Bankside Hotel

08/09/2026

There’s something incredibly rewarding about watching children get creative — learning a new technique, growing in confidence and feeling proud of what they’ve made.

Our Artist in Residence programme is about more than exhibiting work. It’s about opening the doors, sharing ideas and bringing our artists, guests and local community together.

A big thank you to Imogen Morris and our brilliant young artists for such a joyful afternoon.

Keep an eye out for our next creative workshop!

26/08/2026

A night on the tiles is expected for .

Reserve your table at Art Yard Bankside and bring your four-legged plus one.
Bone waiting. 🦴
Food & beverages served.
Treats on standby.
VIP service, naturally.
Bed ready.
It’s a dog’s life. 🐾

# DogFriendlyLondon

23/08/2026

When the weekend’s nearly over and you’re not quite ready to face reality… 🍸

One more Artist Cocktail it is.

Wrapping Threads | £17
Created in collaboration with our Artist in Residence, Imogen Morris, and Art Yard.

Avallen Calvados, Falernum, Passion Fruit Syrup, Citrus, Foamer & Bitters.

Available at Art Yard Bankside until 20th September.

Swipe to discover the art behind the cocktail →

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15/08/2026

It’s and we’re celebrating some of Bankside’s smallest residents. 🐝

They don’t book a room. They don’t order breakfast. But they do make themselves very much at home.
Our rooftop bees are busy making a home (and honey) high above the streets of London. 🍯
Small guests. Big buzz.

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09/08/2026

POV: The greatest sign of a good book? It’s already been loved before.

Old covers, well-turned pages, forgotten favourites and unexpected treasures, all waiting to be discovered again.

This , we’re giving a shout-out to one of our favourite South Bank spots: the secondhand book market under Waterloo Bridge.

Go for a browse. Leave with a book you definitely didn’t need (but absolutely had to have).

And it’s just a few minutes from the hotel.
📍 South Bank Book Market
Queen’s Walk, under Waterloo Bridge

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08/08/2026

We’re proud to have retained our Green Key Accreditation for 2026–2027! 💚

This internationally recognised certification reflects our ongoing commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainable hospitality.

A huge thank you to our incredible team and our guests for helping us make hospitality a little greener, every day. 🌍

07/08/2026

Kids Get Creative. Parents Get Brunch.
An inspiring creative workshop for kids, led by Bankside Hotel Artist in Residence Imogen Morris.

On Saturday 22 August, children will discover Imogen's distinctive nail and thread art technique, create their own artwork to take home and enjoy a two-course lunch, while parents relax over a leisurely brunch at Art Yard Bar & Kitchen.
A fun and creative family day out on London's South Bank, designed to inspire young imaginations while giving grown-ups the chance to enjoy a long brunch.
Creative Workshop: 12.00pm–2.00pm

Weekend Brunch: 12.00pm–4.00pm

Workshop Ticket: £25 per child attending the workshop, including the two-hour creative workshop, all materials and a two-course children's lunch.

Family Brunch: Parents, guardians and any children not attending the workshop are welcome to enjoy brunch in Art Yard and order from the regular à la carte menu.

More details: https://artyardbarandkitchen.com/kids-ge

24/07/2026

Some exhibitions ask you to look. Others invite you to look a little closer.

Material Worlds explores the beauty of craftsmanship, texture and process through the work of five contemporary artists, including three former Bankside Hotel Artists in Residence. From delicate thread and sculptural textiles to poured paint and layered mixed media, each work reveals the stories materials can tell.

Now showing in our White Box Gallery until the end of October, Material Worlds is open to both hotel guests and visitors. If you’re planning a visit, we recommend calling ahead to confirm opening times on +44 (0)20 3319 5988.

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17/07/2026

At Bankside, our Artists in Residence don’t simply work alongside us. They become part of the team.
That creative relationship is what inspired Wrapping Threads, a cocktail created in collaboration by our Artist in Residence, Imogen Morris, and Art Yard mixologist Oualid. Drawing on Imogen’s intricate nail and thread artworks, every detail has been thoughtfully crafted, from the first idea to the final sugar garnish.

Enjoy Wrapping Threads at Art Yard, then step next door to the Makers Studio to see Imogen at work and discover the inspiration behind every sip.

Available for a limited time at Art Yard.

Wrapping Threads | £17
Avallen Calvados, Falernum, Passion Fruit Syrup, Citrus, Foamer, Bitters

Available 15th June – 20th September in Art Yard

13/07/2026

We obviously think school holidays deserve a little creativity. 🎨

So it was a real pleasure to see Arcadia feature Bankside Hotel as one of London's most creative family staycations this summer.

A big thank you to the team at Arcadia for such a thoughtful review.
https://www.thearcadiaonline.com/bankside-hotel-is-londons-most-creative-family-staycation-this-summer/

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02/07/2026

Sometimes, all it takes is a change of scenery.

Tucked away in the heart of Bankside, our Mezzanine has become a favourite spot for everything from morning coffees and quiet thinking time to catching up on emails between meetings.

With the South Bank on the doorstep and the City just across the river, it's a place to pause, focus and enjoy a different pace for a while.

Our Mezzanine. Your South Bank office for the day.