Full Venue Hire at Diogenes the Dog

Bar
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Whole venue
96 Rodney Road, London, London, SE17 1BG
Elephant & Castle Station (0.5 mi)

About this space

Diogenes the Dog is a multi-award-winning independent wine bar & cafe bringing to the table some of the undiscovered wines of the world, with hospitality at the forefront, and simplicity as an ethos.

This wonderfully unique venue with an eclectic vibe is ideal for any type of private or corporate event such as intimate birthday parties, drinks receptions, Christmas parties with a twist, private dining experiences, or a fun team away day with wine tasting in the wine cellar.

The entire Wine Bar can be privately hired out for events, such as; birthdays, anniversaries, corporate events, and much more.

The venue will require at least 2 months' advance confirmation of the event to inform regular guests and re-allocate existing bookings. Once your pre-auth has been confirmed, a complimentary tasting soon after is advisable to preselect wines for your event.

Indoor Seating Capacity: up to 60
Outdoor Seating Capacity: up to 12
Indoor Standing Capacity: up to 100

Pre-authorisation: £1000
Min Spend: £1000 - £4000


Prices

Monday
12:00 – 23:00
from £3000 min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 23:00
from £3000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Pre-authorisation: £1000
Min Spend: £1000 - £4000
For parties of 10+ people, sharing platters are highly recommended and the most cost effective way to cater for your guests be it for standing receptions or tastings / dining experiences.

Charcuterie Sharers - £10 per head
These charcuterie platters are incredible value and accommodate an array of seasonal nibbles in bite size portions to encourage socialising and grazing.

Charcuterie sharers include:
- Boozy Cheeses
- Charcuterie Meats (Truffle Salami, Finnochiona etc)
- Hummus and Artichoke dips
- Focaccia Toastie bites (Stuffed with smoked burrata, and seasonal options)

Canapé, Oysters & Caviar Sharers- £35 per head
These luxury platters include our Charcuterie Sharers menu as well as more substantial treats including:
- Seasonal Oysters (2 per person)
- Canapés (3 per person). Canapes types are subject to fresh ingredients.
E.g. caviar and ricotta Blinis, Smoked salmon sliders, St Marcelin and Anchovy Toasts.

For smaller events, ordering food directly from the a la carte menu, or not at all is also an option.
Tuesday
12:00 – 23:00
from £3000 min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 23:00
from £3000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Pre-authorisation: £1000
Min Spend: £1000 - £4000
For parties of 10+ people, sharing platters are highly recommended and the most cost effective way to cater for your guests be it for standing receptions or tastings / dining experiences.

Charcuterie Sharers - £10 per head
These charcuterie platters are incredible value and accommodate an array of seasonal nibbles in bite size portions to encourage socialising and grazing.

Charcuterie sharers include:
- Boozy Cheeses
- Charcuterie Meats (Truffle Salami, Finnochiona etc)
- Hummus and Artichoke dips
- Focaccia Toastie bites (Stuffed with smoked burrata, and seasonal options)

Canapé, Oysters & Caviar Sharers- £35 per head
These luxury platters include our Charcuterie Sharers menu as well as more substantial treats including:
- Seasonal Oysters (2 per person)
- Canapés (3 per person). Canapes types are subject to fresh ingredients.
E.g. caviar and ricotta Blinis, Smoked salmon sliders, St Marcelin and Anchovy Toasts.

For smaller events, ordering food directly from the a la carte menu, or not at all is also an option.
Wednesday
12:00 – 23:00
from £3000 min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 23:00
from £3000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Pre-authorisation: £1000
Min Spend: £1000 - £4000
For parties of 10+ people, sharing platters are highly recommended and the most cost effective way to cater for your guests be it for standing receptions or tastings / dining experiences.

Charcuterie Sharers - £10 per head
These charcuterie platters are incredible value and accommodate an array of seasonal nibbles in bite size portions to encourage socialising and grazing.

Charcuterie sharers include:
- Boozy Cheeses
- Charcuterie Meats (Truffle Salami, Finnochiona etc)
- Hummus and Artichoke dips
- Focaccia Toastie bites (Stuffed with smoked burrata, and seasonal options)

Canapé, Oysters & Caviar Sharers- £35 per head
These luxury platters include our Charcuterie Sharers menu as well as more substantial treats including:
- Seasonal Oysters (2 per person)
- Canapés (3 per person). Canapes types are subject to fresh ingredients.
E.g. caviar and ricotta Blinis, Smoked salmon sliders, St Marcelin and Anchovy Toasts.

For smaller events, ordering food directly from the a la carte menu, or not at all is also an option.
Thursday
12:00 – 23:00
from £4000 min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 23:00
from £4000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Pre-authorisation: £1000
Min Spend: £1000 - £4000
For parties of 10+ people, sharing platters are highly recommended and the most cost effective way to cater for your guests be it for standing receptions or tastings / dining experiences.

Charcuterie Sharers - £10 per head
These charcuterie platters are incredible value and accommodate an array of seasonal nibbles in bite size portions to encourage socialising and grazing.

