Café at Melanin Health & Wellness Community Centre

Cafe in a Community Centre
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Whole venue
1 Bodley Way, London, SE17 1FN
Elephant & Castle Station (0.4 mi)

About this space

An inviting medley of seating perfect for casual catch-ups and team brainstorms, featuring a show-stopping communal table for deep dives and workshops, plus a trendy café counter for that caffeine boost.


Prices

Monday
9:00 – 22:00
from £60 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 22:00
from £60 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include VAT.
Cleaning Fee (Self-Catering): £100
Refundable Cleaning/Damage Deposit: £200 - Refunded subject to standard conditions of hire being met.
Weekend Opening and Closing Fee: £60
Tuesday
9:00 – 22:00
from £60 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 22:00
from £60 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include VAT.
Cleaning Fee (Self-Catering): £100
Refundable Cleaning/Damage Deposit: £200 - Refunded subject to standard conditions of hire being met.
Weekend Opening and Closing Fee: £60
Wednesday
9:00 – 22:00
from £60 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 22:00
from £60 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include VAT.
Cleaning Fee (Self-Catering): £100
Refundable Cleaning/Damage Deposit: £200 - Refunded subject to standard conditions of hire being met.
Weekend Opening and Closing Fee: £60
Thursday
9:00 – 22:00
from £60 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 22:00
from £60 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include VAT.
Cleaning Fee (Self-Catering): £100
Refundable Cleaning/Damage Deposit: £200 - Refunded subject to standard conditions of hire being met.
Weekend Opening and Closing Fee: £60
Friday
9:00 – 22:00
from £60 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 22:00
from £60 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include VAT.
Cleaning Fee (Self-Catering): £100
Refundable Cleaning/Damage Deposit: £200 - Refunded subject to standard conditions of hire being met.
Weekend Opening and Closing Fee: £60
Saturday
9:00 – 22:00
from £60 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 22:00
from £60 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include VAT.
Cleaning Fee (Self-Catering): £100
Refundable Cleaning/Damage Deposit: £200 - Refunded subject to standard conditions of hire being met.
Weekend Opening and Closing Fee: £60
Sunday
9:00 – 22:00
from £60 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 22:00
from £60 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include VAT.
Cleaning Fee (Self-Catering): £100
Refundable Cleaning/Damage Deposit: £200 - Refunded subject to standard conditions of hire being met.
Weekend Opening and Closing Fee: £60
Minimum booking duration: 2 hours

Capacity

Standing
up to 45
Dining
up to 20
Theatre
up to 25
Boardroom
up to 12
Cabaret
up to 15
Classroom
up to 25

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
External catering allowed
Buyout fee for external catering
Kitchen facilities available for guests
No alcohol provided by the venue
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
PA system / speakers
Conference call facilities
Air conditioner
Natural light
Quiet space
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Storage space
Alcohol licence

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music
Bring your own DJ
Space has noise restriction after 22:00

Accessibility

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

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Temporary event notices available
No wedding licence

Host rules

No smoking in the building
Booking is confirmed once we have received:
- Signed hire agreement
- Completed risk assessment
- Current PLI
- Full payment

Cancellation policy: Flexible with Grace Period

Show cancellation details

Just steps from Elephant Park, this lively community venue stands tall with design flair and endless possibilities. Whether it’s a meeting, workshop, or team escape, its spacious ground-floor canvas bends and flows to bring your vision to life.

The venue includes:
- A spacious chameleon of a venue, effortlessly splitting into two cozy zones: the Café and the Lounge, each ready to welcome 40 guests
- A dedicated small recording studio, ideal for podcasts, voiceovers, or creative projects
- WiFi, a large flat-screen wall monitor, projector, and surround sound system – all included to support presentations, screenings, or hybrid meetings.

We’re open for hire Monday to Saturday, 9am–10pm, with Sunday bookings available upon request.

Whether you're hosting a product launch, community meet-up, business workshop, or launch, our venue offers a welcoming and professional environment in one of London’s most interesting neighbourhoods.


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Location

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