chips for my autistic & coeliac child. Gluten free “meals” are the same price but you get the burger only with no side.

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  9. Zoe

    Hertfordshire1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 19 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great setting for people watching. Good varied menu, staff were helpful and knowledgeable.

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  10. Jill

    London9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 16 April 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Worst Caesar salad I’ve ever had but cheaper than most places so that’s probably why. A Caesar salad should NOT be padded out with piles of shredded cabbage - that’s just penny pinching. I’d rather have paid more and had a proper Caesar salad.

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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 1782 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
23:30
Booked 15 times today
Google Map for Giraffe - South Bank

Royal Festival Hall, Riverside Level 1, London, SE1 8XX

Additional information

  • Area
    Southbank
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 09:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 09:00–23:00
  • 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, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wi-Fi available, Wine
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