SAMA Bankside, Upper Arch
Sama, 3 Robinson Road, London, SE1 8BU -
From
£250 min spendUp to
50 guestsOffers
cateringInternal Catering
allowed
SAMA Bankside is a unique bar, restaurant, events space and late night venue in the heart of London's Bankside on the Southbank between the Tate Modern and Oxo Tower.
SAMA Bankside would not be out of place in Brooklyn or Berlin and is located within Victorian railway arches over 2 floors besides Blackfriars Bridge and was voted "Best All In One Venue" in the Design My Night 2017/18 Awards within 6 months of opening.
The venue specialises in private hire for corporate events, away days, summer and Christmas parties, product launches, wrap parties, weddings and networking events. The space is very flexible and the friendly team is always happy to accommodate your needs and ideas. Send an enquiry to see how they can help you make your event extra special.
There are also private spaces here ideal for meetings and other events where you're looking to be slightly more secluded.
This is an independent company and not part of a chain, offering an individual experience in a friendly space where you can escape from the stresses of city life. A simple stroll up the cobbled slope and you'll feel like you're miles away from the city. Welcome to a completely unique venue experience!
A light airy space with natural daylight, our Upper Arch is perfect for a cocktail reception, after-work drinks party, birthday or engagement party with a raised area at one end and our comfy curved pink booth adding a pop of colour.
This space is semi-private and opens up to our main bar area so it is not possible to have your own music.
This space is usually booked every weekend so don't leave it too late.
Seats 30 or 50 for a standing reception.
Dimensions: 4m x 7.5m
Capacity & layout
Standing
up to 50
Dining
up to 30
Pricing
& opening hours
Weekly schedule
monday
0:00 - 24:00
tuesday
0:00 - 24:00
wednesday
0:00 - 24:00
thursday
0:00 - 24:00
friday
0:00 - 24:00
saturday
0:00 - 24:00
sunday
0:00 - 24:00
Price type: Minimum spend/day
from £500 minimum spend/day
from £250 minimum spend/day
from £250 minimum spend/day
from £500 minimum spend/day
from £500 minimum spend/day
from £750 minimum spend/day
from £250 minimum spend/day
Catering & drinks
Catering arrangements
Catering facilities
Refreshments
Amenities
Disabled access
Heating
Air conditioning
Natural light
Outdoor / Garden / Beach
Table / chairs included
Whiteboards
Public transport
Breakout rooms
Audio & visual
Sound system
WiFi
Other
Please note this is a semi-private area
Space rules
Cancellation policy
100% refundable 5 days before the event
Location
Reviews
Claire
Great location and venue. Excellent staff. Could not recommend them enough. Approachable and accommodating
harshit jaiswal
Came here for a busy works event in the daytime. The staff were incredible all day and food was amazing. Even ending up staying in with a few colleagues afterwards and made a night of it. All the staff were great, especially James and Rohit. Top boys.
Stacy Longdon
Such an amazing and welcoming place, even down to the music. Had such fun playing beer pong, with much appreciated tips from the staff when asked. The food was was also amazing and would definitely come back again!
Cherise Ramsey
Honestly the most hidden GEM. From lunch or evening plans, this place is the best. Recently went in for a single slice of pizza for lunch, the mist polite and lovely staff, quick service and super cheap. The pizza was amazing and was the size of half the pizza! Absolutely love this place.
Henry Evans
I recently dined at SAMA, and it was an exceptional experience! The food was absolutely delicious, beautifully presented, and each dish was bursting with flavor. The drinks complemented the meal perfectly and were just as impressive. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, making us feel right at home. I highly recommend SAMA to anyone looking for a fantastic dining experience! Five stars all the way!
George Davies
I visited SAMA for a private birthday party over the weekend and had a great time. The staff were friendly and quick serving drinks and the space was good to accommodate everyone there. The venue provided pizzas for the party which was nice as well! Pints were very expensive - I think £7.80 for a Peroni.
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