Private Hire & Event Venue in Bankside, London SE1
Looking for a private hire venue in Bankside for a party, dinner or company event?
SAMA Bankside is an independent bar, restaurant and event venue at 3 Robinson Road, SE1, right beside Blackfriars Bridge on the south side of the Thames. With two floors, characterful railway arches and flexible layouts, we host everything from relaxed drinks for 30 to exclusive venue hire for up to 300 guests.
Southwark, the Southbank, London Bridge and Waterloo are all a short walk away, making us an easy meeting point for guests travelling from across London. Our events team looks after every detail, from the floor plan and menus to music and timings.
Event Spaces To Suit Your Group
Choose our Upper Arch or Inside Garden Arch for semi-private events of up to 50 guests, or the more secluded Lower Arch for up to 70. For bigger celebrations, the complete Lower Floor can be hired privately for up to 150 guests.
Exclusive Venue Hire In SE1
Want the whole venue to yourself? Exclusive hire of SAMA Bankside accommodates up to 300 guests, ideal for product launches, awards nights, summer parties and Christmas Parties. We are also available for private hire on Sundays and Mondays, when we are closed to the public.
Corporate Events & Meetings
Weekday mornings can be booked for meetings, presentations and away days, with free fibre-optic Wi-Fi, projectors, TVs, microphones and a professional sound system. Explore Corporate Events
Private Parties & Celebrations
Birthdays, engagements, leaving dos and reunions all feel special here, with a DJ in the evenings and games to break the ice. See our Birthday Parties and Engagement Parties pages for ideas.
Food & Drink Packages
Our kitchen team prepares canapés, sharing platters, bowl food, sourdough pizzas and private dining menus fresh on site, and we can build a bespoke drinks package from arrival Prosecco to cocktails and beer. View Our Menus
No Hire Fee, Just A Minimum Spend
We do not charge a room hire fee. Events work on a minimum spend on food and drink, starting from just £250 for a Friday evening, so your budget goes on your guests rather than the room.
Entertainment & Games
Keep guests entertained with our DJ playing R&B, pop, house and club classics, plus Beer Pong and giant Jenga, perfect for getting teams, friends and families mingling.
Enquire About Private Hire
Tell us your date, guest numbers and occasion and our events team will come back to you with availability and options. Call 020 3904 6760, email info@samabankside.co.uk or Book Your Event Online.
Our Private Hire Spaces In Bankside
Frequently Asked Questions
How many guests can SAMA Bankside hold for private hire?
Our semi-private arches hold 50 to 70 guests, the Lower Floor can be hired for up to 150, and exclusive hire of the whole venue accommodates up to 300 guests.
Is there a venue hire fee?
No. We work on a minimum spend on food and drink instead, starting from £250 for a Friday evening. The minimum spend depends on the space, day and guest numbers.
Where is the venue located?
We are at 3 Robinson Road, London SE1 8BU, by Blackfriars Bridge at the junction of Southwark Street and Blackfriars Road, a short walk from Blackfriars, Southwark, London Bridge and Waterloo.
Can we hire the venue on a Sunday or Monday?
Yes. We are closed to the public on Sundays and Mondays but remain available for private hire, and weekday mornings can also be booked for meetings and events.
