London area of South Bank guide
What to do and where to stay in London's South Bank neighbourhood
The Southbank Centre is a classic example of brutal 60s concrete architecture. Everyone has an opinion on its distinctive design - famous detractors include Prince Charles, who once described it as a '''monstrous carbuncle'''. Yet, if the West End is the centre of popular culture in London, it is the Southbank Centre that is the centre of true excellence in the arts. Comprising The Royal Festival Hall and the Hayward Gallery, the complex consistently produces classical and world music events and fine art exhibitions of international renown. Just next door the BFI Southbank and the National Theatre are the pinnacle of British cinema and theatre. It also offers the very best riverside spots in central London for soaking up the view and a long series of parks and plazas, dominated by the London Eye. This stretch along the Thames is one of the cultural and social hubs of London with nearby hotels in great demand.
See our recommended nearby South Bank Hotels, Events, Entertainment, Sights and Attractions, Shopping, Restaurants, Pubs, Nightlife, Leisure, Education, and Meeting Venues.
South Bank Hotels
in or near South Bank
H10 London Waterloo
London > Hotels > Budget Chain Hotel
284 - 302 Waterloo Road, SE1
The H10 London Waterloo is a recently-built hotel providing comfortable and well-lit rooms and an ideally-located base from which to get around central London. The hotel ... More
London > Hotels > Budget Chain Hotel
284 - 302 Waterloo Road, SE1
The H10 London Waterloo is a recently-built hotel providing comfortable and well-lit rooms and an ideally-located base from which to get around central London. The hotel ... More
Holiday Inn Express London Southwark
London > Hotels > Budget Chain Hotel
103-109 Southwark Street, SE1
Located in the bustling heart of London's arts scene, with the capital's finest theatres, concert halls and cinemas just a short stroll away, this is a ... More
London > Hotels > Budget Chain Hotel
103-109 Southwark Street, SE1
Located in the bustling heart of London's arts scene, with the capital's finest theatres, concert halls and cinemas just a short stroll away, this is a ... More
South Bank Events
in or near South Bank
4D Cinema at The London Eye
London > Events > Exhibitions
London Eye, Jubilee Gardens, South Bank, South Bank, London SE1
The London Eye is one of the most cherished tourist attractions in the capital and has been since its opening in 2000. Now, thanks to a ... More
London > Events > Exhibitions
London Eye, Jubilee Gardens, South Bank, South Bank, London SE1
The London Eye is one of the most cherished tourist attractions in the capital and has been since its opening in 2000. Now, thanks to a ... More
Carl Donnelly
London > Events > Comedy
Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, South Bank, London SE1
Multi-award winning comic Carl Donnelly, from TV's 'Mock The Week', 'One Night Stand' and 'Russell Howard's Good News', provides an hour of laughs at this year's ... More
London > Events > Comedy
Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, South Bank, London SE1
Multi-award winning comic Carl Donnelly, from TV's 'Mock The Week', 'One Night Stand' and 'Russell Howard's Good News', provides an hour of laughs at this year's ... More
Festival!
