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Address: Hayward Gallery,  Belvedere Road, South Bank,  SE1 8XX
Telephone: 020 7928 4123
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Concrete is in the London Borough of Lambeth
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ConcreteConcrete is an apt name for a cafe/bar adjoining the Hayward. Anyone who's been to this part of the South Bank will know it's famous for its 1960s modernist architecture and here its played up to best effect. Concrete also marks a more individual approach than the distinctly un-artistically minded Starbucks which previously occupied the site. Company of Cooks, who also has the refreshment franchises at Kenwood House, the Roundhouse and Kensington Gardens, has been brought in to give the place a more relaxed day-to-late night vibe - it's open till 1am on Friday and Saturday nights. With the gallery only opening until 10pm on Fridays, Concrete isn't just about fuelling those who want to take a laid back break after seeing the latest in contemporary art. You can come here even after the Hayward is closed. But those with an eye for art will appreciate the difference. In the evening, bread and oils can be snacked on while brooding over a pint. More substantial meals are also on offer - think hot pots and pies - as well as civilised champagne cocktails and liqueurs.

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Railway Stations
Waterloo East Railway Station (6 minutes)
Waterloo Railway Station (6 minutes)
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Waterloo Tube (6 minutes)
Lambeth North Tube (12 minutes)
 
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Opening Times

Sun & Mon 10:00-18:00, Tue to Thu 10:00-23:00, Fri & Sat 10:00-1:00
 
 

Car Parks

 
Coin Street NCP (7 minutes)
Library Street NCP (16 minutes)
 
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Pricing

Main Courses £4.50-£6.50

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Belvedere Road
 
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Scooterworks Bar and Cafe

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7 minutes walk from Concrete
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Park Plaza Westminster Bridge

200 Westminster Bridge Road London,  SE1 Map
9 minutes walk from Concrete
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The Poetry Library

Level 5,  Royal Festival Hall, Belvedere Road, South Bank,  London,  SE1 Map
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The Hayward Gallery

Belvedere Road, South Bank,  London,  SE1 Map
1 minutes walk from Concrete
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Konditor & Cook

22 Cornwall Road, South Bank,  London,  SE1 Map
7 minutes walk from Concrete
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63 Stamford Street, South Bank,  London,  SE1 Map
8 minutes walk from Concrete
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61 Westminster Bridge Road, South Bank,  London,  SE1 Map
14 minutes walk from Concrete
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Jubilee Gardens

3 Belvedere Road, South Bank,  London,  SE1 Map
5 minutes walk from Concrete
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Gordon's Wine Bar

47 Villiers Street, Covent Garden,  London,  WC2N Map
8 minutes walk from Concrete
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