Queen Elizabeth Roof Garden & Bar, Rooftop garden and bar in South Bank, London, United Kingdom.
The Queen Elizabeth Roof Garden & Bar features outdoor seating areas with seasonal plantings, panoramic city views, and a bar serving craft cocktails, wines, and light refreshments in a modern urban setting.
Built as part of the Southbank Centre complex development in the mid-20th century, the roof garden was later transformed from a simple green space into a sophisticated venue for cultural events.
The venue regularly hosts outdoor cinema screenings, art installations, and themed cultural events, serving as a community hub that combines leisure activities with London's arts scene.
Open Tuesday through Friday from 16:00 to 22:30 and weekends from 12:00 to 22:30, the garden is accessible via Waterloo tube and rail stations with nearby public transport connections.
The space combines allotment gardening with woodland and wildflower meadow landscapes, featuring volunteer gardeners who maintain the gardens as part of therapeutic community initiatives.
Location: London Borough of Lambeth
Address: Festival Pier, London SE1 8XZ, UK
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Friday 16:00-22:30; Saturday-Sunday 12:00-22:30
Website: https://southbankcentre.co.uk/visit/outdoor/queen-elizabeth-hall-roof-garden-cafe-bar
GPS coordinates: 51.50650,-0.11654
Latest update: July 16, 2025 16:59
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