An event space in a bar with a green plant wall, purple bench seating, and wooden tables at SAMA Bankside.
An event space in a bar with a green living wall, purple tufted banquette seating, and wooden tables at SAMA Bankside.
An event space with exposed brick walls, arched ceilings, and industrial pendant lighting at SAMA Bankside.
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An event space in a bar with exposed brick walls, long wooden tables, and candelabras at SAMA Bankside.

Lower Arch at SAMA Bankside

Event Space in a Bar
·
Semi-private area
SAMA Bankside, 3 Robinson Road, London, SE1 8BU –
Southwark Station (0.2 mi)
Up to 60
seats
Up to 80
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Our Lower Arch space is very popular for engagement parties, birthdays or corporate drink receptions, and you won't need to go far for refreshments as the bar is just 4m away.

The space also has a beautiful flower wall and purple booth which has recently been installed, providing a great photo backdrop.

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.

Plus on the weekends we also have a DJ on from 9:30m playing a mix of Club Classics (Kisstory vibe), commercial R&B, House, Disco.

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.

Usually booked for

Party

Typically for 40-65 guests and costs between £550 - £700.

"Atmosphere was great, space was nice and open, and the food was great!"

- Louis L. Dec 2025

Engagement Party

Typically for 50-80 guests and costs about £750.

"Absolutely fantastic venue! We had the best time at Sama hosting our party."

- Hanna B. Feb 2025

Prices

Monday
9:00 – 23:00
from £1000–£1500 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £1500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
9:00 – 23:00
from £1000–£1500 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £1500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
9:00 – 23:00
from £1000–£1500 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £1500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
9:00 – 23:00
from £1000–£1500 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £1500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
9:00 – 0:30
from £750–£1500 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 0:30
from £750 min. spend
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £1500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
12:00 – 1:00
from £1000–£1200 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 1:00
from £1200 min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 18:00
from £1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee

Capacity

Standing
up to 80
Dining
up to 40
Theatre
up to 60
Boardroom
up to 30

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Halal menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
Complimentary water Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost
British cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Air conditioner
Backdrops Photography backdrops available
Beer Pong
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Natural light
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site
Unavailable: Parking available

Music & sound equipment

Own music not allowed
Bring your own DJ not allowed
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Unavailable: Accessible toilets
Unavailable: Ground level
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Unavailable: Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift
Unavailable: Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

No promoted and ticketed events allowed
No wedding licence
No Temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

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.
Dog Friendly
Dogs allowed

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day

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Reviews and ratings

(338 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
LL
Louis L.
Verified review
Party · 80 guests · December 2025
Atmosphere was great, space was nice and open, and the food was great!
4.9
LK
Lydia K.
Verified review
Party · 30 guests · September 2025
Love the large space and thoughtful staff, never had to wait too long at the bar and everyone had a great time! Thank you!
5.0
RM
Reggine M.
Verified review
Birthday Party · 50 guests · February 2025
Thank you so much Steve and team-I had a fantastic time at SAMA celebrating my birthday! The atmosphere was inviting, and the team was incredibly friendly, making sure everyone felt welcome. The drinks were not only great quality but also very reasonably priced, offering fantastic value. Overall, it was an enjoyable experience, and I highly recommend this place to anyone looking to celebrate their soecial occasion.
5.0
HB
Hanna B.
Verified review
Engagement Party · 50 guests · February 2025
Absolutely fantastic venue! We had the best time at Sama hosting our party. Everything was brilliant - we had the lower arches which was a gorgeous space and perfect for the size of our group. We had food - pizza and brownies which I would highly recommend! Sama managed the bar very well and issued wrist bands so our group could order drinks to our tab which was all very slick. All staff members were friendly and super helpful. Would highly recommend!
5.0

FAQ

No, guests cannot play their own music because the space is not completely enclosed.

The semi-private Upper Arch space is exclusive to the booking, opens onto the main bar area and has direct access to a private outdoor terrace with tables and parasols.

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Response time: within couple of hours
Response rate: 93%

About SAMA Bankside

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Member of Tagvenue since September 2017
338 Reviews
4.8 Rating
1h Response time
98% Response rate

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