Concrete
ADDRESS
Hayward Gallery, Belvedere Road, South Bank, London SE1 8XX
TELEPHONE
020 7928 4123
OPENING TIMES
Sun & Mon 10:00-18:00, Tue to Thu 10:00-23:00, Fri & Sat 10:00-1:00
PRICES
Main Courses £4.50-£6.50
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Concrete 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.Concrete images
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London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
Royal Festival Hall, Festival Terrace, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, South Bank, London SE1 | At Concrete
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London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
25 Villiers Street, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 8 minutes from Concrete
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25 Villiers Street, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 8 minutes from Concrete
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London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 8 minutes from Concrete
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London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 8 minutes from Concrete
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London > Restaurants > British restaurants
Royal Festival Hall, Belvedere Road, South Bank, London SE1 | At Concrete
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Strada
London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
Unit 6, Royal Festival Hall Riverside, South Bank, London SE1 | At Concrete
Strada has started something of a pizza revolution. The chain has blossomed thanks largely to its focus on fresh, high quality ingredients, and efficient, friendly service. ...More
London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
Unit 6, Royal Festival Hall Riverside, South Bank, London SE1 | At Concrete
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Giraffe
London > Restaurants > International restaurants
Unit 1, Royal Festival Hall Riverside, South Bank, London SE1 | At Concrete
If you happen to be with the kids on the South Bank this summer this is a great little eatery in which to recharge their batteries. ...More
London > Restaurants > International restaurants
Unit 1, Royal Festival Hall Riverside, South Bank, London SE1 | At Concrete
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London > Events > Seasonal Dates: 11th February - 14th February 2012
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London > Entertainment > Arts Centres
Belvedere Road, South Bank, London SE1 | At Concrete
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London > Entertainment > Live Music
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BFI Southbank
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
Belvedere Road, South Bank, South Bank, London SE1 | 2 minutes from Concrete
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Belvedere Road, South Bank, South Bank, London SE1 | 2 minutes from Concrete
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London > Attractions > Museums
Level 5, Royal Festival Hall, Belvedere Road, South Bank, London SE1 | At Concrete
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London > Attractions > Museums
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London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Belvedere Road, South Bank, London SE1 | 1 minute from Concrete
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London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Belvedere Road, South Bank, London SE1 | 1 minute from Concrete
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London > Attractions > Sights
Jubilee Gardens, South Bank, South Bank, London SE1 | 4 minutes from Concrete
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Jubilee Gardens, South Bank, South Bank, London SE1 | 4 minutes from Concrete
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London > Shopping > Books
Riverside, Level 1, Royal Festival Hall, South Bank Centre, South Bank, London SE1 | At Concrete
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London > Shopping > Books
Riverside, Level 1, Royal Festival Hall, South Bank Centre, South Bank, London SE1 | At Concrete
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Konditor & Cook
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
22 Cornwall Road, South Bank, London SE1 | 7 minutes from Concrete
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London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
22 Cornwall Road, South Bank, London SE1 | 7 minutes from Concrete
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Konditor & Cook
London > Shopping > Delicatessens
63 Stamford Street, South Bank, London SE1 | 8 minutes from Concrete
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London > Shopping > Delicatessens
63 Stamford Street, South Bank, London SE1 | 8 minutes from Concrete
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Courtauld Institute of Art
London > Education > Arts and Drama
Somerset House, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 8 minutes from Concrete
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London > Education > Arts and Drama
Somerset House, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 8 minutes from Concrete
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King's College Medical School
London > Education > Medical Schools
Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 8 minutes from Concrete
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London > Education > Medical Schools
Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 8 minutes from Concrete
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Career Energy
London > Education > Careers Services
4-6 Staple Inn, Holborn, London WC1V | 20 minutes from Concrete
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London > Education > Careers Services
4-6 Staple Inn, Holborn, London WC1V | 20 minutes from Concrete
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London Marriott Hotel County Hall Spa
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
Westminster Bridge Road, South Bank, London SE1 | 5 minutes from Concrete
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London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
Westminster Bridge Road, South Bank, London SE1 | 5 minutes from Concrete
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Jubilee Gardens
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
3 Belvedere Road, South Bank, South Bank, London SE1 | 5 minutes from Concrete
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London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
3 Belvedere Road, South Bank, South Bank, London SE1 | 5 minutes from Concrete
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The Sanctuary
London > Leisure > Fitness
12 Floral Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 13 minutes from Concrete
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London > Leisure > Fitness
12 Floral Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 13 minutes from Concrete
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King's Arms
London > Nightlife > Pubs
25 Roupell Street, South Bank, London SE1 | 7 minutes from Concrete
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, South Bank, London SE1 | 7 minutes from Concrete
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The Sherlock Holmes
London > Nightlife > Pubs
10 Northumberland Street, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 9 minutes from Concrete
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London > Nightlife > Pubs
10 Northumberland Street, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 9 minutes from Concrete
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Red Lion Pub
London > Nightlife > Pubs
48 Parliament Street, Whitehall, Westminster, London SW1A | 11 minutes from Concrete
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, Westminster, London SW1A | 11 minutes from Concrete
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Bassoon Piano Bar
London > Nightlife > Bars
Corinthia Hotel London, Whitehall Place, Westminster, London SW1A | 7 minutes from Concrete
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London > Nightlife > Bars
Corinthia Hotel London, Whitehall Place, Westminster, London SW1A | 7 minutes from Concrete
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Gordon's Wine Bar
London > Nightlife > Wine Bars
47 Villiers Street, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 8 minutes from Concrete
London's oldest wine bar and family-run underground tavern. Home to Samuel Pepys in the 1680s, the building housing Gordon’s is now home to a regular, thriving crowd ...More
London > Nightlife > Wine Bars
47 Villiers Street, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 8 minutes from Concrete
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Oxo Tower Bar & Brasserie
London > Nightlife > Bars
Oxo Tower Wharf, Barge House Street, South Bank, London SE1 | 10 minutes from Concrete
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London > Nightlife > Bars
Oxo Tower Wharf, Barge House Street, South Bank, London SE1 | 10 minutes from Concrete
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Skylon
London > Business > Venue Hire
Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, South Bank, London SE1 | At Concrete
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London > Business > Venue Hire
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London > Business > Venue Hire
Belvedere Road, South Bank, London SE1 | At Concrete
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London > Business > Venue Hire
Belvedere Road, South Bank, London SE1 | At Concrete
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The Deck at the National Theatre
London > Business > Venue Hire
South Bank, South Bank, London SE1 | 4 minutes from Concrete
The Deck is a modern roof-top venue with stunning views over the Thames, available for hire at the National Theatre, part of the Southbank Centre which ...More
London > Business > Venue Hire
South Bank, South Bank, London SE1 | 4 minutes from Concrete
The Deck is a modern roof-top venue with stunning views over the Thames, available for hire at the National Theatre, part of the Southbank Centre which ...More
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