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Royal Festival Hall
Concert Hall and Performing Arts Venue
South Bank, London
"An amazing performance space that is adaptable to the show"(3 Tips)
"Skylon restaurant and bar"(3 Tips)
"Great hall, but also nice place a drink with a beautiful view."(20 Tips)
"Free wifi, comfortable sofas and a nice play to take..."(10 Tips)
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If you were looking for a place with tables to study outside of your home, this is a marvelous one. Provided you can work with some noise, but for course. And sometimes with live orchestral music.
Really like concerts here. The movies-with-live-orchestra are also phenomenal. Goosebumps ahead! The 60s architecture has aged well. For seats in level 6 it might be faster to walk up.
One of my favourite quiet places to work (go up as high as you can - plenty of peace and power points), to brainstorm with others (so much space) and to enjoy the free music and dancing at weekends- Natasha 'Tashster' BrassingtonSeptember 16, 2016Good performance space to see London Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, front row and second BB row seats give good view but far side of stage can be mildly obscured. Michael Xavier, #SomethingWonderful
A good place to meet friends before a day or night out in London. The interior is very spacious and the outside bar is great overlooking the river.
Joye DonaldsonJuly 26, 2013An impressive performing Arts complex with comfortable seating in and outside all day. A good place to relax after attractions nearby eg London eye. Many restaurants, clean restrooms and free wifi!
Del NobleSeptember 16, 2021Gorgeous concert venue, level 5 has outdoor balcony bars. Spend the extra quids on getting a box, the exclusivity is worth it 🍻🎻🎸- Bijan YoungNovember 12, 2015Great seats and acoustics for most concerts. Get balcony seats to get a different perspective and sound.
PJ WascherMarch 5, 2015Right along the Thames. Make sure to come a little early or stay after. Nice bar to enjoy a few drinks.
S WalrondMay 3, 2019Great views out onto the Thames, come for a quiet drink, to study, to see an impromptu show or visit the poetry library.
Very Good ServiceDecember 7, 2014We have been there recently for a concert, great venue, impeccable service, even the bar was able to cope well during the interval.
JustinJanuary 20, 2015Usually something interesting going on. If, like me, your sense of direction is a bit iffy make sure you know where you're supposed to be prior to your visit!
gareth wongMarch 15, 2014Brilliant view from closest lowest level balcony box.. only bad thing is vs Stall front middle (my preference) is they totally ignore us at the boxes.. :(
Great location on the Southbank. When the sun is shining there is no better place. Gets very very busy though. Inside bar can be faster service plus the do pints
KFebruary 7, 2016Get a seat on one of the sofas on level 5. Nice space to chill, good place for a date, great place to chat.
Andrew MarksSeptember 4, 2014The WiFi is a bit of a nightmare. That said, lots of lovely natural light with tremendous amount of seating. Great place to meet and work.
A great play to work, rest or relax. Lots of tables and sofas, plentiful wi-fi, food and drink galore.
Check their website as they often have free mini-concerts or talks prior to a concert.
My favourite concert hall venue in London, stunning performances. Great bar selection for the intermission :)
Everyone's welcome to help design and build this space for artists and participants to relax in during summer 2012's Festival of the World - like an Olympic Village for those involved in the festival!
Rachel RothMay 24, 2018Drink lines can be very long but a great performance space and most seats have a great view
Ed HammertonAugust 11, 2017If you can tolerate a bit of ambient noise, great place to work (free WiFi!) No power sockets however
My favourite 'out of office' office. Nice views, peaceful, but just enough hubbub to help you concentrate. The WiFi is patchy, but that's part of the appeal - no distractions.
Pierrick Le BourdiecApril 6, 2013One of the most incredible venues ever. Make sure to book a table at Skylon for a dinner with a view.
Francesca PiazzaApril 30, 2013The best place to have a chat, meet your team, study or read a book, and enjoy the London Spring!
Seamus McQuaidNovember 18, 2017I think this is a place that is over looked. It really has a wide variety of taste to offer. I was there for the world photo press exhibition.
- ReenaNovember 30, 2014Skylon restaurant and bar is a lovely place for lunch, with great views over the Thames.
You don't even have to be attending a performance to be able to enjoy this place. A great place to catch up with friends over food or outdoor summer drinks.
Slawka G. ScarsoDecember 12, 2012One of my favourite concert venues. And there's free wifi for those who come here during the day.
Great place to work: free wi-fi and if you’re lucky you can get a table near a power socket. Very pricey snacks though.
Jonnie JensenAugust 7, 2013Free wifi, food options, fabulous views and easy to get to. Top place to meet and work
Teresa KeaneJanuary 30, 2014A handy place near Waterloo Station to use the toilet for free, eat your sarnies, and do a bit of work.
Drowned in SoundJanuary 25, 2011Home to the Ether and Meltdown festivals, as well as being a fairly spacious place to grab a beer and talk loudly whilst people try to work. Read more
Kamwaki HibbittJuly 13, 2011Follow unmissable yellow signs for funky, peaceful roof garden and al fresco coffee shop, above Royal Festival Hall, created in conjunction with the Eden Project. Only there until 04 September 2011- Eduardo GonzálezOctober 26, 2012Free wifi, comfortable sofas and a nice play to take a rest and wait for a free jazz concert!
Bharti BediSeptember 20, 2013Make sure you go up the singing lift for an amazing view from the terrace.
B-Better Hiphop CompanyApril 3, 2011The home of B.Supreme, an annual festival celebrating women in hiphop. Expect performances by some of the UK's best female artists and internationals too. Also look out for 'Ladies of Britain'!
HISTORY UKFebruary 14, 2011London’s only post-war Grade I listed building was opened in 1951 for the Festival of Britain. The hall officially reopened after its renovation in 2007 with a performance by rock legends Motorhead.
London Symphony OrchestraSeptember 16, 2011Here you will find the London Philharmonic Orchestra and Philharmonia Orchestra, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment and London Sinfonietta, as well as hundreds of others! Never a dull moment!
Sarah McCartneyAugust 20, 2010Join the Southbank Centre and you get to sit in the members' area which has three of the best view in London - two sides and one front.
Wifi has improved - great place to hold impromptu meetings, with views of the river.
EurovisionAugust 19, 2011The 1960 Eurovision Song Contest was held here, touch the walls and get connected to the Eurovision history. Then take a photo and share the experience!
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Royal Festival Hall stands at the heart of Southbank Centre complex. Opened in 1951 as part of the Festival of Britain, the Hall is one of the world’s leading performance venues. As well as the auditorium, the building consists of The Clore Ballroom and the Saison Poetry Library.
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