The Bedford

Monday: 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday: 09:00 - 00:00
Wednesday: 09:00 - 00:00
Thursday: 09:00 - 00:00
Friday: 09:00 - 00:00
Saturday: 09:00 - 00:00
Sunday: 11:00 - 17:00

About The Bedford

Following a multi-million pound refurbishment, The Bedford is now an unrivalled bar, restaurant, club, hotel, live music and comedy venue.

The Bedford Description

The legendary Bedford in Balham has justifiably earnt a reputation for being one of the most important and critically acclaimed venues in the country. With a passion for performance, The Bedford is dedicated to discovering, developing and promoting the very "best of the best" in emerging acts, breaking artists and established performers.

For artists such as James Morrison, Paolo Nutini, KT Tunstall and many more, The Bedford has played a pivotal role in their careers. The Finn Brothers, Pete Townshend, Willy Mason and a host of other well known acts have played secret or impromptu shows here and 4 nights a week, 50 weeks of the year The Bedford is committed to throwing the spotlight on hundreds of new and upcoming performers.

With free entry, great food and a unique environment The Bedford has created a place where everyone is welcome and there is a sense of real community. So why not join us and become a part of the extended family who regularly get to see and hear magical performances before anyone else.

Reviews

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Sound proofing. We’re gonna need a lot of this stuff. Our new sound system will run throughout the four new floors and guarantees you’ll hear every performance in your soul. 🎼🎧🎹🎸#music #comedy #entertainment #relaunch #newopening #soundtrack #grassrootsmusic #emergingtalent #newtalent #breakthroughartist #soundproof #thebedford #balham #threecheerspubs

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We are wrapped and ready to go. The big build and transformation at The Bedford is happening and it’s going to be epic. Watch this space and follow us @threecheerspubs for all the latest details. #refurbishment #bigbuild #transformation #livemusic #comedy #bar #restaurant #club #thebedford #balham #balhamlife #historyinthemaking

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We are now closed for our epic multi-million pound refurbishment. The builders are already on site. It’s going to blow your minds, we promise. We will re-open early December. If you’d like to be one of the first to book a party there once we re-open, e-mail info@thebedford.co.uk. If you’d like to perform once we re-open, e-mail thebookingteam@thebedford.co.uk

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Tonight! The last night of the current Bedford and it’s going to be a beautiful.
We’re giving away TWO bottles of fizz away tonight.
Tag a friend below and we’ll pick a random at 6pm.
... 🍾 💖 😜
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🍾 One more bottle of fizz up for grabs tonight. Tag three friends and we’ll pick one of you at 7pm. GO! 🥂

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The end of an era. And the beginning of a new one. Join us tonight and Saturday night for our closing nights, before we close to start our multimillion pound refurbishment. FREE entry. Dress to party hard. #thebedfordpub #legend #itaintover #itsjustbegun

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The #WorldCup semi-final between #England V #Croatia starts at 7pm tonight in our theatre and on all of the big screens. It’s coming home. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

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This is it. The final finale before we close for a multi-million pound refit. Our epic closing parties will be held on Friday 20th and Saturday 21st July, 10am – 2am. Entry is free. Expect an epic blast of nostalgia, good times and dancing. If you’d like a bottle of fizz for free to celebrate on the night, simply like this post, tag three friends and ask them to follow us too. Winners will be announced on Friday 13th July.
#closingparties #weekender #finale #party #partytime #partylife #thebedford #balham #fizz #londonlife #lovelondon #watchthisspace

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We’re celebrating today with Pride. Bring your pass, badge, placard or even a photo of yourself at today’s Pride March and we’ll give you a free Sex On The Beach (On The House). One cocktail per person. Gratis. #equality #lgbtq #pridelondon

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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 COME ON ENGLAND! Watch England’s quarter final against Sweden, live in on the big screens and in our huge theatre at 3pm today. #ItsComingHome

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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 COME ON ENGLAND!!!!!!! #worldcup2018 #pubsofinstagram

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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 This is it. #England take on #Columbia in an all-or-nothing #WorldCup18 clash. Live on the big screens and in the theatre from 7pm

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The last month of our legendary #Mirrorball club starts tonight! Expect plenty of club classics, plenty of R&B, a hint of disco and some current house bangers! Free entry from 11-2am. Keep your eyes peeled for the announcement for our end-of-the-season finale! #club #dance #londonclubbing #yolo #pubsofinstagram #london

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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ⚽️ Will Harry start? A chance to top the group for #England as they take on #Belgium tonight from 7pm on the big screens and in the theatre..

