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South Bank, nestled along the Thames in South London, is a prime location for hosting diverse events. Its vibrant cultural scene and iconic landmarks make it an appealing choice for event planners from medium to large organisations. When selecting venues here, consider accessibility, nearby amenities, and the unique atmosphere that only South Bank can offer.

A stone's throw from Embankment tube station and Waterloo train and tube stations, the South Bank is super accessible.

TRANSPORT

The South Bank Centre is a world-famous performance and arts venue offering many cultural events year-round. 

CULTURE

Whether you fancy relaxed Italian fare or more upmarket dining options, the South Bank is the place to be.

FOOD & DRINK

Nestled beside the River Thames, the South Bank is a pretty tree-lined stretch in central London that's packed full of stylish restaurants, relaxed bars, and famous attractions such as the Tate Modern, the London Eye, the London Dungeon and Sea Life. Whether you're planning a family friendly day out, leading an educational workshop or a corporate dinner, the South Bank is a great option. Culture-wise, the South Bank is home to the South Bank Centre, National Theatre and BFI theatre, which all make great locations for events.

The history of South Bank can be traced back to the 12th century, when it was primarily used as a landing site for ships travelling up and down the River Thames. Nowadays, the South Bank is very well connected to other parts of London, with Waterloo train station and tube stations nearby, as well as the Thames Clipper stopping alongside the London Eye.

An extremely popular destination in the summer especially, this relaxed area is bustling with energy and offers great views of Big Ben, St Paul's and of course, the iconic London Eye. 

South Bank

Sprawling gardens, trendy meeting spaces or vast exhibition halls... South London offers the best of the best.

VENUE VARIETY

South London is extremely well connected to the rest of the city and beyond, thanks to its plentiful tube, train and bus connections.

Whether you want to visit the Cutty Sark, engage your team with an away day in Brixton or dance the night away in Clapham, there's plenty to do!

THINGS TO DO

South London is the southern part of the city, encompassing areas such as Lambeth, Wandsworth, Southwark, Bromley, Croydon, Greenwich and Richmond. A bustling and vibrant region, there are so many different cultural influences here, which show in the array of restaurants, bars and entertainment offerings. Whether you're looking for a peaceful stroll through leafy Richmond, want to sample a world-famous brewery in Brixton or meet up with your team in Wimbledon Village, there's something for everyone!

This also means that there are plenty of unique event spaces here. Whether you need a blank canvas space for a pop-up or brand activation, a large hall for a conference, a trendy, intimate space for a meeting or anything in between, we guarantee South London has it!

In addition to its venue variety and village-like way of life, South London is very well connected to the rest of the city and beyond, with numerous tube and train lines running throughout the region.

South London

Discover top Event Venues in South Bank, London. Ideal for professionals organising significant corporate or cultural events.

Event Venues in South Bank

Event Venues

Historic 240-capacity riverside venue with Thames views, ideal for corporate conferences and awards dinners. From £135pp for dinner packages, 2 mins from Westminster.

The Whitehall Suite in One Whitehall Place has a superb Central London location. The Whitehall Suite offers a sizable venue for your meeting, seminar or conference up to 170 people. 

The adjacent Whitehall Reception is used for registration & catering and provides exclusive use of lower ground floor, with its own cloakroom and toilet facilities.

The venue itself is Grade I listed and high profile, overlooking the River Thames near Embankment tube station, and is  an excellent business venue.

Whitehall Suite at The Royal Horseguards Hotel, elegant venue for conferences and events.

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Whitehall Suite at The Royal Horseguards Hotel, elegant event space for banquets and conferences.

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Elegant Whitehall Suite banquet hall with vintage chandeliers, ideal for weddings and galas.

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Elegant Whitehall Suite with chandelier, perfect for upscale meetings and gala events.

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Whitehall Suite at The Royal Horseguards Hotel, elegant chandeliers for weddings and conferences.

