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The Secret Garden at Exhibit

Garden at a Cocktail Bar
·
Private space
The Exhibit, 12 Balham Station Rd, London, SW12 9SG –
Balham Station (0.1 mi)
Up to 60
seats
Up to 100
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Our exquisite Garden provides the ultimate city escape, and with a fully covered perspex roof you are able to bask in the sunshine whilst still fully protected from potential showers. This is the ideal spot whether you are celebrating a  birthday, engagement, wedding reception or a summertime work event. With a capacity of 100 standing and 60 seated guests.


CHRISTMAS
The Exhibit’s Winter Garden is the perfect escape from the real world this Christmas. A veritable winter wonderland featuring frosted foliage, twinkling fairy lights, dazzling Christmas trees, sheepskin rugs and cozy blankets. Fully weather proofed with plenty of heaters, extra warmth is afforded by the delicious cocktails on offer including boozy hot chocolates, mulled wine and zero proof hot toddies. Perfect for Christmas parties for up to 100 guests looking for an elegant apres ski vibe

Usually booked for

Baby Shower

Typically for 60-90 guests and costs about £400.

"Amazing venue, staff were helpful and made the day run really smoothly..."

- Chloe B. May 2026

Offers and packages

Menus

 Main menu
Main menu
Drinks menu
Drinks menu
Christmas menu
Christmas menu

Event offer

Wedding Offers

£2000 min. spend
Celebrate your wedding in the covered Secret Garden with private bar, including a three-course dining menu for a seamless, catered day.
Wedding Three-Course Dining Package – The Secret Garden (Min. 8 Guests)
£35 per person
• Three-course dining menu

STARTERS
1. Beef Carpaccio
2. Roast Salmon
3. Walnut, Pomegranate & Pear Salad

MAINS
1. Slow Cooked Beef & Toasted Gnocchi
2. Crispy Truffle Potato Cannelloni
3. Roasted Cod

DESSERT
1. Chocolate Brownie
2. Sticky Toffee Pudding
3. Vanilla & Pistachio Pannacotta

Prices

Monday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
17:00 – 22:00
from £500 min. spend
Per day
17:00 – 22:00
from £500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
17:00 – 22:00
from £500 min. spend
Per day
17:00 – 22:00
from £500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
17:00 – 22:00
from £500 min. spend
Per day
17:00 – 22:00
from £500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
17:00 – 22:00
from £500 min. spend
Per day
17:00 – 22:00
from £500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
17:00 – 22:00
from £500 min. spend
Per day
17:00 – 22:00
from £500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
12:00 – 20:00
from £750 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 20:00
from £750 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
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Capacity

Standing
up to 100
Dining
up to 60
Cabaret
up to 50

Catering and drinks

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

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Flatscreen TV
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Dance floor Dedicated dance floor area
Mirrors Full-length mirrors available
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Cover for Rainy Days
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Air conditioner
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
Lift to all floors
Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

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

Age policy

Guests under 21 are not allowed after 18:00

Host rules

Ages 21+ only After 6PM
Dog Friendly
Dogs allowed

Reviews and ratings

(414 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
CB
Chloe B.
Verified review
Baby Shower · 100 guests · May 2026
Amazing venue, staff were helpful and made the day run really smoothly
Room was really hot during the recent heatwave, despite the fan they provided and opening the sides to let air in it was particularly warm
4.8
KL
Kara L.
Verified review
40th Birthday Party · 50 guests · April 2026
I loved the look of the venue, the way we were greeted by the staff and the additional help that was given throughout my event. The drinks we did have were good and strong.
I do wish there were more options / a choice of options for the cocktails in the bottomless as it was quite far for the other bar, but what we did have - were great, just some people had to drink outside the "cocktails" as there were only 2.
4.4
LW
Laurence W.
Verified review
Party · 60 guests · December 2025
Great space, great service, great food. Really impressed and good value, fully recommend
5.0
ED
Eleanor D.
Verified review
30th Birthday Party · 60 guests · December 2025
The most amazing venue to hold any event. I rented the secret garden which was so beautifully decorated with a sleigh, snow machine, Christmas trees, fairy lights and heaters. Also the staff were second to none, so smiley and helpful all the time!
Absolutely nothing, it was a fabulous evening!
5.0

FAQ

No, clients cannot play their own music in the mezzanine; there will be a DJ on on Saturday nights, but song requests are welcome. If dates are flexible, the garden, gallery or studio can be offered, where clients can play their own music.

Yes, you're very welcome to screen the World Cup in our secret garden.

Yes, you are very welcome to set up a stage area.

No, the lift cannot currently be used by guests; the venue is waiting for an update on whether it can be repaired.

Yes, AV is included, along with staff, tables and chairs.

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Response time: within couple of hours
Response rate: 100%

About Exhibit

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