Sama Bankside

Description

Exposed brick, industrial vibes and a Brooklyn-meets-Berlin feel, SAMA Bankside is as stylish as it is versatile - ideal for birthdays, engagement parties, team socials, or just a night out done right.

Tucked beneath the arches near Blackfriars Bridge, SAMA Bankside is a multi-level venue that blends the energy of a late-night bar with a restaurant, party spot, and event space - all under one roof.

Awarded Best All-In-One Venue by DesignMyNight, SAMA is known for hand-rolled pizzas, addictive small plates, and signature cocktails crafted for the seasons. Don’t miss Happy Hour every weekday, 5pm–7pm, with 2-4-1 cocktails, £5 pints, and more.

Craving a little competition? Beer pong runs daily, and the energy turns all the way up on Friday and Saturday nights, when DJs spin a feel-good mix of club classics, R&B, house, and disco ‘til late.

With a capacity of up to 300 guests, SAMA offers flexible spaces including booths, lounges, a private dining room, and full venue hire for private or corporate events.

What's on

Bottomless Spritzy Brunch!
What better way to start your weekend than a delicious bottomless brunch with sing-along tunes, unlimited Prosecco 🥂  and Spritzes…

Various dates from Friday 27th March 2026

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Soul Brunch
Soul Nights Out in Essex  presents.. Bankside Soul Brunch on Saturday 30th May 1pm to 6pm Come and enjoy a delicious meal with 90 mins…

Sat, 30th May 2026 @ multiple start times (see ticket info)

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Offers

Offer Availability
Happy Hour from 5-7pm
All pints just £5 (including Guinness), and 2-4-1 on selected cocktails between 5-7pm
Tuesday 17:00 – 19:00
Wednesday 17:00 – 19:00
Thursday 17:00 – 19:00
Friday 17:00 – 19:00

Info

  • Taking Bookings
  • Dance floor
  • Wheelchair Access, Disabled Toilets
  • None
  • Smart casual

Hours

Day Open Close Notes
Monday 9:00 23:00 Open for private hire and daytime events
Tuesday 16:00 23:00 Open from 8am for pre-booked daytime events and away-days
Wednesday 16:00 23:00 Open from 8am for pre-booked daytime events and away-days
Thursday 16:00 23:00 Open from 8am for pre-booked daytime events and away-days
Friday 16:00 0:30 Open from 8am for pre-booked daytime events and away-days
Saturday 13:00 1:00 Open from 1pm for brunch with drinks and party till the early hours.
Sunday 12:00 23:30 Open for private hire and daytime events

Location

Address

Sama Bankside, 3 Robinson Road, Southwark, SE1 8BU

Area

Waterloo

Nearest Station

Southwark (Tube)

Menus

  • Cuisines

    This venue serves Italian, Christmas Lunch/Dinner, Spanish, Pizza and Bottomless Brunch food.

Private Hire

Name Type Capacity
Seated
Capacity
Standing
Cost Min spend
Midweek*
Min spend
Weekend*
Upper Floor 70 150 - - -
Upper Arch Private Room 30 50 - £300 £500
Private Dining Room Private Room 22 50 - £400 £750
Lower Floor Basement Space 110 200 - 1000 2000
Lower Arch 40 70 - - -
Whole Venue Hire Venue Hire 100 350 - - -

* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.

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Customer Reviews (590)

Our Review

SAMA Bankside - London Bar Review

Not everything needs to reinvent the wheel. Sometimes, a bar doesn’t need to serve the distilled essence of vodka and your soul in a boot to be a good cocktail bar and, actually, London might not need another small plates restaurant, thank you. So in the search for somewhere that serves amazing cocktails…

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