A bar in a cinema with hexagonal tile flooring, wooden chairs, and a collage wall at OLYMPIC STUDIOS | BARNES.
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The Bar & Bistro at OLYMPIC STUDIOS | BARNES

Bar in a Cinema
·
Private space
117 Church Road, Olympic Studios, Olympic Studios, Greater London, SW13 9HL –
Barnes, London
Up to 100
seats
Up to 120
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The Bar & Bistro is a Bar in OLYMPIC STUDIOS | BARNES, a compact cinema‑adjacent bistro housed in the former Olympic Recording Studios that pairs a full bar with casual dining in an intimate setting.

Design: The Bar & Bistro features green marble‑effect tabletops, a leather banquette, a poster‑collage feature wall and a mix of pendant and table lamps that create a compact, informal dining room.

Features: The Bar & Bistro provides an in‑house bar and bistro service, free Wi‑Fi and natural daylight. The space includes a PA system and speakers and permits hosts to play their own music or bring a DJ. The room offers step‑free guest access, wheelchair circulation and accessible toilets.

Ideal for: Small, relaxed social groups looking for a casual seated meal or standing drinks in an intimate, informal room.

What guests say: The bistro is warm and welcoming and delivers attentive, friendly service. The bar's drinks and coffee are consistently praised for quality, and homemade items such as granola are highlighted.

Prices

Monday
8:30 – 22:00
from £7800–£15000 min. spend
Per session
8:30 – 17:00
from £7800 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 22:00
from £9000 min. spend
Per day
8:30 – 22:00
from £15000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
8:30 – 22:00
from £7800–£15000 min. spend
Per session
8:30 – 17:00
from £7800 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 22:00
from £9000 min. spend
Per day
8:30 – 22:00
from £15000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
8:30 – 22:00
from £7800–£15000 min. spend
Per session
8:30 – 17:00
from £7800 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 22:00
from £9000 min. spend
Per day
8:30 – 22:00
from £15000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
8:30 – 22:00
from £7800–£15000 min. spend
Per session
8:30 – 17:00
from £7800 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 22:00
from £9000 min. spend
Per day
8:30 – 22:00
from £15000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
8:30 – 23:00
from £7800–£15000 min. spend
Per session
8:30 – 17:00
from £7800 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 23:00
from £9000 min. spend
Per day
8:30 – 23:00
from £15000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
9:00 – 23:00
from £7800–£15000 min. spend
Per session
9:00 – 17:00
from £7800 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 23:00
from £9000 min. spend
Per day
9:00 – 23:00
from £15000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
9:00 – 21:00
from £7800–£15000 min. spend
Per session
9:00 – 17:00
from £7800 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 21:00
from £9000 min. spend
Per day
9:00 – 21:00
from £15000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 120
Dining
up to 100

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
British cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
Alcohol licence until 23:00
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Private outdoor terrace space
Space for a DJ and related equipment
Private entrance
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Dance floor
Unavailable: Soundproof
Unavailable: Mirrors
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
No wedding licence
No Temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Host rules

• Smoking on premises not allowed.

About OLYMPIC STUDIOS | BARNES

OLYMPIC STUDIOS | BARNES is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

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Location

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