After Work Drinks & Group Bookings in Bankside
Looking for a bar in Bankside for after work drinks, team socials or a networking event?
SAMA Bankside is a stylish independent bar beside Blackfriars Bridge, perfectly placed for offices across Southwark, the Southbank, Bankside, London Bridge and Waterloo. From a few drinks with colleagues to a networking evening for 150 guests, we will find the right space for your group.
Book a booth, reserve a semi-private arch or take over the whole Lower Floor, with food, drinks and entertainment arranged by our events team.
After Work Drinks In Bankside
We open from 4pm Tuesday to Friday, with happy hour from 5pm to 7pm, making SAMA an easy choice for after work drinks just off Southwark Street. See Happy Hour Offers
Booths & Semi-Private Areas
Groups can reserve a booth or one of our semi-private arches. The Upper Arch and Inside Garden Arch each hold up to 50 guests, and the more secluded Lower Arch up to 70.
Networking Events & Launches
Hosting a networking evening, client drinks or a product launch? The Lower Floor accommodates up to 150 guests, with a professional sound system, microphones, projectors and TVs for speeches and presentations. Private Hire Options
Team Socials & Leaving Dos
Celebrate a win, welcome new starters or say goodbye to a colleague with a relaxed evening of drinks, pizza and Beer Pong, with a great soundtrack to keep the atmosphere going.
Food For Groups
Keep everyone fuelled with sourdough pizzas, sharing platters, canapés or bowl food, all prepared fresh in our kitchen. View Food & Drink Menus
No Hire Fee, Just A Minimum Spend
We do not charge a hire fee for group areas. Bookings work on a minimum spend on food and drink, and we can tailor a drinks package with Prosecco, cocktails or beer to suit your budget.
Corporate Meetings & Away Days
Need a daytime space as well? We host pre-booked meetings, presentations and away days on weekdays, followed by drinks in the bar. Corporate Events
Book Your Group
Send us your date and group size and we will come back to you with the best options. Call 020 3904 6760, email info@samabankside.co.uk or Book Your Group Online.
Spaces For Groups & After Work Drinks
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to book for after work drinks?
We recommend booking for groups so we can have a booth or area ready for you. Call 020 3904 6760 or use our online booking form.
How large a group can you host?
Booths suit smaller groups, our semi-private arches hold 50 to 70 guests, the Lower Floor up to 150 and exclusive venue hire up to 300.
Is there a charge to reserve an area?
There is no hire fee. Group areas work on a minimum spend on food and drink, which depends on the day, the space and your group size.
Can you host networking events with speeches?
Yes. We have a professional sound system, microphones, projectors and TVs, plus free fibre-optic Wi-Fi for presentations and networking events.
