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Lounge at Melanin Health & Wellness

Event Space in a Community Centre
·
Semi-private area
1 Bodley Way, Elephant and Castle, Southwark, London, SE17 1FN –
Elephant & Castle Station (0.4 mi)
Up to 30
seats
Up to 40
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering allowed

About this space

In The Lounge, soaring ceilings and windows that slide open wide team up to invite the sun and breeze for a dance, while a giant monitor stands by for your grand presentation debut, and plush carpet lays down the chill vibes for yoga or meditation magic. A wall-mounted TV monitor is available for your presentation and/or conference.

This serene and professional space accommodates up to 40 guests and is available to hire Monday to Sunday from 9am–10pm.

For each hire we require:
- Signed MHW Terms & Conditions
- Separate £250 refundable damage deposit must be paid directly to us prior to your hire date.

We recommend arranging a suitable risk assessment and event insurance to ensure you are adequately covered, as these are not included under our venue insurance.

**As part of our commitment to giving back, we keep our venue hire rates affordable to make our space accessible to everyone. All profits from venue hire are reinvested into projects delivered by our CIC, directly benefiting the local community we serve.

**As we operate as a public café and must comply with strict food hygiene and safety standards, a self-catering fee applies if you choose to bring your own catering. This helps maintain our standards and cover additional cleaning.

**Photo/filming hire: contact us for a quote.

**All our policies are available upon request.

Prices

Monday
9:00 – 22:00
from £70 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 22:00
from £70 hire fee per hour
All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
9:00 – 22:00
from £70 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 22:00
from £70 hire fee per hour
All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
9:00 – 22:00
from £70 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 22:00
from £70 hire fee per hour
All prices include VAT.
Thursday
9:00 – 22:00
from £70 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 22:00
from £70 hire fee per hour
All prices include VAT.
Friday
9:00 – 22:00
from £70 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 22:00
from £70 hire fee per hour
All prices include VAT.
Saturday
9:00 – 22:00
from £70 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 22:00
from £70 hire fee per hour
All prices include VAT.
Sunday
9:00 – 22:00
from £70 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 22:00
from £70 hire fee per hour
All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Minimum booking duration: 2 hours

Add-ons

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 40
  • Theatre
    up to 30
  • Boardroom
    up to 15
  • Cabaret
    up to 15
  • U-Shaped
    up to 15
  • Classroom
    up to 20

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
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
No alcohol provided by the venue
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Flatscreen TV
  • Flipchart £35 / event
  • PA system / speakers £58 / event Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Conference call facilities Equipment for video or phone conferencing during your event
  • Air conditioner
  • Photo equipment £150 / item Camera and photography equipment available on site
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Video equipment £200 / item
  • Lighting equipment £250 / item Professional lighting equipment for photography and filming
  • Soundproof Soundproofed room for noise control
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Greenscreen
  • Unavailable: Backdrops
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Dance floor
  • Unavailable: Mirrors
  • 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 22:00

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
  • Unavailable: Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
  • Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available
  • No wedding licence

Host rules

RULES & POLICIES
• Set-Up & Clearing: Set-up, use and clearing away must take place entirely within your booked time slot. Additional charges may apply for exceeding the booked time and deducted from your deposit.

• Deposit: A separate £250 refundable damage deposit (£500 for Studio hire) must be paid directly to us prior to your hire date. This deposit will hold the date for you and be returned after the hire, provided the space, fixtures and equipment are left in their original condition. Any damage, staining or if excessive cleaning is required, this will result in an additional charge, which will be deducted from the deposit. Where costs exceed £250/£500, the hirer is responsible for the remaining balance.

• Decorations: Decorations are welcome, but nothing may be attached to walls. Anything fixed to windows or partition doors must not leave marks, adhesive residue or cause damage. Loose balloons and confetti are not permitted. Any resulting damage or residue will be charged and deducted from the deposit.

• Food & Drink: The Studio has a strict no food/drink policy. Breach of this policy will result in an additional cleaning charge, which will be deducted from the deposit.

• Smoking: Smoking, vaping and e-cigarettes are strictly prohibited inside the building.

• Visitors: All visitors must sign in on arrival and sign out before leaving. The hirer is responsible for ensuring their guests comply with these rules.

BOOKING CONFIRMATION
Your booking is confirmed once we have received:
• Signed MHW Terms & Conditions
• Full hire payment and any applicable additional fees (equipment, catering etc.) via Tagvenue
• Separate £250 refundable deposit (£500 for Studio hire), paid directly to us prior to your hire date.

We recommend that Hirers have their own risk assessment and public liability insurance in place to protect against potential injury, loss or damage arising from their event. Please note that our insurance does not cover these liabilities.

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day with Grace Period

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Reviews and ratings

(20 reviews and ratings - )

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

A
Aisha
Verified review
Networking · 41 guests

Beautiful, and clean space. Organisers were pleasant to work with and quick at responding. Great location central and only a few mins walk from underground

I wish the space is larger.

5.0
RW
Rian W.
Verified review
40th Birthday Party · 8 guests

Gorgeous venue!! The space is perfect for small gatherings. The decor is lovely and the staff are phenomenal!

5.0
R
Rebecca
Verified review
Workshop · 27 guests

This is a beautifully maintained, light, welcoming space run by super helpful team. The communication before our event was excellent. The team tried hard to answer all our questions. Catering was provided for our event which was delicious. I would happily organise another event at Melanin.

We didn't receive any suggestions of things to improve in terms of the venue - everyone who attended seemed to find it very comfortable.

5.0
L
Lotus
Verified review
Workshop · 27 guests

We had a wonderful experience with this venue, it was perfect for our needs and created exactly the atmosphere we were looking for. The space was beautifully presented, and everything ran seamlessly on the day.

For us it was perfect.

5.0

FAQ

The Community Hub is fully wheelchair accessible and offers two flexible hire spaces, the Lounge and the Café, which can be booked separately or together. Hire includes complimentary Wi-Fi, a Dolby surround sound system, and access to a large TV monitor in the Lounge and/or a projector and screen in the Café.

Yes, additional chairs can be provided for an additional fee.

Yes, DJ/music is allowed.

Melanin Health & Wellness is a #Supervenue

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Customers rated communication with this venue and their event experience as Superb
Response time: within a couple of hours
Response rate: 100%

About Melanin Health & Wellness

Melanin Health & Wellness is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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