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SAMA Bankside

Location pin

Sama, 3 Robinson Road, London, SE1 8BU - 

  • Credit card

    From
    £250 min spend

  • Users

    Up to
    350 guests

  • Delivery truck

    Internal 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!

Capacity & layout

Standing

Standing

up to 350

Dining

Dining

up to 50

Theatre

Theatre

up to 100

Boardroom

Boardroom

up to 30

Cabaret

Cabaret

up to 48

Classroom

Classroom

up to 25

Catering & drinks

Catering arrangements

Catering arrangements

Catering facilities

Catering facilities

Refreshments

Refreshments

Amenities

Cloakroom

Cloakroom

Air conditioning

Air conditioning

Public transport

Public transport

Breakout rooms

Breakout rooms

Disabled access

Disabled access

Heating

Heating

Natural light

Natural light

Outdoor / Garden / Beach

Outdoor / Garden / Beach

Table / chairs included

Table / chairs included

Whiteboards

Whiteboards

Flipchart

Flipchart

Audio & visual

Sound system

Sound system

Microphone

Microphone

Projector & screen

Projector & screen

TV screen

TV screen

Flipchart

Flipchart

WiFi

WiFi

Whiteboards

Whiteboards

Other

Please note this is a semi-private area

Space rules

Cancellation policy

100% refundable 5 days before the event

Location

Reviews

  • Barbara von der Muelbe

    August 2024

    Nice little place in a busy working area. Very friendly service. Got our Pizza in a reasonable time. Very tasty Pizza with superthin crispy base, lovely sugo and a lot of cheese. Definitely worth a try!!!!

  • Paul Southgate

    July 2024

    If you’ve been living under a rock—or perhaps under a railway arch in London—you might not have noticed the city's rather industrious refurbishing spree over the last decade. Yes, our dear old capital has had a facelift, and Bankside is a gleaming testament to this urban renaissance. Once the grim underbelly of railway arches, Bankside is now a vibrant hub of modernity, filled with all sorts of curiosities and, more importantly, watering holes. Enter SAMA Bankside. Nestled under the rumbling trains, this bar is the epitome of what the new London stands for: busy, modern, and efficient. It's the sort of place that caters to the masses—sharp suits and even sharper cocktails. Now, don’t get me wrong, SAMA is an impressive establishment. It ticks all the boxes of contemporary chic: the lighting is dim but not dingy, the decor is stylish without being pretentious, and the service is swift enough to keep the most impatient of city dwellers content. It's the kind of place where you could easily imagine a group of young professionals clinking glasses after a hard day's work, their laughter mingling with the steady hum of the city above. But—and here's the rub—it's not for someone like me. You see, I crave a bit more soul, a bit more character. SAMA, for all its virtues, feels a bit too polished, too clean. There's a sterility to its perfection that leaves me longing for the grittier, more lived-in corners of London's pub scene. The kind of places where the walls have stories to tell, and the barstools have seen generations come and go. That said, I can still appreciate what they’ve done with the place. It’s a masterclass in modern bar management, and there's a certain satisfaction in knowing that even the once-dingy underpasses of our city can be transformed into vibrant social spaces. So, is SAMA Bankside worth a visit if you find yourself in the area with a parched throat? Absolutely. Will it become your local haunt, brimming with character and old-world charm? Probably not. But in this new, efficient London, perhaps that's just fine. For those of you with a thirst and a penchant for the new and shiny, SAMA Bankside is your oasis. For the rest of us, the quest for that elusive, soulful watering hole continues.

  • Claire

    June 2019

    Great location and venue. Excellent staff. Could not recommend them enough. Approachable and accommodating