Why Bankside? Central London location on the River Thames
Proximity to major rail hubs of London Bridge and Waterloo
A thriving and vibrant area – top cultural hub
19 venues of varying size and budget to choose from
The Historic West End of London
2,000 hotel rooms close-by Whether you’re planning a meeting, conference, launch party or wedding, Bankside Venues has something for everyone. With stunning views across the River Thames over to St Paul’s and hidden gems in cobbled medieval streets or rustic converted Victorian railway viaducts and wharves, Bankside Venues will wow your guests and add that extra something to your event.
a stone’s throw
Bankside Venues is a group of 19 central The variety of venues across Bankside London venues located on the River Thames, offers a real range and versatility in type, just a bridge across from The City of London location and budget. You can hold a team and within close proximity to major transport meeting at Bankside Community Space hubs including London Bridge, Blackfriars or a drinks party at Jerwood Space, an and Waterloo. Alternatively, the Thames side elegant banquet at Glaziers Hall or a wine location provides a convenient and scenic tasting tour and conference at Vinopolis. route for river travel. Alternatively there’s Shakespeare’s Globe for a truly theatrical event or Prospero House Bankside is at the heart of London’s thriving for a day’s training. South Bank and Bankside Cultural Quarter with attractions including Tate Modern, To see the full range of spaces available in Shakespeare’s Globe and Borough Market to Bankside visit our website. keep your guests entertained. www.banksidevenues.co.uk 01 www.banksidevenues.co.uk At a glance Venue locations
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Venues 1 All Seasons Southwark Rose Hotel 11 Menier Gallery 2 Bankside Community Space 12 Mercure London City Bankside 3 Bankside Gallery 13 Novotel London City South 4 Bankside Vaults 14 Prospero House 5 Blue Fin Venue 15 Roast Restaurant 6 Glaziers Hall 16 Shakespeare’s Globe 7 Golden Hinde 17 Southwark Cathedral 8 Jerwood Space 18 Thames Clippers 9 London Bridge Experience 19 Vinopolis 10 Menier Chocolate Factory
02 www.banksidevenues.co.uk Index Venue facilities
Venue All Seasons Southwark Rose Hotel Bankside Community Space Bankside Gallery Bankside Vaults Blue Fin Venue Glaziers Hall Golden Hinde Jerwood Space London Bridge Experience Menier Chocolate Factory Menier Gallery Mercure London City Bankside Novotel London City South Prospero House Roast Restaurant Shakespeare’s Globe Southwark Cathedral Thames Clippers Vinopolis
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Disabled access River views Onsite parking
Breakout area Not-for-profit rate Alcohol licence
Wedding licence In-house AV Live music
Outside catering permitted Outdoor space
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ALL SEASONS SOUTHWARK ROSE HOTEL BANKSIDE COMMUNITY SPACE BANKSIDE GALLERY BANKSIDE VAULTS BLUE FIN VENUE GLAZIERS HALL GOLDEN HINDE JERWOOD SPACE LONDON BRIDGE EXPERIENCE MENIER CHOCOLATE FACTORY MENIER GALLERY MERCURE LONDON CITY BANKSIDE NOVOTEL LONDON CITY SOUTH PROSPERO HOUSE ROAST RESTAURANT SHAKESPEARE’S GLOBE SOUTHWARK CATHEDRAL THAMES CLIPPERS VINOPOLIS
04 05 www.banksidevenues.co.uk All Seasons Southwark Rose Hotel www.all-seasons-hotels.com
The All Seasons London Southwark Rose Hotel Features include offers style, position and value for money, • Individually controlled air-conditioning marking out this hotel as one of London’s and heating hidden gems, providing high standards of • 42” Plasma screen in each room design, first-class facilities and attention to • Built in break-out and bar area detail. The hotel is easily accessible, has an • Designated Reception on-site car park, 84 contemporary bedrooms, • Wireless connectivity and ISDN lines available stylish bar and restaurant and three meeting • Complimentary internet connection rooms, accommodating a maximum of up • Full range of audio visual equipment and to 70 people theatre style, all with natural support service available on request daylight and located on the ground floor.
