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Cafes, restaurants & bars

Eating and drinking at Southbank Centre could leave you with one serious problem: there is just so much to choose from, how will you decide?

Read on for some assistance – and bon appétit!

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The Hop Locker at Southbank Centre
The winner of Best Bar/Pub for Waterloo & Southwark in Time Out's Love London Awards returns

Bleecker Burger
Bleecker Burger bring their intensely beefy award-winning patties back to Southbank Centre

Oh My Dog!
When was the last time a hot dog made you say Oh My Dog!?

The BBQ Club
Jimmy Garcia's BBQ Club is back at Southbank Centre for the summer

Elephant Juice Bar at Southbank Centre
Quench your thirst with super fresh juice and smoothies from Elephant Juice

The SNOG Frozen Yogurt Bus
All aboard the SNOG bus for delicious frozen yoghurt and a top deck light show

good for dates

Skylon
A beautiful restaurant, stylish grill and bar with unrivalled views of the London skyline

Ping Pong
At Chinese restaurant Ping Pong, a buzzing cocktail bar meets the delights of dim sum

Canteen
Canteen's committed to honest food that's nationally sourced, skilfully made and fairly priced

Honest Burgers
Enjoy delicious grass fed burgers and rosemary salted chips, inspired by great British produce
Côte Brasserie

Côte
Inspired by the brasseries of Paris, serving great quality French classics all day.

cafe culture

Family enjoying drinks at Concrete cafe

Concrete Cafe
The newly refurbished Queen Elizabeth Hall is home to the new Concrete Cafe

Riverside Terrace Cafe
Serves delicious, fresh food in an informal setting with great views of the Thames
Hayward Gallery Cafe

Hayward Gallery Cafe
Enjoy an array of fresh food and drinks with views of Waterloo Bridge

Le Pain Quotidien
Le Pain Quotidien entices you in with the delicious smell of fresh bread and coffee

Beany Green
Perfect for your morning coffee or afternoon beers, located just under the Hungerford Bridge

Members’ Cafe-Bar
This bar has the best river views in London

street food aficionados

Check out the regular weekend Food Market for culinary world tour of tasty eats

Southbank Centre Food Market
Enjoy the capital's best street food at Southbank Centre's food market

Meet the Food Market traders
Try delicious fresh food and drink from our hand-picked traders

The Wahaca Southbank Experiment
Submit your tastebuds to The Wahaca Southbank Experiment!

global dishes

YO! Sushi
Delectable Japanese sushi, ramen and more to be grabbed from the conveyor belt

Wagamama
Inspired by canteen-style Japanese noodle bars, Wagamama delivers lively pan-Asian food

Strada
Contemporary Italian restaurant serving fresh dishes using the finest seasonal produce

great for kids

Giraffe
Giraffe's all about freshly cooked food served to the sound of great music

Southbank Centre Food Market
Enjoy the capital's best street food at Southbank Centre's food market

EAT.
EAT. creates, makes and serves fresh food to go including soups, hot pots, salads and sandwiches

cocktail time

Las Iguanas
Las Iguanas brings you Latin cool, mouth-watering ingredients and South American culture

Topolski
A unique space set in the railway arches between Waterloo Station and Royal Festival Hall

Central Bar
Enjoy a drink at one of London’s longest bars: the iconic Central Bar