Diogenes the Dog

Bar

#81 of 1030 Wedding venues in Central London
#2 of 127 Wedding Reception venues in Southwark Borough
  4 reviews  – 
96 Rodney Road, London, London, SE17 1BG
Elephant & Castle Station (0.5 mi)
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Spaces for 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
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

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
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

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

Facilities and catering options

Up to 120
standing
Up to 60
seats
In-house catering
Alcohol provided
External catering allowed
Parking available
Accommodation available
Promoted / ticketed events
BYO alcohol

Reviews and ratings

4.8
1 new review from verified user within the last 6 months
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
FG
Fiona G.
May 2025
Wedding Reception · 100 guests
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.

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4.7
SB
Sarah B.
February 2025
Excellent communication
5.0
RB
Ronan B.
October 2024
Excellent communication
5.0
AD
Alice D.
July 2023
Excellent communication
5.0

About Diogenes the Dog

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.

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