Queen Elizabeth Hall Roof Garden
Southbank Centre's summer roof garden is a hidden oasis in the heart of the city.
Opening Hours
The garden is closed in the autumn and winter. Reopens for spring-summer season on 1 April 2025
Tue–Fri 12pm–10:30pm (cafe open from 4pm)
Sat & Sun 12pm–10:30pm
Closed Mon
Please note, no bookings or reservations available. During adverse weather Southbank Centre may temporarily close the garden.
Contact Info
- Address
- Queen Elizabeth Hall, Belvedere Road, London, UK
This peaceful space on top of the iconic Queen Elizabeth Hall has become a much-loved feature of summer at the Southbank Centre.
Home to over 200 wild native plants, a luscious lawn and gorgeous views across the river, this is an ideal spot to spend a quiet afternoon lost in a book, or to meet up for drinks with friends before a show.
The garden, originally a partnership with the Eden Project, was built and continues to be maintained by volunteers from Grounded EcoTherapy, a group that offers people dealing with issues like homelessness and addiction help through horticulture.
The rooftop garden offers plenty of seating under the shade of fruit trees and amongst the more than 200 native plant species that grow in this surprisingly lush garden. There is a small café-bar counter housed in a reused shipping container that serves a variety of refreshments including wines, craft beers, summer cocktails and soft drinks plus loaded flatbreads and small bites for snacking on.
Note that the Roof Garden may be closed during bad weather and is also occasionally used for private events.
