South Bank
A stretch of Thames riverfront facing Westminster between Lambeth Bridge to the West and Blackfriars Bridge to the East, London’s South Bank is a cultural hotspot just a stone’s throw from the West End and fast becoming one of the city’s coolest neighbourhoods.
Down By The Riverside
Originally named South Bank for 1951’s Festival of Britain, when the area was the subject of major regeneration and development, this stretch of prime central London riverfront has remained a destination for lovers of art & culture due to it’s proximity to the West End, but also because it is the very antithesis of old London, replacing cramped streets and buildings with a thoroughly modern masterplan of wide boulevards, public spaces and modernist architecture housing some of the Capital’s most popular cultural institutions.
Take a Tour
Take a tour of the neighbourhood and experience a day in the life of the South Bank.
Want to know more?
Check out our Journal for or the South Bank website for stories and inspiration.
Like what you see?
Book a personal tour with one of our team.
Why South Bank?
The Southbank Centre, BFI Southbank, the National Theatre and Royal Festival Hall are all leading institutions of The Arts, but also fine examples of modernist architecture that gives the area it’s unique identity. The culture loving crowd and attractive riverside location give the South Bank a completely different vibe to it’s immediate neighbours north of the river, a far more relaxed feel than much of Central London.
A Modernist Urban Promenade
The western end of the South Bank is dominated by the London Eye, surrounded by Jubilee Gardens public park, and now a highly sought after place to live with the development of South Bank Place. A plethora of bars, restaurants and street food pop-ups line the riverbank leading to the ever-popular Gabriel’s Wharf and on to the Oxo Tower with it’s design stores and Conran restaurant, ending up at Blackfriars.
Get Your Skates On!
The undercroft of the Queen Elizabeth hall has been a landmark in UK skate culture since the early 1970’s
Room With a View
The recently redeveloped Sea Containers House luxury hotel boasts some of the best vistas in central London
The Social Network
The Coin Street social enterprise group actively bring residents & businesses together to keep the area thriving
Tube, Train, Boat
Surely one of the best connected neighbourhoods in the Capital, South Bank has transport covered
St. Martin’s & Strand
St. Martin’s Lane is Covent Garden’s western border, a bustling thoroughfare linking Seven Dials with Trafalgar Square and a gateway to the wider West End. Strand is the southern boundary of Covent Garden running parallel to the River Thames and linking the cities of London & Westminster. A neighbourhood that offers everything from river views and world class theatres, to green open space and village vibes.
Covent Garden
One of London’s most iconic and recognisable destinations, perhaps from the outsider’s perspective nothing more than a hub for tourists, shoppers, theatre goers or opera aficionados, but scratch the surface and there is so much more to discover about this thriving community…
Seven Dials
Seven Dials is a charm-packed lifestyle & gastronomy hub connecting Covent Garden with Soho, defined by seven characterful cobbled streets radiating from the unmistakable sundial dating from the 1690’s.
Chinatown
Chinatown is a vibrant enclave where East meets West, nestled between Soho, Leicester Square, Piccadilly Circus and Covent Garden. A captivating oasis of Asian cuisine and culture, adorned with ornate Chinese gates and colorful lanterns.
Soho
Soho is surely the epitome of London life, the beating heart of the West End, a vibrant enclave where history, creativity and a sense of rebellion collide to create a truly original and unrivalled neighbourhood. Globally recognised for its bohemian spirit, Soho has been a haunt for artists, writers, poets and musicians for centuries. Modern Soho is a paradise for creatives, culture vultures, foodies and night owls.
Carnaby
An enclave of only 14 streets in the north west corner of Soho, yet Carnaby is very much a neighbourhood in its own right. Carnaby Street is world renowned as the epicentre of Swinging London in the 1960’s, and has continued its association with fashion and youth culture to this day.
Bloomsbury
Bloomsbury is a little slice of bohemian paradise in the heart of London, historic streets lined with handsome Georgian townhouses, leafy garden squares and a vibe that oozes culture & creativity.
Holborn & St. Giles
Holborn is the gateway from the City of London to the West End and home to the UK’s legal profession. Situated around the grand garden square of Lincoln’s Inn Fields, it’s home to many top law firms, barrister’s chambers and the London School of Economics & Political Science.
Berwick Street,
Soho
This one bedroom modern apartment, located on the first floor, offers an open plan kitchen reception room, a comfortable double bedroom with excellent built in storage and a modern bathroom with shower. There is air conditioning throughout.
£595 pw
Read more
The Little Adelphi,
John Adam Street WC2
Presented in fantastic condition, this secluded apartment faces the buildings garden and features a separate well appointed and modern kitchen, good sized bathroom and double bedroom with plenty of storage. There is also a private balcony which is large enough for alfresco dining. The building is served by two passenger lifts and a 24 hour concierge, with secure parking under the building
£799,950
Read more
Carnaby Street,
Soho W1
Situated on the second floor of an attractive period building in the heart of Carnaby, this beautiful, bright, one bedroom apartment has been recently refurbished to an exceptional standard and features pale wood floors throughout, a modern open plan kitchen, contemporary en-suite shower room and spacious master bedroom.
£725 pw
Read more
Shorts Gardens,
Seven Dials WC2
This third floor lateral apartment is located within the sought after Thomas Neal’s centre, a landmark mixed-use warehouse conversion in the centre of Seven Dials. Finished in a contemporary style, the open plan living space opens onto a private balcony overlooking the cobbled street below.
£1,095,000
Read more
King Street,
Covent Garden WC2
This beautifully presented light and bright two bedroom duplex apartment is situated in a stunning period building just off Covent Garden’s Piazza. A fourth floor walk up, the flat has wooden floors and a modern open plan kitchen & shower room. The building itself has a stunning sweeping staircase.
£1,360 pw
Read more
Henrietta Street,
Covent Garden WC2
Occupying the entire second floor of this handsome period building in prominent position overlooking Covent Garden’s iconic Piazza, this generously proportioned three bedroom lateral apartment offers a level of space and specification rarely available in London’s West End.