Under the Arch at Comptoir Bakery

Event Space in a Cafe
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Whole venue
96 Druid Street, London, SE1 2HQ
Bermondsey Station (0.5 mi)

About this space

Arch 96 – Characterful Railway Arch Venue in London SE1

Located near London Bridge, Arch 96 is a warm, industrial-chic railway arch venue designed for stylish private celebrations and corporate gatherings.
With ambient lighting and a mezzanine overlooking the main floor, the space transforms effortlessly from intimate dinners to vibrant evening receptions.

Key Features
• Exclusive private hire
• Café floor + mezzanine level
• Dedicated bar area
• In-house catering & bar packages
• Ambient lighting & sound system
• On-site event manager
• Flexible layouts (seated or standing)

Capacity
• Seated dinner: 20–50 guests
• Standing reception: up to 150 guests
• Mixed format events: 50–120 guests

Ideal For
• Birthday parties
• Engagement celebrations
• Hen & stag parties
• Private dinners
• Brand launches
• Corporate socials
• Supper clubs
Catering & Bar

All events include in-house catering by Comptoir Bakery.

Options available:

• Seasonal sharing menus
• Premium canapés & buffets
• Bespoke chef-designed menus
• Celebration cakes
• Welcome drinks & 3-hour bar packages
• Champagne upgrades


Location
London SE1
Walking distance from London Bridge Station.

Please note: As an authentic railway arch venue, occasional train noise may be heard.

Enjoy premium amenities, including a fully equipped kitchen for experienced culinary adventures (supper club) , a bar area perfect for serving drinks, making coffees, and an audio system to set the ideal mood for your event. Whether it's a birthday celebration, cooking class, corporate offsite, this space is extremely versatile.

With our curated classes, customised menus, and all-inclusive services, you can relax and enjoy the moment while we handle the details.


Prices

Monday
8:00 – 23:30
from £1500 min. spend
Per session
8:00 – 23:30
from £1500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 22:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
8:00 – 23:30
from £1500 min. spend
Per session
8:00 – 23:30
from £1500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 22:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
8:00 – 23:30
from £1500 min. spend
Per session
8:00 – 23:30
from £1500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 22:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
8:00 – 23:30
from £1500 min. spend
Per session
8:00 – 23:30
from £1500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 22:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
8:00 – 23:30
from £1500 min. spend
Per session
8:00 – 23:30
from £1500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 22:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
8:00 – 23:30
from £1500 min. spend
Per session
8:00 – 23:30
from £1500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 22:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
8:00 – 23:30
from £1500 min. spend
Per session
8:00 – 23:30
from £1500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 22:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Pricing updated by venue 5 days ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 120
Dining
up to 30
Boardroom
up to 20

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Halal menu
Kosher menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
French cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 22:30 (extension available)
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flatscreen TV
PA system / speakers
Natural light
Storage space
Quiet space
Dance floor
Free on-street parking
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
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

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

Rules of the space

Allowed events

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

Host rules

- No smoking in the building
- No outside catering allowed
- No outside alcohol allowed
- No alcohol allowed after 10:30 pm
- Pets are allowed in the main area but not in the kitchen
- No loud music after 10:30 pm
- Decorations are allowed but must not damage walls, furniture, or fixtures (no nails, screws, or adhesive tape).

Cancellation policy: Flexible

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Comptoir Bakery is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.


Location

Location map

Meet your host

Lola Wind
Member of Tagvenue since July 2025
6h Response time
87% Response rate

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