Queen Elizabeth Hall Roof Garden
Southbank Centre's summer roof garden is a hidden oasis in the heart of the city.
Opening Hours
Wed: from 4pm until dusk
Thu, Fri: 12pm until dusk (cafe bar opens at 4pm)
Sat: 12pm until dusk
Sun: 12 pm–6pm
Closed Mon, Tue
Open for the 2026 season from 1 April
No table reservations, walk-ins only. During adverse weather Southbank Centre may temporarily close the garden.
Contact Info
- Address
- Queen Elizabeth Hall, Belvedere Road, London, UK
*The Queen Elizabeth Hall roof garden is currently closed for the autumn-winter season and will reopen in April 2027.
Declared London's Best Rooftop Bar by TimeOut in 2026, this lush garden perched on top of a prominent brutalist landmark is local favourite.
According to TimeOut: "the bar itself is pretty unobtrusive, set in an old shipping container, and serving wine, botany-inspired cocktails and craft beers, as well as a couple of snacky bits, but it’s the sprawling green space that really makes this spot stand out".
Home to over 200 wild native plants, a luscious lawn and gorgeous views across the river, the Queen Elizabeth Hall rooftop garden 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 recovery from addiction help and support through horticulture.
A surprisingly lush space, the rooftop garden offers plenty of seating under the leafy shade of fruit trees, making for a cool urban corner to relax outdoors on even the hottest heatwave afternoons.
Note that the Roof Garden may be closed during bad weather and is also occasionally used for private events.
