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Average Price
££££ - £30 - £49
Cuisine
British, International, Vegan friendly, Vegetarian friendly
Ambience
Fun, Lively, Romantic, Unique, Widely spaced tables
Food Occasions
All day dining, Brunch, Dinner, Lunch
Alfresco And Views
Great views, Outside seating, Waterside
Special Features
Wheelchair access
Perfect for
Birthdays, Celebrations, Child friendly, Dates, Group dining [8+], Romantic, Special occasions
Food Hygiene Rating
Food Hygiene Rating 5 for BFI Riverfront Restaurant & Bar

About

BFI Riverfront is a lively restaurant and bar on London’s South Bank, offering modern British and European dishes in a relaxed riverside setting.

Located within the British Film Institute (BFI) Southbank, the Riverfront sits right at the heart of one of London’s most cultural districts. The South Bank is home to world-class attractions including the National Theatre, Royal Festival Hall, and Tate Modern, making the restaurant a perfect spot for pre-theatre dining, post-film drinks, or a leisurely riverside meal. With views across the Thames and a buzzing atmosphere, it captures the energy of the area beautifully.

The menu at BFI Riverfront is designed to be approachable and varied, with a focus on seasonal produce and crowd-pleasing favourites. Guests can enjoy everything from small plates and sharing boards to hearty mains such as burgers, fish and chips, and seasonal salads. Vegetarian and vegan options are well represented, ensuring there’s something for everyone. Weekend brunch is a highlight, with classics like eggs Benedict, avocado toast, and buttermilk pancakes. The drinks list includes craft beers, wines, and cocktails, making it as much a destination for socialising as for dining.

The atmosphere is casual yet stylish, with indoor and outdoor seating that makes the most of its riverside location. Whether you’re stopping by for a quick bite before a film screening or settling in for a long evening with friends, the Riverfront offers flexibility and charm.

With its combination of South Bank culture, seasonal menus, and riverside views, BFI Riverfront has become a go-to destination for locals, tourists, and film lovers alike, blending great food with one of London’s most iconic settings.

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Menu Highlights

Starters
Gochujang soya-glazed chicken - £0.00

Spring onion, sesame seeds

Smoked haddock croquettes - £9.00

Curry mayonnaise

Tempura courgette (v) - £8.00

Pimentón, honey

Fried bocconcini mozzarella (v) - £9.00

Marinara sauce

Main Courses
Pea and lovage risotto (vg) - £17.00

Superstraccia, pea shoots, lovage pesto

Pan-fried Atlantic cod - £23.00

Chive and Vermouth cream, wilted spinach, free-range poached egg, avruga roe

Confit duck salad - £17.00

Charred radicchio, frisée salad, pink grapefruit, maple mustard dressing

Harissa chicken pizza - £17.00

Bell peppers, pomodoro sauce, fior di latte


FAQs

Is there outdoor seating?

Yes the restaurant has outdoor seating overlooking the River Thames.

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Details

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Location
BFI Southbank, Belvedere Road, South Bank, London, SE1 8XT

020 7928 0808 020 7928 0808

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Opening Times

All day
Mon 10:00-23:00
Tue 10:00-23:00
Wed 10:00-23:00
Thu 10:00-23:00
Fri 10:00-00:00
Sat 10:00-00:00
Sun 11:00-22:00

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2 Reviews 
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Richard E

12 March 2012  
Food & Drink 3.5
Service 4
Atmosphere 4.5
Value 4
When does individual dress sense become a sartorial disaster? Sitting outside Riverfront, under Waterloo Bridge on a sunny Sunday lunchtime, watching the thighs, leggings, wobbling bottoms, joggers, tight jeans, slack jeans, boots, mums with prams/strollers/buggies, tramps and more leggings stroll by the South Bank Book Market, gives you plenty of chance to reflect upon this question. The stretch of the South Bank from Westminster Bridge along to Waterloo Bridge is great on the weekend if the sun is out: people dressed as characters from Disney, statues, even Johnny Depp seems to come out and mingle with the tourists, locals and the more sartorially challenged. Riverfront sits directly under Waterloo Bridge and has both a restaurant and a bar area. Outside, to get the sun, you have to sit the bar side, which is great: bar snacks include sausage rolls, ham hock and salt beef with gherkins. There are a dozen or more beers on tap and a number more by the bottle: not a Carlsburg or Fosters to be seen, but some interesting wheat beers and some seriously strong Belgium numbers. Service is relaxed and friendly, although did draw the line at bringing food to the person who decided that sitting on the river front, rather than at the tables of the Riverfront, which seems perfectly sensible. A splendid people watching place.

Luca M

17 August 2010  
Food & Drink 4.5
Service 4
Atmosphere 5
Value 4
Very pleasant experience. Great simple food, very tasty. Service was fast and effective and we love the atmosphere even if it was a bit noisy. The sittings outside are confortable and the view is stunning. Friendly, smiley staff.
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