Southbank Centre

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Find out what's on at London's riverside arts complex

Southbank Centre - © Richard Haughton

This riverside titan of arts and entertainment has morphed and expanded in the past few years securing its position as one of the most attractive cultural hotspots in London, helped by its accessible location and proximity to the National Theatre and Tate Modern.

The Southbank Centre caters for the widest spectrum of people and interests, peddling visual art, music, literature events and performance in its several venues - the Royal Festival Hall, The Hayward Gallery, Queen Elizabeth Hall (including the Purcell Room) and the Saison Poetry Library.

Recently it has become a go-to destination for foodies too. Skylon, a swanky British-themed restaurant within RFH, caters for those with a bit of cash, while a range of chain restaurants (Wagamama, Strada, Ping Pong) jostle for attention alongside the pie-touting Canteen.

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Restaurants on the South Bank

Benugo Bar & Kitchen
Rating: 3/5£
After years of struggle, BFI Southbank has finally figured out its catering. Or, rather, they got Benugo to figure it out for them. The...

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The Riverfront
Rating: 2/5£
What used to be called the Film Café (under the bridge, facing the second-hand book stalls) has been spruced up and brought into the Nou...
The Cube by Electrolux

Designed for real foodies! Join our chefs table for an ultimate dining experience for just 18 guests and watch one of Britain’s top Mic...

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