Banyan On The Thames at the Hotel Rafayel

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Afternoon tea, International·
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6 Reviews
Banyan On The Thames at the Hotel Rafayel
Banyan On The Thames at the Hotel Rafayel
Banyan On The Thames at the Hotel Rafayel
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Average Price
££££ - £50 - £79
Cuisines
Afternoon tea, International
Ambience
Glamorous, Romantic, Traditional
Food Occasions
All day dining
Alfresco And Views
Outside seating, Terrace, Waterside
Special Features
Vegetarian options
Perfect for
Group dining [8+], Special occasions

About

With stunning views of the iconic river Thames, and nestled inside of the Hotel Rafayel, Banyan on the Thames is a restaurant for any occasion. From corporate functions to birthday parties, romantic dates, or just because, Banyan on the Thames serves up an internationally-inspired curated menu and afternoon tea, alongside exclusive views and a relaxing location.

Five-star Hotel Rafayel is a part of the award-winning development of Falcon Wharf in Battersea, designed by acclaimed architect James Burland. The glass, steel, and timber frame is a unique home for the hotel, ideal for the similarly unique and high-quality guest experience. Whatever the event, this cool setting ensures it will be one to remember.

The menu is also one to remember, with an extensive selection of dishes that champion global flavours. All-day dining boasts dishes such as crispy Peking duck pancakes, a whole sea bream served with potatoes, pak choy, and a red pepper and honey glaze, or a special Wagyu beef burger with french fries. Desserts include the Rafayel oreo cheesecake, an apple tart tatin with honeycomb ice cream and salted caramel sauce, and decadent sticky toffee pudding with custard.

The sophisticated afternoon tea, served daily, promises a classic, refined British experience with a Mediterranean twist. After starting with a glass of chilled Prosecco, or a mocktail if you prefer, you may then taste bites like panko breaded shrimp, spring rolls, mozzarella sticks, and Banyan calamari rings. No afternoon tea is complete without scones, and Banyan on the Thames serves up both raisin and plain ones, freshly baked, alongside strawberry jam and Devonshire clotted cream. Sweet-tooths should be pleased, as afternoon tea finishes up with strawberries dipped in chocolate, and a slice of cheesecake.

The breakfast menu is just as indulgent, with the likes of truffle eggs, and french toast with salted caramel sauce and Chantilly cream. And if you’re thirsty, the restaurant also comes with a bar that serves an ample selection of classic cocktails, perfect for that late afternoon happy hour.

FAQs

Are there vegetarian options?

Yes, the menu has a number of vegetarian options.

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Where is it located?

The restaurant is located inside the Hotel Rafayel.

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When is afternoon tea?

Afternoon tea is served daily from 2pm-4pm. Reservations are required.

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Location

Hotel Rafayel, 34 Lombard Road, Battersea, London, SW11 3RF

020 7801 3600 020 7801 3600

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Opening Times

All day
Mon 08:00-00:00
Tue 08:00-00:00
Wed 08:00-00:00
Thu 08:00-00:00
Fri 08:00-01:00
Sat 08:00-01:00
Sun 08:00-00:00

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6 Reviews 
Food/Drink
Service
Atmosphere
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David S

10 November 2010  
Food & Drink 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
I went their on Sunday 7th November for my wifes birthday – there were17 of us and we all had a three course meal, with our special offer of 50% off the food. The feedback I received from all the family was it was exceptional value for money and when can they return again. On a personal note I couldn't fault any of the dishes I had. Cromer Crab, Rack Of Lamb and Champagne Syllabub, all beautifully presented and so tasty. Very rarely have I eaten out with so many people and not received a single complaint. A huge thanks to all the staff for a memorable day, the views, service, food and ambiance were top class and even the youngest members of the family were kept amused by the boats sailing by and the helicopters landing and taking off next door. We'll be back. David, Tania & family

