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Full Venue at Draughts Waterloo

Event Space in a Bar
·
Whole venue
16 Leake Street, London, SE1 7NN –
Waterloo Station (0.1 mi)
Up to 200
seats
Up to 250
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

A board-game café and bar housed in a converted railway arch that centres on communal tabletop play and relaxed socialising.

Design: A vaulted interior of exposed brick and layered graffiti artwork, painted ceiling beams and industrial pendant lights. A mix of metal and wooden seating in bold colours gives the space a practical, urban look.

Features: A staffed bar serving local craft beer and a food menu that includes vegetarian and vegan options. Spacious tables include under-table storage for game boxes and food, and table ordering is available via an app. The venue provides Wi‑Fi, air conditioning, a PA system and speakers, own-music and DJ options, step-free guest entrance and accessible toilets.

Ideal for: Friends and hobby groups seeking relaxed, social, table-centred gatherings and informal rounds of gameplay.

What sets it apart: An on-site library of over 1,000 board games available to borrow and play during a visit.

What guests say: The venue has attentive, welcoming staff who assist with games and seating. The space becomes lively and noticeably noisy during peak times, reflecting a buzzy atmosphere.

Offers and packages

Menus

 Main menu
Christmas menu

Event offer

Christmas Party Offers

Celebrate Christmas at Draughts Waterloo with the Let It Snow package: reception bubbly plus beer or wine, festive canapés, and sweet treats.

Christmas Party Package – Full Venue (Min. 10 Guests)
£65 per person

• Bubbly or mulled wine reception
• 4 bottles of beer or a bottle of house wine per person
• Festive hats and crackers included

CANAPÉS
1. Truffled mac & cheese bites
2. Mini potato rosti
3. Pigs in blankets
4. Mini-filled Yorkshire pudding selection
5. Bite-size smoked salmon & dill cream cheese bagel
6. Puff pastry veggie tart selection

QUESADILLAS TO SHARE
1. Meat, veggie and vegan selection

DESSERT
1. Mince pies
2. Mini churros

Prices

Monday
8:00 – 23:00
from £500 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
8:00 – 17:00
from £500 + £500 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 23:00
from £1000 + £2500 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
8:00 – 23:00
from £500 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
8:00 – 17:00
from £500 + £500 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 23:00
from £1000 + £2500 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
8:00 – 23:00
from £500 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
8:00 – 17:00
from £500 + £500 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 23:00
from £1500 + £4500 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
8:00 – 23:00
from £500 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
8:00 – 17:00
from £500 + £500 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 23:00
from £2000 + £9000 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
8:00 – 23:00
from £500 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
8:00 – 17:00
from £500 + £500 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 23:00
from £2000 + £9000 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
17:00 – 23:00
from £2000 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 23:00
from £2000 + £9000 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
17:00 – 23:00
from £1500 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 23:00
from £1500 + £4500 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
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Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 250
  • Dining
    up to 200
  • Cabaret
    up to 72

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Complimentary water Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Air conditioner
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Natural light
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • 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
  • Unavailable: 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
  • Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available
  • No wedding licence

Host rules

- Outside catering only available for exclusive buy-outs
- Games Masters can be provided at an additional cost
- Board games can be utilized or removed for blank-canvass hire
- Venue licensed for alcohol until 1 am on Saturday

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day

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Reviews and ratings

(7 reviews and ratings - )

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NF
Natalie F.
Verified review
Excellent communication

Responsive & Helpful !

5.0
HS
Hajrah S.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
SA
Sacha A.
Verified review
Poor communication
2.0
MJ
Mol J.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

About Draughts Waterloo

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