Food & drink
Variety is the spice of life
There’s only one problem when it comes to eating and drinking at the Southbank Centre; there’s so much to choose from how will you decide?
Read on for some inspiration – and bon appétit!
Bars and restaurants
at the Southbank Centre
Ballroom Cafe
Take a break and grab a coffee in the heart of our Grade I listed Royal Festival Hall
Concrete Café
Enjoy ground coffee, fresh cakes and other light bites with a view of the review
Festival Bar & Kitchen
Enjoy a relaxing slice of life by the Thames with drinks and freshly made pizza
Hayward Gallery Café
Drop into the Hayward Gallery Café for pre-show sustenance or a post-visit drink
Roof Garden Bar & Kitchen
Eat and drink al fresco in our own secret garden nestled on top of the Queen Elizabeth Hall
Members' Lounge
A lounge on the top floor of the Royal Festival Hall, perfect for pre-show tipples with knockout views of the Thames.
Family friendly
Find something to satisfy everyone, even the tiniest tastebuds
Honest Burgers
Enjoy delicious grass-fed burgers and rosemary salted chips, inspired by great British produce
Giraffe
Giraffe’s all about freshly-cooked food served to the sound of great music
Pret A Manger
Giraffe’s all about freshly-cooked food served to the sound of great music
Strada
Contemporary Italian restaurant serving fresh dishes using the finest seasonal produce
Great for dates
Whether you’re out to impress, or looking for something more laid back
Côte Brasserie
Inspired by the brasseries of Paris, Côte serves authentic French classics all day
La Gamba
Sunshine suffuses the menu of this Spanish-inspired tapas restaurant on the riverside
Skylon
A beautiful restaurant, stylish grill and bar with unrivalled views of the London skyline
Wahaca
Submit your tastebuds to Wahaca
Great for sharing
Perfect if you prefer to pass the plates around
Comptoir Libanais
From morning till night, enjoy one of the best Lebanese restaurants in London.
Ping Pong
At Chinese restaurant Ping Pong, a buzzing cocktail bar meets the delights of dim sum
Wagamama
Inspired by canteen-style Japanese noodle bars, Wagamama delivers lively pan-Asian food
Chilled out drinks
Catch up with friends, or welcome in the evening
Las Iguanas
A slice of Latin American life, with boldly spiced food and premium cocktails
Beany Green
Perfect for your morning coffee, afternoon beers or evening cocktails
Southbank Centre Food Market
With a huge choice of street food and drinks, the Southbank Centre Food Market is a must-visit – whether you’re a certified food lover or just peckish.
Riverside pop-ups
ARØUND
Sweet tooth? Satisfy your cookie cravings at the Southbank Centre this summer with ARØUND.
Biji Bubble Tea
Freshly brewed, never stewed; Biju Bubble Tea bring their popular drinks to the Southbank Centre this summer.
Frank!
Frank! is on a mission to redefine the quintessential American hot dog, right here in the heart of London.
Jimmy's BBQ Club
Jimmy’s BBQ Club pop-up is back with the ultimate six-course menu, riverfront bar and even more experimental cooking techniques.
Truffle Burger
The team at Truffle burger have created a menu focusing on their favourite ingredient.
Puzzles
Here to quench your thirst, Puzzles is a relaxed family-focussed pop-up bar by the Thames.
The SNOG Frozen Yogurt Bus
SNOG’s freshly made, fat-free organic yoghurt comes in five mouth-watering flavours.
The Thirsty Farrier
Grab a riverside spot to sample rejigged cocktail classics mixed in a vintage horsebox bar.