A cozy basement bar with wooden tables, mismatched chairs, and a neon sign at My Neighbours The Dumplings.
A basement bar with wooden tables, eclectic chairs, and a feature wall covered in notes at My Neighbours The Dumplings.
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A restaurant basement with a purple neon sign and shelves of bottles 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

Matilda's Basement Bar is a Basement in My Neighbours The Dumplings, distinguished by a low-ceilinged, intimate interior centred on a neon-lit bar.

Design: The room has dark timber floors, a mix of small tables and vintage chairs, and low ceilings that create a compact, theatre-like feel under warm, low-level lighting.

Features: The space includes a long bar counter with shelving and glassware suitable for drink service and a mix of movable tables and chairs for flexible layouts. Air conditioning is installed and noise restrictions apply during hire.

Ideal for: Small social groups seeking a relaxed, informal standing reception or a cosy, seated drinks gathering in an intimate setting.

What sets it apart: An in-house PA and permission to bring a DJ allow hosts to play their own music for private events.

What guests say: The space is atmospheric and transportive, creating a strong sense of occasion. The service is attentive and the atmosphere is consistently relaxed and sociable.

Prices

Monday
17:00 – 23:00
from £800 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 23:00
from £800 min. spend
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
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
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
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
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
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
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee

Capacity

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

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
Asian cuisine
External catering allowed Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Buyout fee for external catering
Kitchen facilities available for guests Space where you can prepare food
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
BYO alcohol allowed A fee is charged if you bring your own alcohol
Corkage fee for BYO alcohol

Facilities

PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Air conditioner
Quiet space
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Wi-Fi available
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Natural light
Unavailable: Storage 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
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 Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
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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