Julia B

26 July 2010  
Food & Drink 4
Service 4
Atmosphere 3
Value 4
We visited for Sunday lunch with the 50% off deal. Whilst there weren't many people there to create atmosphere the restaurant staff were very helpful, polite and nothing seemed too much trouble at all. The food was delicious, not huge portions (which was good) and very varied which was rather nice. we had the crab starter – delicious and full or crab and then I had the fish and chips chich was monkfish in a light spicy batter and a tower of large chips with a pea puree, delicious. We relaxed in the outdoor sofsa to start with and were not rushed into ordering and then a table inside was ready for us when our starters were ready. A lovely location and I would return, perhaps mid week evening for a little more of the atmosphere.

Nasrin L

23 April 2010  
Food & Drink 5
Service 4
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
I depend for my food and culinary ventures on Michelin series of guides or Zagat Survey that compiles consumer comments instead of using professional food critics. It is so far regrettably neither being rated by Michelin nor Zagat; after yesterday evening gala it definitely deserves a very strong rating for what I call a high class food served with some very special care to technique of cooking. Banyan is situated on a unique summer sunset south west alignment that offers perfect sunset, though it is a new player on the London scene it has some greatest of views of London Thames river water line and sunset. Incoming tide and regular helicopter landings makes it a very panoramic place. Views alone don’t sell restaurant, there is where this place comes on top, the quality of food and service. Steaks and accompanying paraphernalia of sauce and vegetables are usually most difficult to cook, for me the way Banyan presents the two in a nice treatment associated with a reasonable costs makes it an attractive propositions, I think great selections of wine add certain another nice dimension to peculiarity of the restaurant. No service charges and absence of hidden surprises like expensive water is the best attraction, I liked the purified bottled free water bottle under ‘brand name of Rafayel is a great effort to save Thames from plastic bottles.This entire experience makes Banyan so unique, once fully discovered this hidden gem will soon become Mecca of culinary delight.

Rehan L

14 April 2010  
Food & Drink 4.5
Service 4.5
Atmosphere 4.5
Value 4.5
Enjoyed the evening out with colleagues, especially like the river view, we shared the seekh kebab and chicken tikka as starters and I had the Mongolian warriors lamb for main which was perfect. I especially like the yogurt mixture that came with it.

Sarah W

12 April 2010  
Food & Drink 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
Banyan was a delightful surprise! Wonderful ambiance with pleasant music in the background at just the right decibels. And the river view was magnificent. The food is a good blend of East and West, with more Asian flavours, but appealing to all palates I'd say. We had the Cromer crab and mango and king prawn, with a set of deliciously tender lamb chops, to round off our dinner with a delicious dessert of kheer brulee. The staff was warm, attentive, and eager to please but not ingratiating. The piece de resistance was the fantastic price we paid! Great great value for money. Summertime lunch/dinner dates at the Banyan are a must!

Nawab P

11 April 2010  
Food & Drink 4.5
Service 4.5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
As culinary expert I come across and visit these new places for signs of any renaissance of original recipes, on that count Thames is a great restaurant and has a first-rate set of choices. East meeting west in superior gastronomic kitchens is traditionally known as so-called fusion which is neither here nor there, in my opinion Banyan on Thames combines a tradition of authentic national dishes in one menu, it needed a big chef to put seared Tuna a very Japanese cuisine, sea bass that I would rate as good a Mediterranean recipe as one can get, and a warrior lamb a grand authentic north sub-continental dish. I asked the maître d’hôtel how did they evolved such an original idea that include variety of tastes, his answer was that our owner had talked to Harrods food store and selected the top ten best sellers in the food hall as the back bone of the menu, this is what the popular taste of modern Londoner a sophisticated, cosmopolitan and a global man. I think this has a very good potential though maître d’ here is young man from Estonia no one near maître d's, such as Oscar Tschirky of the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in Manhattan, New York, who prepared food, boning fish tableside and mixing salads, but the staff has good pedigree. It is great value for money.
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