The Lantern by Tonik

Event Venue

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  15 reviews  – 
8 Mill Street, Bermondsey, London, SE1 2BA –
Bermondsey Station (0.4 mi)
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Taleah Merritt
Your Personal Event Manager from Tonik Associates
Response rate: 93%
Response time: Within a few hours
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Excellent communication - 4.9/5
7 verified clients rated their communication with the venue manager as 4.9. They appreciated the manager's professionalism and quick response times.
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Spaces for hire at The Lantern by Tonik

The Lantern by Tonik
Event Venue
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Private space
20 seats
40 standing
Book 4 hr. minimum
Flooded with natural light and creatively designed, The Lantern is the perfect venue for a wide variety of events and functions. Located in a quiet street of Bermondsey with a selection of independent cafes surrounding it, we are a 10-minute walk from both London Bridge and Bermondsey stations. Set up your team in a creative environment for team ...

Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Storage space
Play your own music

Reviews and ratings

4.5
1 new review from verified user within the last 6 months
8 recent guests rated this venue at 4.4
Amenities
4.4
Cleanliness
4.5
Location
4.5
Service quality
4.5
Value for money
4.3
Catering
4.0
Communication
4.9
Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
JL
Jimena L.
Verified review
Workshop · 25 guests · July 2026 · The Lantern by Tonik
We had a great experience! The venue is in a fantastic location, was very clean, and had everything we needed for our event. A special thank you to Taleah, who was amazing. She was very helpful, attentive throughout the entire event, and always available whenever we needed anything. Her support made everything run smoothly. The space was beautiful and comfortably accommodated our group of 25 people. We truly appreciate everything and would definitely recommend this venue. Thank you for helping make our event a success!
5.0
PB
Priya B.
Verified review
Meeting · 15 guests · February 2025 · The Lantern by Tonik
Beautiful venue. Perfect for our team day. Zoe was very helpful. I would recommend this venue and look to rebook again for next time.
4.4
JL
Jimena L.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
RP
Richard P.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
8:00 – 22:00
from £120–£150 hire fee per hour
The Lantern by Tonik
8:00 – 22:00
from £120–£150 hire fee per hour
Tuesday
8:00 – 22:00
from £120–£150 hire fee per hour
The Lantern by Tonik
8:00 – 22:00
from £120–£150 hire fee per hour
Wednesday
8:00 – 22:00
from £120–£150 hire fee per hour
The Lantern by Tonik
8:00 – 22:00
from £120–£150 hire fee per hour
Thursday
8:00 – 22:00
from £120–£150 hire fee per hour
The Lantern by Tonik
8:00 – 22:00
from £120–£150 hire fee per hour
Friday
8:00 – 22:00
from £120–£150 hire fee per hour
The Lantern by Tonik
8:00 – 22:00
from £120–£150 hire fee per hour
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

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 40
standing
Up to 20
seats
External catering allowed
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
BYO alcohol
Unavailable: In-house catering
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Alcohol provided

About The Lantern by Tonik

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

The Lantern by Tonik is a creative collaboration hub laid out as a flexible, well‑equipped workspace for creative teams and projects.

Venue highlights: The venue features abundant natural light and adaptable layouts that suit photography and filming. The space includes a modern kitchen with an oven and coffee machines and a private courtyard with seating. The venue can operate promoted and ticketed events and provides AV‑friendly setups.

Best for: Content shoots and photography; creative workshops and masterclasses; small corporate meetings and presentations.

Location: Bermondsey is a neighbourhood with a growing cluster of creative studios, independent cafés and makers' spaces that provide nearby options for breakout activities, catering and continuing events.

What guests say: The booking process and on‑the‑day support are responsive and helpful. The venue is presented accurately online and arrives well equipped for shoots, meetings and content days.

Usually booked for
Meeting

Typically for 15-25 guests and costs between £400 - £850.


"Zoe was very helpful. I would recommend this venue and look to rebook again for next time."

- Priya B. Feb 2025

Usually booked for
Workshop

Typically for 15-30 guests and costs about £600.


"The venue is in a fantastic location, was very clean, and had everything we needed for our event."

- Jimena L. Jul 2026

FAQ

Yes. Guests may bring their own food and drink; a fridge is available for storage, and bowls, plates, microwave and kettle can be used, but guests may not use the oven or stove.

Yes, the large screen is on wheels and can be positioned where needed.

Yes, there is a communal courtyard with seating; it is not private but is usually quiet and available for use.

Yes, a fridge is available in the kitchen.

Cancellations 60 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 60 days to 30 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 30 days are non-refundable.

At The Lantern by Tonik, the following catering options are available:

  • Bringing your own catering/food is allowed
  • Bringing your own alcohol is allowed

  • Free parking is available on-site: 1 spaces
  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at The Lantern by Tonik:

  • The Lantern by Tonik hosting 25 guests: £640

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

The Lantern by Tonik is located at 8 Mill Street, in Southwark Borough, London. The nearest metro station is Bermondsey Station.

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