About SAMA Bankside
Voted 'Best All In One Venue'* in the 2017/2018 Design My Night Awards.
Located within twin railways arches besides Blackfriars Bridge and just a short walk from the Southbank, up our secluded cobbled slope, you can step inside and be instantly transported away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Inside you’ll find the perfect place to meet, eat, drink and party with exposed brickwork, reclaimed wooden flooring, sumptuous colourful booths along with statement artwork and some more muted pieces throughout.
Open from 4pm Tuesday to Friday and from 1pm on Saturdays, SAMA Bankside is perfect for after-work drinks, freshly prepared food, pre-booked client meetings in our private meeting room with free Wi-Fi, or simply catching up with friends.
In the evenings you can enjoy our happy hour from 5pm to 7pm, Tuesday to Friday, a game of beer pong, or book an area for a few drinks with friends or colleagues. And for special occasions, we have our private dining room that can accommodate up to 20 people.
Hosting a number of events and with various private hire options, SAMA Bankside has already gained a reputation as a destination venue for corporate events, product launches, quiz nights, wrap parties, networking, weddings, or meetings.
Our team, from our chef to our general manager has been carefully hand-picked for their passion for great food, drinks, and service.
Come along and experience SAMA Bankside today.
Our Space
We’re a unique independent venue daring to be different in a world dominated by the big chains.
With 2 floors of fun to choose from, we’re more than just a bar or one of the many
restaurants in Southwark, we’re a multi-functional venue offering great food and drinks all day.
Whatever the occasion, whether it’s a corporate event, away day, meeting, engagement party,
birthday celebration, wedding or private dining, it makes sense to host your next event with us.
We’re also Southwark and Blackfriars number one destination spot for afterwork drinks on
Thursday and Friday evenings.
On the weekends we turn into a late night bar with DJ but that’s not before our very busy
weekend brunches every Saturday and Sunday afternoon.