London > Events > Exhibitions
National Theatre, South Bank, South Bank, London SE1
Embracing festivals of all size and nature - from the boisterous and intoxicating Rio Carnival to the cerebral rhythms of Hay Literature and Arts- Festival! embraces ... More
London > Events > Exhibitions
National Theatre, South Bank, South Bank, London SE1
Embracing festivals of all size and nature - from the boisterous and intoxicating Rio Carnival to the cerebral rhythms of Hay Literature and Arts- Festival! embraces ... More
South Bank Entertainment
in or near South Bank
The Slug And Lettuce
London > Entertainment > Comedy Clubs
County Hall, 5 Chicheley Street, London, South Bank, London SE1
Situated in the heart of London at Southbank, and right in front of tourists' favourite the London Eye, The Slug and Lettuce is the perfect place ... More
London > Entertainment > Comedy Clubs
County Hall, 5 Chicheley Street, London, South Bank, London SE1
Situated in the heart of London at Southbank, and right in front of tourists' favourite the London Eye, The Slug and Lettuce is the perfect place ... More
Old Vic Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
103 The Cut, London, South Bank, London SE1
With the exception of The Globe, the Old Vic has had a greater influence on the history of drama than any theatre standing today. From John ... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
103 The Cut, London, South Bank, London SE1
With the exception of The Globe, the Old Vic has had a greater influence on the history of drama than any theatre standing today. From John ... More
BFI IMAX Cinema
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
1 Charlie Chaplin Walk, South Bank, London, South Bank, London SE1
With a huge 26m x 20m screen, a 12,000 watt digital surround sound-system, and the special multi-dimensional technology of the IMAX format (short for Image Maximum), ... More
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
1 Charlie Chaplin Walk, South Bank, London, South Bank, London SE1
With a huge 26m x 20m screen, a 12,000 watt digital surround sound-system, and the special multi-dimensional technology of the IMAX format (short for Image Maximum), ... More
South Bank Sights and Attractions
The best museums, galleries, attractions in or near South Bank
Sea Life London Aquarium
London > Attractions > Attractions for Kids
County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, South Bank, London SE1
The Sea Life London Aquarium features hundreds of varieties of fish and sea life from around the world. Here you'll come face-to-face with sharks and watch ... More
London > Attractions > Attractions for Kids
County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, South Bank, London SE1
The Sea Life London Aquarium features hundreds of varieties of fish and sea life from around the world. Here you'll come face-to-face with sharks and watch ... More
St George's Cathedral
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Westminster Bridge Road, London, South Bank, London SE1
One of two cathedrals in Southwark, St George's Cathedral opened in 1848 as the first Catholic cathedral in the UK after the Reformation. The impressive building ... More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Westminster Bridge Road, London, South Bank, London SE1
One of two cathedrals in Southwark, St George's Cathedral opened in 1848 as the first Catholic cathedral in the UK after the Reformation. The impressive building ... More
London Eye
London > Attractions > Sights
Jubilee Gardens, South Bank, London, South Bank, London SE1
The London Eye elbowed its way onto the capital's tourist scene as one of the statement pieces to mark the turn of the century (see also ... More
London > Attractions > Sights
Jubilee Gardens, South Bank, London, South Bank, London SE1
The London Eye elbowed its way onto the capital's tourist scene as one of the statement pieces to mark the turn of the century (see also ... More
South Bank Shopping
The best shops and markets in or near London's South Bank
Crockatt and Powell
London > Shopping > Books
119-120 Lower Marsh, London, South Bank, London SE1
If you hate the commercial, branded feel of mega bookshops like Waterstones and Borders this one's a treat. Crockatt and Powell is an independent bookshop that ... More
London > Shopping > Books
119-120 Lower Marsh, London, South Bank, London SE1
If you hate the commercial, branded feel of mega bookshops like Waterstones and Borders this one's a treat. Crockatt and Powell is an independent bookshop that ... More
Greensmiths
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
27 Lower Marsh, London, South Bank, London SE1
Greensmiths combines an excellent butcher's (The Ginger Pig), artisan baker's (The Old Post Office Bakery) and Covent Garden Market greengrocer's (Solstice) under one roof - all ... More
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
27 Lower Marsh, London, South Bank, London SE1
Greensmiths combines an excellent butcher's (The Ginger Pig), artisan baker's (The Old Post Office Bakery) and Covent Garden Market greengrocer's (Solstice) under one roof - all ... More
I Knit London
London > Shopping > Clothing
106 Lower Marsh, London, South Bank, London SE1
Stocking a wide range of yarns, needles, patterns and accessories, I Knit London started as a knitting community in Vauxhall in January 2006, meeting at the ... More
London > Shopping > Clothing
106 Lower Marsh, London, South Bank, London SE1
Stocking a wide range of yarns, needles, patterns and accessories, I Knit London started as a knitting community in Vauxhall in January 2006, meeting at the ... More
South Bank Restaurants
What are the best dining options in or near South Bank London?
