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BFI Bar & Kitchen is one of the BFI Southbank's most stylish and versatile spaces, enjoying a fantastic location by the river Thames.

Whether you want a space for your guests to quickly recharge between events or enjoy a relaxed drink, or you wish to host a private evening reception, this bright, flexible space gives you plenty to work with to stage a memorable event.

Choose from a menu of modern British bites and creative cocktails to impress your guests.

BFI Bar & Kitchen can be booked for events ranging from 80 seated to up to 200 for a drinks reception. The Drawing Room space, with an entrance hidden behind a quirky bookshelf adds a unique speakeasy vibe to your event and can also be privately hired alongside some of the BFI's auditorium venues.

Our team will work with you to ensure the space fits the requirements of your event and you can customise the set up to fit your needs. 

Guests heading to your event can avail of excellent public transport connections through the nearby Waterloo Station, making it a great venue choice in this buzzing cultural hub of London.

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The mid-sized NFT3 auditorium offers comfortable raked seating and is a great choice to host your next product launch, panel discussion, conference or screening.

The large presentation space in front of the screen makes it ideal for Q&A sessions with directors, speakers or panelists and works flexibly for a variety of event formats.

The large screen also creates a vibrant and dynamic backdrop and can support imaginative branding and slick presentations to enhance the impact of your event.

NFT3 offers state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment and unrivalled presentation capability, all included within the hire cost of the venue. You can find more details on our standard AV equipment in our Technical Specifications PDF. When you hire the space, you will also be introduced to our in-house event planner and techincal support team to ensure that your event runs smoothly on the day. 

The BFI Southbank's venues can be fully branded to help you create an  impressive event. We offer a great deal of branding flexibilty to all our clients -  you can visually transform the physical space to the full extent possible using brand-coordinated lighting effects, poster and digital displays, wraps and vinyling, personalised entrances and even a red carpet welcome.

NFT3 can be paired with a number of breakout rooms or reception spaces for full day events such as the Atrium or Riverfront restaurant, giving you a range of options for your guests and delegates to network and refresh between sessions.

Over the years, the BFI has served as a preferred partner for staging events for leading corporate, tech, automotive and entertainment brands. 

Our professional and dedicated team are always on hand to help you create a successful and memorable event no matter what the format – their high calibre service and flawless delivery is the prime reason why many companies repeatedly rebook our spaces to host their most high-profile events.

The BFI Southbank enjoys excellent connectivity to major public transport links in London via Waterloo station. 

Contact southbankevents@bfi.org.uk or call 020 7849 4461.

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A well-proportioned screening room with a stage, NFT2 at the BFI Southbank is ideal for panel discussions, industry events or private screenings and is one of our most frequently hired venues. 

The large screen creates a vibrant and dynamic backdrop and can support slick presentations to enhance the impact of your event.

All audio-visual equipment is included within the hire rate of the venue as is access to an events planner and technical support team who will help  bring your event to life.

Our auditoriums offer the highest quality of technical presentation and state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment. You can check our attached Technical Specifications PDF for more details on the venue's standard AV offering.

When you book NFT2, you will be given immense branding flexibility to ensure your event is impactful and impressive and that your brand is fully integrated in the space. Our previous clients have visually transformed the physical space to the full extent possible using brand-coordinated lighting effects, poster and digital displays, wraps and vinyling, personalised entrances and a red carpet welcome – we can help make sure you create real impact with your visual presentation.

The auditorium can be paired with a number of different breakout and reception spaces for delegates to mingle and network between conference sessions, or you can host an evening cocktail event at the Riverfront restaurant and Balcony Bar to bring your event to a glamourous close.

Over the years, the BFI has welcomed events for leading corporate, tech, automotive and entertainment brands. Our professional and dedicated team are always on hand to help you create a successful and memorable event no matter what the format – their high calibre service and flawless delivery is the prime reason why many companies repeatedly rebook our spaces to host their most high-profile events.

The BFI Southbank enjoys great transport links across London via nearby Waterloo Station making it an excellent choice for delegates and guests traveling from all over the city.

Contact southbankevents@bfi.org.uk or call 020 7849 4461.

NFT 2 Auditorium

A perfect combination - use of NFT3 auditorium for presentation as well as The Blue Room for catering and break out needs.

The spaces compliment each other perfectly and allow for a seamless experience where guests feel looked after throughout their visit.

NFT3 has been newly refurbished and seats 108 guests in comfort and style, while taking full advantage of BFIs state of the art tech and events production support. The Blue Room is a reception space suitable for up to 180 guests, with a bar and bright, airy feel that suits morning breakfasts, a proper networking lunch or an evening reception. 

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NFT3 + The Blue Room

With sufficient notice clients are able to take over the full BFI Southbank to create a fully immersive, brand focused event that takes full advantage of all of the spaces within our iconic venue. Perfect for large events that require a central auditorium and a number of breakout spaces - with the opportunity to seat 745 guests total! Perfect for conferences, product launches, screenings and events.

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