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The Pool Lounge at Bola 8

Bar
·
Whole venue
122 Elephant Road, London, SE17 1LB –
Elephant & Castle Station (0.2 mi)
Up to 120
seats
Up to 120
standing
Venue doesn’t offer catering
External catering allowed

About this space

Bola 8 is a bar for socialising in a lively, music-led setting. Its character is casual, energetic and built for shared entertainment.

Design: Blue LED lighting, glossy floors and dark ceilings give Bola 8 a polished, high-contrast look. Colourful wall art and illuminated screens add a playful, contemporary character.

Features: Sports are shown on TV, while a PA system and speakers support venue audio. Wi-Fi and air conditioning are available, and hosts can play their own music or bring a DJ.

Ideal for: Social groups seeking a relaxed, energetic setting for standing gatherings and informal get-togethers.

What sets it apart: Several full-size pool tables give the venue a central activity, allowing guests to play while socialising rather than simply sitting at the bar.

Usually booked for

Birthday Party

Typically for 35-45 guests and costs between £350 - £900.

"The venue was also well equipped and clean!"

- Jared F. May 2025

Party

Typically for 50-80 guests and costs about £2,000.

"Highly recommend him and his venue!"

- Christopher D. Feb 2025

Event offers and packages

Christmas Party Offers

Host the Perfect Festive Gathering with Our Christmas Package!

Looking for a vibrant and fun venue for your Christmas celebration? Our packages offer exclusive access to our venue, providing the perfect setting for a memorable festive event with all the entertainment and atmosphere you need!

What’s Included:

150sqm of lively event space

3 full-size American pool tables

1 full-size table tennis table

Giant Connect 4 and Giant Jenga for added fun

Full nightclub sound system to keep the party going

Full visual system featuring 4 large screens and a large projector screen

A fully stocked bar offering a wide range of drinks

Whether it's a corporate party or a gathering with friends and family, our Light Premium package offers the perfect blend of fun, food, and festivities for an unforgettable Christmas event.

Book today and make this Christmas one to remember!

beer n pool for two
£27.50 total

Enjoy the perfect combination of friendly competion and ice cold beer for groups of 2/3.
This package includes:
- 45mins of pool
- a bucket of beer (5 bottles)

wether its a casual date, a catch up with friends, or a fun way to kick off your evening, this deal offers a perfect mix of games, drinks and good vibes

crew n cue
£47.50 total

Bring your crew together for a fun filled pool session and plenty of drinks to go round!
This package includes:
- 45mins of pool
- 2 buckets of beer (10 bottles)

making it the perfect package for groups of friends, celebrations, after-work socials, or a lively night out

pool n sip for two
£27.50 total

prefer spirits, we've got you covered!
This package includes:
- 45 mins of pool
- 2 single spirits n mixers
- or three shots

making it the perfect package for a fun night out with friends, a casual date, or a social get-together for groups of 2/3

Prices

Monday
11:00 – 6:00
from £50–£75 hire fee per hour
Per hour
11:00 – 22:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Per hour
22:00 – 6:00
from £75 hire fee per hour
Per day
11:00 – 6:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 4:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
11:00 – 6:00
from £50–£75 hire fee per hour
Per hour
11:00 – 22:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Per hour
22:00 – 6:00
from £75 hire fee per hour
Per day
11:00 – 6:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 4:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
11:00 – 6:00
from £50–£75 hire fee per hour
Per hour
11:00 – 22:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Per hour
22:00 – 6:00
from £75 hire fee per hour
Per day
11:00 – 6:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 4:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
11:00 – 6:00
from £50–£75 hire fee per hour
Per hour
11:00 – 22:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Per hour
22:00 – 6:00
from £75 hire fee per hour
Per day
11:00 – 6:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 4:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
11:00 – 6:00
from £75–£250 hire fee per hour
Per hour
11:00 – 22:00
from £75 hire fee per hour
Per hour
22:00 – 6:00
from £250 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 4:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
11:00 – 6:00
from £75–£250 hire fee per hour
Per hour
11:00 – 22:00
from £75 hire fee per hour
Per hour
22:00 – 6:00
from £250 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 4:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
11:00 – 6:00
from £75–£250 hire fee per hour
Per hour
11:00 – 22:00
from £75 hire fee per hour
Per hour
22:00 – 6:00
from £250 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 4:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Minimum booking duration: 2 hours

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 120
  • Dining
    up to 80
  • Theatre
    up to 120
  • Boardroom
    up to 26
  • U-Shaped
    up to 80
  • Classroom
    up to 120

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
External catering allowed Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Buyout fee for external catering
Unavailable: Kitchen facilities available for guests
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Projector
  • Flatscreen TV
  • Whiteboard
  • Flipchart
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Air conditioner
  • Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
  • Pool Table
  • Table Tennis Table
  • Table Football
  • Giant Connect 4
  • Giant Jenga
  • Restroom
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Photo equipment
  • Unavailable: Natural light
  • Unavailable: Video equipment
  • Unavailable: Lighting equipment
  • Unavailable: Greenscreen
  • Unavailable: Backdrops
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Dance floor
  • Unavailable: Soundproof
  • Unavailable: Mirrors
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site
  • Unavailable: Parking available

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

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

Rules of the space

Allowed events

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

Age policy

Guests under 18 are not allowed after 22:00

Host rules

• No smoking in the building
• Outside catering is allowed
• No outside beverages allowed (all drinks must be supplied by the bar, unless otherwise agreed with the host)
• No pyrotechnics
• Dog Friendly
• Dogs allowed

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day with Grace Period

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Reviews and ratings

(8 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.

JF
Jared F.
Verified review
Birthday Party · 42 guests · May 2025

Kieran was super accommodating, and easy to communicate with. The staff were going above and beyond to help make sure everyone was taken care of. The venue was also well equipped and clean!

4.3
CD
Christopher D.
Verified review
Party · 50 guests · February 2025

Kiran’s commitment to ensuring the event went how we envisioned it was second to none. He was a great organiser and because of him and his team we had a genuinely brilliant night. Highly recommend him and his venue!

5.0
SB
Sarvika B.
Verified review
Birthday Party · 35 guests · February 2025

A really great location for a birthday and excellent service. The host Kiran was a big help and made the whole experience smooth and memorable.

4.7
IB
Ishaan B.
Verified review
Birthday Party · 40 guests · December 2024
5.0

About Bola 8

Bola 8 is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

Location

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Meet your host

Kiran Nair
Member of Tagvenue since March 2024
8 Reviews
4.8 Rating
90% Response rate

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