The Thieves, Garden Private Hire

About Venue

The Thieves is a multi-level entertainment pub on Lavender Gardens in Battersea, just a short walk from Clapham Junction station, and one of South London's most genuinely original event spaces.

Reopened in late 2025 following a full renovation, the venue sits across three floors and leans fully into its identity as an adult playground. The main bar has been stripped back to show off the original Victorian brickwork and glazed walls, with velvet seating, chandeliers, and a backlit bar creating a warm and slightly theatrical atmosphere throughout. Upstairs, the Arcade is its own world entirely, home to the Moonshine Raceway 10-seater racing circuit, a wide mix of retro and modern games, interactive darts, and a DJ setup. Downstairs, the Karaoke Room delivers a private, intimate experience for groups who want to be a bit loud. Outside, a covered garden with festoon lighting works year-round as a relaxed, quieter overflow.

The Thieves is a really strong choice for birthday parties, team socials, hen and stag dos, corporate events, Christmas parties, and larger celebrations that need more than just a room. With six distinct hireable spaces ranging from 25 to 550 guests, it can scale to suit almost any group size or occasion. Food is provided by Lucky Chip, a popular burger franchise with set buffet menus from £19.50 per head and bespoke options available. Drink tokens (Standard £7 or Premium £10), prosecco and wine packages, beer and cider buckets, arrival drinks, and spirit bottles are all available to pre-arrange across every space.

Clapham Junction is 0.3 miles away, with excellent connections across South London and into central London. Free on-street parking is available on Lavender Gardens and paid parking is nearby. The ground floor and function room are accessible with an accessible toilet on-site, though the Arcade and Karaoke Room are not step-free.

About this space:

The Garden at The Thieves is a fully covered outdoor space at 51 Lavender Gardens in Battersea, with capacity for up to 60 guests.

Hidden away from the street, this is a lovely all-weather spot that works year-round. Festoon lighting gives it a warm, relaxed glow in the evenings, and the full coverage means it stays usable whatever the weather, making it a genuinely reliable outdoor option in a city where that is rare. It is a conversation-friendly space with a quieter, more relaxed atmosphere than the rest of the venue, and as there is no amplified music permitted (out of respect for the neighbours), it suits receptions, corporate drinks, pre-dinner gatherings, and groups who want a bit of breathing room between the livelier parts of the evening. Drinks are pre-ordered via packaged options rather than a standalone bar. Food from Lucky Chip can be arranged for the group.

- Capacity: Up to 60 guests
- Fully covered, all-weather garden
- Festoon lighting throughout
- No amplified music
- Pre-ordered packaged drinks (no standalone outdoor bar) — options include drinks tokens (Standard £7, Premium £10), prosecco and wine packages, beer and cider buckets, arrival drinks, and low/no alcohol options
- In-house catering by Lucky Chip
- WiFi
- Natural daylight and ambient evening lighting
- Paid on-street parking on Lavender Gardens

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