Riverside Terrace
The perfect central London meeting spot, with our iconic buildings as a backdrop and the world and the river passing by below
In the summer this space comes alive, with free outdoor performances, the excitement of Jeppe Hein’s Appearing Rooms fountain, and an open-air bar.
Whether you’re hanging out with friends, meeting a date, or delaying the post-work journey home, grab yourself a drink and find a spot on our suntrap to ease yourself through to golden hour.
But it’s not all about catching rays, this is also the spot to discover emerging talent through free gigs, DJ sets and more. Look out for year-round public art displays and outdoor activities as our festivals and events spill out of our buildings.
Festival Bar & Kitchen
Open from 10am daily, our refurbished Festival Bar & Kitchen spreads from our iconic buildings out onto Riverside Terrace.
On now & coming up
Floating Together
Luke Jerram: Stepping Out
Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg: Pollinator Pathmaker
Kate Crawford & Vladan Joler: Anatomy of an AI System
For your visit
Riverside Terrace Southbank Centre
The Riverside Terrace is open all day, every day*.
*If you’re attending an event on our Riverside Terrace, check the event listing for start and finish times.
Plan your visit
The Riverside Terrace is an outdoor space overlooking the River Thames, on Royal Festival Hall, Level 2.
Getting here
Our address is Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX.
The nearest tube stations to us are Waterloo and Embankment; Waterloo is also the nearest train station. And more than 20 different London bus routes pass within 500 metres of our venues. More information on getting here by rail, road or river is available on our Getting here page.
We’re cash-free
Please note that we’re unable to accept cash payments across our venues.
Access
We’re working hard to remove barriers, so that our facilities and events can be accessible to as many people as possible.
All help points, toilets, performance and exhibition spaces at the Southbank Centre are accessible to all, as are the cafes, bars and restaurants. We also have excellent public transport links with step-free access.
All information about booking wheelchair spaces, step-free access, blue badge parking, access maps and guides and other help available whilst you’re here, including details about our Access Scheme, can be found on our Access page.
Food & drink
Through the glass from Riverside Terrace on Level 2 of our Royal Festival Hall you can grab a slice of life by the Thames with drinks and freshly made pizza at our Festival Bar & Kitchen.
From coffee to cocktails, filling favourites to fine dining, plus some of London’s best street food – it’s all here at the Southbank Centre.
While you’re with us
Eating & drinking
Get the lowdown on the best places to eat and drink at Southbank Centre.
Shopping
Find inspiring products for all in our shops here at our venues and online.