Above Queen Elizabeth Hall at Southbank Centre, this rooftop garden pairs a lawn and more than 250 plant species with wide views over the Thames and central London. Find a quiet corner among wildflowers, fruit trees and intimate seating, or take a break at the garden’s bar and café for drinks and summertime food. The yellow staircase leads up from the South Bank. It is an outdoor spot, so a sunny day is the best time to enjoy the garden and its views.
A garden above the South Bank
The roof garden sits on Queen Elizabeth Hall at the Southbank Centre. Climb the yellow staircase from the South Bank to reach the terrace, where a lawn, wildflowers and fruit trees soften the concrete surroundings. The garden has more than 250 plant species, including native plants.
There are intimate seating areas among the planting, as well as open spots to sit on the grass. From the roof, you can see across the River Thames towards central London. On a clear, sunny day, the views and outdoor setting come together; in wet weather, shade is limited.
Drinks and food on the roof
A small bar and café serve refreshments in the garden. The food includes summertime snacks and barbecue dishes, and the drinks menu includes cocktails. Coffee and homemade pastries are also available.
The garden is a place to pause for a drink or food as well as to walk among the plants. Before ordering at the bar, check the size and price of your drink. Events and private bookings can affect access to parts of the garden, so check ahead if you have a particular area in mind.
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Where is Queen Elizabeth Hall Roof Garden?
It is on the roof of Queen Elizabeth Hall at the Southbank Centre in London. The yellow staircase leads up from the South Bank.
What can you see in the garden?
The garden has more than 250 plant species, including native wildflowers and fruit trees. It also has a lawn, seating areas and views over the Thames and central London.
Can you buy food and drinks there?
Yes. The garden has a café and bar serving coffee, pastries, cocktails, snacks and barbecue dishes.