Scooterworks Bar and Cafe
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
132 Lower Marsh, London, South Bank, London SE1
Scooterworks may sound like a place to pick up a two wheeled motorised vehicle but the smell of coffee soon suggests there's something more. "We never ... More
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
132 Lower Marsh, London, South Bank, London SE1
Scooterworks may sound like a place to pick up a two wheeled motorised vehicle but the smell of coffee soon suggests there's something more. "We never ... More
Inshoku
London > Restaurants > Japanese restaurants
23 Lower Marsh, London, South Bank, London SE1
Japanese cuisine. Booking advised. ... More
London > Restaurants > Japanese restaurants
23 Lower Marsh, London, South Bank, London SE1
Japanese cuisine. Booking advised. ... More
Yo! Sushi
London > Restaurants > Japanese restaurants
County Hall, Belvedere Road, London, South Bank, London SE1
For anyone who needs a fast, healthy lunch Yo! Sushi is the place to go. Its conveyor belt service means you've always got plenty of choice, ... More
London > Restaurants > Japanese restaurants
County Hall, Belvedere Road, London, South Bank, London SE1
For anyone who needs a fast, healthy lunch Yo! Sushi is the place to go. Its conveyor belt service means you've always got plenty of choice, ... More
South Bank Pubs
The best pubs in or near London South Bank.
King's Arms
London > Nightlife > Pubs
25 Roupell Street, London, South Bank, London SE1
A short walk from the South Bank Centre, The Old Vic and The National Theatre this traditional old watering hole is a good place to have ... More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
25 Roupell Street, London, South Bank, London SE1
A short walk from the South Bank Centre, The Old Vic and The National Theatre this traditional old watering hole is a good place to have ... More
The Anchor & Hope
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
36 The Cut, London, South Bank, London SE1
This is a gastropub that takes both parts of its name seriously, and you can certainly have a good evening just popping in to sample some ... More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
36 The Cut, London, South Bank, London SE1
This is a gastropub that takes both parts of its name seriously, and you can certainly have a good evening just popping in to sample some ... More
Red Lion Pub
London > Nightlife > Pubs
48 Parliament Street, Whitehall, London, South Bank, London SW1A
Right across the street from the Houses of Parliament, the Red Lion is perfectly positioned for politicos to pop in for a pint after a heated ... More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
48 Parliament Street, Whitehall, London, South Bank, London SW1A
Right across the street from the Houses of Parliament, the Red Lion is perfectly positioned for politicos to pop in for a pint after a heated ... More
South Bank Nightlife
South Bank clubs, bars, cabaret nights, casinos and interesting nightlife.
Oxo Tower Bar & Brasserie
London > Nightlife > Bars
Oxo Tower Wharf, Barge House Street, London, South Bank, London SE1
Boasting one of the best views in town, the Oxo Tower Bar is perfect for combining a spot of leisurely (if static) sightseeing with some classy ... More
London > Nightlife > Bars
Oxo Tower Wharf, Barge House Street, London, South Bank, London SE1
Boasting one of the best views in town, the Oxo Tower Bar is perfect for combining a spot of leisurely (if static) sightseeing with some classy ... More
All Bar One
London > Nightlife > Bars
1 Chicheley Street, London, South Bank, London SE1
Bright airy chain bars with a good range of beer, wine and spirits offering reasonable gastropub style food. Comfortable, with plenty of tables, leather sofas, polished ... More
London > Nightlife > Bars
1 Chicheley Street, London, South Bank, London SE1
Bright airy chain bars with a good range of beer, wine and spirits offering reasonable gastropub style food. Comfortable, with plenty of tables, leather sofas, polished ... More
The Leader's Bar
London > Nightlife > Bars
County Hall, Riverside Building, Westminster Bridge Road, London, South Bank, London SE1
Bar ... More
London > Nightlife > Bars
County Hall, Riverside Building, Westminster Bridge Road, London, South Bank, London SE1
Bar ... More
South Bank Leisure
South Bank gyms, sporting activities, health & beauty and fitness.
