Côte Royal Festival Hall
London
Combine a visit to Côte with a walk along the Thames for a perfect day out in London.
Situated inside the iconic Royal Festival Hall at the Southbank Centre in London, Côte Brasserie offers a stylish French dining experience. With its riverside location and proximity to cultural landmarks like the London Eye and National Theatre, it serves as an ideal spot for those looking for a leisurely lunch or a memorable pre-theatre dinner. Côte Brasserie's menu features a blend of classic French cuisine and contemporary dishes suitable for various occasions and dietary preferences. The atmosphere is welcoming, with options for both indoor and outdoor seating, making it a comfortable space for relaxed dining. Open throughout the week, it caters to early risers with breakfast options and extends its service through to dinner. Families are especially welcome with a dedicated kids' menu. Whether stopping by for a mid-day meal or a celebratory evening out, guests can enjoy a diverse menu that includes gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan choices, paired with an excellent selection of wines.
Reviews
(03/04/2026) I’m quite a fan of the Côte Brasserie chain. Today’s spontaneous, last-minute booking was at the Royal Festival Hall (after an intense, Eastertide musical performance in another part of London). The meal was, as usual, dependable … all the more special thanks to a free Hugo Blanc cocktail. This came as a loyalty gift via the seemingly ever-giving Côte mobile app. I tried the new Côte Cuvée red wine, which I’m happy to make my wine of choice going forward. My steak frites, enhanced with extra free-flow frites, was par for the course. You do have to remember to look out for the fat cap at the edge of the steak. The typically fast cooking time of this steak cut generally leaves it chewy and inedible. As an extra treat, I tried the pistachio crème brûlée for the first time. This had a thin dusting of pistachio crumb, which added subtly to the flavour. The sugar crust was crunchy and thin, a nice complement to the not overly sweet but rich, creamy base. The waiting staff were attentive and very friendly. (26/01/2026) Dependable Côte dining with an old colleague - all the more enjoyable because of the company and a special January set meal deal!
Gorgeous breakfast, I had the berries and vanilla chantilly french toast and it was perfection. My friend had the salmon eggs on toast. Our waitress was very friendly and helpful as well. I would definitely recommend and will be coming back another time!
Lovely service from the staff, and the food was quite delicious :) the pistachio creme brulee really hit the spot after such a long day 😌 the chips were crispy, and the steak was cooked to my preference, and easy to cut! Thank you for your hospitality!
It was great from start to finish. The speed of service was amazing, never been somewhere that was so quick at getting the food out. The staff were so helpful and friendly and got seen to a table straight away. The man was so helpful at getting my bill and taking the discount off my bill through the app. I had Beef Burgioion and the beef was so tender and easy to eat and lovely creamy buttery mash. My tea was lovely and hot served in a nice glass cup. The turnaround was so quick, quick at getting food on the table. Definitely recommend it to anyone and would definitely visit again.