Contact details Capacities max. All Seasons Southwark Rose Hotel Boardroom 24 43–47 Southwark Bridge Road U-shape 30 London SE1 9HH Cabaret 50 T/ 020 7015 1480 Theatre 70 E/ [email protected]
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06 www.banksidevenues.co.uk Bankside Community Space www.betterbankside.co.uk
The Bankside Community Space is a The space is open 7 days a week, between beautifully airy and modern local venue, with 8am and 10pm. lots of natural light and a calm atmosphere. Located conveniently close to London Bridge The facilities on offer are top notch with a or Southwark and with the river just a state of the art wireless data projector, flexible 5 minute walk away, Bankside Community furniture layouts, a catering booking service Space provides the perfect setting for daytime and extremely helpful and friendly staff. meetings or evening/weekend events.
Contact details Conference, meeting space capacity Rahima Begum Boardroom style 20 Bankside Community Space Racetrack style 30 18 Great Guildford Street Theatre style 50 (on corner with Zoar Street) Standing 60 Bankside London SE1 0FD T/ 020 7928 3998 E/ [email protected]
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07 www.banksidevenues.co.uk Bankside Gallery www.banksidegallery.com
This delightful ground floor Gallery in Bankside, Competitively priced, Bankside Gallery hosts right next to Tate Modern is approximately events as diverse as private or corporate 200 square metres in size with 100 square metres celebrations, wine tastings, book launches of hanging space. and charity fundraisers
Right at the heart of London’s Bankside and There is more information on the website just across the river Thames from St Paul’s but please feel free to drop in or contact the Cathedral and the City, makes this an ideal Gallery directly to find out how they can tailor venue for both contemporary art exhibitions, the space to your requirements. and both private and corporate parties. The mood of the Gallery is cool and spacious and very contemporary in feel.
Contact details Capacities seated standing Bankside Gallery Gallery 50 max. 200 max. 48 Hopton Street London SE1 9JH T/ 020 7928 7521 E/ [email protected]
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08 www.banksidevenues.co.uk Bankside Vaults
Bankside Vaults, also known as the super- This fantastic new venue is a highly flexible club Pulse, is built into four impressive space, perfect for any event ranging from interlinked brick arches and is ideally located private dinners for 50, to extravagant parties just across the River Thames, at the foot of for over 1,300 people. Blackfriars Bridge.
The Vaults provide a wonderful blank canvas and a dramatic and versatile space that can be adapted for any occasion. Dividing naturally into several different areas, it has two separate entrances, each with their own cloakroom and toilets.
Contact details Capacities max. Bankside Vaults Dinner 270 1 Invicta Plaza Reception 1,360 Bankside London SE1 9UF Contact/ James McNeill T/ 44 (0)20 7403 9643 E/ [email protected]
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09 www.banksidevenues.co.uk Blue Fin Venue www.bluefinvenue.co.uk
Blue Fin Venue is London’s newest venue, The double-storey glass reception, the offering an array of sleek, modern event Wintergarden, can seat up to 140 for dinner spaces suited to any occasion. Blue Fin while the Reception on 10 overlooks the Venue’s meeting rooms, accommodating up building’s awe-inspiring atrium, tall enough to 40 people, are all fitted with high-quality to house Nelson’s Column. The venue’s AV equipment and take in spectacular views landscaped gardens on the 10th floor offer of the Thames, City and Docklands. A tiered event space for receptions as well as a peaceful lecture theatre for up to 96 guests is also escape for delegates. With in-house catering, available for hire, as well as unique spaces AV and technical support, Blue Fin Venue such as a wine tasting room, demo kitchen offers a one-stop-shop for clients. and photographic studios.