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Theatre

Business

Whitehall Suite 

London

The Royal Horseguards Hotel and One Whitehall Place

The Royal Horseguards Hotel - Whitehall Suite

1,000-capacity Victorian ballroom near Trafalgar Square, ideal for corporate conferences and award ceremonies. Theatre-style seating for 500, cabaret for 250. From £59 pe

Described by English Heritage as 'the grandest example of a Victorian ballroom in existence', the Ballroom is the centrepiece of London's most central venue.

The Ballroom is ideal for Conferences, Networking receptions, Product Launches, Lavish Dinners, and Christmas parties. 

Cutting-edge technology, light and airy spaces, and high speed dedicated internet connections are just some of the ways in which we can support getting your message across. 

The expert team of event managers can help with every aspect of your event and will make sure your day goes above and beyond expectations


Elegant ballroom with round tables, ideal for gala and awards ceremonies.

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Elegant gala setup in The Ballroom, featuring vibrant centerpieces and ambient lighting.

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Grand event space with high ceilings at 8 Northumberland Avenue for conferences and formal events.

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Elegant event space at 8 Northumberland Avenue with floral decor for galas and corporate events.

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Event space at 8 Northumberland Avenue with stage, modern lighting for presentations.

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Reception

The Ballroom

8 Northumberland Avenue

8 Northumberland Avenue - The Ballroom

Thames-side venue with Westminster views, hosting 350 reception/192 theatre-style. Grade II listed with oak panelling. From £130 per delegate based on recent quotes.

Located within County Hall on the vibrant Southbank, the Riverside Rooms is the perfect venue for your next reception, lunch, product launch or Christmas party.

The space offers three interconnecting oak-panelled rooms for your guests to explore, alongside stunning views across the Thames.

The Riverside Rooms can accommodate up to 350 guests standing and is the ideal venue for both daytime and evening events.

You could even add on private pods on the London Eye to your booking, to provide unmatched entertainment for your guests!

Elegant Riverside Rooms dinner setup with purple linens for corporate events and weddings.

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Spacious Riverside Rooms event space with polished floors, perfect for meetings and receptions.

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Elegant event space with round tables, perfect for corporate gatherings and formal events.

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Elegant Riverside Rooms event space with wooden paneling, ideal for upscale gatherings.

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Events

Riverside Rooms

150-capacity panoramic skyline venue atop iconic art gallery. Ideal for corporate receptions and dinners. 2 mins from Southwark station. From £7,000 venue hire.

Our most popular venue, The East Room is a contemporary yet blank canvas space, perfect for receptions or dining.  The defining feature of The East Room, high up on the top floor of the Boiler House, is the view - a panoramic sweep of the London Skyline from St Paul's to the Shard. Use of this space can be combined with an exclusive private view of our galleries. 

Elegant dining table in Tate Modern's East Room for upscale corporate events.

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Elegant dinner setup in Tate Modern's East Room with red lighting and St. Paul's Cathedral view.

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Floral centerpiece in Tate Modern's East Room, perfect for upscale events and meetings.

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East Room at Tate Modern: vibrant cocktail tables, city skyline, ideal for events.

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East Room

Tate Modern

Tate Modern East Room

Grade II Listed Westminster conference venue with 150-capacity Smeaton Room, comprehensive AV, day delegate packages from £96pp, 5 mins from Westminster station.

Located on the ground floor of this award-winning Grade II listing venue, the Smeaton room is fully accessible. Guests will be amazed by the rich and dark French walnut panelling and by the high domed ceiling lit by a large crystal chandelier. The soft furnishing including curtains and carpets are well-appointed in reds, greens and golds which help create a warm, luxurious feel in the room.
The Smeaton room is connected to the Brunel room which allow flexibility in how the space is used should you have a drinks reception before dinner.

Elegant Smeaton Room with fine dining setup for corporate events and upscale dinners.

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Elegant Smeaton Room setup with polished glassware for a memorable event.

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Dining 

Smeaton Room

One Great George Street

Sustainable 170-capacity conference venue near Waterloo with hybrid meeting tech, natural daylight, and roof terrace. From £72 per person for full-day hire.