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PT.2
27.06.18 Bedford Live
THEO... LIZ LOKRE ANDY MCGARVIE AMBER TITCHENER JENNIFER OWENS
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27.06.18 Bedford Live
THEO LIZ LOKRE ANDY MCGARVIE... AMBER TITCHENER JENNIFER OWENS
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25.06.18 Bedford Live
FOXES AND LIONS KIM LOGAN SCOTT NICHOLLS... AL O'KANE ABIGAIL SCOTT
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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Come on England! Catch the big game v Panama from Noon today on our theatre and on the big screens

User

We had my husbands 60th birthday party in the Ballroom. They gave us plenty of time to set up . The staff were really helpful. On the night. The room looked brilliant, the bar staff real good and people didn't have to wait long for their drinks. The food was delicious, we had the hog roast, greek salad pizzas and sweet potato fries . There was even food to take home , which they boxed up for us . Lastly the DJ Hugo , he again was brilliant playing all what we asked for. The dance floor was never empty. It was such a good night that nobody wanted to go home. In the end the bouncer had to kick us out 😂The only negative thing was afew people from another party kept coming into ours , we didn't mind at first until they started to eat our food 😤Then we had to have words . It didn't spoil the night, it just showed our party was fabulous 😍

User

The service is exceptional. The food is increadible. And i couldn't recommend this place more. Being an aussie dying for a Sunday roast they came to the party and i will not be able to thank them more!

User

Met my now husband here in 2007. Always the best nights, great memories and the start of a beautiful relationship. And, prior to that, quite a few not so special relationships.

User

Love this place, traditional style pub with an auditorium at the back. I go for the new music showcases and they're great. Will be back!

User

It has been a pleasure meeting the people working in this pub, i am so grateful to all of them. Also the music was so nice, i'm so glad I visited it! Hope to see all of you soon. Thank you for every thing that you have done for me tonight, i do not have enough words! I wish you all the best! Xx

User

I cannot recommend the Bedford anymore for it's amazing location, space, delicious food & drink and most importantly, it's incredibly friendly and accommodating staff! This is the third year my sports club has held it's end of season social here, and there's no doubt we hope this will continue!

User

Great pub, great venue with some excellent music

User

Friendly Staff, Variety of alcoholic beverages, great grub. Fantastic company and a real warm welcome! Plus a variety of events for everyone!

User

Excellent Venue. We put our first gig on there yesterday for 'Mind Over Matter'. An event where we discuss Mental Health through Spoken Word and Hip Hop.



An excellent space and the staff, especially Luke 'The Sound Guy', were all friendly, helpful and helped make the night what it was. We hope to come back soon.



@mindmatterldn

User

Brilliant and unique bar, friendly staff and excellent stage/sound set up for musicians. Thank you to all who supported the gig! x

User

Awesome venue. Had my birthday party here, the staff was very friendly and accomodating, the food was delicious, the music was perfect for my crowd. Only downside were the loos towards the last part of the evening.

User

The Bedford is a fantastic venue for music, though renowned for it's comedy club, the stage lends itself to an intimate music arena. They should make more of this!!! Good beer, reasonably priced for London, and the food is not bad either. A little more promotion on the pubs side and it could be full every weekend

User

It's a busy, bustling, fun, music venue.

I arrived mid afternoon on a Tuesday, and to be honest there was a smell of fried food in the air which was not pleasant so I did Starbucks instead, sadly.

I found the Wi-Fi unstable as well, which forced me elsewhere.

The staff are great - friendly and efficient.

Just need the extractor fan to work better & extra routers?!

User

Had good night at John Allen, but for the people that thought it a good idea to stand right in front of us, when we were Sat down at the back behind the sound desk. Food was good, but menu not extensive. Nice to be able to eat in the venue, although reserved tables annoying. Should be 1st come basis. In all good, not brilliant.

User

Excellent night. Bar staff were very friendly. Food was fantastic. They would've been awarded 5 stars if they'd barred the jumped up prat who was shouting to the bar staff that I'd pushed in at the bar.

