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5 Venues to consider on London's Southbank

5 Venues to consider on London's Southbank

|By AlanNewton|24 August 2016
5 Venues to consider on London's Southbank

For some event planners, the river Thames can be a mental as well as a physical barrier.  When I was working in the agency world, I recall having clients located in areas near to Temple and Embankment, a stones throw from the river, who would not cross it to hold an event on the southbank, citing distance from the office, yet would book venues significantly further north of their offices.  

5 Venues on London's Southbank

If you are located north of the river and can get beyond the geographical barrier of the Thames, then the eclectic, cultural and artsy southbank has much to offer in terms of events venues.  

Tate Modern ⇒

When Tate Modern opened at the turn of the millennium, it was an instant icon, transforming an obsolete power station into the world’s most visited gallery of modern and contemporary art. The launch of the new Tate Modern in June 2016 was the most significant moment for the gallery since it’s opening. A dramatic new building to the south boasts brand new gallery suites for the galleries' global collection. With its commanding location on the banks of the Thames opposite St Paul’s Cathedral, the new Tate Modern boasts ten floors of unique and varied spaces, plus the vast and versatile Turbine Hall and The Tanks. Tate Modern is the iconic London location for your event, big or small. And remember; all the revenue raised by events helps secure Tate’s collection for the nation.

Venue Capacities

Type Min to Max
Theatre Style 50 to 800
Banquet Style 50 to 800
Reception Style 50 to 1,500
Cabaret Style 100 to 400
Dinner Dance Style 100 to 800
Theatre Style with Stage 100 to 700

Enquire Now Level 10 Terrace at Tate Modern  

etc.venues County Hall ⇒

etc.venues County Hall will be the newest venue on the south bank when it opens in January 2017. etc.venues County Hall offers conference, meeting and event space situated on the 4th floor at County Hall, with an enviable location on the riverside overlooking The London Eye and opposite the iconic Houses of Parliament & Big Ben. The venue boasts large multi purpose interconnecting space including two suites for groups of up to 900, who can enjoy stunning views across The Thames towards Westminster.

Venue Capacities

Type Min to Max
Theatre Style 6 to 400
Banquet Style 20 to 400
Classroom Style 4 to 180
Reception Style 25 to 750
Cabaret Style 4 to 252
Boardroom Style 4 to 150

Enquire Now etc.venues County Hall County Suite day  

Mondrian London ⇒

Seductive and striking, Mondrian London at Sea Containers has brought a bold new energy to London, blending the style and sophistication of the boutique Morgans brand with Southbank’s eclectic vibe.

Venue Capacities

Type Min to Max
Theatre Style 10 to 275
Banquet Style 10 to 40
Reception Style 10 to 250
Cabaret Style 14 to 34
Boardroom Style 8 to 20

Enquire Now Terraces - Rumpus Room at Mondrian Hotel London  

BFI IMAX 

BFI IMAX has Britain’s largest cinema screen, and you can hire the entire auditorium to give your event the biggest possible fanfare. The huge screen and 500-capacity luxury auditorium is perfect for major film premieres, product launches and awards ceremonies. Upstairs, the first floor foyer is a brilliant space for receptions, photoshoots, product launches and other functions.

Venue Capacities

Type Min to Max
Theatre Style 180 to 450
Banquet Style 100 to 250
Reception Style 180 to 450

Enquire Now BFI Imax Southbank  

Royal Festival Hall Auditorium at Southbank Centre ⇒

The Royal Festival Hall Auditorium at the Southbank Centre is a fixed raked auditorium seating up to 2,500 delegates. The Royal Festival Hall is the centrepiece of Southbank Centre, hosting events from orchestral and pop concerts to conferences and graduation ceremonies. The hall benefits from a state-of-the-art stage and rig, a large number of back-of-house areas and many of the original 1950s features.

Venue Capacities

Type Min to Max
Theatre Style 1,000 to 2,500

Enquire Now Royal Festival Hall southbank