Opus offers a distinctive way to experience life in the capital. Set within Southbank, our luxury apartments place the Thames, Blackfriars Bridge and London’s cultural scene within easy reach, offering a private retreat amid the energy of the city.

Discover what living at Opus could look like, from morning coffee and co-working to riverside walks and evenings exploring Southbank.

A day in the life living in Southbank, London

Start the day with a riverside run and speciality coffee

With the Thames Path within easy reach, it’s easy to start the day with a run or walk along the river.

This morning exercise can be followed with a stop at a nearby café, where you can enjoy artisan coffee and breakfast pastries before taking the short trip back home to prepare for the rest of your day.

Located right on your doorstep, the Hagen Espresso Bar serves Danish speciality coffee, while Hito Coffee, found inside the nearby Big Belly Bar & Comedy Club, is renowned for its single origin Colombian coffee.

Work from one of our co-working spaces

You’ll be able to take advantage of one of our co-working spaces at Bankside Yards. The lounges on Level 2 offer comfortable spots for working, a spacious meeting room for privacy, as well as a video conferencing room for taking virtual calls.

Having this dedicated place to focus and attend online meetings outside of your own apartment helps establish a distinction between professional and personal space, all without sacrificing the convenience of working close to home.

Browse the many lunch options offered by Southbank and the surrounding area

One of the advantages of living in Southbank is having a wide selection of places to eat. For lunch, you have a choice of a number of food markets, including:

• Borough Market: This iconic market offers a wide range of food and drink and is just a 15-minute walk away, making it an ideal destination during your lunch hour.
• Southbank Centre Food Market: Closer to home, this local market is open on Fridays and across the weekend, giving you the chance to enjoy an end-of-week treat. Located behind the Southbank Centre, it offers delicious options from a mix of cuisines.

For anyone looking to make lunch more of an occasion, you can head to one of the many excellent restaurants in Southbankl; ideal for lunch meetings or catching up with friends.

Commute when the office calls

We know that working from home isn’t always an option but luckily living at Opus means having central London’s transport network within easy reach. From Bankside, nearby stations such as Blackfriars, Waterloo and Southwark offer quick connections across the capital and to London’s popular business districts like:

• Bank: Walk for 20 minutes or take the Circle/District underground line from Blackfriars to Monument for a short walk to Bank.
• Canary Wharf: Catch the Jubilee line from Southwark. Canary Wharf will only be 4 stops away.
• Farringdon: Take the Thameslink from Blackfriars. Farringdon will just be 2 stops away.
• Liverpool Street: Hop on the Circle line at Blackfriars. Liverpool Street will only be 6 stops away.

Head back home to Opus

After a day in the office, the journey home can offer a change of pace. Walking across Blackfriars Bridge and along the Thames towards Southbank provides a chance to step away from busy work schedules and take in the energy of London’s riverside neighbourhood. Enjoy views of Shakespeare’s Globe and the London Eye before returning home to the calm of Opus.

Wind down with one of our many amenities

Returning home to Opus means having plenty of leisure options to finish off your day. Residents will have access to the many wellness facilities offered by Bankside Yards, whether that’s a game of padel with a neighbour, fitting in a workout in the gym or enjoying the benefits of the development’s hydrotherapy pool.

Having these amenities available within the development makes it easier to incorporate exercise and relaxation into a busy schedule, all without ever having to leave home. 

Spend your evening in Southbank

If you’d rather head out for the evening, Southbank offers a varied choice of restaurants, bars and entertainment venues.

Just minutes from Opus, the Southbank Centre hosts a year-round programme of music, performances and cultural events. The National Theatre provides a diverse range of productions, while films, special screenings and a whole host of film-related events can be enjoyed at the BFI, both within 15 minutes’ walk of our apartments.

Living in Southbank, London: FAQs

What are the amenities offered at Opus?

The amenities offered at Opus include resident terraces, a swimming pool, a gym, a sauna, a padel court and a bouldering wall, as well as several resident lounges and landscaped outdoor areas.

Opus also offers a number of co-working spaces, art and podcasting studios, alongside a couple of screening and music rooms.  

The development also provides residents with a concierge service.

What can you do near Opus?

Opus is placed within easy reach of Southbank’s riverside walks, situated along the Thames Path, as well as a whole host of restaurants, the famous Borough Market and some incredible cultural attractions; including the Southbank Centre and St Pauls’ Cathedral, situated across Blackfriars Bridge.

Is Southbank a good neighbourhood?

Yes, Southbank is generally considered to be a good neighbourhood. It’s a popular area in Zone 1, which is known for its picturesque riverside setting and for its many cultural and entertainment venues.