A restaurant mezzanine with set dining tables, upholstered chairs, exposed brick walls, arched windows, pendant lighting and potted plants at Bala Baya Restaurant Bankside.
A bar counter with white stools, backlit bottles, pendant lights, exposed brick walls, and a metal staircase at Bala Baya Restaurant Bankside.
Open-plan restaurant interior with white counters, bar stools, pendant lights, open kitchen equipment and a black metal staircase at Bala Baya Restaurant Bankside.
An event dining space in a restaurant with set tables, glassware, upholstered chairs, an arched brick-and-metal ceiling, and a patterned screen wall at Bala Baya Restaurant Bankside.

Bala Baya Restaurant Bankside

Restaurant

229 Union Street, Arch 25 Old Uunion Yard Arches, London, SE1 0LR –
Southwark Station (0.1 mi)
From £1000
min. spend
Up to 100
seats
Up to 200
standing
Venue offers catering
Mediterranean
cuisine
Parking available
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Venue overview

Eastern Mediterranean restaurant in Bankside, serving kebab dumplings and king prawn baklava. Ideal for dinner parties with DJs, using the PA system and own music.

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Spaces for hire at Bala Baya Restaurant Bankside

Mezzanine at Bala Baya Restaurant Bankside
Mezzanine
Event Space
·
Semi-private area
50 seats
60 standing
The Mezzanine is an open private dining room in a restaurant, combining a social layout with an arched roof that gives the space a distinctive architectural character. Design: Exposed brick and a ribbed vaulted ceiling frame the room, while a patterned screen, warm wall lighting and planted details add texture. Contemporary tables and chairs creat...
Alcohol licence until 22:30
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £2000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 1 day ago
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Ground Floor at Bala Baya Restaurant Bankside
Ground Floor
Event Space
·
Private space
20 seats
30 standing
The Ground Floor is a restaurant dining space with a strong connection to the wider room, making it feel open rather than enclosed. Design: The interior combines Bauhaus-inspired geometry with curved ceilings, pale flooring and dark wall panels. Pendant lighting and warm accents create a polished, contemporary finish. Features: A full bar provide...
Alcohol licence until 22:30
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £1000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 1 day ago
Enquire now
Full Venue at Bala Baya Restaurant Bankside
Full Venue
Restaurant
·
Whole venue
100 seats
200 standing
Bala Baya can host up to 160 guests across its indoor and outdoor spaces. Full venue hire includes exclusive use of the ground-floor restaurant, terrace, and mezzanine. Catering options include seated meals or canapé-style receptions, with Middle Eastern sharing dishes such as freshly baked pitta, grilled meats, and salads. A dedicated events team...
Alcohol licence until 22:30
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £4000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 1 day ago
Enquire now

Prices and opening hours

Monday
12:00 – 0:00
from £1000–£7000 min. spend
Full Venue
12:00 – 0:00
from £4000–£7000 min. spend
Mezzanine
12:00 – 0:00
from £2000–£3000 min. spend
Ground Floor
12:00 – 0:00
from £1000–£1500 min. spend
Tuesday
12:00 – 0:00
from £1000–£7000 min. spend
Full Venue
12:00 – 0:00
from £4000–£7000 min. spend
Mezzanine
12:00 – 0:00
from £2000–£3000 min. spend
Ground Floor
12:00 – 0:00
from £1000–£1500 min. spend
Wednesday
12:00 – 0:00
from £1000–£10000 min. spend
Full Venue
12:00 – 0:00
from £4000–£10000 min. spend
Mezzanine
12:00 – 0:00
from £2000–£4000 min. spend
Ground Floor
12:00 – 0:00
from £1000–£2000 min. spend
Thursday
12:00 – 0:00
from £1000–£12000 min. spend
Full Venue
12:00 – 0:00
from £4000–£12000 min. spend
Mezzanine
12:00 – 0:00
from £2000–£6000 min. spend
Ground Floor
12:00 – 0:00
from £1000–£3000 min. spend
Friday
12:00 – 0:00
from £1000–£14000 min. spend
Full Venue
12:00 – 0:00
from £4000–£14000 min. spend
Mezzanine
12:00 – 0:00
from £2000–£8000 min. spend
Ground Floor
12:00 – 0:00
from £1000–£3000 min. spend
Saturday
12:00 – 0:00
from £1500–£14000 min. spend
Full Venue
12:00 – 0:00
from £4000–£14000 min. spend
Mezzanine
12:00 – 0:00
from £3000–£8000 min. spend
Ground Floor
12:00 – 0:00
from £1500–£3000 min. spend
Sunday
12:00 – 0:00
from £1500–£9000 min. spend
Full Venue
12:00 – 0:00
from £4000–£9000 min. spend
Mezzanine
12:00 – 0:00
from £2000–£3000 min. spend
Ground Floor
12:00 – 0:00
from £1500–£2000 min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 1 day 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 200
standing
Up to 100
seats
In-house catering
Mediterranean
cuisine
Parking available
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About Bala Baya Restaurant Bankside

Bala Baya Restaurant Bankside is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

Bala Baya Restaurant Bankside is an Eastern Mediterranean restaurant bringing Bauhaus-inspired design and a party-led dining experience to Southwark.

Venue highlights: The kitchen serves modern Middle Eastern dishes designed for sharing, including small plates, hummus, pitas, dumplings and vegetable-led plates. The bar mixes signature Gazoz drinks, cocktails, wine and beer, while house and dance music supports an informal private-dining experience from afternoon into late evening.

Best for: Sharing-style private dining, cocktail-led celebrations and informal milestone meals.

Location: Southwark’s Old Union Yard Arches sit near Borough High Street and Nelson Square, close to the area’s restaurants, bars and cultural venues. Southwark station is nearby for guests travelling across London.

What guests say: The venue provides attentive, friendly service and a comfortable setting for dining groups. The covered terrace offers a practical outdoor option for seasonal bookings.

FAQ

At Bala Baya Restaurant Bankside, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available

  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Bala Baya Restaurant Bankside is located at 229 Union Street, in Newington, London. The nearest metro station is Southwark Station.

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