Spacious and versatile, Max Nasatyr of our Third Floor Suite is flooded with floor to ceiling natural daylight and capable of accommodating up to 170 theatre or 100 cabaret. The Max Nasatyr room has dual 1080p projector screens, 2 high-definition hybrid capable cameras and the ability to live stream to YouTube - making it the perfect space for your in person or hybrid meeting. the space offers exclusive hire of the floor, offering 2 AV and hybrid equipped breakout rooms. The private foyer can be used for refreshment space, or registration, and a private cloakroom is included. 

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Third Floor Suite

Coin Street Conference Centre

500-capacity Edwardian ballroom in Covent Garden, ideal for corporate conferences and gala dinners. Theatre-style for 300, from £110 per delegate including catering.

Choose the historic Waldorf Hilton London hotel for your wedding or special event, and recreate the glamour and grandeur of twenties jazz-era grand balls, with a luxurious banquet in the historic Palm court or adjacent Adelphi suite. An extraordinary venue for large weddings looking to accommodate up to 380 for dinner and dancing. Featuring exquisitely restored architectural detailing and hosted by the expert Waldorf Hilton team, who have been behind some of London's largest conferences and events and who are always striving to go the extra mile for your big day. 


Elegant banquet hall in Adelphi Suite, Waldorf Hilton, ideal for weddings and corporate events.

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Adelphi Suite banquet hall at The Waldorf Hilton, London, ideal for weddings and corporate events.

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Adelphi Suite at Waldorf Hilton, London: elegant wedding and corporate event space with floral decor.

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Elegant Adelphi Suite at The Waldorf Hilton, London for weddings and corporate events.

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Adelphi Suite at The Waldorf Hilton, London: elegant wedding venue with white chairs and floral decor.

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Weddings

Adelphi Suite

The Waldorf Hilton, London

The Waldorf Hilton, London - Adelphi Suite

Grade II listed venue near Chancery Lane with 280-capacity Common Room, ideal for corporate conferences and events, from £150 per person for comprehensive packages.

Graceful pillars of green marble draw the eye to Conrad Dressler's celebrated Persian enamel frieze depicting human and divine justice, while mahogany panelling, 17th Century stained glass windows, and a peacock-tiled fireplace make this grand room wholly impressive for a civil ceremony, wedding breakfast and evening reception. 

The Common Room has beautiful alcoves which make a stunning backdrop for photographers, but can also be used as spaces for cocktail bars, entertainment, photo booths. 

Couple in front of elegant Law Society venue, ideal for upscale weddings and events.

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Grand staircase with red carpet in The Common Room, ideal for upscale events and ceremonies.

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Elegant multi-tiered wedding cake with floral accents at The Common Room, 113 Chancery Lane.

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Wedding

The Common Room

113 Chancery Lane 

113 Chancery Lane - The Common Room

1,300-capacity Westminster conference centre with Thames views, ideal for large corporate events. From £29,000 for combined Fleming, Whittle & Britten spaces.

The self-contained third floor comprises the Britten, Fleming and Whittle rooms which can be combined to present a range of versatile event spaces. These adaptable rooms can be combined to present a range of versatile events including large conventions, large conferences and shell scheme exhibitions. When combined, the Fleming and Whittle can host up to 1,300 delegates.

These three rooms combined create the largest and most striking event spaces, with the double height windows in the Britten offering stunning backdrop for exhibition stands, as well as the networking and catering breaks.



Conference space with purple chairs for annual seminar at QEII Centre.

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Event space with stage and dual screens, ideal for corporate meetings and conferences.

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Conference room setup with stage and screens at QEII Centre for events.

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Third Floor (Fleming, Whittle & Britten)

QEII Centre

QEII Centre Third Floor

200-capacity Victorian ballroom with original chandeliers near Trafalgar Square. Ideal for South Bank corporate events. Christmas packages from £109pp, day delegate rates

The Ballroom provides an exquisite backdrop to any business event.

It is located on the 1st floor, has natural daylight and air-conditioning. It has "The Wow Factor", and boasts a 7m ceiling height. The room also has a separate catering area to the rear, which can be used for catering or office space. 

Suitable for Conferences, Seminars, Receptions, Private Dining, Networking events, Exhibitions, Gala events and Parties, and can be used in conjunction with other event rooms as syndicate rooms.

