The Thieves

Pub

#9 of 297 Party venues in South West London
#4 of 91 Live Music venues in South West London
  6 reviews  – 
51 Lavender Gardens, London, SW11 1JW
Clapham Junction Station (0.3 mi)
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Venue overview

Buzzing Battersea pub with a retro games arcade, full-size remote-controlled car track, live DJs, and house-brewed ales. Ideal for lively celebrations, from birthdays to DJ-led parties.

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Spaces for hire at The Thieves

The Function Room
Function Room
·
Private space
90 seats
150 standing
During the daytimes this area is great for meetings, team building and company updates with a projector, tea, coffee and lunch facilities. At night it turns into an amazing celebration space! Great for large birthdays and gatherings, and can either be used as a shared space or can be used privately (T&Cs of course). The Function room has hosed...

Alcohol licence until 2:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

from £200 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 2 days ago
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Full Venue Hire
Pub
·
Whole venue
70 seats
550 standing
Step into our newly refurbished venue, now open for full venue hire! With space for up to 550 guests standing across three lively floors, this is the ultimate destination for one of a kind celebrations. Enjoy exclusive access to everything we have to offer — from our buzzing arcade and stylish main bars to the lively garden, karaoke rooms, and int...

Alcohol licence until 2:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

from £6000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 2 days ago
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Arcade
Function Room
·
Private space
200 standing
Arcade Room Hire – The Ultimate Private Party Space Take your next event to the next level in our Arcade Room, located at the top of the pub – a self-contained function space perfect for birthdays, team socials, celebrations, or just an epic night with friends. Enjoy full access to our retro and modern arcade machines with free-play packages avai...

Alcohol licence until 2:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

from £3000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 2 days ago
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Semi Private Pub Area
Event Space
·
Semi-private area
60 standing
The Semi Private Pub Area is a semi-private event space centred on a distinctive pub setting and upholstered booth seating. Design: The Semi Private Pub Area has a richly detailed interior, combining patterned ceilings, dark red upholstery and green panelling. Warm accent lighting and tall windows create a characterful, layered look. Features: Na...

Alcohol licence until 2:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music

from £750 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 2 days ago
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Karaoke Room
Karaoke Bar
·
Private space
25 standing
Book 1 hr. minimum
Karaoke Room is a private space within a karaoke bar, characterised by a sociable booth layout and ornate patterned interior. Design: Floral patterned wallpaper covers the walls, contrasted by green banquette seating and dark wood tables. Warm lighting and mixed-height seating create an informal, club-like setting. Features: A PA system and speak...

Alcohol licence until 2:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

from £60 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 2 days ago
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Darts Lounge
Event Space
·
Semi-private area
50 standing
Book 1 hr. minimum
The Darts Lounge is a semi-private lounge area designed around social games. Its dedicated layout gives groups a defined space for interactive play. Design: Dark wall panelling, blue lighting and a timber floor give the lounge a modern, low-lit look. Built-in seating softens the structured layout and creates a comfortable place to take a break. F...

from £150 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 2 days ago
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Event offers

Christmas Party Offers

Festive Menu Tier One – Full Venue Hire – The Function Room

£19.90 per person

• Festive Menu – Tier One
• Prepared by Lucky Chip
TIER ONE
1. Mini venison burgers or plant burgers
2. Mac-N-Cheese with three cheeses
3. Chicken tenders, cranberry mayonnaise ripple
4. Caesar dippers with baby gem and Parmesan
5. Cranberry and vanilla coleslaw
6. Corn chips with salsa Mexicana, chile con queso, sour cream and jalapeños
7. French fries with garlic aioli
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Reviews and ratings

