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Banyan on the Thames

RestaurantsLondon

4.5 out of 5 stars4.5(584 reviews)

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Quick info

+44 203 010 52 35
Rafayel, 34 Lombard Rd, London SW11 3RF, United Kingdom

About Banyan on the Thames

Banyan on the Thames is a modern European restaurant in London, set inside Hotel Rafayel at 34 Lombard Rd. Its roof terrace overlooks the Thames and hosts private events such as weddings and baby showers, so hosts can celebrate with the river in view. Groups can arrange a private or reserved seating area, and the restaurant has held birthdays, a wedding dinner and dance, and a women's talk and breakfast. Cocktails are served, and the on-site kitchen takes requests for variations such as extra chilli. The hotel above also has guest rooms and a spa. The restaurant is open daily.

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Reviews

4.5/5
584 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention private event hosting, thames views, garlic prawns and cocktails.

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Customer Review Summary

Private events and celebrations organised with the manager are what reviewers describe most, from a baby shower with a private seating area to a wedding dinner and dance, a surprise birthday dinner, and a birthday for almost 30 arranged almost last minute during the Christmas season. Reviewers say the manager stayed in contact from booking through to the day itself, stayed calm with unplanned requests, and even arranged hotel rooms. Close behind is the food, with the garlic prawns, the filet and the lamb recommended. One diner's sea bass got the punch it needed from chopped chilli added on request, and the same diner praised the cocktails. Several mention the Thames view, lovely after dark, and one says a birthday at the far end of the room did not disturb a quiet anniversary meal. Reviewers call the food generously portioned and well priced. The only snag reported is a wine glass incident, which one diner says was resolved so smoothly it took nothing from the evening, and one group was allowed to decorate their own area.

Featured reviews

  • Charles White
    “I live at Falcon Wharf and occasionally eat at Banyan. The service is always top notch, the views are lovely especially after dark and the food is excellent and very well priced. Highly recommend”
  • Vida Ekhator
    “We recently held a women’s talk and breakfast here at Hotel Rafayel and it was a great success. A very special thank you to Masood especially and his team, specifically Victor for the wonderful service provided to help organise and accommodate us. From the hotel stay, spa experience, dinner and especially breakfast both I and all the women who attended were very happy. This is a wonderful place both for location and food. We will be back and recommend!”
  • Sophia Porteous
    “Staff were patient and had a friendly Manner, Masood (manager) was calm with unplanned requests and communication was effective leading up to the celebration party, very considerate and worked well with his team.”
  • Mumba
    “Masood made both my wedding dinner and dance and my mum’s 60th birthday truly special at Banyan on the Thames. From the very start, he was incredibly helpful, always answering calls and going the extra mile during both the planning and on the day itself. He explained everything clearly, was patient, friendly, and always respectful. What really stood out was how dedicated he was—he would even answer the phone when he wasn’t at work just to reassure us and make sure everything was perfect. He never once made us feel dismissed. He also arranged beautiful hotel rooms for us, which made the whole experience even more memorable. His staff were efficient, well-trained, and everything ran smoothly. The food was delicious and served right on time. I can’t recommend Masood and his team enough—thank you for making our celebrations so special.”
  • Cadeesha Sherwood
    “A friend recommended this restaurant to me when I was looking for the perfect place to host my baby shower, and I am honestly so glad they did. From the very first conversation with the manager, everything felt well organised and stress-free. I spoke with him directly, paid my deposit, arranged a private seating area and selected food choices for each of my guests. He stayed in regular contact with me right up until the day of the event to make sure everything was in place and that the day would run smoothly. On the day of the baby shower, the service exceeded all of my expectations. The staff were absolutely amazing – friendly, professional, attentive and always happy to help. The manager was outstanding and made sure everything was running perfectly throughout the event. The level of customer service was truly five-star ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and made the whole experience feel special and well looked after. The food and drinks were excellent, with everyone commenting on how nice their meals were. The venue itself was perfect for an event like this, with plenty of space for all of my guests and enough room for me to play all of my baby shower games without feeling crowded. The atmosphere was lovely and made the whole celebration even more enjoyable. I was also really impressed with how clean everything was, especially the toilets, which were immaculately maintained throughout the event. It is small details like this that really show how much care and effort the staff put into their service. I would 100% recommend this restaurant to anyone looking to host an event, whether it is a birthday, anniversary, baby shower, or even just a special date night. There is plenty of space, great food, excellent service and a welcoming environment. I will definitely be returning in the future, and I would not hesitate to recommend this place to friends and family.”

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Good to know

“Hotel restaurant with an international menu and a roof terrace overlooking the river.”

  • Accessibility
    Wheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating

Amenities

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
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  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

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