Elegant Ballroom ceiling with chandelier, perfect for upscale events and gatherings.

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Elegant Ballroom at Clermont Charing Cross, ideal for conferences and networking events.

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Elegant banquet hall at The Clermont Charing Cross, perfect for weddings and corporate events.

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Elegant meeting space at The Clermont Charing Cross, perfect for corporate events.

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Elegant ballroom with arched doorways, perfect for upscale events and conferences.

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The Clermont Charing Cross

Grade II* restored venue near Waterloo Station, accommodating up to 500 guests for receptions. Historic nave with garden access, from £3,500 daily hire.

This airy, bright hall combines tremendous character with a blank canvas appeal that lends itself well to any scenes needing a large space ideally located in central London. The Nave at 73 Waterloo at St John's is a stunning Grade II* venue, recently restored with a £5 million investment, making it one of the most beautiful historical spaces in the city. With direct access to lush gardens and a spacious reception foyer, it offers a unique backdrop for film and photo shoots. The venue's commitment to sustainability and bespoke event management ensures a seamless experience, while its excellent transport links and exclusive hire options make it a convenient choice for creatives. Whether you're capturing a corporate video, a fashion shoot, or a cinematic masterpiece, The Nave provides the perfect setting to bring your vision to life.

Spacious event space with high ceiling, ideal for conferences and ceremonies at 73 Waterloo.

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Elegant event space with high ceilings and organ, perfect for conferences and concerts.

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Elegant event space with high ceilings and natural light at 73 Waterloo, St Johns.

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Modern event space with high ceilings at The Nave, ideal for corporate meetings and gatherings.

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Film and Photo

The Nave

73 Waterloo at St Johns

1000-capacity luxury hotel ballroom ideal for major conferences and galas, 2 mins from London Bridge, from £100 per delegate including catering and AV.

Whether you're planning an intimate wedding for 6 or a grand event of 600, every couple we look after is at the start of a unique journey.  Our pleasure is to ensure we ask the right questions, listen, and help deliver a package that suits you.
Extraordinary, custom-designed chandeliers adorn its 6 meter tall, elegant ceilings, each linking together to create a unique and dramatic 'ceiling-scape.'
Complete with in-house, start of the art audio-visual technology, the Ballroom easily opens out to  a charming balcony and luxurious lobby areas, affording you and your guests truly magical views.

Bankside Ballroom at Hilton London, elegant event space for upscale galas and corporate events.

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Elegant Bankside Ballroom ceremony setup with chiavari chairs and floral archway for weddings.

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Elegant wedding venue at Hilton London Bankside with floral aisle and chandelier.

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Bankside Ballroom setup for a formal event with elegant chairs and floral centerpieces.

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Bankside Ballroom

Hilton London Bankside

700-capacity Westminster Ballroom with Thames views, ideal for South Bank conferences. Recent quotes from £112 per person for day delegate packages including catering.

onveniently situated on the South Bank of the Thames and overlooking the Houses of Parliament, Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London is an iconic hotel featuring contemporary design, stylish rooms, and an array of restaurants and bars. After a day of exploring the local area, including the London Eye and Westminster, unwind with a massage at Mandara Spa and a dip in our 15-metre swimming pool.

Westminster Ballroom banquet hall with elegant decor for weddings and corporate events.

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Elegant banquet hall at Park Plaza Westminster, ideal for weddings and corporate events.

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Westminster Ballroom setup for a conference with elegant lighting and red chairs.

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Westminster Ballroom with red chairs, ideal for corporate conferences in London.

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Other

Westminster Ballroom

Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London

300-capacity Italian Baroque gallery in Trafalgar Square, ideal for corporate dinners and award ceremonies, from £18,000 for four-hour exclusive hire.

Newly renovated, this grand gallery adjoins to the magnificent Barry Rooms. With an ornate ceiling, dramatic lighting and vivid baroque masterpieces to surround your event, it's your very own Italian Palazzo. The artwork on these walls influenced the future of paintings across Europe, so it's only fitting they hang in our most impactful room.

Elegant banquet hall in The National Gallery, perfect for upscale events and galas.