Lower Arch at SAMA Bankside

Event Space in a Bar
·
Semi-private area
SAMA Bankside, 3 Robinson Road, London, SE1 8BU –
Southwark Station (0.2 mi)
Up to 60
seats
Up to 80
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Our Lower Arch space is very popular for engagement parties, birthdays or corporate drink receptions, and you won't need to go far for refreshments as the bar is just 4m away.

The space also has a beautiful flower wall and purple booth which has recently been installed, providing a great photo backdrop.

Our Private Room which joins onto our Lower Arch can also be used for a quieter chill-out space, games room with beer pong tables (which we can supply for £35 per game) or simply a cloakroom area.

Plus on the weekends we also have a DJ on from 9:30m playing a mix of Club Classics (Kisstory vibe), commercial R&B, House, Disco.

For a corporate away-day event our Lower Arch can be set up for a theatre-style presentation or awards ceremony for up to 50 people and comes with AV including a screen with projector, 2 cordless mics and PA system.

Prices

Monday
9:00 – 23:00
from £1000–£1500 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £1500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Mentioning your budget and timings will help me propose the best option for your needs.
Tuesday
9:00 – 23:00
from £1000–£1500 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £1500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Mentioning your budget and timings will help me propose the best option for your needs.
Wednesday
9:00 – 23:00
from £1000–£1500 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £1500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Mentioning your budget and timings will help me propose the best option for your needs.
Thursday
9:00 – 23:00
from £1000–£1500 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £1500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Mentioning your budget and timings will help me propose the best option for your needs.
Friday
9:00 – 0:30
from £750–£1500 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 0:30
from £750 min. spend
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £1500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Mentioning your budget and timings will help me propose the best option for your needs.
Saturday
12:00 – 1:00
from £1000–£1200 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 1:00
from £1200 min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 18:00
from £1000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Mentioning your budget and timings will help me propose the best option for your needs.
Sunday
Closed
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Mentioning your budget and timings will help me propose the best option for your needs.
Pricing updated by venue 2 days ago
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Capacity

Standing
up to 80
Dining
up to 40
Theatre
up to 60
Boardroom
up to 30

Catering and drinks

In-house catering
British cuisine
External catering not allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol not allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / speakers
Air conditioning
Beer Pong
Whiteboard
Conference call facilities
Natural light
Storage space
Quiet space
Accommodation available
Parking available

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restriction

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence
Temporary event notices (TENs) available

Age policy

Guests under 18 are not allowed after 20:00

Host rules

Close to Blackfriars & Southwark stations. SAMA Bankside is on Robinson Road at the junction of Southwark Street and Blackfriars Road.

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day

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Reviews and ratings

(290 reviews and ratings - )

RM
Reggine M.
February 2025
Birthday Party · 50 guests
Thank you so much Steve and team-I had a fantastic time at SAMA celebrating my birthday! The atmosphere was inviting, and the team was incredibly friendly, making sure everyone felt welcome. The drinks were not only great quality but also very reasonably priced, offering fantastic value. Overall, it was an enjoyable experience, and I highly recommend this place to anyone looking to celebrate their soecial occasion.
5.0
HB
Hanna B.
February 2025
Engagement Party · 50 guests
Absolutely fantastic venue! We had the best time at Sama hosting our party. Everything was brilliant - we had the lower arches which was a gorgeous space and perfect for the size of our group. We had food - pizza and brownies which I would highly recommend! Sama managed the bar very well and issued wrist bands so our group could order drinks to our tab which was all very slick. All staff members were friendly and super helpful. Would highly recommend!
5.0
C
Claudia
February 2025
Minimum Spend · 45 guests
5.0
JB
Jack B.
October 2024
Party · 55 guests
5.0

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About SAMA Bankside

The location is a twin railway arch venue set over 2 floors and is located next to Blackfriars Bridge on the south side of the river in the shadow of the OXO Tower (nearest stations are Southwark or Blackfriars).

Venue is industrial in style with exposed brickwork, a reclaimed upper wooden floor and polished concrete lower floor with chesterfield sofas, cosy booth seating in bright colours and unapologetic artwork to get your guests talking.

Space is available for booking from 6 to 300 guests. There is a bar and toilets on each floor and full catering options available.

The venue is available until 12am Monday - Thursday and until 1am Friday and Saturday.

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