4.7
1 new review from verified user within the last 6 months
1 recent guest highly rated amenities, cleanliness, location and service quality
Amenities
5.0
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Communication
3.8
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Will M.
Verified review
Party · 50 guests · November 2025 · The Function Room
Loved the space (I was one of the first bookings post renovation) - the lights were really good and had loads of different combos, huge speaker setup and could hang decorations. Honestly the best thing about it was the staff - they were extremely accommodating and weren't particular about the min spend, was just to ensure that vibes were in the room! Excellent night, would hire them again.
The room is a little dark - you have to play with the light settings a little if you want to get an "ambient" setting for chatting - but if it's a big party you're looking for, you can have a lot of fun with it
4.8
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Robyn W.
Verified review
Very poor communication
They said they accept ticketed promoters on their page yet in the chat they said they dont accept ticketed promoters through Tag Venue... weird
1.0
PV
Priyaa V.
Verified review
Pleasant communication
3.0
KS
Kaia S.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
12:00 – 2:00
from £60 hire fee per hour
The Function Room
12:00 – 2:00
from £200–£1000 min. spend
Arcade
12:00 – 21:30
from £1500 hire fee + min. spend
Full Venue Hire
12:00 – 0:00
from £1000 hire fee + min. spend
Darts Lounge
12:00 – 23:00
from £150 hire fee per hour
Semi Private Pub Area
12:00 – 23:00
from £250 hire fee + min. spend
Karaoke Room
12:00 – 23:00
from £60 hire fee per hour
Tuesday
12:00 – 2:00
from £60 hire fee per hour
The Function Room
12:00 – 2:00
from £200–£1000 min. spend
Arcade
12:00 – 21:30
from £1500 hire fee + min. spend
Full Venue Hire
12:00 – 0:00
from £1000 hire fee + min. spend
Darts Lounge
12:00 – 23:00
from £150 hire fee per hour
Semi Private Pub Area
12:00 – 23:00
from £250 hire fee + min. spend
Karaoke Room
12:00 – 23:00
from £60 hire fee per hour
Wednesday
12:00 – 2:00
from £60 hire fee per hour
The Function Room
12:00 – 2:00
from £200–£1000 min. spend
Arcade
12:00 – 21:30
from £1500 hire fee + min. spend
Full Venue Hire
12:00 – 0:00
from £1000 hire fee + min. spend
Darts Lounge
12:00 – 23:00
from £150 hire fee per hour
Semi Private Pub Area
12:00 – 23:00
from £250 hire fee + min. spend
Karaoke Room
12:00 – 23:00
from £60 hire fee per hour
Thursday
12:00 – 2:00
from £60 hire fee per hour
The Function Room
12:00 – 2:00
from £200–£1000 min. spend
Arcade
12:00 – 21:30
from £1500 hire fee + min. spend
Full Venue Hire
12:00 – 0:00
from £1000 hire fee + min. spend
Darts Lounge
12:00 – 23:00
from £150 hire fee per hour
Semi Private Pub Area
12:00 – 23:00
from £250 hire fee + min. spend
Karaoke Room
12:00 – 23:00
from £60 hire fee per hour
Friday
12:00 – 2:00
from £60 hire fee per hour
The Function Room
12:00 – 2:00
from £200–£1500 min. spend
Arcade
12:00 – 21:30
from £1500 hire fee + min. spend
Full Venue Hire
12:00 – 2:00
from £1000 hire fee + min. spend
Darts Lounge
12:00 – 1:00
from £150 hire fee per hour
Semi Private Pub Area
12:00 – 23:00
from £250 hire fee + min. spend
Karaoke Room
12:00 – 2:00
from £60 hire fee per hour
Saturday
12:00 – 2:00
from £60 hire fee per hour
The Function Room
12:00 – 2:00
from £500–£1500 min. spend
Arcade
12:00 – 21:30
from £3000 hire fee + min. spend
Full Venue Hire
12:00 – 2:00
from £2000 hire fee + min. spend
Darts Lounge
12:00 – 1:00
from £150 hire fee per hour
Semi Private Pub Area
12:00 – 23:00
from £250 hire fee + min. spend
Karaoke Room
12:00 – 2:00
from £60 hire fee per hour
Sunday
12:00 – 2:00
from £60 hire fee per hour
The Function Room
12:00 – 2:00
from £200–£1000 min. spend
Arcade
12:00 – 21:30
from £1500 hire fee + min. spend
Full Venue Hire
12:00 – 0:00
from £1000 hire fee + min. spend
Darts Lounge
12:00 – 23:00
from £150 hire fee per hour
Semi Private Pub Area
12:00 – 23:00
from £250 hire fee + min. spend
Karaoke Room
12:00 – 23:00
from £60 hire fee per hour
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 550
standing
Up to 90
seats
In-house catering
American
cuisine
External catering allowed
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About The Thieves

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

The Thieves is a pub that pairs a full bar and kitchen with an upstairs arcade and games area in a former music hall. The venue centres its offering on food, drinks and built-in entertainment.

Venue highlights: The venue operates a ground-floor pub and pizzeria alongside a kitchen that serves burgers, shareable sides and rotating street-food pop-ups. An upstairs arcade area houses the Moonshine Raceway, retro machines, VR booths and tabletop games, providing on-site entertainment that can be integrated into hires. Event programming includes comedy nights, quizzes and DJs, and the venue can run promoted or ticketed events alongside in-house catering.

Best for: Team socials, interactive celebrations centred on games and quizzes, casual private parties combining food and drinks

Location: Battersea; the neighbourhood has a cluster of bars and late-night venues, making it easy for guests to continue socialising after an event.

What guests say: Service is responsive and efficient during busy nights, with staff clearing plates and glasses promptly. The menu accommodates vegan and gluten-free diets and the drinks list offers a broad selection of cocktails, gins and beers.

FAQ

Yes, drinks packages for tables can also be arranged in advance.

Yes, parties can go ahead, subject to these conditions: all drinks must be served directly from the bar; alcoholic beverages cannot be pre-ordered or placed on tables; younger guests may be asked for ID if there is concern they are drinking or being supplied alcohol; and anyone found drinking underage must leave immediately.

Yes. The function room includes an in-house PA system, full lighting rig, microphones, sound desk and DJ kit.

At The Thieves, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
  • The venue works with an approved list of external caterers

  • Free on-street parking is available
  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

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

  • The Function Room hosting 50 guests: £1730.80

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

The Thieves is located at 51 Lavender Gardens, in Battersea, London. The nearest metro station is Clapham Junction Station.

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