You’ve just got to love the South Bank. Theatre lovers can flock to the National, photographers can snap the impressive views from the London Eye and foodies can eat to their heart’s content at the abundance of restaurants and bars. The views of the Thames are simply wonderful in the summer and since we are on that topic, let’s take a moment to discover the best South Bank venues and events to see before summer ends…
1) Firstly and perhaps most importantly, a trip to the Dishoom Chowpatty Beach Bar is an absolute must. Sip on a gingery Bombay Pimms and munch on a Bombay Chip Butty (the classic English grub with a spicy Indian twist is just genius) in the colourful and lively surroundings. Situated on the Riverside Terrace overlooking a pop up beach, it really feels as if you have been whisked off to the shores of Bombay. It is open until the 4th October so don’t miss out!
2) Embrace your favourite English stereotype (punk rocker, housewife, city gent etc.) and head to the Duckie, Best of British event at the Clore Ballroom. Expect an evening of plenty of dancing and help honour over sixty years of British pop-rock. Tickets should be booked in advance.
3) A blast from the past awaits you at Museum of 1951 in Royal Festival Hall. The Spirit Level of the Hall has been transformed into a gallery of memorabilia, artworks and models from the original festival. This free event is open until 4th September and should not be missed.
4) For some truly delightful fun the Jeppe Hein: ‘Appearing Rooms’ on the Riverside Terrace will catch you out. Jets of water shoot into the air, making ‘rooms’ and it’s up to you to anticipate when the water will pop up! This wonderfully wet spectacle is open until the 18th September.
So there you have it. If you are looking for fun, culture and food as summer slowly slips away, you needn’t look any further than the glorious Southbank.
Neil Waller is a Co-Founder at My Destination.
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