Contact details Capacities min. max. Blue Fin Venue Meeting 10 40 Blue Fin Building Dining 10 140 110 Southwark Street Conference 10 150 London SE1 0SU Reception 50 400 T/ 020 3148 5030 E/ [email protected]
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10 www.banksidevenues.co.uk Glaziers Hall www.glaziershall.co.uk
Situated between the River Thames, with Accommodating 10–600 guests, the rooms unrivalled views over the City, and London’s can be used in conjunction with each other or cultural Southbank and Borough Market, booked separately. Glaziers Hall offer five flexible spaces ideal for corporate events, presentations, conferences, Central and accessible location with excellent receptions and dinners. transport links including London Bridge train station, Jubilee and Northern line tube.
Contact details Capacities max. Glaziers Hall Boardroom 36 9 Montague Close Cabaret 150 London SE1 9DD Dinner 240 T/ 020 7403 3300 Theatre 300 E/ [email protected] Reception 600
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11 www.banksidevenues.co.uk Golden Hinde www.goldenhinde.com
The Golden Hinde is a full size reconstruction of the 16th century warship, and provides a unique venue to entertain in Elizabethan style.
The Golden Hinde is delighted to welcome everyone aboard for a variety of events including wedding ceremonies, children’s parties and corporate receptions. They can also provide a number of services including catering, Elizabethan entertainers, flowers and photographers.
Contact details Capacities max. Golden Hinde The Great Cabin 40 Clink Street The Hold 50 London SE1 9DG Ship 100 T/ 020 7403 0123 E/ [email protected]
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12 www.banksidevenues.co.uk Jerwood Space www.jerwoodspace.co.uk
Housing a contemporary art gallery, glasshouse No amplified music, however, background and courtyard, Jerwood Space is light and airy music through the gallery speaker system during the day and sparkling at night, its and acoustic music can be arranged. The striking architecture the perfect setting for a venue also boasts two excellent meeting wedding or civil ceremony, dinners and drinks rooms. A venue worth discovering for that receptions. Professional and delicious catering event with a difference! is provided by in-house caterers FARE who can tailor packages to suit individual needs. 100 guest maximum capacity for wedding ceremony and seated meal, 250 maximum capacity for a standing reception.
Contact details Capacities max. Jerwood Space Ceremony and seated reception 100 171 Union Street Buffet reception 120 London SE1 0LN Standing reception 250 E/ [email protected]
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13 www.banksidevenues.co.uk London Bridge Experience www.thelondonbridgeexperience.com/corporate-testimonials.asp
The London Bridge Experience and Tombs offers a unique, memorable and fun venue for any event, offering the entertainment of the UK’s number one scare attraction along with fine food and drinks.
Whether its team building in the tombs or a wine reception served by the ghost of Charles Dickens or a private viewing of the show, packages can be created to your bespoke needs.
Contact details Capacities max. London Bridge Experience Reception 300 2–4 Tooley street Seated 100 London SE1 2S Theatre 100 T/ 0845 3010 996 M/ 07989 233 454 E/ [email protected]
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14 www.banksidevenues.co.uk Menier Chocolate Factory www.menierchocolatefactory.com
The Menier Chocolate Factory is a venue with a difference. Throughout its history the building has been inspired by both individuality and the pursuit of quality.
The theatre and restaurant are available for evening private parties and corporate events. All spaces are inter-connected, so challenge them to see how they can make the variety of spaces work for you. Please make sure that you book space well in advance.
Contact details Capacities max. Menier Chocolate Factory Rehearsal Room 120 53 Southwark Street Restaurant 200 London SE1 1RU Theatre 250 T/ 020 7378 1712
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15 www.banksidevenues.co.uk Menier Gallery www.meniergallery.co.uk
The Menier Gallery offers a unique space The Menier Gallery is managed by Paintings to exhibit and view original works of art and in Hospitals, a registered charity (no. 1065963) design. The gallery is situated within the that lends contemporary works of art to historic Menier Chocolate Factory and is hospitals. All income generated from the hire of located at the heart of one of London’s artistic the gallery goes to support the charity’s work. hubs, within minutes of London Bridge Tube Station, Borough Market and Tate Modern.
In addition to exhibitions, the Menier Gallery is an ideal venue in which to host promotional events and receptions. The unique architecture of the building and exciting exhibition programme provides a very memorable and dramatic location for entertaining.
