SAMA Bankside

Southwark, London

4.3·860 Google reviews

Up to 350 guests

5 spaces

Indoor

About the venue

SAMA Bankside is a restaurant and bar venue in London's Bankside neighbourhood, offering a maximum standing capacity of 350 across five spaces. Warm pendant lighting sets a distinctive tone throughout, and the venue is available for exclusive hire at full capacity or as a more contained gathering on the Lower Floor, which accommodates up to 150 standing. On-site facilities include AV equipment, a sound system, flatscreen display screens, high-speed internet, air conditioning, and natural light - a practical combination for events that need both atmosphere and reliable technical support. Southwark Underground Station is a five-minute walk away, with Waterloo East reachable in eight minutes on foot, making the venue straightforward to reach from a range of directions. London City Airport is approximately 33 minutes by car. Tate Modern is seven minutes away on foot, and St. Paul's Cathedral sits within a 17-minute walk - useful context for delegates arriving early or looking to extend their time in the area.

Maximum capacities

Cocktail

350 guests

Theatre

100 guests

Classroom

25 guests

Cabaret

48 guests

Boardroom

30 guests

Atmosphere

Explore this venue’s layout, atmosphere and location.

IndustrialModernDesignUnusualHistoricWaterside

Facilities and equipment

Wi-Fi

Projector

Sound system

Microphone

Natural light

Breakout Rooms

Rooms and event spaces

Participants

Layout

Room	Theatre	Cocktail	Classroom	Cabaret	Boardroom
Exclusive Hire	–	350	–	–	–
Inside Garden Arch	–	50	–	–	18
Lower Floor	100	150	25	48	30
Private Dining Room	40	30	16	24	24
Upper Arch	–	50	–	–	–

Location

Southwark, London

Nearby points of interest

Tate Modern

7 min walk

St. Paul's Cathedral

17 min walk

London Bridge

20 min walk

Southwark Underground Station

5 min walk

Waterloo East Station

8 min walk

London City Airport (LCY)

33 min drive

Frequently asked questions

SAMA Bankside is located in Bankside, London.

SAMA Bankside has 5 spaces. These include an Exclusive Hire option for up to 350 standing and a Lower Floor for up to 150 standing.

SAMA Bankside has an industrial, modern, and creative feel, with brick walls, concrete floors, and high ceilings giving the space an open, airy character. Warm ambient lighting, pendant lights, and decorative lighting sit alongside clean lines and neutral tones, while framed artwork and a service counter add further detail to the interior.

Southwark Underground Station is a 5-minute walk away, and Waterloo East Station is an 8-minute walk. London City Airport is approximately 33 minutes away by car.

Tate Modern is a 7-minute walk from the venue, St. Paul's Cathedral is a 17-minute walk, and London Bridge is a 20-minute walk.

The largest space at SAMA Bankside accommodates up to 350 standing, across a total of 5 spaces at the venue.

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