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BFI Southbank

Bar

#4 of 169 Bar venues in Southwark
#29 of 1814 Outdoor Space venues in London
  74 reviews  – 
BFI Southbank, Waterloo, London, SE1 8XT –
Waterloo Station (0.2 mi)
From £200
per person
Up to 60
seats
Up to 120
standing
Venue offers catering
British
cuisine
Parking not available
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Venue overview

Stylish bar and lounge within BFI Southbank, offering an industrial-chic atmosphere and a smart cocktail menu. Ideal for private parties or relaxed celebrations with your own music and DJ.

This is an AI-generated summary based on client reviews and venue profile

Spaces for hire at BFI Southbank

The Balcony Bar at BFI Southbank

The Balcony Bar
Event Space
·
Private space
60 seats
120 standing
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...
Alcohol licence until 23:00
Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £2700 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 5 months ago
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The Drawing Room at BFI Southbank

The Drawing Room
Function Room
·
Private space
20 seats
40 standing
The Drawing Room is a Function Room in BFI Southbank, a secluded, curtain-separated private space that reads like a small, theatre-style library. Design: The room features tall book-lined shelving, deep red walls and herringbone wooden floors that create a theatrical, vintage look. The ceiling is high and exposed, and seating mixes sofas, armchair...
Alcohol licence until 23:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £200 per person
Pricing updated by venue 5 months ago
Enquire now

Reviews and ratings

4.7
1 new review from verified user within the last 6 months
25 recent guests highly rated cleanliness, location and service quality
Amenities
4.7
Cleanliness
4.9
Location
4.8
Service quality
4.8
Value for money
4.6
Catering
4.0
Communication
4.8

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

DT
Della T.
Verified review
Outdoor Space · 60 guests · May 2026 · The Balcony Bar

Great Location and fantastic space - perfect for our event

4.4
AL
Alex L.
Verified review
Bar · 30 guests · December 2024 · The Drawing Room

Great staff, venue was amazing and service was incredible. We loved our event

The food portions were laughably small, definitely not worth the money and not as described. The fact this was meant to be enough food for 40 people was a bit of a joke

4.3
BG
Beatrice G.
Verified review
Bar · 10 guests · December 2024 · The Drawing Room

lovely secret venue in the hear of the BFI and perfect for our needs! service was optimal and so was the catering, absolutely to reccomend

5.0
KD
Karisa D.
Verified review
Networking · 35 guests · December 2024 · The Drawing Room

A really gorgeous event space and friendly and communicative staff - we will certainly host here again in the future.

I felt that the catering was a bit light for a lunch - but it worked well for this event as we were all standing and mingling for most of the event. The catering itself was delicious!

4.7

Prices and opening hours

Monday
9:00 – 23:00
from £200 per person
The Drawing Room
18:00 – 22:00
from £200 per person
The Balcony Bar
9:00 – 23:00
from £600 hire fee + min. spend
Tuesday
9:00 – 23:00
from £200 per person
The Drawing Room
18:00 – 22:00
from £200 per person
The Balcony Bar
9:00 – 23:00
from £600 hire fee + min. spend
Wednesday
9:00 – 23:00
from £200 per person
The Drawing Room
18:00 – 22:00
from £200 per person
The Balcony Bar
9:00 – 23:00
from £600 hire fee + min. spend
Thursday
9:00 – 23:00
from £200 per person
The Drawing Room
18:00 – 22:00
from £200 per person
The Balcony Bar
9:00 – 23:00
from £600 hire fee + min. spend
Friday
9:00 – 23:00
from £200 per person
The Drawing Room
18:00 – 22:00
from £200 per person
The Balcony Bar
9:00 – 23:00
from £600 hire fee + min. spend
Saturday
9:00 – 23:00
from £200 per person
The Drawing Room
18:00 – 22:00
from £200 per person
The Balcony Bar
9:00 – 23:00
from £600 hire fee + min. spend
Sunday
9:00 – 23:00
from £200 per person
The Drawing Room
18:00 – 22:00
from £200 per person
The Balcony Bar
9:00 – 23:00
from £600 hire fee + min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 5 months ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 1 verified user

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 120
standing
Up to 60
seats
In-house catering
British
cuisine
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Parking available
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About BFI Southbank

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

BFI Southbank is the cultural hub of riverside London, offering two unique event spaces for hire.

Perched on the riverside with views across the Thames, Balcony Bar offers a unique and modern space ideal for a range of occasions - from corporate receptions and networking events to private dining and celebrations. The design-led interior is entirely flexible and can support a wide range of set ups including seated dinners, standing receptions and cabaret. The standout feature is the gorgeous outside terrace above the buzzing Southbank.

The Drawing Room offers an elegant and intimate setting, ideal for hosting everything from corporate dinners and client entertaining to special celebrations. With its refined interiors and flexible layout, it provides a more secluded space while still being at the heart of the Southbank.

FAQ

No, the venue does not provide a DJ; a DJ must be arranged independently.

Yes, The Balcony Bar has its own private bar.

Yes, under-18s are permitted, but anyone who looks under age will need to show ID.

At BFI Southbank, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available

BFI Southbank does not offer parking facilities.

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at BFI Southbank:

  • The Drawing Room hosting 30 guests: £2772
  • The Balcony Bar hosting 120 guests: £8163.28

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

BFI Southbank is located at BFI Southbank, in Waterloo, London. The nearest metro station is Waterloo Station.

Yes! Here's what guests who have hosted their birthdays at this venue say:

  • Justin H. rated it 5/5 stars
    'We were actually at the bar not the secret drawing room. Enrique and the team looked after us remarkably well from preparation before and getting the right drinks and food secured for the night to keeping us well fed and refreshed on the night. It couldn't have gone better and I can't recommend the BFI more. Thanks guys!'
  • Bethan J. rated it 4.6/5 stars
    'Great service in a fantastic location. Really helpful staff and good sound system.'
  • Adriana C. rated it 4.7/5 stars
    'Such a great venue, lots of atmosphere and we were very well looked after,.'

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