Contact details Capacities max. Menier Gallery Workshop 40 51 Southwark Street Theatre 70 Bankside Reception 250 London SE1 1RU T/ 020 7407 3222 E/ [email protected]
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16 www.banksidevenues.co.uk Mercure London City Bankside www.mercure.com
Mercure London City Bankside hotel is a The hotel’s four flexible and comfortably sized 4-star London hotel. Book the hotel for a meeting rooms all feature natural daylight, central location, close to the Tate Modern temperature control, free Wi-Fi and a dedicated and the South Bank. The hotel has 144 guest conference host for the day of your meeting. rooms, each with satellite TV and internet All rooms can accommodate various meeting access. Eat at The Loft restaurant for layouts. Choose between a Day Delegate Rate breakfast, lunch or dinner, or try The Loft Bar or Room Hire only rate and enjoy prices that for a relaxing nightcap. are extremely competitive within this extremely busy corporate area of London. Tailor your meeting needs on demand with our flexible food offers.
Contact details Capacities max. Mercure London City Bankside U-shape 30 71–79 Southwark Street Boardroom 30 London SE1 0JA Cabaret 40 T/ 020 7902 0803 Theatre 60 E/ [email protected]
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17 www.banksidevenues.co.uk Novotel London City South www.novotel.com
A 4-star New Generation Novotel offering six bath & shower, alongside spacious desks, meeting rooms to cater for 2 to 100 delegates broadband Wi-Fi, satellite TV, laptop sized safe, all with natural daylight and air conditioning. hairdryer, tea/coffee facilities, iron & ironing The conference suite and meeting rooms offer board and air cooling. broadband and Wi-Fi internet access and each meeting room supplies an electric in-built The Elements Restaurant seats up to 100 screen, flipchart, mineral water and stationery. guests and offers exciting and varied menus. Individual and personalised break stations are Conference delegates can choose from a range conveniently located outside each meeting of menus from sandwiches in the meeting room. The conference suite is fully accessible rooms to a 3 course lunch or set menu served and wheelchair friendly. in the restaurant. Clinks Bar is a lively bar in stylish, modern surroundings with a friendly Delegates can stay overnight and enjoy atmosphere. Private functions can be catered consistent 4-star standards in all 182 spacious for and we offer a variety of menus. double bedrooms, all en-suite with separate
Contact details Capacities max. Novotel London City South Boardroom 40 53–61 Southwark Bridge Road U-shape 42 London SE1 9HH Cabaret 80 T/ 020 7089 0536 Theatre 100 E/ [email protected]
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18 www.banksidevenues.co.uk Prospero House www.etcvenues.co.uk/venues/prospero-house
A training, meeting and conference venue at British art, this is a forward thinking venue London Bridge, designed to inspire and with the equipment, facilities and dedicated generate creativity and ideas – all rooms enjoy team to meet all of your business requirements. natural daylight and air conditioning to keep you refreshed and engaged. Illuminate@Prospero House has been created out of a period building, maintaining the The walls literally expand and reduce to your traditional facade whilst creating an ultra specifications to create adaptable space. The modern event and conference space inside. configuration of the meeting and training The new venue’s size, technical capabilities rooms allows for an extensive choice in size and layout allows for product launches, dinner and shape so is ideal for larger conferences or events, parties, awards ceremonies and more intimate business or learning events. conferences requiring space for larger sets. The Smile Suite and new Ground Floor Coffee Whilst the venue is linked to Prospero House Lounge are the ideal for larger conferences. next door, Illuminate also has a separate Showcasing works of contemporary modern entrance and registration area.
Contact details Capacities max. Prospero House Boardroom 70 241 Borough High Street Banquet 160 London SE1 1GA Cabaret 165 T/ 020 7105 6010 Theatre 300 E/ [email protected] Reception 600
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19 www.banksidevenues.co.uk Roast Restaurant www.roast-restaurant.com
Roast, in the heart of Borough Market, makes an ideal place for your event. Flooded with natural light, it boasts spectacular views of St. Paul’s Cathedral and the market.
