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With large views of The Southbank and The River Thames, The Balcony Bar is the perfect space to host your event for a reception for up to 120 standing guests. 

The balcony bar is light, airy and complimentary decorated. The space also benefits from having your very own private bar & toilets, and there is also a lift should anyone in your group require access.

Our fantastic chef's produce seasonal menus and source fresh ingredients from great producers. 

We look forward to hearing from you. Our friendly events team are available to answer any questions you may have relating to your enquiry and can offer you our packages and add-ons if applicable.

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The BFI is a bit of a maze, with things to discover on all floors – cinemas, exhibitions, but bars too. Entering from the riverside, you’ll have to adventure yourself deep inside the building to find yourself in The Drawing room, a small and cosy cocktail bar attached to Benugo, where the library décor sees conversation and drinks flowing.

It’s got a bit of that classic London vibe to it, so the menu’s got a welcome focus on bubbles and Martinis, with well-executed drinks with just a touch of inventiveness to surprise Southbank tourists and entice boozers. 

It’s really the atmosphere that makes this worth the visit though. Set a bit away from the BFI, it’s calmer and quieter, and the ceiling-high bookshelves filled with quirky old books and old-school posters on the walls make this perfect for Private events. 

From a sit-down dinner for up to 20 people to a drinks and canapes reception for up to 40 people, we got it all cover. Our fantastic chef's produce seasonal menus and source fresh ingredients from great producers. 

We look forward to hearing from you, our friendly events team are available to answer any questions you may have relating to your enquiry and can offer you our packages and add-ons if applicable.

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