Top Places for Conferences in South Bank
Want your conference to be stylish and productive? Southbank’s where it’s at. Right by the Thames and easy to reach, you’ll find conference venues that mean business here. Hotels with swanky suites, blank canvas spaces for brand launches, and creative hubs that feel a bit less, well...boring. Most meeting spots come with solid AV, tea and coffee setups, breakout areas, and even river views if you're lucky. South Bank brings the best of conference spaces, you bring the agenda. Discover our top picks now.
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from £850
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityMeeting Room 8
85 guestsMarlin WaterlooLambeth North StationSouth Bank, LondonMeeting Room 8 at Marlin Waterloo offers a flexible setting for small conferences, team sessions, and business functions. Designed with modern decor and practical amenities, the room includes audiovisual support, adjustable
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from £6600
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Buffini Chao Deck
120 guestsThe National TheatreWaterloo StationWaterloo, South BankJJonathon C.
“So this is a really solid venue. Beautiful view. Lovely light room. Decent catering.” -
from £1170
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityAuditorium at York Road
100 guests10 York RoadWaterloo StationWaterloo, South BankRoom features: A ceiling projector and a front-mounted flatscreen provide large-format AV. A PA system and speakers are installed, and the space includes conference-call facilities and air conditioning.
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from £30
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityMeeting Room 3
6 guestsThe Travel Cafe LoungeLambeth North StationWaterloo, South Bank#Supervenue
SSarah M.
“Kevin was super nice, the space is spacious and has AC.” -
from £65
per person / per dayCheck availabilityPutney & Westminster Suite
70 guestsPark Plaza County Hall LondonWaterloo StationWaterloo, South BankRoom features: The suite supports remote and in-room meetings, offering a projector, a large flatscreen display and conference-call facilities; a whiteboard and a flipchart are provided for on-site collaboration.
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from £80
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityWhole Venue
35 guestsThe Travel Cafe LoungeLambeth North StationWaterloo, South Bank#Supervenue
SSohrab S.
“Everyone at our event kept complimenting the venue and we will definitely be recurring customers.” -
from £816
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityThe Foyle Room
25 guestsThe National TheatreWaterloo StationWaterloo, South BankWe are able to offer a 65-inch TV for presentations or conference calls, plus flipcharts for note-taking. Good meetings need good catering - our in-house caterers are able to supply meals throughout the day, as well as snacks
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from £550
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityMeeting Room 1+2
30 guestsMarlin WaterlooLambeth North StationSouth Bank, LondonMeeting Room 1 & 2 is a medium sized room that is suitable for meetings, training sessions, workshops, conferences, away days and conferences.
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from £65
per person / per dayCheck availabilityMillennium & Battersea Suite
100 guestsPark Plaza County Hall LondonWaterloo StationWaterloo, South BankPark Plaza County Hall is 4-star, deluxe hotel featuring modern guest rooms, L’Italiano Restaurant, Spectrum Bar & Café, an Executive Lounge & Terrace and a Fitness Centre.
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from £65
per person / per dayCheck availabilityVauxhall & Lambeth Suite
70 guestsPark Plaza County Hall LondonWaterloo StationWaterloo, South BankThe Vauxhall & Lambeth suite is a versatile meeting room located on the Second Floor. With natural daylight and a capacity of up to 70 people, it is perfectly suited to hold mid- to large conferences or receptions.
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from £300
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityMeeting Room 7
10 guestsMarlin WaterlooLambeth North StationSouth Bank, LondonLocated inside Marlin Waterloo, Meeting Room 7 provides a professional environment for conferences, training sessions, and corporate gatherings. The space includes presentation technology, flexible room configurations, and
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from £4500
hire fee / per morningCheck availability16th Floor at York Road
100 guests10 York RoadWaterloo StationWaterloo, South BankThe 16th Floor can be transformed to create a number of spatial environments and events, from receptions and seated dinners to conferences and product launches.
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FAQs about Top Places for Conferences in South Bank
Prices of conference venues average around £1700 minimum spend per event. The exact costs depend on the room size, audiovisual equipment (such as projectors or microphones), or high-speed Wi-Fi. Additional services, such as catering or on-site coordinators, may cost extra. Flexible configurations for presentations, workshops, or networking, along with amenities such as parking or dedicated breakout rooms, will also affect the price. See usual price ranges in South Bank, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £1000 | to £5360 | minimum spend per event |
| From £500 | to £1500 | hire fee per day |
| From £55 | to £150 | hire fee per hour |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2026), the best options include:
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Auditorium at York Road at 10 York Road in Waterloo - rated 5/5
Venue said: A PA system and speakers are installed, and the space includes conference-call facilities and air conditioning. Best for: Presentations, lectures and multimedia screenings that rely on installed audiovisual equipment. -
Meeting Room 3 at The Travel Cafe Lounge in Waterloo - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Everything we needed was there and there were complimentary drinks...’ -
Meeting Room 8 at Marlin Waterloo in South Bank - rated 4.7/5
Venue said: Venue highlights: Marlin Waterloo provides adaptable meeting rooms and an on-site bar suited to reception-style hire and small conferences. The venue offers in-house catering that accommodates halal, extensive vegan and gluten-free...
You'll find conference venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in South Bank, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2026):
| Small | up to 25 guests | prices average £72 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 50 and 100 guests | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 150 guests | prices average £5500 minimum spend per event |
Based on Tagvenue data (as of October 2026), users looking for conference venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Meeting Room | prices average £850 hire fee per day | typically between 20 and 50 guests |
| Hotel | prices average £850 hire fee per day | typically between 40 and 85 guests |
| Event Space | prices average £15300 hire fee per day | typically between 80 and 350 guests |
| Boardroom | prices average £500 hire fee per day | typically between 10 and 40 guests |
| Function Room | prices average £2300 minimum spend per event | typically between 40 and 100 guests |
Smaller conference venues usually fit up to 25 guests seated. Here are some great options in South Bank, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:
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Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 or 4 at Marlin Waterloo, rated 4.7/5 - meeting room for 20 guests
Venue said: Venue highlights: Marlin Waterloo provides adaptable meeting rooms and an on-site bar suited to reception-style hire and small conferences. The venue offers in-house catering that accommodates halal, extensive vegan and gluten-free... -
Brussels at Novotel London Waterloo, rated 4.4/5 - meeting room for 20 guests
Venue said: Best for: Focused board-level discussions, client meetings and small-group workshops. What sets it apart: Integrated conference-call facilities support clear audio for remote attendees. -
Meeting Room 1 at The Travel Cafe Lounge, rated 4.9/5 - meeting room for 6 guests
Our user said: ‘Great location, unique space, lots of areas to break out into...’
Cheap conference venues in South Bank start from £65 per person or £300 hire fee per day. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
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Millennium & Battersea Suite at Park Plaza County Hall London, from £65 per person (up to 100 guests seated)
Venue said: The Millennium & Battersea Suite is a Function Room in Park Plaza County Hall London that features extensive glazed elevations bringing generous natural light into a flexible meeting and dining space. -
Meeting Room 7 at Marlin Waterloo, from £300 hire fee per day (up to 10 guests seated)
Venue said: Marlin Waterloo is a modern hotel whose rooms use an apartment-style layout and include kitchenettes for self-catering and family stays. Venue highlights: Marlin Waterloo provides adaptable meeting rooms and an on-site bar... -
Meeting Room 1 at The Travel Cafe Lounge, from £30 hire fee per hour (up to 6 guests seated)
Venue said: With high-speed Wi-Fi available, you can confidently connect and present your ideas without any interruptions or delays. Whether you need to conduct video conferences, share presentations, or access online resources, our...
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