Where to eat on the South Bank

It is a question posed as frequently by Londoners as by tourists and out-of-towners: where to eat on the South Bank? There are all those amazing things to do and see—The Globe, The National Theatre, The BFI, The Royal Festival Hall, The Hayward Gallery, The London Eye, Tate Modern—but finding somewhere good to eat nearby can be a challenge. But we’ve got you covered.

Here’s CODE’s guide to the best places to eat on London’s South Bank and the CODE member offers that will save you money in the process.

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Forza Wine at the National Theatre
Monday, 30% off total bill
Forza Wine at the National Theatre rewrites the script on pre-theatre dining. We’d highly recommend “the whole menu” at £146 for a group of four, or the weekday lunch at £15 if you’re feeling the pinch.
Best For: Dining al fresco.

Tate Modern Restaurant
25% off total bill, every day
Former St. John head chef Chris Gillard celebrates British ingredients at their seasonal best: think English asparagus and sauce gribiche; confit duck leg with peas, bacon and little gem; and steamed ginger pudding with marmalade butterscotch sauce.
Best For: River views

OXO Tower Restaurant
Sunday to Friday, 50% off food
The OXO Tower Restaurant is a special occasion restaurant par excellence, serving luxurious food to suit the glamorous setting.
Best For: Celebrations

Lyaness
Monday to Friday, 30% off total bill
Ryan Chetiyawardana AKA Mr Lyan crafts cocktails “that push the boundaries of what’s possible” at Lyaness on the ground floor of Sea Containers Hotel London.
Best For: Creative inspiration

Sea Containers Restaurant
Sunday to Wednesday 25% off total bill
For an all-day menu with an American accent. Expect buttermilk pancakes, shrimp cocktails, club sandwiches and steaks.
Best For: Weekend brunch

12th Knot
Tuesday to Thursday, 25% off total bill
This destination bar and terrace on the 12th floor at Sea Containers offers spectacular views and drinks to match. DJs turn up the volume at the weekend.
Best For: Sundowners

Seabird
Monday to Wednesday, 30% off total bill
Fourteen floors up, the focal point of this modish seafood restaurant—panoramic views aside—is the marble raw bar, loaded with lobster, prawns, crab, oysters and more.
Best For: Seafood

OXO Tower Brasserie
Sunday to Friday, 50% off food
The smart-casual sibling of the main OXO Tower Restaurant, this all-day brasserie is your pick for a more casual occasion, be it coffee, a cocktail, a few snacks, or a steak from the grill.
Best For: Sunday roasts

Rosa’s Thai, Waterloo
Every day, 30% off total bill
The Waterloo branch of this cute and colourful Thai café group is a great value option pre-theatre and is literally one minute from both the Young and Old Vics.
Best For: Eating with children. The Little Rosa’s menu is just £7.50.

Art Yard Bar & Kitchen
Every day, 40% off food
An art-filled, all-day restaurant within the Bankside Hotel, serving an international menu of fried chicken with ranch sauce and hot honey; tuna tartare with blood orange and sesame crackers; and spring pea and mint risotto.
Best For: All-day dining