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Venue Type
Restaurants
City
London
Region
Central London
Standing
600
theatre
120
dinner
110
bedrooms
0
About
The Refinery Bankside
The Refinery Bankside is a contemporary restaurant, bar and event venue located within the Blue Fin Building on Southwark Street, just moments from Tate Modern, Borough Market and the South Bank. Featuring industrial-inspired interiors, floor-to-ceiling windows and a spacious outdoor terrace, the venue offers a stylish setting for corporate events, networking receptions, summer parties, private dining and exclusive venue hire.
Designed with flexibility in mind, The Refinery combines relaxed dining with versatile event spaces, making it equally suited to business breakfasts, meetings, product launches, drinks receptions and large-scale corporate celebrations.
Event Spaces
Whole Venue Hire
The venue's flagship event space accommodating up to 600 guests standing, 120 theatre, 110 dining or 80 cabaret. Ideal for conferences, product launches, awards receptions, networking events and exclusive corporate parties.
Restaurant Hire
A bright, open-plan dining space accommodating up to 250 standing, 110 dining or 80 theatre. Perfect for private dining, client entertaining, presentations and celebrations.
Main Bar & Terrace
A vibrant semi-private area accommodating up to 200 guests. Ideal for summer parties, drinks receptions, networking events and after-work socials.
Outdoor Terrace
A landscaped outdoor terrace accommodating up to 200 guests, offering one of Bankside's most popular spaces for al fresco entertaining, BBQs and summer events.
Cocktail Lounge
A stylish lounge space for up to 70 guests, perfect for private receptions, celebrations and informal networking.
Mezzanine
A private mezzanine accommodating up to 30 standing, 20 theatre or 13 boardroom, making it ideal for meetings, workshops, presentations and private dining.
Facilities and Services
The Refinery Bankside offers complimentary WiFi, integrated AV facilities, screens and projectors, PA system, natural daylight, air conditioning, outdoor terrace, in-house catering, licensed bar, wheelchair access, dedicated event management and exclusive venue hire.
Ideal For
Conferences
Meetings
Summer Parties
Networking Events
Private Dining
Product Launches
Corporate Parties
Drinks Receptions
Christmas Parties
Exclusive Hire
Key Features
Industrial Contemporary Design
6 Principal Event Spaces
1 Dedicated Meeting Room
Outdoor Terrace
Whole Venue Hire
Floor-to-Ceiling Windows
Bankside Location
Exclusive Hire Available
Industrial Contemporary Design
6 Principal Event Spaces
1 Dedicated Meeting Room
Outdoor Terrace
Whole Venue Hire
Floor-to-Ceiling Windows
Bankside Location
Exclusive Hire Available
Why Hire
The Refinery Bankside offers one of South London's most flexible hospitality venues, combining stylish interiors with generous outdoor space in a prime Bankside location. Whether hosting a business meeting, a summer party on the terrace or an exclusive venue takeover for 600 guests, the venue provides an adaptable setting supported by experienced event professionals.
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Location and Access
Located on Southwark Street within the Blue Fin Building, The Refinery is a short walk from Southwark, London Bridge, Borough and Blackfriars stations, placing it within easy reach of both the City and South Bank.
London City Airport | 8 miles
Southwark Station | 0.4 miles
Blackfriars Station | 0.6 miles
VENUE INFO
Event spaces
3
meeting rooms
1
bedrooms
0
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