Lower Arch & Private Room at SAMA Bankside

Steve P.

Safety rules may apply in this venue

All remaining closed businesses and venues such as nightclubs and adult entertainment venues are able to reopen

Hospitality venues such as pubs, restaurants and bars are no longer required to provide table service or follow other social distancing rules

There are no longer limits on the number of people who can attend weddings, civil partnerships, funerals and other life events (including receptions and celebrations)

There is no requirement for table service at life events or restrictions on singing or dancing

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 set up the furniture is all moveable so you can make it your own.

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 £25 per game) or simply a cloakroom.

We have a DJ on Friday and Saturday nights from 9pm playing a mix of commercial R&B, Pop, House, 80s, 90s and 00s Club Classics until 1.30am when we close.

Our Lower Arch can be set up for a theatre-style presentation or awards ceremony for up to 60 people and comes with AV including a screen with projector, 2 cordless mics and PA system.

Capacity

Standing

up to 80

Dining

up to 40

Theatre

up to 60

Boardroom

up to 30

Classroom

up to 30

Prices

Note: Alcohol licence until 01:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Pricing details Catering

Pricing depends on the number of participants - please enquire for the quote for your event.

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

Canapes - Minimum order of 10 per selection
- 2 pieces Caramelised Red Onion & Goats Cheese Tart (v) / 2.5
- 3 Sliders - Beef, Jerk Chicken, Veggie / 10
- 2 pieces Polenta Olive Tapenade Bites (vg) / 2.5
- 2 pieces Mushroom Arancini (v) / 3
- 2 pieces Yorkshire Puddings with Roast Beef & Horseradish Sauce / 3
- 2 pieces Salt Cod Fritters, Pineapple Salsa / 3
- 1 piece Chargrilled Figs wrapped in Prosciutto / 3
- 1 piece Panko Crumbed Tiger Prawns, Chilli Jam / 3

Bowl Food - Minimum order of 10 per selection
- Jerk Chicken, Rice & Peas / 4.5
- Freekeh & Kaniwa Salad (vg) / 4
- Seafood Linguine / 4
- Sama Risotto (v) / 4
- Sausage & Mash, Onion Gravy / 4
- Lemon & Basil Sea Bass, Roasted Tomatoes, Sweet Peppers, New Potatoes / 4.5
- French Bean, Sun Blushed Tomato, Olive, Feta Cheese Salad (v) / 4

Note: Alcohol licence until 01:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Pricing details Catering

Pricing depends on the number of participants - please enquire for the quote for your event.

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

Wednesday

9:00 – 23:30

from £800–£1000 min. spend

Per day

9:00 – 17:00

from £1000

Per evening

18:00 – 23:30

from £800

Note: Alcohol licence until 01:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Pricing details Catering

Pricing depends on the number of participants - please enquire for the quote for your event.

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

Thursday

9:00 – 0:00

from £1000–£1500 min. spend

Per day

9:00 – 17:00

from £1000

Per evening

18:00 – 0:00

from £1500

Note: Alcohol licence until 01:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Pricing details Catering

Pricing depends on the number of participants - please enquire for the quote for your event.

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

Friday

9:00 – 1:00

from £500–£1000 min. spend

Per day

9:00 – 17:00

from £1000

Per evening

18:00 – 1:00

from £500

Note: Alcohol licence until 01:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Pricing details Catering

Pricing depends on the number of participants - please enquire for the quote for your event.

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

Saturday

9:00 – 1:30

from £750–£1000 min. spend

Per day

9:00 – 17:00

from £1000

Per evening

18:00 – 1:30

from £750

Note: Alcohol licence until 01:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Pricing details Catering

Pricing depends on the number of participants - please enquire for the quote for your event.

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

Note: Alcohol licence until 01:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Pricing details Catering

Pricing depends on the number of participants - please enquire for the quote for your event.

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

Cancellation policy

Other

The venue has not provided a cancellation policy. For further information, please ask the Event Manager.

Catering and drinks

Facilities

Air conditioning

Beer Pong

Parking available

Music & sound equipment

Accessibility

Allowed events

Rules of the space

Age policy: Guests under 18 are not allowed after 20:00

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

About SAMA Bankside

SAMA Bankside 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 Sea Containers and the OXO Tower (nearest stations are Southwark or Blackfriars).

SAMA Bankside 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.

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

We have a separate Private Dining and Meeting Room that can accommodate 20 people seated or 30 people for a standing drinks reception.

The venue is available until 12am Monday - Thursday and until 1.30am Friday and Saturday.