From breakfast events, to exclusive dinner events, Roast will tailor make your event to be as extravagant or as simple as you wish. Dedicated to British seasonal cooking, the menu will be created specially for you and can range from sumptuous buffets to a delicious three course meal.
Contact details Capacities max. Roast Restaurant Dinner 120 Stoney Street Reception 170 London SE1 1TL T/ 020 3301 4891 E/ [email protected]
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20 www.banksidevenues.co.uk Shakespeare’s Globe www.swanattheglobe.co.uk
Shakespeare’s Globe is perfect for those balconies with picture perfect views of the wanting somewhere unique and inspiring to Globe Theatre, St Paul’s Cathedral and the hold celebratory dinners, corporate events River Thames. Perfect for those with a larger and weddings. Both the UnderGlobe and guest list, the Globe’s fascinating Exhibition can Balcony Rooms spaces are versatile in design be transformed into a dramatic event space. and can be easily transformed from a cabaret style presentation to a sumptuous dinner party. The Underglobe, located beneath the theatre All of the menus are lovingly developed and features an Oak tree to enchant and a stage prepared on site, and the theatrical nature is to present. With a mezzanine for drinking and perfect for those wishing to go to town with mingling then down the sweeping staircase event design, production & styling. for the grand affair. The Globe can bring events to life with drummers, magicians, acrobats, The Balcony Room is ideal for brainstorming fire-eaters, actors & buskers as well as provide and glamorous parties. Two fabulous private guided tours round the theatre for your guests.
Contact details Capacities standing seated Shakespeare’s Globe Balcony Room 120 max. 70 max. 21 New Globe Walk UnderGlobe 400 max. 250 max. Bankside London SE1 9DT T/ 020 7928 9444 E/ [email protected]
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21 www.banksidevenues.co.uk Southwark Cathedral www.southwarkcathedral.org.uk
Southwark Cathedral sits at the heart of Your enquiry is a ‘one stop’ enquiry dealing Bankside. The Millennium Buildings on the with just one member of staff here at the Riverside of the Cathedral provide six Cathedral to guarantee the very best conference rooms of varying size. The benefit ‘concierge’ style conference room booking to you, the conference organiser, is a ‘room process. All catering is provided by the with an extraordinary view’ across the river to Cathedral’s partner caterer. the City of London. In addition to the sought after Riverside setting the location affords There are a number of seasonal offers on room delegates a mirror in to the hustle and bustle bookings and discounts available to charities of life at Borough Market, Shakespeare’s and local businesses. Globe, Tate Modern and The Shard whilst maintaining an oasis of calm.
Contact details Capacities min. max. Southwark Cathedral Conference centre 10 400 London Bridge London SE1 9DA T/ 020 7367 6722 E/ [email protected]
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22 www.banksidevenues.co.uk Thames Clippers www.thamesclippers.com
Business on the river: from conferences and For more information on availability, private presentations, to champagne and canapé charters and conferences, please contact the receptions, with space for up to 220 guests, sales team: travel with Thames Clippers on the river with spectacular views of London’s as the perfect backdrop to your networking event.
For events hosted at a Bankside Venue, transfer your delegates on the river from any major London Pier arriving in Bankside in style and grace of Thames Clippers.
Contact details Capacities max. T/ 020 7001 2211 Thames Clipper 220 E/ [email protected]
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23 www.banksidevenues.co.uk Vinopolis www.vinopolis.co.uk
With a choice of seven distinct yet equally They can cater for 10–1,250 guests and the stunning event spaces, Vinopolis merges experienced event management team can Victorian splendour with 21st century facilities, help with every element of your London event offering state of the art lighting and AV including catering, lighting, corporate solutions helping make them one of London’s entertainment and team building. top event venues.
The distinctive venue combined with their seamless approach to event management, innovative food and drink, faultless presentation and impeccable service, delivers truly memorable events, be it a corporate conference, Christmas party, private party, wedding or gala fundraiser.
Contact details Capacities min. max. Vinopolis Vinopolis 10 1,250 No. 1 Bank End London SE1 9BU T/ 020 7940 8322
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