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The Royal Festival Hall is closed to the public on Tuesday 16 June. It will reopen for Harry Styles & Jules Buckley Orchestra ticket holders only at 5pm.

Croissants and cakes at the Ballroom Cafe

Cafes

Looking for refreshment and a quick bite?

Giving you everything from sandwiches to salads, soups to sweet treats, we’ve curated a calming cafe culture across our venues.

Cafes at the Southbank Centre

Ballroom Cafe
Customer being served at the Ballroom Cafe counter till

Ballroom Cafe

The go-to spot for coffee connoisseurs, in the heart of our Royal Festival Hall.

Concrete Cafe
Customers interact at a modern cafe counter featuring a bold red and yellow floral wallpaper design.

Hayward Gallery Cafe

Ideal if you’re waiting for your gallery companion, or need space to discuss the exhibition.

Roof Garden Bar & Kitchen
People sat drinking at an outdoor bar with a shelter, surrounded by plants and flowers.

Roof Garden Bar & Kitchen

Eat and drink al fresco in our own secret garden nestled on top of the Queen Elizabeth Hall.

Family friendly

Find something to satisfy everyone, even the tiniest tastebuds.

Pret A Manger
Pret A Manger interior with customers seated

Pret A Manger

A busy kitchen, a baker’s oven, Italian espresso machines – welcome to Pret.

Take it outside

Grab an alfresco pick-me-up from out on our terrace.

Beany Green
Beany Green exterior with customer being served

Beany Green

Com for the morning coffee, hang around for afternoon beers or evening cocktails.

High-angle view of a bustling street food market on a sunny day, with people gathered around stalls, and the city skyline in the distance.

Southbank Centre Food Market

With a huge choice of street food and drinks, the Southbank Centre Food Market is a must-visit – whether you’re a certified food lover or just peckish.

Southbank Centre Food Market