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Café at Melanin Health & Wellness

Cafe in a Community Centre
·
Private space
1 Bodley Way, Elephant and Castle, Southwark, London, SE17 1FN –
Elephant & Castle Station (0.4 mi)
Up to 40
seats
Up to 60
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering allowed

About this space

A community health and wellness centre and café organised around accessible, art-filled social spaces that double as informal work and meeting areas.

Design: A contemporary fit-out with high ceilings and exposed services, dark accent walls and large-scale artwork. The interior combines bold fabrics and colourful seating with pendant lighting and a visible mezzanine staircase.

Features: The venue has public Wi‑Fi, air conditioning, a PA system and speakers, and permits own music or an external DJ subject to the stated noise restrictions. The premises receive natural light and include step‑free access, wheelchair-accessible facilities and accessible toilets.

Ideal for: Community groups and small teams needing a relaxed, social workspace for workshops, meetings or co‑working sessions.

What sets it apart: A long terrazzo communal table that serves as a shared workspace and central meeting point.

What guests say: The venue is welcoming and run by friendly, engaged hosts. The interior displays bold artwork and textiles and supports drop‑in workshops and all‑day working packages.

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

Usually booked for

Meeting

Typically for 25-40 guests and costs between £250 - £600.

"The layout and the vibe was a very good vibe."

- Yakshan K. Jun 2026

Workshop

Typically for 20-30 guests and costs between £800 - £1,800.

"The service was was on point, flexible and catered to our needs and things that we did not think of."

- Dennora W. Mar 2026

Birthday Dinner

Typically for 40-45 guests and costs about £250.

"The space was very cozy and suitable for the event I hosted."

- Chisom N. Dec 2025

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 60
  • Dining
    up to 40
  • Theatre
    up to 35
  • Boardroom
    up to 12
  • Cabaret
    up to 15
  • U-Shaped
    up to 20
  • Classroom
    up to 15

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
  • Projector
  • 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: 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.

KM
Kady M.
Verified review
Event Space · 45 guests · January 2026

We enjoyed every moment at cafe melanin health & wellness. The staff were nice and very welcoming and professional.

4.2
SO
Shomi O.
Verified review
Meeting · 35 guests · September 2026

Natalie was incredibly friendly and helpful. Her response time was efficient and gave useful suggestions. The venue was ideal for what we used it for and gave the perfect atmosphere. We hosted around 30 people and it fit us well.

At times it did get a bit warm, there is air conditioning, but we weren’t completely sure how to increase and decrease. A pamphlet with that information would be useful. The venue is reasonably priced but the extra add ons do bump it up a bit, so worth considering depending on how long you require the venue for

4.7
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

FAQ

Yes, projector and screen use is included in the venue hire. Clients need to bring a device that can connect via HDMI.

Some decorations are permitted. Free-standing decorations are welcome, while items attached to windows or partitioning doors must leave no marks, stains or damage; nothing may be attached to the walls, and loose balloons and confetti are not permitted. Any damage or residue will be charged against the cleaning or damage deposit.

Yes, seating and tables are included in the hire cost.

The kitchen includes a microwave, oven, freezer, small fridge and single electric hob, with four hobs available.

Yes, music can be played during venue hire, provided the volume remains within the permitted limits.

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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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