A bright cafe and bar area featuring tables with beige tablecloths, lounge chairs, bookshelves, and large windows, with a neon 'The Old Vic' sign on the wall at The Old Vic.
A cafe and bar area with a granite counter, black barstools, and colorful wooden railings above, featuring a modern open layout at The Old Vic.
A cafe area featuring bookshelves, wooden tables with chairs, and wall-mounted neon letters spelling 'THE OLD VIC,' with large windows at The Old Vic.
A cafe area with tables and yellow chairs behind a yellow railing, featuring bookshelves, stage lights, and illuminated wall letters at The Old Vic.

Backstage Cafe & Bar at The Old Vic

Restaurant in a Theatre
·
Private space
103 The Cut, 131 Waterloo Road, London, SE1 8NB –
Southwark Station (0.2 mi)
Up to 80
seats
Up to 180
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The Backstage Cafe & Bar is a private café-bar in The Old Vic that brings the theatre’s backstage character into an informal event space.

Design: The interior pairs pale exposed timber and book-lined shelving with a mix of banquette seating and freestanding tables under low pendant lamps, giving the space a practical, contemporary finish.

Features: The space contains café and bar facilities. The space has a PA system and speakers, allows own music and external DJs, and provides venue Wi‑Fi. The space includes flexible tables and chairs that can be rearranged, a step‑free guest entrance, wheelchair access and accessible toilets.

Ideal for: Small teams and neighbourhood social groups seeking a relaxed, social setting for seated meals or informal standing receptions.

What sets it apart: A theatre-branded neon wall display provides a clear, theatrical focal point for the room.

Offers and packages

Menu

 Main menu
Main menu

Prices

Monday
8:00 – 23:00
from £350 hire fee + min. spend
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £350 + £500 hire fee + min. spend
Per afternoon
12:00 – 17:00
from £350 + £500 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 23:00
from £1000 + £2000 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
8:00 – 23:00
from £350 hire fee + min. spend
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £350 + £500 hire fee + min. spend
Per afternoon
12:00 – 17:00
from £350 + £500 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 23:00
from £1000 + £2000 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
8:00 – 23:00
from £350 hire fee + min. spend
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £350 + £500 hire fee + min. spend
Per afternoon
12:00 – 17:00
from £350 + £500 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 23:00
from £1000 + £2000 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
8:00 – 23:00
from £350 hire fee + min. spend
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £350 + £500 hire fee + min. spend
Per afternoon
12:00 – 17:00
from £350 + £500 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 23:00
from £1000 + £2000 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
8:00 – 23:00
from £350 hire fee + min. spend
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £350 + £500 hire fee + min. spend
Per afternoon
12:00 – 17:00
from £350 + £500 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 23:00
from £1000 + £2000 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
8:00 – 23:00
from £350 hire fee + min. spend
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £350 + £500 hire fee + min. spend
Per afternoon
12:00 – 17:00
from £350 + £500 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 23:00
from £1000 + £2000 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
10:00 – 22:00
from £8500 hire fee + min. spend
Per day
10:00 – 22:00
from £8500 + £1000 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
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Pricing updated by venue 1 day ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 180
Dining
up to 80

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
Mediterranean cuisine
No external catering allowed Catering must be booked through the venue
Approved caterers only
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
Alcohol licence until 2:00 (extension available)
No BYO alcohol allowed You can’t bring your own alcohol, drinks must be bought through the venue

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flatscreen TV
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Conference call facilities Equipment for video or phone conferencing during your event
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
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
Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors
Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
Wedding licence available Venue is licensed to host wedding ceremonies and receptions
Temporary event notices available

Age policy

Guests under 18 are not allowed after 21:00

Host rules

• No smoking in the building;
• Damage to the space will result in an additional charge;

About The Old Vic

The Old Vic 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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