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Seabird

Name: Seabird
Address: 14th Floor, South Bank, 40 Blackfriars Rd, London SE1 8NY, United Kingdom, London, GB
Telephone: +44 20 7903 3050

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Part of The Hoxton

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About Seabird

Book Seabird for a South Bank occasion where skyline setting and polished hospitality matter. It is a stronger fit for dates, celebrations, client meals than for a casual dinner, with wine recognition adding useful credibility for guests planning a more considered evening.

Seabird is a London restaurant with verified opening hours from midday Tuesday to Saturday, a smart casual dress code, Star Wine List (2026) recognition. On the available facts, it is best framed as a planned London booking rather than a place to judge by unverified claims about a particular cuisine, view, floor, menu format, or service style.

Book it for a planned London meal, not on unverified extras

The clearest confirmed planning details are practical ones: Seabird is closed on Monday and Sunday, opens from 12 PM Tuesday to Saturday, stays open until 10 PM on Tuesday and Wednesday, 11 PM on Thursday, midnight on Friday and Saturday. That makes it easier to consider for a booking during the middle and end of the week.

What is not verified here should not drive the decision. Specific claims about the room, address, floor, views, cuisine, dishes, prices, chef, or seating setup are not part of the confirmed record. If you want another meal to compare, Anchor & Hope is one option. If the priority is a broader London shortlist, start with London restaurants guide.

The confirmed recognition is useful, but keep expectations grounded

Seabird has Star Wine List (2026) recognition. That is a relevant confirmed signal, but it should not be expanded into unverified claims about the size, style, or strength of any drinks programme.

Use the confirmed facts to choose the right booking window and tone. Smart casual dress is verified, so it is sensible to dress neatly rather than treating the meal as an informal stop. For another option to compare, Bala Baya may be worth considering; Albie, OXBO Bankside, Sea Containers Restaurant are also alternatives to check against your brief.

Use it as a London occasion anchor

Seabird works in this guide as a London planning point with known hours, a smart casual dress code, confirmed Star Wine List (2026) recognition. Beyond that, confirm current menus, availability, pricing, any access details directly with the restaurant before booking.

If you are choosing between Seabird and other dining rooms, compare the practical fit first: which day you need, how late you want to dine, whether smart casual suits the plan. Anchor & Hope, Bala Baya, Albie, OXBO Bankside, Sea Containers Restaurant are options to check against your brief.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is lunch or dinner better at Seabird?

Seabird is open from 12 PM Tuesday to Saturday, so bookings may be possible across those listed opening windows. Tuesday and Wednesday service is listed until 10 PM, Thursday until 11 PM, Friday and Saturday until midnight; it is closed on Monday and Sunday.

What should a first-timer know about Seabird?

Treat Seabird as a London reservation with confirmed smart casual dress, verified opening hours, Star Wine List (2026) recognition. Specific details such as menu format, pricing, address, floor, or cuisine should be checked directly with the restaurant.

What should I wear to Seabird?

The verified dress code is smart casual. Choose a neat, polished outfit and avoid relying on assumptions beyond that stated dress code.

How far ahead should I book Seabird?

No verified booking window is available. Check availability directly with Seabird, especially if you want a Thursday, Friday, or Saturday evening, when the listed hours run later than earlier in the week.

What are alternatives to Seabird?

Albie, Anchor & Hope, Bala Baya, OXBO Bankside, Sea Containers Restaurant are alternatives to compare with Seabird.

Is Seabird good for a special occasion?

It may suit a planned London meal if the hours, smart casual dress code, Star Wine List (2026) recognition fit your brief. For specific occasion details such as group size, menus, pricing, or table setup, confirm directly with the restaurant.

Does Seabird handle dietary restrictions?

Verified dietary information is not available here. Contact Seabird directly before booking or visiting to confirm whether it can accommodate your requirements.

Location

14th Floor, South Bank, 40 Blackfriars Rd, London SE1 8NY, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

Compare Seabird

Seabird London and similar venues

Venue	Location	Cuisine	Awards	Price
Seabird	London	,	Star Wine List (2026)	,
Albie	London	,	,	,
OXBO Bankside	London	,	,	,
Anchor & Hope	London	British Contemporary	,	££
Sea Containers Restaurant	London	,	,	,
Bala Baya	London	Mediterranean Cuisine	,	££

How Seabird London compares with similar nearby venues.

Also Consider

Albie, Notable alternative
OXBO Bankside, Notable alternative
Anchor & Hope, British Contemporary, ££
Sea Containers Restaurant, Notable alternative
Bala Baya, Mediterranean Cuisine, ££

How Seabird compares on the South Bank

Choose Seabird when the view and occasion feel are central to the booking. Against Albie and OXBO Bankside, it is the more celebration-oriented pick, especially for a date or client meal where the room needs to carry weight.

Anchor & Hope is the better value-led choice for British Contemporary cooking at ££, and it suits diners who would rather spend on food and atmosphere than on a rooftop setting. Bala Baya is the livelier ££ Mediterranean option for groups who want energy over formality.

If you want a polished riverside-hotel mood without committing to a rooftop brief, Sea Containers Restaurant is the closest cross-shop. Booking difficulty is listed as easy for Seabird, so it is also a practical fallback when a special-occasion plan needs a credible room without a drawn-out reservation chase.