A bar with multiple pool tables, neon accent lighting, and a colorful mural at Bola 8.
A bar with a central ping pong table, stools, and colorful graffiti murals at Bola 8.
A bar with multiple pool tables, neon lighting, wall murals, and high-top tables at Bola 8.
A bar with pool tables, neon lighting, bar stools, and flat-screen TVs at Bola 8.

Bola 8

Bar

  8 reviews  – 
122 Elephant Road, London, SE17 1LB –
Elephant & Castle Station (0.2 mi)
From £50
hire fee
Up to 120
seats
Up to 120
standing
Venue doesn't offer catering
Parking not available
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Kiran Nair
Your Personal Event Manager from Pool Lounge Ltd
Response rate: 53%
Response time: Within a day
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Excellent communication - 5/5
4 verified clients rated their communication with the venue manager as 5. They appreciated the manager's professionalism and quick response times.
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Spaces for hire at Bola 8

The Pool Lounge at Bola 8
The Pool Lounge
Bar
·
Whole venue
120 seats
120 standing
Book 2 hr. minimum
The space is set up with 3 full-size American pool tables, a full-size table tennis table, giant Connect 4 and Jenga, a karaoke station, a nightclub sound system, and 5 large screens. Custom neon artwork and Latin-inspired decor reflect the venue's Colombian roots.
Alcohol licence until 4:30
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £50 hire fee
Enquire now

Reviews and ratings

4.8
Amenities
4.5
Cleanliness
4.5
Location
4.8
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Catering
5.0
Communication
5.0
Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
JF
Jared F.
Verified review
Birthday Party · 42 guests · May 2025
Kieran was super accommodating, and easy to communicate with. The staff were going above and beyond to help make sure everyone was taken care of. The venue was also well equipped and clean!
4.3
CD
Christopher D.
Verified review
Party · 50 guests · February 2025
Kiran’s commitment to ensuring the event went how we envisioned it was second to none. He was a great organiser and because of him and his team we had a genuinely brilliant night. Highly recommend him and his venue!
5.0
SB
Sarvika B.
Verified review
Birthday Party · 35 guests · February 2025
A really great location for a birthday and excellent service. The host Kiran was a big help and made the whole experience smooth and memorable.
4.7
JF
Jared F.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
11:00 – 6:00
from £50–£75 hire fee per hour
The Pool Lounge
11:00 – 6:00
from £50–£75 hire fee per hour
Tuesday
11:00 – 6:00
from £50–£75 hire fee per hour
The Pool Lounge
11:00 – 6:00
from £50–£75 hire fee per hour
Wednesday
11:00 – 6:00
from £50–£75 hire fee per hour
The Pool Lounge
11:00 – 6:00
from £50–£75 hire fee per hour
Thursday
11:00 – 6:00
from £50–£75 hire fee per hour
The Pool Lounge
11:00 – 6:00
from £50–£75 hire fee per hour
Friday
11:00 – 6:00
from £75–£250 hire fee per hour
The Pool Lounge
11:00 – 6:00
from £75–£250 hire fee per hour
Saturday
11:00 – 6:00
from £75–£250 hire fee per hour
The Pool Lounge
11:00 – 6:00
from £75–£250 hire fee per hour
Sunday
11:00 – 6:00
from £75–£250 hire fee per hour
The Pool Lounge
11:00 – 6:00
from £75–£250 hire fee per hour

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

About Bola 8

Bola 8 is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

The Pool Lounge at Bola 8 is a Latin-inspired venue in Elephant & Castle, holding up to 120 guests seated or standing. It runs as a sports bar during the day and shifts into a nightclub setting in the evening.

The space has 3 full-size American pool tables, a full-size table tennis table, giant Connect 4 and Jenga, a karaoke station, a nightclub sound system, and 5 large screens for visuals or presentations. The decor draws on Colombian culture, with custom neon artwork and Latin styling around the space.

It works well for birthday parties, corporate socials, and private hire of all sizes.

What's included:
- Nightclub-grade sound and lighting
- Flexible drinks options: bar tab, drinks packages, or pay-as-you-go
- Late license
- Fully flexible layout
- Easy access via Elephant & Castle station

The events team is on hand to help with planning and setup.

FAQ

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

  • Sarvika B. rated it 4.7/5 stars
    'A really great location for a birthday and excellent service. The host Kiran was a big help and made the whole experience smooth and memorable.'
  • Jared F. rated it 4.3/5 stars
    'Kieran was super accommodating, and easy to communicate with. The staff were going above and beyond to help make sure everyone was taken care of. The venue was also well equipped and clean!'

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 Bola 8, the following catering options are available:

  • Bringing your own catering/food is allowed

Bola 8 does not offer parking facilities.

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Bola 8:

  • The Pool Lounge hosting 42 guests: £350

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

Bola 8 is located at 122 Elephant Road, in Newington, London. The nearest metro station is Elephant & Castle Station.

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