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The Nel Bar & Terrace (Clapham)

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#55 of 279 Birthday Party venues in South West London
#1 of 97 Minimum Spend venues in Lambeth Borough
7 Cavendish Parade, London, SW4 9DP –
Clapham South Station (0.1 mi)
From £100
min. spend
Up to 120
seats
Up to 200
standing
Venue offers catering
British
cuisine
Parking available
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Spaces for hire at The Nel Bar & Terrace (Clapham)

Behind The Arch at The Nel Bar & Terrace (Clapham)

Behind The Arch
Event Space
·
Semi-private area
30 seats
60 standing
Behind The Arch is a semi-private area within a bar, giving groups a more secluded setting inside the venue. Design: Warm pendant lighting, red upholstered banquettes and dark timber flooring give Behind The Arch a polished, classic bar interior. Framed mirrors and dark furniture add visual structure to the long, narrow layout. Features: Natural ...
Alcohol licence until 23:30
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from £150 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 1 day ago
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Terrace On The Common at The Nel Bar & Terrace (Clapham)

Terrace On The Common
Terrace
·
Semi-private area
50 seats
100 standing
The Nel's Terrace On The Common is an open-air space a 15-second walk from Clapham South Tube Station, steps away from Clapham Common. The terrace is heated and covered, so it runs year-round — useful for milestone birthdays and after-work drinks. The Nel offers a range of catering options, from finger food platters to drinks packages featuring c...
Alcohol licence until 23:30
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from £100 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 1 day ago
Enquire now
Full Venue Takeover at The Nel Bar & Terrace (Clapham)

Full Venue Takeover
Bar
·
Whole venue
120 seats
200 standing
Built on the legendary foundations of Gigalum, the iconic South London institution famous for its sun-drenched Ibiza terrace raves and epic Sunday sessions that hosted global titans like Basement Jaxx, Roger Sanchez, Faithless, and Judge Jules, The Nel builds directly on that vibrant musical heritage. Located across the road from Clapham South sta...
Alcohol licence until 23:30
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £4000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 1 day ago
Enquire now

Event offers

Christmas Party Offers

Early Bird 2-Course – Behind The Arch

£32 per person

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Prices and opening hours

Monday
9:00 – 0:00
from £100–£12000 min. spend
Behind The Arch
17:00 – 23:00
from £150 min. spend
Terrace On The Common
11:00 – 23:00
from £100 min. spend
Full Venue Takeover
9:00 – 0:00
from £4000–£12000 min. spend
Tuesday
9:00 – 0:00
from £100–£12000 min. spend
Behind The Arch
17:00 – 23:00
from £150 min. spend
Terrace On The Common
11:00 – 23:00
from £100 min. spend
Full Venue Takeover
9:00 – 0:00
from £4000–£12000 min. spend
Wednesday
9:00 – 0:00
from £100–£12000 min. spend
Behind The Arch
17:00 – 23:00
from £150 min. spend
Terrace On The Common
11:00 – 23:00
from £100 min. spend
Full Venue Takeover
9:00 – 0:00
from £4000–£12000 min. spend
Thursday
9:00 – 0:00
from £100–£12000 min. spend
Behind The Arch
17:00 – 23:00
from £150 min. spend
Terrace On The Common
11:00 – 23:00
from £100 min. spend
Full Venue Takeover
9:00 – 0:00
from £4000–£12000 min. spend
Friday
9:00 – 0:00
from £100–£12000 min. spend
Behind The Arch
17:00 – 23:00
from £150 min. spend
Terrace On The Common
11:00 – 0:00
from £100 min. spend
Full Venue Takeover
9:00 – 0:00
from £4000–£12000 min. spend
Saturday
9:00 – 0:00
from £100–£12000 min. spend
Behind The Arch
12:00 – 23:00
from £150 min. spend
Terrace On The Common
10:00 – 0:00
from £100 min. spend
Full Venue Takeover
9:00 – 0:00
from £4000–£12000 min. spend
Sunday
9:00 – 0:00
from £100–£12000 min. spend
Behind The Arch
12:00 – 23:00
from £150 min. spend
Terrace On The Common
10:00 – 23:00
from £100 min. spend
Full Venue Takeover
9:00 – 0:00
from £4000–£12000 min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 2 days ago

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 200
standing
Up to 120
seats
In-house catering
British
cuisine
Parking available
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About The Nel Bar & Terrace (Clapham)

The Nel Bar & Terrace (Clapham) is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

The Nel Bar & Terrace (Clapham) is a British neighbourhood pub that pairs a traditional timber bar room and exposed brick interior with a sunny outdoor terrace, creating an indoor–outdoor pub layout for private hires.

Venue highlights: The ground-floor bar area offers a long service counter, high tables and booth seating that suit standing receptions or seated group meals. The adjoining terrace functions as an outdoor extension that catches afternoon sun and works well for summer drinks and informal outdoor gatherings. The venue provides a full bar with cocktails and beer flights and offers in-house catering plus visible AV options suitable for match screenings or presentations.

Best for: After-work drinks and relaxed receptions; casual private dining and group meals; match screenings and informal sports-viewing events.

Location: Clapham sits beside Clapham Common, giving the pub easy access to parkland that guests can use before or after bookings and a wider evening scene for continuing the event.

What guests say: The service is attentive and accommodating, with staff handling booking details and on-the-night requests. The beer garden is praised as a sun-trap well suited to afternoon drinks. The kitchen delivers generous British portions and popular desserts such as sticky toffee pudding.

FAQ

Yes, guests can bring a cake with them.

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 Nel Bar & Terrace (Clapham), the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
  • Refreshments for guests are offered

  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at The Nel Bar & Terrace (Clapham):

  • Behind The Arch hosting 6 guests: £192

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

The Nel Bar & Terrace (Clapham) is located at 7 Cavendish Parade, in Clapham, London. The nearest metro station is Clapham South Station.

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