Cafes, restaurants & bars
Looking for inspiration?
Eating and drinking at Southbank Centre could leave you with one serious problem: there's just so much to choose from, how will you decide?
Read on for some inspiration – and bon appétit!
Summer pop-ups
Brian Dandridge Applebee's Fish
Get a taste of the seaside in the heart of LondonJimmy's BBQ Club
It’s the ultimate barbecue experience, with dining, drinks and musicTruffle
London’s greatest burger is waiting right here for youMatt Hickman The Hop Locker
Riverside drinks never tasted so goodThe SNOG Frozen Yogurt Bus
Look out for the return of SNOG Frozen Yoghurt in their bright pink neon-lit Routemaster busOh My Dog!
Hand-made Franks, freshly baked buns, next level toppings; look no further than Oh My Dog!Elephant Juice
Quench your thirst with fresh juice or sip on a delicious cocktails from Elephant Juice this summer
Family friendly
Slice
Open for takeaway. New York meets Naples at Slice – where Pizza Pilgrims brings us pizza by the metreGiraffe, Southbank Centre credit Victor Frankowski Giraffe
Giraffe's all about freshly-cooked food served to the sound of great musicIndia Roper-Evans Southbank Centre Food Market
Enjoy the capital's best street food every Friday to SundayHonest Burgers
Enjoy delicious grass-fed burgers and rosemary salted chips, inspired by great British produce
Great for dates
Côte Brasserie
Inspired by the brasseries of Paris, Côte serves great quality French classics all daySkylon
A beautiful restaurant, stylish grill and bar with unrivalled views of the London skylineSouthbank Centre / Wahaca Wahaca
Submit your tastebuds to Wahaca!Southbank Centre / Le Pain Quotidien Le Pain Quotidien
Open for takeaway. The delicious smells of fresh bread and coffee entice you in
Great for sharing
Wagamama
Inspired by canteen-style Japanese noodle bars, Wagamama delivers lively pan-Asian foodSouthbank Centre / Ping Pong Ping Pong
At Chinese restaurant Ping Pong, a buzzing cocktail bar meets the delights of dim sumStrada
Contemporary Italian restaurant serving fresh dishes using the finest seasonal produceLas Iguanas
A slice of Latin American life, with boldly spiced food and premium cocktails
Cafe culture
Pret food and drink Pret A Manger
Open for takeaway. A busy kitchen, a baker’s oven, Italian espresso machines, organic coffee – welcome to PretIndia Roper-Evans Beany Green
Perfect for your morning coffee, afternoon beers or evening cocktails, located just under the Hungerford BridgeLIA VITTONE PHOTOGRAPHY, Lia Vittone Hayward Gallery Cafe
Drop into the Hayward Gallery Cafe for pre-show sustenance or a post-visit drinkMorley von Sternberg Riverside Terrace Cafe
A casual cafe serving sandwiches, soups and light meals, great coffee, fresh cakes and pastries
Outdoor drinking
Philautia Weekend Festival of Love credit Southbank Centre / Katherine Leedale Roof Garden Cafe & Bar
A rare central London bar that lets you sit outside surrounded by wildflowers, overlooking the riverIndia Roper-Evans Riverside Terrace
Outdoor drinking in London doesn’t get much better than the Royal Festival Hall terrace in summer