The Cavendish Arms

Pub

#3 of 108 Bar venues in Lambeth Borough
#2 of 756 Live Music venues in Central London
  272 reviews  – 
128 Hartington Road, Stockwell, London, SW8 2HJ
Stockwell Station (0.4 mi)
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Venue overview

The Cavendish Arms in South West London is a hidden gem, featuring live music and comedy with quirky decor and atmospheric charm. Ideal for intimate gatherings, private parties, or rehearsal sessions, with a laid-back and friendly vibe.

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

Spaces for hire at The Cavendish Arms

Venue Room
Function Room
·
Private space
50 seats
70 standing
Our vintage speakeasy Venue Room is the perfect setting for intimate live events, parties, shindigs, filming and photoshoots. We have a great Food Menu, and can provide buffet catering for you too. There is the option for you to pre-order drinks, bottles of wine and prosecco, and cocktails. Our venue has full backline, PA, Drum Kit, Stage Lights,...

Alcohol licence until 0:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

from £65 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago
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Garden Room
Garden
·
Semi-private area
20 seats
25 standing
Book 2 hr. minimum
Beautiful, comfortable, and covered outdoor space! Choose from Chesterfield sofa seating, or church pews... available to hire every day between 6 pm and 10 pm, plus Sunday afternoons from 3 pm. Parties of up to 10 people are welcome to email to reserve an area... for groups of 10-30 people, we offer our VIP package - for just £150 a large underco...

Alcohol licence until 0:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music

from £150 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago
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Pub Room
Pub
·
Shared space
30 seats
60 standing
The Cavendish Arms is the perfect location for your get togethers or small parties. We have lots of quirky areas suitable for groups of up 12 people! Come and enjoy the cosy vibes and dog-friendly atmosphere any time! There is no need to book. The pub room is also available for hire for filming and photoshoots during the day.

Alcohol licence until 0:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

from £50 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago
Enquire now

Reviews and ratings

4.9
2 new reviews from verified users within the last 6 months
116 recent guests highly rated amenities, cleanliness, location and service quality
Amenities
4.8
Cleanliness
4.9
Location
4.9
Service quality
4.9
Value for money
4.9
Catering
4.7
Communication
4.9
Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
SA
Sara A.
Verified review
Bar · 50 guests · June 2025
- Very responsive host - Great Hire Price - Good Tech Support - Quality Food and Drinks - Nice atmosphere and beautiful venue
4.8
EB
Elise B.
Verified review
Performance · 50 guests · March 2026
Such an amazing venue! Wonderfully friendly staff, and great response rate from Shirley, she was amazing at answering all my questions and queeries. They were able to help me with anything I needed, not to mention it’s an incredibly styled space. List, our technician, was perfect! They were very efficient and were able to do the tight cues for my show just after one run through. Lucy showed us around the venue prior to the show night and answered all the questions I had, they even set it up for me so I could see what it would look like on the day. A beautiful venue with beautiful people.
Nothing it’s a perfect venue!
5.0
JB
Jenne B.
Verified review
Filming Location · 30 guests · November 2025
Dan is amazing, really helped us out with the lights. We were shooting a short film. The venue was super accommodating and helpful in answering all my questions. The energy was good and positive. Would really recommend this venue!!!!!!!!!
5.0
MR
Malcolm R.
Verified review
Party · 25 guests · August 2025
Lovely venue, great friendly staff and huge fan of the personalised cocktail for my event. Pricing was pretty fair for London and we all enjoyed the pizzas. Really great place for a relaxed event!
The benches were a little wobbly outside but it wasn't too much of a problem.
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
9:00 – 22:00
from £50–£65 hire fee per hour
Venue Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £65 hire fee per hour
Pub Room
9:00 – 16:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Garden Room
18:00 – 22:00
from £150 hire fee per day
Tuesday
9:00 – 22:00
from £50–£65 hire fee per hour
Venue Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £65 hire fee per hour
Pub Room
9:00 – 16:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Garden Room
18:00 – 22:00
from £150 hire fee per day
Wednesday
9:00 – 22:00
from £50–£65 hire fee per hour
Venue Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £65 hire fee per hour
Pub Room
9:00 – 16:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Garden Room
18:00 – 22:00
from £150 hire fee per day
Thursday
9:00 – 22:00
from £50–£65 hire fee per hour
Venue Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £65 hire fee per hour
Pub Room
9:00 – 16:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Garden Room
18:00 – 22:00
from £150 hire fee per day
Friday
9:00 – 22:00
from £50–£65 hire fee per hour
Venue Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £65 hire fee per hour
Pub Room
9:00 – 16:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Garden Room
18:00 – 22:00
from £150 hire fee per day
Saturday
9:00 – 0:00
from £50–£65 hire fee per hour
Venue Room
9:00 – 0:00
from £65 hire fee per hour
Pub Room
9:00 – 16:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Garden Room
18:00 – 22:00
from £150 hire fee per day
Sunday
9:00 – 22:30
from £50–£65 hire fee per hour
Venue Room
9:00 – 22:30
from £65 hire fee per hour
Pub Room
9:00 – 16:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Garden Room
18:00 – 22:00
from £150 hire fee per day
Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 5 verified users

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 70
standing
Up to 50
seats
In-house catering
British
cuisine
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About The Cavendish Arms

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

The Cavendish Arms is the hidden gem of South West London, tucked away on a quiet residential street only five minutes walk from Stockwell and Nine Elms tube station.

We bring you the very best live entertainment London has to offer. We specialise in live music, comedy and cabaret and our intimate events rival any others in town!

Our venue and pub rooms are also available to hire and are frequently used for private parties, band rehearsals, photo shoots and video shoots.

FAQ

No, there is no piano available.

Yes, the space can be blacked out.

Yes, there is a fully stocked bar where guests can buy drinks.

Yes. The venue's main floodlight and available LED and studio panel lights can be set to white instead of moody colors, and large windows can be uncovered to bring in natural light.

Cancellations 30 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 30 days to 7 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 7 days are non-refundable.

At The Cavendish Arms, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
  • Refreshments for guests are offered

  • Free on-street parking is available

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

  • Venue Room hosting 35 guests: £750.08
  • Pub Room hosting 6 guests: £150.08
  • Garden Room hosting 25 guests: £460

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

The Cavendish Arms is located at 128 Hartington Road, in Stockwell, London. The nearest metro station is Stockwell Station.

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

  • Kiki de Lima Tetley rated it 5/5 stars
    'The room was set up wonderfully with a bag of all the decorations we wanted. The staff went above and beyond - so kind, helpful, enthusiastic. Would recommend anyone has their birthday at the Cavendish Arms :)'
  • Urte Macikene rated it 4.9/5 stars
    'Great venue for my 30th birthday. Staff were lovely both in the lead-up and on the night. I got lots of compliments on the venue from others, it was so fun to play our own music in the back room while giving people space to mingle in the more chill rest of the pub. Pizzas were tasty!'
  • Emma Cumming rated it 5/5 stars
    'I had the best 30th birthday. The communication and organisation was so smooth. The venue is fantastic, really quirky and spacious. The staff were incredible, they always checked in on us throughout the night to see if we needed anything else. Everyone had the best time. We had karaoke and pizza - it was a great night. Thank you! '

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