Whole Venue Exclusive Hire at SAMA Bankside

London , SE1 8… Central location - show map

Southwark Station (400 yd)

About this space

SAMA Bankside is a unique spacious venue set over two floors hidden away in a vast Victorian railway arch just behind Blackfriars Bridge and close to the Tate Modern.

It is a vibrant, spacious multi-functional venue featuring a bar on each floor, a restaurant and events space that is industrial in style with original exposed brickwork, a polished concrete floor, upcycled furniture along with pops of colour throughout the venue and unapologetic artwork to get your guests talking.

Entire venue hire is available for larger events and our lower floor and private room are suitable for smaller events.

Capacity

Standing

up to 350

Dining

up to 170

Prices

Session

9:00 – 17:00

from £600 min. spend

Evening

18:00 – 0:00

from £600 min. spend

Note: Alcohol licence until 23:30. Extension available . All prices include VAT.

Pricing details Catering

Thank you for choosing SAMA Bankside. Please send me a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's just right for your event. If you mention your budget it will help me propose the best option for your needs, thank you.

Please note all of our pricing includes VAT and excludes our 12.5% service charge.

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

Session

9:00 – 17:00

from £600 min. spend

Evening

18:00 – 0:00

from £600 min. spend

Note: Alcohol licence until 23:30. Extension available . All prices include VAT.

Pricing details Catering

Session

9:00 – 17:00

from £1000 min. spend

Evening

18:00 – 0:00

from £1000 min. spend

Note: Alcohol licence until 23:30. Extension available . All prices include VAT.

Pricing details Catering

Session

9:00 – 17:00

from £1000 min. spend

Evening

18:00 – 0:00

from £2500 min. spend

Note: Alcohol licence until 23:30. Extension available . All prices include VAT.

Pricing details Catering

Session

9:00 – 17:00

from £1000 min. spend

Evening

18:00 – 1:30

from £4000 min. spend

Note: Alcohol licence until 23:30. Extension available . All prices include VAT.

Pricing details Catering

Session

10:00 – 17:00

from £2000 min. spend

Evening

18:00 – 1:30

from £6000 min. spend

Note: Alcohol licence until 23:30. Extension available . All prices include VAT.

Pricing details Catering

Session

10:00 – 17:00

from £2000 min. spend

Evening

18:00 – 0:00

from £2500 min. spend

Note: Alcohol licence until 23:30. Extension available . All prices include VAT.

Pricing details Catering

Catering

In-house catering

Allows external catering

Approved caterers only

BYO alcohol allowed

Can provide alcohol

Kitchen facilities available

Can provide halal

Can provide kosher

Complimentary water

Extensive vegan menu

Extensive gluten-free menu

Complimentary tea and coffee

Buyout fee for external catering

Licences

Alcohol licence until 23:30

Extension available

Temporary event notices (TENs) available

Space features

Wi-Fi Wi-Fi

Projector

Flipchart

Audiovisual (AV) equipment

Air conditioning

Natural light

Flatscreen TV

Whiteboard

Conference call facilities

Disabled access

Storage space

Accommodation available

Parking available

Venue welcomes

VIP events

Rules of the space

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

SAMA Bankside is a #Supervenue

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Response time: within couple of hours

Response rate: 100%

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 350 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.