Downstairs Lounge at Esquires Coffee Balham

Event Space in a Cafe · Private space

  114 reviews  – 
75 Bedford Hill, London, SW12 9HA –
Balham Station (0.2 mi)
Up to 40
seats
Up to 50
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering allowed

About this space

Our Downstairs Lounge (800 sqft) is an excellent option for your next event.

This space can fit up to 50 guests so you are welcome to invite lots of your friends or colleagues for a fun celebration.

The workshop is rented for the same types of events as well as art and teaching classes, games, corporate meetings, and many other functions.

Event offers and packages

Christmas Party Offers

Celebrate your Christmas party with us! Try out beautiful food, soft drinks, nice wine/prosecco and obviously our famous cocktails! Let us know if you want to see the menu.
Meat platter (Recommended for 4-5 guests)
£35 total
Platter includes:

• Pork sausages wrapped in a pastry coating
• Smoked salmon and cream cheese bites with baby spinach
• Ham and cheddar on butter croissant
• Baby spinach, tuna and cheddar bites
Veggie platter (Recommended for 4-5 guests)
£35 total
Platter includes:

• Avocado & chilli bites
• Falafel balls with hummus
• Cheese and tomato bites
• Vegan sausage rolls
• Mozzarella & basil butter pastry
Sweet Platter
£30 total
Platter includes:

• Belgian chocolate brownies
• Fruit and nut flapjack bites
• Lemon drizzle squares
• Mixed seasonal berry muffins
• Butter croissants with almond filling center and toasted nuts
• Cinnamon and raisin swirls

Prices

Monday
9:00 – 18:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 18:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Note: Alcohol licence until 5:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Pricing depends on the number of participants - please enquire for the quote for your event.
Tuesday
9:00 – 18:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 18:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Note: Alcohol licence until 5:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Pricing depends on the number of participants - please enquire for the quote for your event.
Wednesday
9:00 – 18:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 18:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Note: Alcohol licence until 5:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Pricing depends on the number of participants - please enquire for the quote for your event.
Thursday
9:00 – 18:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 18:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Note: Alcohol licence until 5:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Pricing depends on the number of participants - please enquire for the quote for your event.
Friday
9:00 – 18:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 18:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Note: Alcohol licence until 5:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Pricing depends on the number of participants - please enquire for the quote for your event.
Saturday
9:00 – 18:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 18:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Note: Alcohol licence until 5:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Pricing depends on the number of participants - please enquire for the quote for your event.
Sunday
9:00 – 18:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 18:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Note: Alcohol licence until 5:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Pricing depends on the number of participants - please enquire for the quote for your event.
Minimum booking duration: 2 hours

Capacity

Standing
up to 50
Dining
up to 40
Theatre
up to 40
Boardroom
up to 40
Cabaret
up to 40
U-Shaped
up to 40
Classroom
up to 40

Catering and drinks

In-house catering
External catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Storage space
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
PA system / speakers
Conference call facilities
Natural light
Quiet space
Accommodation available
Parking available

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restriction

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence
Temporary event notices (TENs) available

Host rules

No smoking in the building

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day with Grace Period

Show cancellation details

Reviews and ratings

(114 reviews and ratings - )

AG
Ayisha G.
May 2023
Event Space · 13 guests
Great venue which allowed flexibility for how we wanted to use the space. Space is much nicer than it looks in photos. Food platters were great for a party of our size - and quality of food was very nice, including plenty of options for vegans. Staff were very polite and helpful, very accomodating. Highly recommend this venue space.
None.
5.0
AD
Abi D.
May 2023
Event Space · 26 guests
Really good space and good value
4.5
ND
Natalie D.
March 2023
Wine Tasting · 40 guests
That it was close to public transport and pretty central. Staff were helpful and friendly.
That I couldn't start prepping for my event more than 30 mins before, even though there were no customers downstairs. Photos on this site need to be updated to how the downstairs area currently looks.
4.3
HY
Hermon Y.
May 2022
Event Space · 30 guests
Excellent location & only a stone throw away from Balham Station. Downstairs area was descent size and had a nice ambience for our quiz night. Communication with the manager was a pleasure, and staff on the day was so nice and helpful. Recommended
The Bluetooth speaker could have been louder
4.8

About Esquires Coffee Balham

Esquires Coffee Balham is a lovely coffee shop in Balham.

Possibility to rent either:
- Downstairs Lounge / Workshop Area (800 sqft) below coffee shop on weekdays for £20/hour or £90/day
- Upstairs Shop (1000 sqft) after 6pm any day for £20/hour
- Full coffee shop (1800 sqft) after 6pm any day for £30/hour
- Garden (700 sqft) all week for £20/hour or £90/day

Located in a high footfall area, close to the Balham tube and train station.

We can do private and public parties. We can close the coffee shop for you after 6pm.

Current furniture can be moved around.

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