Why Southbank is a Great Place to Work and Play

With its beautiful riverside views and cultural landmarks like the National Theatre, Royal Festival Hall and the Southbank Centre, this cool, vibrant hub is a magnet for Londoners, tourists and businesses both large and small.

Giants of television and film can be found here, as well as advertising and marketing agencies, tech companies, architects and design gurus. There is also a growing number of startups that are flocking to office space in Southbank to experience the buzz the area has to offer. And located just a bridge away from the City — as well as right by Waterloo railway station and London Underground stations — Southbank is well-placed to accommodate any commute.

Perhaps most importantly, this is all underpinned by the luxury of being able to enjoy lunch overlooking the Thames or in one of the nearby parks, while savouring the mouth-watering delights of the food markets that line the river.

Commuting to Southbank

Southbank stations

Southwark Underground Station, Zone 1, 68-70 Blackfriars Road, SE1 8JZ
Jubilee Line

London Bridge Underground Station, Zone 1, 21 Duke St Hill, SE1 2SW
Jubilee Line
Northern Line

Waterloo Underground Station, Zone 1, York Road, SE1 7ND
Bakerloo Line
Northern Line
Jubilee Line
Waterloo and City Line

London Waterloo Rail Station, Zone 1, York Road, SE1 7ND
London Bridge Rail Station, Zone 1, 21 Duke St Hill, SE1 2SW

Southbank buses

1, N1 21, 26, 36, 59, 67, 68, N68, 76 87, 118, 131, 134, 139, 141, 168, N171, 172, 176, 178, 185, 188, 225, 250, 241, 243, 340, 341, N343, 482 & 521

Things To Do In Southbank

Beyond the world of business, the southern bank of the Thames has always been where Londoners go to have a little fun. Whether it’s nights out at the theatre, bar hopping or chomping street food, the area’s pedestrianised riverside promenade provides superb walkability, and Southbank office space puts you at the heart of the action.

Southbank Centre

The Southbank Centre is one of London’s cultural hotspots, with a seemingly neverending schedule of musical performances, talks, exhibitions and events, all taking place within its maze of 1950s buildings.

Flat Iron Square

Featuring its own taproom and brewery under the arches, Flat Iron Square is one of London Bridge’s most happening bankside bars with food, weekly DJs and more.

Lower Marsh Market

This bustling market in the heart of Waterloo is the perfect spot if you’re looking for a tasty bite to eat away from your Southbank office. Lower Marsh Market offers street food and handmade crafts just moments from London’s legendary landmarks.

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Featured office space in Southbank

St Bride Street

London,  EC4A 4AD

Newly refurbished workspaces near commuter hub, City Thameslink

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Hatfields

London,  SE1 8DJ

A stylish and bright coworking space in prime Southbank location

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Union Street

London,  SE1 0LN

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Best for team building

Pep up your team with an eclectic range of attractions, all within easy reach of the flexible office space in and around Southbank.

London Dungeons

Experience the bad old days of London town with lively recreations of gory and macabre historical events deep under the streets of Southbank. The London Dungeons mixes gallows humour with plenty of scares to keep your team on its toes.

Immersive Gamebox
Gamify your team-building day with a trip to Immersive Gamebox. It provides unique group experiences mixed with motion tracking, projection mapping and touch screens for hi-tech, immersive fun.

Vaulty Towers

Part pub, part theatrical production, Vaulty Towers combines wonderful props and sets from Vaults Arts Company’s past productions to add a little theatre to your night out.

Best of out-of-office meetings

No matter how well-equipped and comfortable the meeting rooms in your Southbank office space are, sometimes you’ve just got to get out there and show your clients the sights.

Sea Containers Restaurant

Enjoy a relaxed dining experience with a difference and treat your clients and new hires to unbeatable views of the Thames. Sea Containers Restaurant serves up a transatlantic menu and a delicious array of cocktails, including the Southbank Sunset, right on the river.

OXO Tower

Take the lift to the 8th floor of the art deco OXO Tower and you’ll find not only an excellent restaurant, bar and brasserie - perfect for everything from a quick coffee with a colleague to an indulgent meal with a new client - but also some of the city’s best views.

Swan at the Globe

No one expects the pub at Shakespeare’s Globe to be any good – tourists will always drink there anyway. But the Swan at the Globe is secretly a great place to become a regular. Take clients from out-of-town to the restaurant upstairs to woo them with the views, or have your brainstorms at the long benches in the downstairs pub.

Best for wellbeing

The wellness benefits of being by the water are well known, but Southbank also has several lesser-known green spaces as well as some of London’s best gyms.

Southbank parks and gardens

Jubilee Gardens is a green haven in the centre of London under the watchful gaze of the London Eye. It’s the perfect spot to have a bite to eat in the summer and take in the riverside views. Bernie Spain Gardens is an oasis of green nestled between the Oxo Tower and Gabriel’s Wharf, while Archbishop’s Park offers bookable sports facilities and is the perfect spot for a lunchtime jog.

Southbank gyms

Work up a sweat after a day in the office at 1Rebel Southbank, which promises to challenge you mentally and physically, or slow it all down at The Club at County Hall in the 25m swimming pool, sauna and spa.

Take a look at our flexible office space in Southbank and get in touch if you need a little help - our service is completely free.