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Top Private Bars in South Bank
The river’s doing its thing, the city lights are on, and your group has its own bar. That’s how you do it properly. Private bars in South Bank put you right by the Thames with spaces made for celebrations, work drinks, and big nights that need more than a crowded corner. Think stylish interiors, riverside terraces, and enough room to actually move around with a drink in hand. Planning something casual or going all out? Either way, there’s a spot here with your name on it. Keep scrolling and pick your favourite.
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![The Secret Drawing Room at Benugo @ The BFI Southbank in Waterloo, South Bank]()
from £1102
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityThe Secret Drawing Room
40 guestsBenugo @ The BFI SouthbankWaterloo StationWaterloo, South BankLLevi N.
“Great space. Unique and private. Able to play our own music. Included bartender to staff the bar.” -
![Whole Venue Exclusive Hire at SAMA Bankside in South Bank, London]()
from £500
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300 guestsSAMA BanksideSouthwark StationSouth Bank, London
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AAndrea
“It was well organised and it ran seamlessly The bar and location are perfect and the food was delicious.” -
![Waterloo Bar at Slug & Lettuce Waterloo in Waterloo, South Bank]()
from £800
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100 guestsSlug & Lettuce WaterlooWaterloo StationWaterloo, South BankKKaty .
“Great location with a private room and bar just for our guests was a lovely touch.” -
![Lower Floor at SAMA Bankside in South Bank, London]()
from £1000
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150 guestsSAMA BanksideSouthwark StationSouth Bank, London
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HHannah M.
“Great space, very friendly and helpful staff and booking was very easy.” -
![The Balcony Bar at Benugo @ The BFI Southbank in Waterloo, South Bank]()
from £2700
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Balcony Bar
120 guestsBenugo @ The BFI SouthbankWaterloo StationWaterloo, South BankJJane G.
“Great venue in great south bank location. Friendly staff” -
![Main Bar at Tonight Josephine Waterloo in Waterloo, South Bank]()
from £250
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityMain Bar
150 guestsTonight Josephine WaterlooWaterloo StationWaterloo, South BankThe Main Bar is a colourful and original space, full of neons, with glittery walls and its own private bar. -
![Josephine's Second Bar at Tonight Josephine Waterloo in Waterloo, South Bank]()
from £250
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityJosephine's Second Bar
100 guestsTonight Josephine WaterlooWaterloo StationWaterloo, South BankJosephine's second bar area can host up to 120 guests and has it's own private bar and bathroom facilities. It's a semi-private area that can be roped off from the rest of the venue. -
![Upper Arch at SAMA Bankside in South Bank, London]()
from £500
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50 guestsSAMA BanksideSouthwark StationSouth Bank, London
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AAnonymous
“Amazing venue! I hired a space for my 30th birthday party and it couldn't have been more perfect.” -
![The Rooftop Terrace bar at Doggett's Coat and Badge in South Bank, London]()
from £2300
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityThe Rooftop Terrace bar
120 guestsDoggett's Coat and BadgeBlackfriars StationSouth Bank, LondonSSarah G.
“Bar staff friendly, hiring process very easy. Great food. Would rent again for another event.” -
![Full Venue Hire at Slug & Lettuce Waterloo in Waterloo, South Bank]()
from £7000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityFull Venue Hire
438 guestsSlug & Lettuce WaterlooWaterloo StationWaterloo, South BankPPaul S.
“Friendly staff behind the bar, great food, the room was just the right size” -
![The Rum Shop Bar at LIMIN SOUTHBANK in Waterloo, South Bank]()
from £2000
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityThe Rum Shop Bar
50 guestsLIMIN SOUTHBANKTemple StationWaterloo, South BankJJade B.
“We booked Limin for our company summer social - What a wonderful afternoon!!” -
![Private Dining/Meeting Room at SAMA Bankside in South Bank, London]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityPrivate Dining/Meeting Room
30 guestsSAMA BanksideSouthwark StationSouth Bank, London
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JJrh
“Nothing was too much trouble and we'll likely book the place for more events in the future Food was good”
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Throw a Jolly Christmas Party at One of South Bank’s Best Bars
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“We hired out the Fire Station for a joint birthday event for ~ 50 people. The venue was perfect!”
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“DJ was great, cocktails were really good and the space itself was perfect!”
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“We had fantastic service throughout the night and amazing space available for our guests.”
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“The area was a perfect space it was enough room for the whole party.”
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“Great space, very friendly and helpful staff and booking was very easy.”
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“Such a great venue, lots of atmosphere and we were very well looked after,.”
FAQs about Top Private Bars in South Bank
Booking costs of private bars average £2200 minimum spend per event. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in South Bank, based on Tagvenue data from April 2026:
| From £1000 | to £5800 | minimum spend per event |
| From £34 | to £65 | per person |
| From £300 | to £1000 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated April 2026), the best options include:
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Whole Venue Exclusive Hire at SAMA Bankside in South Bank - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘We recently hired SAMA for our companies spring social event and it was a huge success.’ -
The Secret Drawing Room at Benugo @ The BFI Southbank in Waterloo - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘Great venue in great south bank location. Friendly staff...’ -
The Rooftop Terrace bar at Doggett's Coat and Badge in South Bank - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘Excellent venue, good location. Bar staff friendly, hiring process very easy. Great food.’
You'll find private bars 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 (April 2026):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 80 and 150 guests | prices average £2200 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 160 guests | prices average £8400 minimum spend per event |
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