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Upper 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 30
seats
Up to 50
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

A light airy space with natural daylight, our Upper Arch is perfect for Birthdays, Engagement parties, standing receptions or after-work drinks.

Our Upper Arch is a semi-private area on our upper floor that opens out to our main bar area shown in the background.

It has a raised area at the opposite end leading to outside with our comfy curved pink booth adding a pop of colour in the space.

To make your evening more exciting we can offer beer pong too for some added interactive fun which is £35 per game.

We also have a DJ on from 9:30pm on Fridays and Saturdays playing a mix of Club Classics, R&B, House and Disco until 1am when we close.

Seats 25 for dinner or 50 for a standing reception.

Dimensions: 4m x 7.5m

Additional FAQ's.
Can I play my own music - Unfortunately not as it's not a completely enclosed room.
Is this a pub - No, we're not a pub, we're a late night bar also serving food until 9pm.
Are children allowed - Only until 9pm, after which they have to leave.
Do we allow external catering - Only birthday/engagement cakes.
Are we dog friendly - Yes.
Do we allow BYOB - No.

Usually booked for

30th Birthday Party

Typically for 30-50 guests and costs about £500.

"I had my 30th Birthday Party at SAMA and everyone had such a great time!"

- Ericka May 2026

Party

Typically for 30-50 guests and costs between £450 - £650.

"Lovely clean and layout to the venue. Perfect for 30th birthday celebrations. Cannot recommend enough..."

- Hannah W. Sep 2026

Summer Party

Typically for 35-50 guests and costs about £600.

"The venue is amazing and the staff incredible!"

- Serena V. Jun 2026

Prices

Monday
9:00 – 23:00
from £500–£1000 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
9:00 – 23:00
from £500–£1000 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
9:00 – 23:00
from £500–£1000 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
9:00 – 23:00
from £500–£1000 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
9:00 – 0:30
from £600–£1000 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 0:30
from £600 min. spend
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
12:00 – 1:00
from £500–£750 min. spend
Per evening
18:00 – 1:00
from £750 min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 18:00
from £500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
11:00 – 21:00
from £2000 min. spend
Per day
11:00 – 21:00
from £2000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 50
  • Dining
    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
  • Air conditioner
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Beer Pong
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: PA system / speakers
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • 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

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
  • Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
  • Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
  • Unavailable: Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • No promoted and ticketed events allowed
  • No wedding licence
  • No Temporary Event Notices (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

(339 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.

HW
Hannah W.
Verified review
Party · 40 guests · September 2026

Welcoming and friendly staff. Lovely selection of beers / wines and cocktails. Lovely clean and layout to the venue. Perfect for 30th birthday celebrations. Cannot recommend enough

Nothing

5.0
N
Nadia
Verified review
30th Birthday Party · 50 guests · August 2026

Everything was as expected. The area is as pictured. The staff were all very friendly

4.6
SV
Serena V.
Verified review
Summer Party · 25 guests · June 2026

The venue is amazing and the staff incredible! Everyone is so nice and welcoming and made the day one of the best ever! Food was great and drinks too

4.9
E
Ericka
Verified review
30th Birthday Party · 35 guests · May 2026

I had my 30th Birthday Party at SAMA and everyone had such a great time! Steve was so accommodating and everyone loved the venue, music and food!

Nothing!

5.0

FAQ

No, clients cannot have their own DJ in the Upper Arch space because it is an open-plan venue, so it is not possible to separate the music between the different areas. For their own DJ or music, they’ll need the downstairs space, which has its own bar and is self-contained.

Yes, background music is played before the DJ starts.

Yes, tables and chairs can be moved to create a more standing-oriented layout, and a beer pong table can be set up.

Yes, the Upper Arch is wheelchair accessible, and a wheelchair-accessible toilet is on the same floor.

Yes, the Upper Arch space is available and is ideal for groups requiring a mix of standing and seating with buffet catering.

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Customers rated communication with this venue and their event experience as Superb
Response time: within a couple of hours
Response rate: 92%

About SAMA Bankside

SAMA Bankside is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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4.8 Rating
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