Charcuterie sharers include:
- Boozy Cheeses
- Charcuterie Meats (Truffle Salami, Finnochiona etc)
- Hummus and Artichoke dips
- Focaccia Toastie bites (Stuffed with smoked burrata, and seasonal options)

Canapé, Oysters & Caviar Sharers- £35 per head
These luxury platters include our Charcuterie Sharers menu as well as more substantial treats including:
- Seasonal Oysters (2 per person)
- Canapés (3 per person). Canapes types are subject to fresh ingredients.
E.g. caviar and ricotta Blinis, Smoked salmon sliders, St Marcelin and Anchovy Toasts.

For smaller events, ordering food directly from the a la carte menu, or not at all is also an option.
Friday
12:00 – 23:00
from £4000 min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 23:00
from £4000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Pre-authorisation: £1000
Min Spend: £1000 - £4000
For parties of 10+ people, sharing platters are highly recommended and the most cost effective way to cater for your guests be it for standing receptions or tastings / dining experiences.

Charcuterie Sharers - £10 per head
These charcuterie platters are incredible value and accommodate an array of seasonal nibbles in bite size portions to encourage socialising and grazing.

Charcuterie sharers include:
- Boozy Cheeses
- Charcuterie Meats (Truffle Salami, Finnochiona etc)
- Hummus and Artichoke dips
- Focaccia Toastie bites (Stuffed with smoked burrata, and seasonal options)

Canapé, Oysters & Caviar Sharers- £35 per head
These luxury platters include our Charcuterie Sharers menu as well as more substantial treats including:
- Seasonal Oysters (2 per person)
- Canapés (3 per person). Canapes types are subject to fresh ingredients.
E.g. caviar and ricotta Blinis, Smoked salmon sliders, St Marcelin and Anchovy Toasts.

For smaller events, ordering food directly from the a la carte menu, or not at all is also an option.
Saturday
12:00 – 23:00
from £4000 min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 23:00
from £4000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Pre-authorisation: £1000
Min Spend: £1000 - £4000
For parties of 10+ people, sharing platters are highly recommended and the most cost effective way to cater for your guests be it for standing receptions or tastings / dining experiences.

Charcuterie Sharers - £10 per head
These charcuterie platters are incredible value and accommodate an array of seasonal nibbles in bite size portions to encourage socialising and grazing.

Charcuterie sharers include:
- Boozy Cheeses
- Charcuterie Meats (Truffle Salami, Finnochiona etc)
- Hummus and Artichoke dips
- Focaccia Toastie bites (Stuffed with smoked burrata, and seasonal options)

Canapé, Oysters & Caviar Sharers- £35 per head
These luxury platters include our Charcuterie Sharers menu as well as more substantial treats including:
- Seasonal Oysters (2 per person)
- Canapés (3 per person). Canapes types are subject to fresh ingredients.
E.g. caviar and ricotta Blinis, Smoked salmon sliders, St Marcelin and Anchovy Toasts.

For smaller events, ordering food directly from the a la carte menu, or not at all is also an option.
Sunday
12:00 – 23:00
from £3000 min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 23:00
from £3000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Pre-authorisation: £1000
Min Spend: £1000 - £4000
For parties of 10+ people, sharing platters are highly recommended and the most cost effective way to cater for your guests be it for standing receptions or tastings / dining experiences.

Charcuterie Sharers - £10 per head
These charcuterie platters are incredible value and accommodate an array of seasonal nibbles in bite size portions to encourage socialising and grazing.

Charcuterie sharers include:
- Boozy Cheeses
- Charcuterie Meats (Truffle Salami, Finnochiona etc)
- Hummus and Artichoke dips
- Focaccia Toastie bites (Stuffed with smoked burrata, and seasonal options)

Canapé, Oysters & Caviar Sharers- £35 per head
These luxury platters include our Charcuterie Sharers menu as well as more substantial treats including:
- Seasonal Oysters (2 per person)
- Canapés (3 per person). Canapes types are subject to fresh ingredients.
E.g. caviar and ricotta Blinis, Smoked salmon sliders, St Marcelin and Anchovy Toasts.

For smaller events, ordering food directly from the a la carte menu, or not at all is also an option.
Pricing updated by venue 10 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 120
Dining
up to 60

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 0:00
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

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

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music
Bring your own DJ not allowed
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Accessible toilets
Ground level
Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors
Cargo lift
Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

No promoted and ticketed events allowed
No wedding licence
No temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Host rules

We have a 7 day cancellation policy, whereby this point pre authorisations are no refundable.

Cancellation policy: Flexible

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Reviews and ratings

(3 reviews and ratings - )

SB
Sarah B.
February 2025
Excellent communication
5.0
AD
Alice D.
July 2023
Excellent communication
5.0

Are you looking for private hire of an exclusive wine bar? If the answer is yes you’ve found your match in Diogenes the Dog, a unique venue with understated elegance and a wide selection of natural wines.

Diogenes the Dog is an independent wine bar + online shop & cafe bringing to the table some of the undiscovered wines of the world, with hospitality at the forefront, and simplicity as an ethos.

Its a green and airy sun filled venue during the day, and moody intimate space at night.

The space is best utilised for wine and canape service, for weddings, birthdays, corporate events and receptions.


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