Southbank Centre's secret garden 

space for 300 guests

And delicious food and drink. And gorgeous plants. And spectacular views, stretching from Big Ben to St. Paul's Cathedral.

Available for hire for the first time, Southbank Centre's rooftop garden is a green oasis with panoramic views of London and the River Thames.

For those of you searching for event space, just head up the striking yellow stairs outside the Queen Elizabeth Hall to discover the idyllic garden.

Equipped with menus created by their in-house caterers Gather & Gather, it ticks all the boxes for warm summer evenings with a glass of wine, overlooking the city from above.

From ground level, the brutalist venues may appear to be pure concrete, but as you venture upwards, the vista opens out to reveal a flourishing green space – not only brimming with all sorts of greenery, but also offering a little-known view taking in Big Ben in the west and St. Paul's Cathedral in the east (and beyond).

What's more, the Southbank Centre is right next to Waterloo Station, making the space a breeze to get to.

Originally a partnership with the Eden Project, the garden was built and continues to be maintained by Grounded Ecotherapy, a pioneering recovery programme that offers help through horticulture to people dealing with issues like homelessness and addiction.

Venue hire rates 

(1 June – 29 September 2023, Wednesday – Sunday only)

Afternoon (12 noon – 4pm): £5,000

Evening (open until dusk):

• May (5pm – 9pm): £10,000

• June & July (5pm – 9.30pm): £10,000

• August (5pm – 8.30pm): £8,000

• September (4pm – 7.30pm): £4,000

All prices are exclusive of VAT. Set-up rates available on request.

Southbank Centre is offering a 10% discount to registered charities.

By having your event at the Queen Elizabeth Hall Roof Garden, you are supporting the mission to keep the arts open and accessible to all.

Be the first to book The Roof Garden

Not only brimming with gorgeous plants, the rooftop garden also boasts some pretty spectacular views, stretching to Big Ben in the west and St. Paul's Cathedral in the east (and beyond). Wow your colleagues or clients by introducing them to this green oasis in the centre of London.

Get in touch with our team to see it yourself: events@southbankcentre.co.uk