Benugo @ The BFI Southbank
49 reviews
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BFI Southbank, Waterloo, London, SE1 8XT
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Waterloo Station (400 yd)
Josephine M.
Spaces for hire at Benugo @ The BFI Southbank
from £1100
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
The Secret Drawing Room
16
40
The BFI is a bit of a maze, with things to discover on all floors – cinemas, exhibitions, but bars too. Entering from the riverside, you’ll have to adventure yourself deep inside the building to find yourself in The Drawing room, a small and cosy cocktail bar attached to Benugo, where the library décor sees conversation and drinks flowing.
It’s go...
from £5800
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
BFI Bar Lounge Area
100
BFI Bar & Kitchen is on the South Bank, the cultural hub of riverside London, looking out over the Thames and some of the most iconic sights of this great city.
There’s always something going on at the BFI. Whether you want a quick recharge between events or a relaxed drink, you’ll find what you are looking for in this bright, flexible space.
Gro...
from £2100
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
The Balcony Bar
120
With large views of The Southbank and The River Thames, The Balcony Bar is the perfect space to host your event for a reception for up to 120 standing guests.
The balcony bar is light, airy and complimentary decorated. The space also benefits from having your very own private bar & toilets, and there is also a lift should anyone in your group req...
Prices and opening hours
Monday
9:00 –
23:00
from
£450
hire fee + min. spend
The Secret Drawing Room
9:00 –
23:00
from
£450
hire fee + min. spend
BFI Bar Lounge Area
9:00 –
16:00
from
£5800
min. spend
The Balcony Bar
9:00 –
23:00
from
£750
hire fee + min. spend
Tuesday
9:00 –
23:00
from
£450
hire fee + min. spend
The Secret Drawing Room
9:00 –
23:00
from
£450
hire fee + min. spend
BFI Bar Lounge Area
9:00 –
16:00
from
£5800
min. spend
The Balcony Bar
9:00 –
23:00
from
£750
hire fee + min. spend
Wednesday
9:00 –
23:00
from
£450
hire fee + min. spend
The Secret Drawing Room
9:00 –
23:00
from
£450
hire fee + min. spend
BFI Bar Lounge Area
9:00 –
16:00
from
£5800
min. spend
The Balcony Bar
9:00 –
23:00
from
£750
hire fee + min. spend
Thursday
9:00 –
23:00
from
£450
hire fee + min. spend
The Secret Drawing Room
9:00 –
23:00
from
£450
hire fee + min. spend
BFI Bar Lounge Area
9:00 –
16:00
from
£5800
min. spend
The Balcony Bar
9:00 –
23:00
from
£750
hire fee + min. spend
Friday
9:00 –
23:00
from
£450
hire fee + min. spend
The Secret Drawing Room
9:00 –
23:00
from
£450
hire fee + min. spend
BFI Bar Lounge Area
9:00 –
16:00
from
£5800
min. spend
The Balcony Bar
9:00 –
23:00
from
£750
hire fee + min. spend
Saturday
9:00 –
23:00
from
£450
hire fee + min. spend
The Secret Drawing Room
9:00 –
23:00
from
£450
hire fee + min. spend
BFI Bar Lounge Area
9:00 –
16:00
from
£5800
min. spend
The Balcony Bar
9:00 –
23:00
from
£750
hire fee + min. spend
Sunday
9:00 –
23:00
from
£450
hire fee + min. spend
The Secret Drawing Room
9:00 –
23:00
from
£450
hire fee + min. spend
BFI Bar Lounge Area
9:00 –
16:00
from
£5800
min. spend
The Balcony Bar
9:00 –
23:00
from
£750
hire fee + min. spend
Facilities and catering options
Up to 120
standing
Up to 16
seats
In-house catering
Alcohol provided
External catering allowed
Parking available
Accommodation available
Promoted / ticketed events
BYO alcohol
Reviews and ratings
(49 reviews and ratings – )
A
Alicia G.
April 2024
The bartender
R
Rosa R.
December 2023
Fantastic venue and location
Catering we’d ordered did not arrive (only some minimal candles) so guests were left hungry and many left early due to this. We are still trying to resolve this with the venue financially but it had a negative impact on our party which was a shame as everything else was great.
A
Alistair L.
December 2023
Great cosy space with attentive and helpful staff
Might be worth thinking about how best to signpost to guests - quite a few missed it!
J
Jane G.
November 2023
Great venue in great south bank location. Friendly staff
Better signage and for the BFI staff to work better with Benugo staff to direct guests
About Benugo @ The BFI Southbank
BFI Bar is on the South Bank, the cultural hub of riverside London, looking out over the Thames and some of the most iconic sights of this great city.
There’s always something going on at the BFI. Whether you want a quick recharge between events with a relaxed drink you’ll find what you are looking for in this bright, flexible space.
Group bookings from 8 to 60 people seated and 12 to 300 for drinks area, we got it all covered!
Elegant lounge, quirky hidden private room, what's not to like! We are very proud of our cocktail menu at the Bar (try one and tell us if you’ve tasted better) and we also stock an eclectic mix of craft beers alongside an adventurous wine list.
Relax with your drink in the lounge, or take it with you into the Riverfront restaurant to enjoy while you check out the menu.
There’s always something going on at the BFI. Whether you want a quick recharge between events with a relaxed drink you’ll find what you are looking for in this bright, flexible space.
Group bookings from 8 to 60 people seated and 12 to 300 for drinks area, we got it all covered!
Elegant lounge, quirky hidden private room, what's not to like! We are very proud of our cocktail menu at the Bar (try one and tell us if you’ve tasted better) and we also stock an eclectic mix of craft beers alongside an adventurous wine list.
Relax with your drink in the lounge, or take it with you into the Riverfront restaurant to enjoy while you check out the menu.
