Southbank Centre

Southbank Centre is 21 acres of creative space along the Thames riverside, including Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Purcell Room and the Hayward Gallery.

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    +44 844 875 0073

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    southbankcentre.co.uk

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  • Type

    Performing Arts Venue

Address

Belvedere Rd London Greater London SE1 8XX United Kingdom

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Nabil Bazzari

Nice area on the Thames river with restaurants , cafes , arts etc...do closeby London Eye , walk to Southbank Centre then keep walkong on the river...lovely places etc

Amazing Food And Travel

One of my fave places in LDN. Home to the London eye , and a range of attractions . There's art galleries . Workshops. Restaurants and food markets . Street performers . Riverside walks etc.

Nilson Rogério

Where to start? National Film Theatre , second-hand book stalls, mimes, Hayward Gallery , The London Eye . As culurally busy (specially on weekends) as the great capital it is situated in.

Bob Smith

This is a popular and busy area at all times of the day and all times of the year. Christmas markets . Food markets . Summer festivals . Theatre , gallery , concerts , plenty to do and see.

Paul Gallagher

Always different exhibitions and activities going on in and around this building. Check out the food market out the back.

Joury Al

One of best places in London! Art , food, entertainment, music , good sceneries..etc. Great for families, friends and singles.. Never to miss

Louis Vuitton

With 21 acres, this is the largest single-run arts centre in the world. The Royal Festival Hall , Hayward Gallery , and Queen Elizabeth Hall form the backdrop to the hustle and bustle of markets .

Phil Sainter 🇬🇧

Great place for a concert , places to eat and views of the Thames

Irfan Qureshi

If you are a frequent visitor the attractions at Southbank or neighbouring venues. Consider getting a membership which gives you access to the "Members Bar " at Level 6 of Royal Festival Hall . Stunning

Puppala Dupi

Films theatre music and arts plus restaurants plus markets and imax. Great destination

Elyse Yang

Highly recommend for gathering with friend and family after seeing the art exhibition . Nice atmosphere and enough sofas to relax on.

Camilla Mary-Rose

Go see your favourite exhibition on a Saturday and enjoy lunch at the street markets - Oysters & Champagne stall is my fav!

Nilson Rogério

A proper cultural hodgepodge cooking on slow burn on a daily basis, just waiting for your day off, whatever it happens to be. Isn't that London's own definition?

Const Ht

Nice place to have a drink on a sunny terrace , with a view on the Thames

Ceren Ercan

Lovely area with good view . Good to grab some pints with friends.

Sİ BELLA

It's the best public place; live music , lovely people around with nice bars ..

Bijan Young

Concerts . The theatres . Atmosphere. Scenic . Art . Architecture . Variety.

Paul Taylor

A great stroll with lots of bars , restaurants and street food outlets

Bijan Young

One of londons highlights for entertainment, lively atmosphere and location.

Dave Marshall

The summer of love programme is always amazing - book in advance for tickets.

Kate B

Outside they have the neighbourhood gardens and an amazing array of street foods right now

Seamus McQuaid

The lift in the building is fantastic the sound effects as you go up and down in it are really goog

Cyndie Da Rocha

Vast area on the ground floor with screenings. Made for families.

Joshua Staines

The south-bank centre but also the stretch of river bank in front of the centre is an interesting vibrant place to see a part of the city

Ged Carroll

Great space to meet someone or just hang out

Arix Bi

One of my favourite place to take a walk in London!

Rita L

Fun to walk around, you can use their restroom !

Justin Williams

Check out the roof top garden . Perfect place to order a Pimms

Thijs Niks

Great free road warrior workspace with wifi , tables, chairs and power outlets .

Cristiana Bertazoni Martins

One of the best blueberry muffins . Coffee at Riverside Terrace Cafe is very good. However, avoid any coffee at the Member's Bar .

Julie L

We had a blast at the Wonder Ground fair !

Michael Easterbrook

Great place to be in the summer, always something going on. Also a pleasant place to have a drink outside overlooking the Thames .

Gagan Singh

The scenic views , the street dancers and artists .

Steph Stedman

Check out the singing lift , its worth going up to level 6 and back just to hear it

Enzo Martinelli

There is always something interesting to do any time of the day

Waad

Beautiful place ♥️

Katerina Kerr

Some wonderful productions and great for kids

Ezryn Zarof

The views from the 5th floor are stunning!

Paul Mison

Come for the architecture , stay for the art , and top up with the bars and restaurants .

Loulabelle

The singing lift is cool. Wheelchairs available on request

Lewy Jones

Come for Friday Lunch for a free concert southbankcentre.co.uk/priceless

Tio

Make sure you charge your phone, tablet, and laptop before coming to the building.

Maria Postigo Fernandez

Everything is great !

Ibrahim AlHouti

great outside seating

Nejat Aksoy

View , people

Seamus McQuaid

The street entertainment

Sarah

Cultural hub w nice view

James Hunt

Cornflake cakes from the riverside cafe get my approval, even at £1.60 a pop.

Matt Kain

The bar inside is quicker to get drinks at than the outside one

Wojciech Zalot

Cool place to hangout.

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