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Unique spacious railway arches, set over two floors besides Blackfriars Bridge on the South side of the Thames

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South Bank, SE1
The Space

The venue is a unique and spacious multi-functional venue besides Blackfriars Bridge on the south side of the Thames in the vibrant Bankside area.

This is an independent venue that's set over two floors in a vast railway arch, featuring a bar on each floor and a number of bookable spaces from 30 up to 300 guests.

The venue is industrial in style and wouldn't be out of place in Brooklyn or Berlin, with original exposed brickwork, a polished concrete floor, sumptuous colorful booths and unapologetic artwork to get your guests talking.

It's in a great location with good transport links and is walking distance to Southwark, Blackfriars, Waterloo and London Bridge stations.

Exclusive venue hire is available for a standing reception of up to 300 guests, or the Lower Floor which comes with it's own bar can be hired separately and can accommodate up to 150 guests.

In addition, there are two semi-private arches on the Upper Floor which can each accommodate up to 50 guests standing.

A selection of areas to hire makes the perfect venue for;

Corporate events. Networking events. Presentations. Engagement parties. Birthdays. Quiz nights and corporate quiz events. Private dining or lunches. Brunch. Corporate drink receptions.  Offsite meetings. Away-days and workshops. Wrap parties. Product launches. photo shoots. Filming.

SAMA Bankside has 4 semi-private areas that can be hired for afterwork drinks, leaving drinks, engagement and birthday parties, these are;

Upper Arch - seated 30 / standing 50. Inside Garden Arch - seated 30 / standing 50. Lower Floor - seated 90 / standing 150. Upper Floor - seated 70 / standing 150. Entire Venue (both floors) - seated 130 / standing 300. 
Venue Capacity
Standing:
300
Theatre:
90
Cabaret:
40
Dining:
100
Boardroom:
28
Sq/ft:
4500.00
Price Guide
Minimum Spend
Monday - Sunday
09:00 - 01:00
From £ 250
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Perfect For
Anniversary
Away day
Bar mitzvah
Birthday party
Charity dinner
Christmas party
Corporate hire
Corporate party
Corporate reception
Creative space
Engagement party
Leaving party
Meeting
Networking
Office staff party
Presentation
Press day
Private dining rooms
Private party
Product launch
Summer party
Team building
Training
Wedding reception
Wine tasting
Workshop
Wrap party
Spaces Available
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Whole Venue Hire
from £1,000
min spend
Standing
300
Theatre
90
Cabaret
40
Dining
100
Boardroom
28
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Upper Arch
from £250
min spend
Standing
50
Cabaret
28
Dining
28
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Garden Arch
from £250
min spend
Standing
50
Theatre
30
Cabaret
28
Dining
32
Boardroom
18
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Lower Floor
from £1,000
min spend
Standing
150
Theatre
90
Cabaret
58
Dining
80
Boardroom
28
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Lower Arch
from £750
min spend
Standing
80
Theatre
40
Cabaret
24
Dining
24
Boardroom
24
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Exclusive Venue Hire
from £1,000
min spend
Standing
300
Theatre
90
Cabaret
40
Dining
100
Boardroom
28
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Features & Restrictions
Catering
Can provide Halal
Full catering kitchen
Inhouse caterers available
Kitchen facilities available
Tables & Chairs
Tableware & Crockery
Vegan Friendly
Venue can provide alcohol
Wet Hire
Allow external caterers
Approved caterers only
Can provide Kosher
Dry Hire
Fridge/Freezer
Allowed Events
21st Birthday Parties
Loud Music
Open past 12am
18th Birthday Parties
Child friendly
Ticketed Events
Licensing
Alcohol License
Late License
Noise restrictions
BYOB
Civil ceremony licence
Full wedding license
Temporary event notices (TENs) available
Venue Specs
Air Conditioning
Breakout rooms
Cloakroom
Dancefloor
Dog friendly
Early access
Outside area
Smoking area
Toilets
Wheelchair access
Whiteboards/ flipcharts
Accommodation
Elevator
Goods lift
Loading bay
Parking Facilities
Rain friendly
Ramps
Separate Entrance
Technical
AV equipment
High Speed Fibre Optic
On-site technician
PA System
Screens / Projector
Wi-Fi
Bring your own DJ
Hearing loop
Hybrid Events
Live Streaming
Sky Sports
Stage
Video Conferencing
Video Recording
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