Event Spaces & Function Rooms
Exclusive Venue Hire
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About Exclusive Venue Hire
170 Banquet
300 Standing / Reception
Two floors of Victorian railway arches await your party at SAMA Bankside, where 350 guests can spread out across 6,000 square feet of industrial celebration space. We've turned these historic arches into something special, keeping the original brickwork raw while adding bars on both levels, each with its own personality. Climb our illuminated staircase to the upper floor, where red and black bar stools line the wooden counter and natural light pours through large windows. The arched ceiling creates brilliant acoustics for DJ sets, while industrial lighting fixtures and exposed ductwork remind you you're partying in a piece of London history. This floor opens up for 300 standing guests, with reclaimed wooden floors that have hosted everything from 21st birthdays to product launches. The lower floor brings a different energy, with leather sofas, colorful cushions, and artwork that gets conversations started. Long wooden tables seat up to 170 for banquets, though most nights you'll find the space transformed for beer pong tournaments or bottomless brunches that regularly sell out. Our ground floor room has earned particular praise, with guests loving its quirky character matched with professional service that adapts to each event. We're tucked between Southwark and Blackfriars stations, making arrivals easy whether your guests travel by tube or walk across Blackfriars Bridge. Our kitchen serves British modern dishes with Caribbean influences, while both bars pour craft cocktails we've been perfecting since opening. The AV setup handles everything from background music to full DJ equipment, and our team manages the technical side while you enjoy your celebration. Book both floors for exclusive use and watch how the space transforms from corporate presentations in the morning to R&B and house music by night. Each arch creates its own atmosphere, with the upper floor wheelchair accessible for all your guests.
Response rate:97%
Response time:within an hour
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Prices
Minimum spend | from £1,120
Mon – Wed09:00 - 17:00from £1,120 minimum spend
Thu09:00 - 17:00from £1,120 minimum spend
18:00 - 23:30from £4,480 minimum spend
Fri09:00 - 17:00from £1,120 minimum spend
18:00 - 00:00from £5,600 minimum spend
Sat11:00 - 17:00from £2,240 minimum spend
18:00 - 00:00from £8,960 minimum spend
Sun11:00 - 17:00from £2,240 minimum spend
Amenities
Cloakroom
Smoking area
Speakers
Air conditioning
DJ facilities
Dance floor
Evening reception facilities
Microphone
Breakout spaces (shared)
Wireless Internet Access
Whiteboards
Accessibility
Menu
Food And DrinkPrice
Location
Southwark · 4 minutes
Blackfriars · 6 minutes
London Waterloo East · 5 minutes
London Blackfriars · 7 minutes
Opening hours
Monday:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday:9:00 am - 5:00 pm6:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Friday:9:00 am - 5:00 pm6:00 pm - Midnight
Saturday:11:00 am - 5:00 pm6:00 pm - Midnight
Sunday:11:00 am - 5:00 pm
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1 Review
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Irina ·
SAMA offers a lovely cosy room on the ground floor. The setting is quirky and unusual. The service was super professional and efficient. All in all, we are super happy.
From £1,120
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Response rate:97%
Response time:within an hour