The Green Room, Restaurant and bar near National Theatre, South Bank, London.
The Green Room is a restaurant and bar near the National Theatre featuring a timber pavilion dining area and a covered garden space accommodating 200 seated guests near Waterloo station. Both indoor and outdoor seating are available, with the garden expanding into a flexible event space.
The restaurant opened in 2014 and its timber structure received recognition at the New London Architecture Awards in 2015 for innovative wooden design. This early recognition established the building as a notable example of contemporary dining architecture in the area.
The restaurant partners with social enterprises and ethical suppliers to serve British classics and handmade pizzas in the cultural heart of South Bank. This approach reflects the area's commitment to supporting local communities and sustainable food practices.
The restaurant operates throughout the day into the evening, with extended hours on weekends and provides both indoor and outdoor seating for comfort. Being located on Upper Ground near Waterloo station makes it easy to reach by public transport from most areas of the city.
The garden area transforms into an event space that accommodates up to 300 standing guests with heating systems and protective covering for gatherings. This ability to shift from a daily dining venue to a large-scale event space gives it rare flexibility in the neighbourhood.
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