A pub with outdoor seating, wrought iron chairs, and large windows at Diogenes the Dog.

Diogenes the Dog

Bar

#86 of 1100 Wedding venues in Central London
#4 of 136 Wedding Reception venues in Southwark Borough
  4 reviews  – 
96 Rodney Road, London, London, SE17 1BG –
Elephant & Castle Station (0.5 mi)
From £600
min. spend
Up to 60
seats
Up to 120
standing
Venue offers catering
Parking not available
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Venue overview

Exclusive wine bar in Elephant & Castle, known for its natural wine selection and cosy, eclectic atmosphere. Perfect for weddings, birthdays, and corporate events with a wine and canape focus.

This is an AI-generated summary based on client reviews and venue profile

Spaces for hire at Diogenes the Dog

Full Venue Hire at Diogenes the Dog
Full Venue Hire
Bar
·
Whole venue
60 seats
120 standing
Diogenes the Dog is a multi-award-winning independent wine bar & cafe bringing to the table some of the undiscovered wines of the world, with hospitality at the forefront, and simplicity as an ethos. This wonderfully unique venue with an eclectic vibe is ideal for any type of private or corporate event such as intimate birthday parties, drinks rec...
Alcohol licence until 0:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £3000 minimum spend
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Cellar Hire at Diogenes the Dog
Cellar Hire
Event Space
·
Private space
30 seats
60 standing
The intimate wine cellar specifically is perfect for gatherings, tastings, birthdays, anniversaries, corporate events and much more. For wine lovers, this much sought after space comes with knowledgeable and thoughtful service. The Cellar can seat up to 30 people and has a standing capacity of 60 guests.
Alcohol licence until 0:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from £600 minimum spend
Enquire now

Reviews and ratings

4.8
1 recent guest highly rated cleanliness, service quality and catering
Amenities
4.0
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
4.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Catering
5.0
Communication
5.0
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FG
Fiona G.
Verified review
Wedding Reception · 100 guests · May 2025
Staff were amazing and made the entire event easy for us. The venue is gorgeous and an ideal set up. Has the perfect space for a DJ / dance floor downstairs which our guests loved. The wine was brilliant we’ve had so many comments on how great the place was.
4.7
SB
Sarah B.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
RB
Ronan B.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
AD
Alice D.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
12:00 – 23:00
from £600–£3000 min. spend
Cellar Hire
12:00 – 23:00
from £600 min. spend
Full Venue Hire
12:00 – 23:00
from £3000 min. spend
Tuesday
12:00 – 23:00
from £600–£3000 min. spend
Cellar Hire
12:00 – 23:00
from £600 min. spend
Full Venue Hire
12:00 – 23:00
from £3000 min. spend
Wednesday
12:00 – 23:00
from £600–£3000 min. spend
Cellar Hire
12:00 – 23:00
from £600 min. spend
Full Venue Hire
12:00 – 23:00
from £3000 min. spend
Thursday
12:00 – 23:00
from £600–£4000 min. spend
Cellar Hire
12:00 – 23:00
from £600 min. spend
Full Venue Hire
12:00 – 23:00
from £4000 min. spend
Friday
12:00 – 23:00
from £1000–£4000 min. spend
Cellar Hire
12:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Full Venue Hire
12:00 – 23:00
from £4000 min. spend
Saturday
12:00 – 23:00
from £1000–£4000 min. spend
Cellar Hire
12:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Full Venue Hire
12:00 – 23:00
from £4000 min. spend
Sunday
12:00 – 23:00
from £600–£3000 min. spend
Cellar Hire
12:00 – 23:00
from £600 min. spend
Full Venue Hire
12:00 – 23:00
from £3000 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 120
standing
Up to 60
seats
In-house catering
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Parking available
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About Diogenes the Dog

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

Are you looking for private hire of an exclusive wine bar? If the answer is yes you’ve found your match in Diogenes the Dog, a unique venue with understated elegance and a wide selection of natural wines.

Diogenes the Dog is an independent wine bar + online shop & cafe bringing to the table some of the undiscovered wines of the world, with hospitality at the forefront, and simplicity as an ethos.

Its a green and airy sun filled venue during the day, and moody intimate space at night.

The space is best utilised for wine and canape service, for weddings, birthdays, corporate events and receptions.

FAQ

Cancellations 7 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 7 days to 24 hours in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 24 hours are non-refundable.

At Diogenes the Dog, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available

Diogenes the Dog does not offer parking facilities.

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Diogenes the Dog:

  • Full Venue Hire hosting 100 guests: £3704.64

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

Diogenes the Dog is located at 96 Rodney Road, in Walworth, London. The nearest metro station is Elephant & Castle Station.

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96 Rodney Road, London, London, SE17 1BG
Elephant & Castle Station (0.5 mi)
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