London Marriott Hotel County Hall Spa
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
Westminster Bridge Road, London, South Bank, London SE1
Fancy detoxing in the building where the Greater London Council used to run the city? The Spa at the London Marriott County ... More
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
Westminster Bridge Road, London, South Bank, London SE1
Fancy detoxing in the building where the Greater London Council used to run the city? The Spa at the London Marriott County ... More
Jubilee Gardens
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
3 Belvedere Road, South Bank, London, South Bank, London SE1
The concrete promenade along the South Bank greatly benefits from this large patch of green grass for striders, strollers and sightseers to relax on. Not ... More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
3 Belvedere Road, South Bank, London, South Bank, London SE1
The concrete promenade along the South Bank greatly benefits from this large patch of green grass for striders, strollers and sightseers to relax on. Not ... More
Rickshaw Hire
London > Leisure > Activities
2 Addington Street, London, South Bank, London SE1
Pedicab ride is the ideal way to see London. Book your pedicab ride with us for a unique environmentally friendly travel experience. Available for short ... More
London > Leisure > Activities
2 Addington Street, London, South Bank, London SE1
Pedicab ride is the ideal way to see London. Book your pedicab ride with us for a unique environmentally friendly travel experience. Available for short ... More
South Bank Education
in or near South Bank
Straight Up Bartending School
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
2nd Floor Dover House, 170 Westminster Bridge Road, London, South Bank, London SE1
Learn to make a Martini like a pro at one of the top schools in the world. Bartenders trained here have popped up in some fabulous ... More
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
2nd Floor Dover House, 170 Westminster Bridge Road, London, South Bank, London SE1
Learn to make a Martini like a pro at one of the top schools in the world. Bartenders trained here have popped up in some fabulous ... More
Morley College
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
61 Westmister Bridge Road, London, South Bank, London SE1
Morley College, one of the oldest adult education colleges in the country, dates back to the early 1880s when it was set up by visionary, Emma ... More
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
61 Westmister Bridge Road, London, South Bank, London SE1
Morley College, one of the oldest adult education colleges in the country, dates back to the early 1880s when it was set up by visionary, Emma ... More
London City College
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
Royal Waterloo House, 51 Waterloo Road, London, South Bank, London SE1
... More
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
Royal Waterloo House, 51 Waterloo Road, London, South Bank, London SE1
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South Bank Meeting Venues
Where to have your meeting, conference, exhibition, private dining or training course in or near South Bank.
London County Hall
London > Business > Venue Hire
Riverside Building, Westminster Bridge Road, London, South Bank, London SE1
... More
London > Business > Venue Hire
Riverside Building, Westminster Bridge Road, London, South Bank, London SE1
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London Eye
London > Business > Venue Hire
Jubilee Gardens, South Bank, London, South Bank, London SE1
The London Eye (or Millennium Wheel) elbowed its way onto the capital's tourist scene as one of the statement pieces to mark the turn of the ... More
London > Business > Venue Hire
Jubilee Gardens, South Bank, London, South Bank, London SE1
The London Eye (or Millennium Wheel) elbowed its way onto the capital's tourist scene as one of the statement pieces to mark the turn of the ... More
Skylon
London > Business > Venue Hire
Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London, South Bank, London SE1
The Royal Festival Hall's refurbishment has done away with 'The People's Palace', the marvellously 1950s restaurant that used to occupy this space, and replaced it with ... More
London > Business > Venue Hire
Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London, South Bank, London SE1
The Royal Festival Hall's refurbishment has done away with 'The People's Palace', the marvellously 1950s restaurant that used to occupy this space, and replaced it with ... More
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