Banquet 88

At St Katharine Docks marina, near Tower Bridge, Banquet 88 brings premium Cantonese dining to the water’s edge. With calm, scenic views and a considered, communal layout, the restaurant leans into traditional Chinese hospitality: shared dishes, traditional Chinese hospitality and time to savour the moment.

The kitchen champions classic Cantonese technique and seasonal, high-quality ingredients. Dim sum is a headline act, from delicate prawn dumplings and the indulgent lift of black truffle dumplings to crisp favourites like crispy prawn won ton and Vietnamese spring rolls filled with pork and prawns. Silky cheung fun arrives rolled around prawns or Iberico pork char siu, while congee comforts with preserved egg and lean pork or fresh prawns.

Beyond lunch and dinner, an afternoon tea of dim sum and sweets nods to both tradition and whimsy — pistachio egg tarts and dainty cakes alongside steamed treasures. The mood is relaxed yet refined, the kind of place where groups linger, stories are swapped, and the waterfront does the rest.

With seating for up to 140 and a private dining space, Banquet 88 suits business lunches, family gatherings and special celebrations alike. Gather your favourites, take a seat by the docks and let the baskets keep coming — it is smooth sailing for Cantonese cravings.