A cozy basement bar with wooden tables, mismatched chairs, and a neon sign at My Neighbours The Dumplings.

Matilda's Basement Bar at My Neighbours The Dumplings

Basement in a Restaurant
·
Private space
165 Lower Clapton Road, London, E5 8EQ –
Hackney Downs Station (0.5 mi)
Up to 30
seats
Up to 35
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering allowed

About this space

Our 'Speakeasy- esque' lower bar can seat up to 25 guests max and 30 standing. Once a Sake bar now opened up for food service is a romantic space for small gatherings and small plates. This space also has a small stage so great for performing!

Prices

Monday
17:00 – 23:00
from £800 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 23:00
from £800 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
17:00 – 23:00
from £800 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 23:00
from £800 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
17:00 – 23:00
from £800 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 23:00
from £800 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
17:00 – 23:00
from £800 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 23:00
from £800 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
12:00 – 22:00
from £800 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 22:00
from £800 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
12:00 – 22:00
from £800 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 22:00
from £800 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
12:00 – 22:00
from £800 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 22:00
from £800 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Pricing updated by venue 4 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 35
Dining
up to 30
U-Shaped
up to 25

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Halal menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
Asian cuisine
External catering allowed
Buyout fee for external catering
Kitchen facilities available for guests
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 23:00 (extension available)
BYO alcohol allowed
Corkage fee for BYO alcohol

Facilities

PA system / speakers
Air conditioner
Quiet space
Unavailable: Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Wi-Fi available
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Natural light
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Dance floor
Unavailable: Soundproof
Unavailable: Mirrors
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music
Bring your own DJ
Space has noise restriction after 23:00

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

Promoted and ticketed events
Temporary event notices available
No wedding licence

Host rules

We kindly ask that any plans for decorations (balloons, props etc) is communicated with our team beforehand.
BYOB is allowed in certain circumstances with a 25pb corkage fee.
We are also able to allow outside catering for certain events with a hire fee.

Cancellation policy: Flexible

Show cancellation details

About My Neighbours The Dumplings

My Neighbours The Dumplings is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

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