Can you drink alcohol in South Bank?

Please note that to consume alcohol at South Bank, you must be 18+ and you must have food to accompany your drinks.

Can you take drinks into Southbank Centre?

Food & drink

You are welcome to bring your own food and soft drinks to the Royal Festival Hall foyers. However, please note that only alcoholic drinks purchased at the Southbank Centre can be consumed here. Our Queen Elizabeth Hall cafe/bar is for visitors who are purchasing food and beverages from the venue.

What does the Southbank Centre do?

We seek out the world's most exciting artists, from household names to fresh new talent, and give them space to showcase their best work. Set across 11 acres, we are London's favourite meeting spot, with restaurants, bars, street food markets and dramatic riverside views.

Which tube is nearest to the South Bank Centre?

Travel by tube

Waterloo (Northern, Bakerloo, Jubilee and Waterloo & City lines) is 200 metres away. Embankment (District and Circle lines) is 600 metres away.

Is there bbqs at South Bank?

South Bank's barbeque facilities are located on Picnic Island Green, Riverside Green and Aquativity, and they are completely free to use. Barbeques are not reserved for private use, so please make sure you get in early to secure a spot.

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Where can I use portable BBQ?

Ideally this would be on a sandy or concrete area which provides stability and is highly resistant to heat, but just choose the best area available on your campsite, always ensuring that they allow BBQs first!

What does Southbank have?

It includes Australia's largest Gallery of Modern Art, the Queensland Theatre Company, Queensland Museum, Queensland Performing Arts Centre and State Library of Queensland, an impressive combination that connects us to our history and culture.

Which tube station is best for South Bank?

The nearest tube station to Southbank Centre in Waterloo is Embankment. It's a 7 min walk away.

Which train station is best for South Bank?

South Brisbane Station provides the closest access to South Bank's Cultural Centre including Queensland Art Gallery, Queensland Museum and Queensland Performing Arts Centre.

What line is South Bank on?

South Bank is a railway station on the Tees Valley Line, which runs between Bishop Auckland and Saltburn via Darlington.

Why is South Bank so popular?

What makes Southbank iconic? Southbank Promenade is one of Melbourne's major entertainment precincts, boasting many restaurants and hotels. Spectacular river and city views make it a popular place for locals and visitors alike.

What is South Bank London known for?

The South Bank is a significant arts and entertainment district. The Southbank Centre comprises the Royal Festival Hall, the Queen Elizabeth Hall and The Hayward Gallery. The Royal National Theatre, the London IMAX super cinema and BFI Southbank adjoin to the east, but are not strictly part of the centre.

Is South Bank a nice area?

South Bank is a beautiful riverside stretch in the heart of London featuring the London Eye, SEA LIFE London Aquarium, Southbank Centre, National Theatre, Hayward Gallery, the British Film Institute (BFI) and the London Dungeon, as well as top hotels, shopping and dining destinations.

Can you drink alcohol in Southbank Parklands?

Consumption of alcohol is permitted from 10am - 8pm at River Quay Green and Picnic Island Green, to consume alcohol in these spaces you must be 18+ years old and have food to accompany your drinks. Please note on New Year's Eve and Australia Day, South Bank Parklands is alcohol-free for public safety reasons.

Can you film at South Bank?

The Southbank Centre's buildings, riverside location and iconic central London backdrops provide standout settings for film, TV and photography shoots. Our site can accommodate a wide variety of interior and exterior film and photography shoots.

Is South Bank free?

Southbank Centre

Entrance is free and there's a café-bar on-site.

What is the biggest train station in the UK?

The biggest train station in the UK

While Waterloo may have been stripped of previous titles, it still holds a major accolade. With 24 platforms in use, it's the largest train station in the UK. The largest station outside of London is Edinburgh Waverley, with 20 operating platforms.

Is it Waterloo station for South Bank?

Closest tube

On exiting Waterloo tube station you will find yourself in the main Waterloo train station building (to find out more about the train station, see our Guide to Waterloo Train Station in London. On arrival in the main station building, follow signs for the Southbank.

Is South Bank a good area to stay in London?

The South Bank is one of the London's best bits. Generally located between the Westminster and London Bridge, it offers about two-miles of excellent, largely state-funded arts and entertainment venues alongside breezy, traffic-free views of a succession of city landmarks (Big Ben, St.

What is South Bank London like?

South Bank is a wonderful corner of central London to spend time outdoors with its beautiful riverside promenade, the Jubilee Gardens park, Ernie's Beach (one of central London's last remaining publically accessible tidal beaches) and dozens of open-air restaurants and cafes to enjoy.

Which zone is South Bank London?

South Bank is located in Central London in zone 1, opposite the City of Westminster; it's a narrow pedestrianised bank over a mile long by the River Thames.

Why is Southbank called Southbank?

The Southbank is an area of London in Waterloo. As the name suggests, it is an area stretching along the southern banks of the River Thames.

Which cinema is the big one at Southbank?

South Bank boasts a 25 metre Cinemascope screen with state of the art laser projection, providing superb picture and sound quality - it is the largest cinema screen in downtown Brisbane. There are also four other great screens where you can sit back and enjoy the latest releases at cheapest prices!

How big is Southbank Centre?

Our 11-acre site includes the Royal Festival Hall, the Hayward Gallery, the Queen Elizabeth Hall, the Purcell Room and our open-air spaces. In this complex of iconic venues, overlooking the Thames, we put on thousands of events every year.