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The Railway Clapham

Pub

#26 of 2245 Function Room venues in London
#2 of 157 40th Birthday Party venues in Lambeth Borough
  13 reviews  – 
18 Clapham High Street, London, SW4 7UR –
Clapham North Station (0.1 mi)
From £200
min. spend
Up to 40
seats
Up to 70
standing
Venue offers catering
British
cuisine
Parking not available
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Spaces for hire at The Railway Clapham

Upstairs at The Railway at The Railway Clapham

Upstairs at The Railway
Function Room
·
Private space
40 seats
70 standing
Upstairs at The Railway is a Function Room in The Railway Clapham. The room is an upper-floor private area notable for an adaptable layout. Design: The room has deep teal-painted walls, warm timber floors and a mix of leather and upholstered seating under pendant and globe lights. The interior reads as a contemporary pub room punctuated by large w...
Alcohol licence until 0:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £200 minimum spend
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Event offers

Christmas Party Offers

Christmas Party Minimum Spend – Upstairs at The Railway – Upstairs at The Railway

£2000 minimum spend

• Private upstairs function room
• Private bar with a bartender
• Flexible room layout
• Projector and 85-inch 4K TV
• Play your own music; XLR input for DJ/musician
• Separate toilets
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Reviews and ratings

4.9
1 new review from verified user within the last 6 months
9 recent guests highly rated cleanliness, location and catering
Amenities
4.8
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
4.7
Value for money
4.8
Catering
5.0
Communication
4.8

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Timothy L.
Verified review
Party · 20 guests · June 2026 · Upstairs at The Railway

Helpful staff, nice atmosphere and the room upstairs is light and comfortable. The food came out right on time and was just what we asked for. And the minimum spend isn’t too high. In general it was excellent and we had a great time. Thank you

Nothing!

5.0
JC
Josue C.
Verified review
40th Birthday Party · 45 guests · January 2025 · Upstairs at The Railway

Staff was really helpful and people love the food and place

Maybe something that should be advised is that not kids are allow after certain hours even if it is a private event, it was very disappointing to have friends turn back because the kids were not allow after 6pm

4.7
EF
Emily F.
Verified review
Birthday Party · 70 guests · September 2024 · Upstairs at The Railway

Lovely space in a very convenient location. Seperate bathroom and bar which guests can use

5.0
AL
Abraham L.
Verified review
Minimum Spend · 45 guests · July 2024 · Upstairs at The Railway

Excellent venue! Great food, reasonable drink packages, perfect location, and lovely staff. Would definitely choose here again if I’m hosting another event in the future!

None I can think of

5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
12:00 – 23:00
from £200–£800 min. spend
Upstairs at The Railway
12:00 – 23:00
from £200–£800 min. spend
Tuesday
12:00 – 17:00
from £200 min. spend
Upstairs at The Railway
12:00 – 17:00
from £200 min. spend
Wednesday
12:00 – 17:00
from £200 min. spend
Upstairs at The Railway
12:00 – 17:00
from £200 min. spend
Thursday
12:00 – 17:00
from £200 min. spend
Upstairs at The Railway
12:00 – 17:00
from £200 min. spend
Friday
12:00 – 2:00
from £200–£1500 min. spend
Upstairs at The Railway
12:00 – 2:00
from £200–£1500 min. spend
Saturday
12:00 – 2:00
from £300–£1500 min. spend
Upstairs at The Railway
12:00 – 2:00
from £300–£1500 min. spend
Sunday
12:00 – 23:00
from £300–£800 min. spend
Upstairs at The Railway
12:00 – 23:00
from £300–£800 min. spend

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 70
standing
Up to 40
seats
In-house catering
British
cuisine
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Parking available
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About The Railway Clapham

The Railway Clapham is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

Take the best in British pub culture, top it off with individuality, vintage character and an off-beat edge - The Railway is what you’ll get.

An irresistible fusion of fantastically tasty food, awesome drinks and lively atmosphere await you at this laid-back Clapham local.

Conveniently located opposite Clapham North overground station, The Railway is the very definition of urban cool, mixing a stylish contemporary bar, classic pub features and a handful of quirky touches – gorgeous wood flooring, wrap-around windows, statement lighting and intriguing local artwork adorning the walls. Outside you’ll find benches and tables perfectly positioned for a spot of al-fresco people watching on those milder days.

With great music and events adding to the pub’s upbeat spirit, The Railway is a vibrant local with heart, soul and personality.

Usually booked for
Party

Typically for 30-45 guests and costs about £600.

"Helpful staff, nice atmosphere and the room upstairs is light and comfortable."

- Timothy L. Jul 2026

Usually booked for
40th Birthday Party

Typically for 45-50 guests and costs about £1,500.

"Staff was really helpful and people love the food and place..."

- Josue C. Jan 2025

FAQ

Yes, the function room has its own bar.

No, under 18s are not allowed in the venue due to licensing.

Cancellations 30 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 30 days to 7 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 7 days are non-refundable.

At The Railway Clapham, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available

The Railway Clapham does not offer parking facilities.

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at The Railway Clapham:

  • Upstairs at The Railway hosting 20 guests: £572.08

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

The Railway Clapham is located at 18 Clapham High Street, in Clapham, London. The nearest metro station is Clapham North Station.

Yes! Here's what guests who have hosted their birthdays at this venue say:

  • Josue C. rated it 4.7/5 stars
    'Staff was really helpful and people love the food and place'
  • Emily F. rated it 5/5 stars
    'Lovely space in a very convenient location. Seperate bathroom and bar which guests can use'

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