Party Venues for Hire in South Bank

Party Venues for Hire in South Bank

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Top Party Venues in South Bank

Plan your party in one of the vibrant hot spots of South Bank! This riverside district is famous for its exciting nightlife and offers a great range of party venues that are waiting to help you organise the party of the century! To help you out, we’ve created a curated list that will help you choose your favourite option in a flash! It takes just a few clicks to settle your booking, so why not start browsing now? You’ll be sending out those invitations straightaway.

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FAQs about Party Venues in South Bank

How much does it cost to hire a party venue in South Bank?

The final price may vary depending on the event date, the venue’s location, its popularity and your personal requirements. However, expect to pay anywhere from £300 to £1500+ for a full buyout. Restaurants, bars, and pubs mainly charge minimum spend, so be prepared for fees to start from as low as £650 and go up to £5000+. However, many venues with in-house catering also offer per-person packages that range between £45 to £90+ per guest. (All data from Tagvenue.com.)

Where can I find party venues in South Bank?

South Bank is home to many universities, and this means that it has plenty of fantastic party spots to discover. You can choose from trendy bars, classic pubs, and modern cocktail lounges, as well as a long list of restaurants that offer luscious and affordable food. We highly suggest you start at  nearby Waterloo Station as the area offers fantastic options on The Queen’s Walk and King’s College Campus.

Any tips for hosting a fun party?

There are plenty of ways you can make your party stand out from the crowd. Here are some of our favourite tips that will make all the difference in helping you host a memorable event. 

  • Pick a theme - Having a themed party makes all the difference as it can hype up your guests and make the event stand out. It doesn’t have to be anything fancy, just make sure that it’ll be something that you know your guests will enjoy! 
  • Serve great food and drinks - Food and drinks are the things that people comment on the most. That’s why you should make sure that nobody leaves hungry and that whatever you choose to serve is simply delicious! 
  • Hype up your guests with a proper invitation - Send out invitations that match the theme you’ve picked. You can send digital or traditional invitations - it doesn’t matter. The point is that when your guests receive them, they will be pleasantly surprised and more eager to come. 
  • Prepare some entertainment - To make sure that everyone has a good time, prepare some fun activities like drinking games. It will help everyone to relax and enjoy themselves. 
  • Be a good host - Make sure to welcome every guest and engage in conversations. If you happen to invite people that don’t know each other, properly introduce them. Overall, try to be present and spend quality time with everyone you’ve invited. They will appreciate it and remember the party as fun and enjoyable.

Guest Reviews of Party Venues on Tagvenue

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Holly A.
Booked Lower Floor at SAMA Bankside
A great venue and perfect space for my 30th birthday party. Steve and his team were very friendly and helpful and everyone had a great time.
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X L.
Booked Meeting Room 1 at The Travel Cafe Lounge
The host is incredibly welcoming and accommodating, ensuring a pleasant experience for all guests. The venue is impeccably clean, including the two well-maintained toilets. Additionally, there is ample free parking available on nearby streets starting from Saturday afternoon.
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Grant R.
Booked The Secret Drawing Room at Benugo @ The BFI Southbank
The whole experience was very good. The team and the staff were very good, thoughtful and organised. Florentina was exceptional and ensured we had everything ready and everything was prepared.
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Sarah K.
Booked Whole Venue at The Travel Cafe Waterloo
Super cute venue, it was perfect for a hen do painting class. Kevin was very helpful throughout. We were even able to extend our rental by a few hours as we were having so much fun. Highly recommend!
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Alex H.
Booked Upper Arch at SAMA Bankside
Steve and the team were really helpful and flexible in preparing, setting up and looking after us on the night. One of the railway arches was perfect was 50 people and the ability to spill out into the wider area was also great.
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Campbell G.
Booked Indoor Terrace Room at The Tankard
The best thing was the staff member who looked after us, he really went above and beyond. Thankyou so much.
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Matt F.
Booked The Rooftop Terrace bar at Doggett's Coat and Badge
We had our wedding reception here and it was fantastic. We were pleasantly surprised by the food and the location is beautiful. Can't recommend highly enough.
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Abi R.
Booked Garden Arch at SAMA Bankside
Really easy to organise and communication was great. The people I was speaking to were really nice and helpful. Venue was a great atmosphere!

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