The Garden Museum
Garden Café
Enjoy daily changing seasonal menus at the Garden Museum's award-winning restaurant.
Hello summer!
From summer festivals and riverside pop-up bars to mouthwatering street food and the most magical sunsets – take a stroll by the river, soak up the atmosphere and make it a summer to remember in South Bank.
Summer terraces & rooftops
OXO Tower Restaurant, Bar & Brasserie
This iconic dining destination serves up sophistication and stunning views.
Southbank Centre
Riverside Terrace Cafe
Bright and breezy canteen-style cafe at Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall.
12th Knot
Rooftop bar with top-notch cocktails and panoramic views looking out over the river.
Limin' South Bank
Colourful Caribbean beach-bar and restaurant serving spicy Trinidadian flavours.
Wahaca
Fresh, vibrant & sustainable street food inspired by the magical markets of Mexico.
Southbank Centre Food Market
This lively street food market is open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays behind the Royal Festival Hall.
Between the Bridges
Huge courtyard garden with street food, big screen sports, craft beer, DJs and fab live entertainment.
Strada
Riverside restaurant at the Southbank Centre offering a traditional Italian experience with a modern twist.
KERB at The Understudy
Enjoy a taste of London’s diverse street food flavours at the National Theatre.
Giraffe
Popular family-friendly chain serving global cuisine right by the river.
Forza Wine at National Theatre
Find tasty small plates, great wines and fab views at this 'Italian-ish' boutique wine bar.
Las Iguanas
Vibrant Latin American bar and restaurant with a fantastic terrace.
Locale
Brilliantly located classic Italian restaurant opening onto a quiet piazza.
The Green Room
Spacious restaurant with a great garden terrace and a tasty menu of handmade pizzas.
La Gamba
A breezy Spanish tapas and wine restaurant that looks onto the Queen’s Walk at Southbank Centre.
BFI Riverfront Bar & Kitchen
The BFI's bustling bar and kitchen is always a hive of activity and a super place to hangout before or after a film.
Azzuro Italian Kitchen & Bar
All-day Italian restaurant and bar serving pizza and pasta favourites.
Gourmet Pizza Company
Serving award-winning pizzas with amazing views of the river for over 25 years.
Gabriel's Wharf
Paradiso Burger & Cocktail Bar
Riverside burger restaurant at Gabriel’s Wharf set over two floors.
Family days out
Summer holiday fun for families
Jump into summer with a jam-packed line-up of great events and exciting attractions these school holidays!
Discover More about Summer holiday fun for familiesWhat's On
BFI Southbank
LAIKA: Frame by Frame
12 Aug 2024
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01 Oct 2024
Discover the boundary-pushing art and science behind the films of stop-motion animation studio LAIKA.
Exhibitions
The Garden Museum
Gardening Bohemia: Bloomsbury Women Outdoors
15 May 2024
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29 Sept 2024
This new exhibition reveals the stories and inspirations of the influential women of the Bloomsbury group.
Exhibitions
BFI Southbank
Stop Motion: Celebrating handmade animation on the big screen
01 Aug 2024
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09 Oct 2024
A mammoth two-month season dedicated to the boundary-pushing art of stop-motion animation.
Film
Witness for the Prosecution
01 Jan 2023
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28 Sept 2025
Experience Agatha Christie's gripping story of justice, passion and betrayal in a unique courtroom setting
Theatre & Shows
The Old Vic
The Real Thing
22 Aug 2024
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26 Oct 2024
The Old Vic presents a new production of Tom Stoppard’s kaleidoscopic comedy of love, infidelity and the stories we tell.
Theatre & Shows
BFI Southbank
Maggie Cheung: Films of Romance, Melancholy & Magic
01 Sept 2024
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08 Oct 2024
The BFI celebrates the wide-ranging filmography of the iconic Maggie Cheung
Film
Oxo Tower Wharf
London Design Festival
14 Sept 2024
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22 Sept 2024
Look out for design exhibitions popping up across South Bank as part of this year's festival
Exhibitions
Bargehouse
Material Matters at London Design Festival
18 Sept 2024
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21 Sept 2024
This innovative material design showcase brings together 40+ leading brands, designers and makers.
Exhibitions
Oxo Tower Wharf
Open House Festival
14 Sept 2024
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22 Sept 2024
This year the free annual London-wide festival comes to South Bank.
Walks, Talks & Tours
National Theatre
Coriolanus
11 Sept 2024
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09 Nov 2024
Lyndsey Turner directs David Oyelowo in a thrilling new production of Shakespeare’s timeless political tragedy.
Theatre & Shows
Top of the pops
South Bank top summer pop-ups
South Bank is famous for its summer pop-ups. Here's a look at who's popping up this summer and where.
Discover More about South Bank top summer pop-upsParks, gardens & beaches
Jubilee Gardens
A glorious green haven at the foot of the London Eye.
Ernie's Beach
Get down on the water at this publically accessible tidal beach.
Queen Elizabeth Hall Roof Garden
Southbank Centre's summer roof garden is a hidden oasis in the heart of the city.
Lambeth Palace Garden Open Days
05 Jul
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06 Sept 2024
On the first Friday of every month Lambeth Palace Gardens open their gates to raise money for local charities.
Family
Archbishop's Park
Escape the crowds in this leafy park behind Lambeth Palcace.
Bernie Spain Gardens
A riverside oasis of green between Oxo Tower and Gabriel's Wharf.
