Lower Arch at SAMA Bankside

About this space

Our Lower Arch is the perfect space for your next celebration and is very popular for Engagement Parties and Birthdays.

Although shown in a restaurant setup, if booked for a standing reception the tables will be moved to one side to create a long buffet/drinks table, allowing space for your guests to stand & mingle.

Our Private Room which joins onto our Lower Arch can also be used for a quieter chill-out space, games room with beer pong tables (which we can supply for £35 per game) or simply a cloakroom area.

We also have a DJ on from 9:30m on Fridays and Saturdays playing a mix of commercial R&B, Pop, House, Disco and Club Classics (Kisstory vibe).

For a corporate away-day event our Lower Arch can be set up for a theatre-style presentation or awards ceremony for up to 50 people and comes with AV including a screen with projector, 2 cordless mics and PA system.

Event offers and packages

We would be delighted to have you with us this Christmas!
Please do not hesitate to reach out for more details and we will be happy to assist in organizing a magical event for you during upcoming festive season!

Besides our Christmas menu, we have a selection of nibbles & pizzas as well as extensive drinks menu to compliment the food.

Welcome drinks on arrival can also be provided, please see sample options:
- Bottles of Peroni at £5 each
- Glasses of Prosecco at £7.50 each
- Bottles of house wine on the table at £24 each

Christmas Dinner Menu

£60 per person

STARTERS
- Prawn Cocktail
- Parsnip Soup (vg)
- Bresaola with Poached Pears
- Sweet Potato and Avocado Tartare (vg, gf)

MAINS
- Roast Turkey
- Confit Duck Leg
- Jamaican Salmon
- Mushroom Wellington (vg)

DESSERT
- Christmas Pudding
- Chocolate Brownie (vg)
- Bramley Apple Tart
- Seasonal Fruit Salad (vg, gf)

Please advise us if you have any allergies or require information on ingredients used.
v = vegetarian vg = vegan gf = gluten free

Prices

Monday

9:00 – 23:00

from £1000–£1500 min. spend

Per evening

17:00 – 23:00

from £1000

Per day

9:00 – 17:00

from £1500

Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.

Mentioning your budget and timings will help me propose the best option for your needs.

Tuesday

9:00 – 23:00

from £1000–£1500 min. spend

Per evening

17:00 – 23:00

from £1000

Per day

9:00 – 17:00

from £1500

Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.

Mentioning your budget and timings will help me propose the best option for your needs.

Wednesday

9:00 – 23:00

from £1000–£1500 min. spend

Per evening

17:00 – 23:00

from £1000

Per day

9:00 – 17:00

from £1500

Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.

Mentioning your budget and timings will help me propose the best option for your needs.

Thursday

9:00 – 23:00

from £1000–£1500 min. spend

Per evening

17:00 – 23:00

from £1000

Per day

9:00 – 17:00

from £1500

Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.

Mentioning your budget and timings will help me propose the best option for your needs.

Friday

9:00 – 0:30

from £750–£1500 min. spend

Per evening

17:00 – 0:30

from £750

Per day

9:00 – 17:00

from £1500

Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.

Mentioning your budget and timings will help me propose the best option for your needs.

Saturday

12:00 – 1:00

from £1000–£1200 min. spend

Per evening

17:00 – 1:00

from £1200

Per day

12:00 – 18:00

from £1000

Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.

Mentioning your budget and timings will help me propose the best option for your needs.

Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.

Mentioning your budget and timings will help me propose the best option for your needs.

Pricing updated by venue 5 months ago

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Capacity

Standing

up to 80

Dining

up to 40

Theatre

up to 60

Boardroom

up to 30

Classroom

up to 30

Catering and drinks

Facilities

Air conditioning

Beer Pong

Parking available

Music & sound equipment

Accessibility

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Age policy

Guests under 18 are not allowed after 20:00

Host rules

Close to Blackfriars & Southwark stations. SAMA Bankside is on Robinson Road at the junction of Southwark Street and Blackfriars Road.

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day

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Reviews and ratings

(263 reviews and ratings - )

Great space! Super communicative and accommodating, drinks all set out and ball pong was so much fun! Lovely space for a party - intimate but spacious

Really friendly and helpful staff, central venue, excellent music, fun atmosphere, reasonable minimum spend for a large booking!

Nothing - we had a great time

DJ was great, cocktails were really good and the space itself was perfect!

Food was average and some of the staff didn't seem to know what they were doing behind the bar, leaving 1 or 2 members of staff doing most of the work at a busy bar.

I booked this for my partners 30th surprise party and it was great. Steve was super helpful and answered any questions I had before the day. Staff were great on the night. Would definitely recommend!

About SAMA Bankside

The location is a twin railway arch venue set over 2 floors and is located next to Blackfriars Bridge on the south side of the river in the shadow of the OXO Tower (nearest stations are Southwark or Blackfriars).

Venue is industrial in style with exposed brickwork, a reclaimed upper wooden floor and polished concrete lower floor with chesterfield sofas, cosy booth seating in bright colours and unapologetic artwork to get your guests talking.

Space is available for booking from 6 to 300 guests. There is a bar and toilets on each floor and full catering options available.

The venue is available until 12am Monday - Thursday and until 1am Friday and Saturday.

Other spaces and event packages at this venue

from £1000
minimum spend / per day

Private Dining/Meeting Room

from £500
minimum spend / per day

Upper Arch

from £1000
minimum spend / per session

Lower Floor

150

from £500
minimum spend / per evening

Whole Venue Exclusive Hire

170

300

from £100
minimum spend / per session

Booths

from £500
minimum spend / per day

Garden Arch

FAQ

What is Tagvenue's cancellation and refund policy for this space?

Cancellations 30 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 30 days to 7 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 7 days are non-refundable.

What catering options are available?

At SAMA Bankside, the following catering options are available:

In-house catering service is available
Refreshments for guests are offered

Is parking available?

SAMA Bankside does not offer parking facilities.

What types of events are allowed?

At Lower Arch, you can host various events such as Drinks Receptions, Conference / Seminar, Corporate Events, Meetings, Social Parties, Studio / Production, Filming and Photography, Performances / Exhibitions, Banquet, Dining, Christmas Parties, Clubbing / Night Out, Drinks and Dining.

How much does it cost to book this space?

Here are the recent pricing details for various rooms at SAMA Bankside: