Southbank Centre opens destination bar on Level 5 of the Royal Festival Hall

The Southbank Centre is delighted to unveil its new destination bar, the Seventy5th Balcony Bar. Named in honour of the Southbank Centre’s 75th anniversary in 2026 and the bar’s location on the fifth floor of the Grade I listed Royal Festival Hall, the elegant bar is centred around the balcony with panoramic views of the River Thames and the central London skyline.

Open Tuesday – Sunday from 10am – 11pm, the Seventy5th Balcony Bar is run by Company of Cooks. As well as being the ideal spot for pre and after show drinks, the Seventy5th Balcony Bar serves fantastic food all day accompanied with an extensive menu of cocktails, mocktails and wine.

Susan Johnston, Chief Operating Officer of the Southbank Centre, says:

“As we prepare to celebrate the Royal Festival Hall’s 75th anniversary, we’re thrilled to open the Seventy5th Balcony Bar making the spectacular balcony bar accessible for Southbank Centre audiences and visitors alike. It’s the perfect hidden gem to enjoy food and drink above the bustle of the city.”