Venue & Transport


We’re proud to host the 2026 Retail Industry Awards at the stylish and contemporary Hilton London Bankside, one of the capital’s leading venues for premium events and celebrations.

Hilton London Bankside

Located just a short walk from London Bridge, Blackfriars and Southwark stations, Hilton Bankside offers effortless access in the heart of the city’s cultural quarter; moments from Borough Market, the Tate Modern, and the South Bank.

Why Hilton Bankside?

  • Award-winning service and seamless event production
  • Stylish ballroom setting with state-of-the-art lighting and staging
  • Exceptional dining, with menus designed to reflect culinary excellence
  • Elegant spaces perfect for pre-dinner networking and post-awards celebration

Whether you're attending as a finalist, sponsor, guest or partner, expect a night of connection, recognition and inspiration, delivered in a setting that reflects the best of the industry we’re here to celebrate.

Accommodation

We have partnered with HotelMap to offer our attendees preferential rates and nearby hotels.

Review the hotels on offer and take advantage of our special rates here:

ACCOMMODATION

Transport

Getting to Hilton London Bankside .

Hilton London Bankside is located in the heart of central London, offering excellent national and international transport links. Whether you’re travelling from Scotland, Wales, Ireland or regional England, arriving is simple via train, tube, or air.

Nearest Mainline Stations (within walking or short taxi distance):

  • London Blackfriars (10-minute walk)
  • London Bridge (15-minute walk)
  • London Waterloo (20-minute walk or short taxi)
  • London Charing Cross (10-minute taxi)
  • London King’s Cross/St Pancras (20 minutes by tube or taxi)


These stations offer direct services from major UK cities including Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Bristol, and Leeds.

Nearest Tube Stations:

  • Southwark (Jubilee Line) – 5-minute walk
  • Blackfriars (District & Circle Lines) – 10-minute walk
  • London Bridge (Jubilee & Northern Lines) – 15-minute walk
  • Waterloo (Jubilee, Northern, Bakerloo, Waterloo & City Lines) – 15-minute walk

From Ireland and Regional UK Airports

Hilton London Bankside is easily accessible from all London airports:

  • London City Airport – 30 minutes via DLR & Jubilee Line
  • London Heathrow (LHR) – 50 minutes via the Elizabeth Line or Heathrow Express to Central London
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) – 45 minutes via Thameslink to Blackfriars or London Bridge

✉️ For any queries regarding your tickets, please contact Darryl Murdoch at darryl.murdoch@emap.com or 020 3953 2324.