User

Accidentally hit the rate thing as have only been there once. But I do remember thinking "what a cool venue. Would love to play here".



Psst. Thoughts manifest as our cool trio is gonns be smashin it down on June 11th so come thru for a little Victor & the New Vintage.

User

I dont agree with charging people more for their drinks just because they are attending an event in a function room as you have made money on room hire and food provided. Toilets are horrible. And the dj who i hope was provided by you was terrible.

User

Went to a private party there. Shocking service. Not enough staff, no clean glasses, no tables cleared, food served was not what the hosts wanted (despite specific instructions) and worst of all, the bar tender that was on duty was completely drunk. Such a shame for the hosts. No apology. Really really poor.

User

The customer service is dreadful. Members of management do not know how to manage and are rude. I attended an event here and I have to say I was totally shocked at the lack of health and safety and customer service. Really disappointed!

User

We had my husbands 60th birthday party in the Ballroom. They gave us plenty of time to set up . The staff were really helpful. On the night. The room looked brilliant, the bar staff real good and people didn't have to wait long for their drinks. The food was delicious, we had the hog roast, greek salad pizzas and sweet potato fries . There was even food to take home , which they boxed up for us . Lastly the DJ Hugo , he again was brilliant playing all what we asked for. The dance floor was never empty. It was such a good night that nobody wanted to go home. In the end the bouncer had to kick us out 😂The only negative thing was afew people from another party kept coming into ours , we didn't mind at first until they started to eat our food 😤Then we had to have words . It didn't spoil the night, it just showed our party was fabulous 😍

User

The service is exceptional. The food is increadible. And i couldn't recommend this place more. Being an aussie dying for a Sunday roast they came to the party and i will not be able to thank them more!

User

Met my now husband here in 2007. Always the best nights, great memories and the start of a beautiful relationship. And, prior to that, quite a few not so special relationships.

User

Love this place, traditional style pub with an auditorium at the back. I go for the new music showcases and they're great. Will be back!

User

It has been a pleasure meeting the people working in this pub, i am so grateful to all of them. Also the music was so nice, i'm so glad I visited it! Hope to see all of you soon. Thank you for every thing that you have done for me tonight, i do not have enough words! I wish you all the best! Xx

User

I cannot recommend the Bedford anymore for it's amazing location, space, delicious food & drink and most importantly, it's incredibly friendly and accommodating staff! This is the third year my sports club has held it's end of season social here, and there's no doubt we hope this will continue!

User

Great pub, great venue with some excellent music

User

Friendly Staff, Variety of alcoholic beverages, great grub. Fantastic company and a real warm welcome! Plus a variety of events for everyone!

User

Excellent Venue. We put our first gig on there yesterday for 'Mind Over Matter'. An event where we discuss Mental Health through Spoken Word and Hip Hop.



An excellent space and the staff, especially Luke 'The Sound Guy', were all friendly, helpful and helped make the night what it was. We hope to come back soon.



@mindmatterldn

User

Brilliant and unique bar, friendly staff and excellent stage/sound set up for musicians. Thank you to all who supported the gig! x

User

Awesome venue. Had my birthday party here, the staff was very friendly and accomodating, the food was delicious, the music was perfect for my crowd. Only downside were the loos towards the last part of the evening.

User

The Bedford is a fantastic venue for music, though renowned for it's comedy club, the stage lends itself to an intimate music arena. They should make more of this!!! Good beer, reasonably priced for London, and the food is not bad either. A little more promotion on the pubs side and it could be full every weekend

User

It's a busy, bustling, fun, music venue.

I arrived mid afternoon on a Tuesday, and to be honest there was a smell of fried food in the air which was not pleasant so I did Starbucks instead, sadly.

I found the Wi-Fi unstable as well, which forced me elsewhere.

The staff are great - friendly and efficient.

Just need the extractor fan to work better & extra routers?!

User

Had good night at John Allen, but for the people that thought it a good idea to stand right in front of us, when we were Sat down at the back behind the sound desk. Food was good, but menu not extensive. Nice to be able to eat in the venue, although reserved tables annoying. Should be 1st come basis. In all good, not brilliant.

User

Excellent night. Bar staff were very friendly. Food was fantastic. They would've been awarded 5 stars if they'd barred the jumped up prat who was shouting to the bar staff that I'd pushed in at the bar.

User

Accidentally hit the rate thing as have only been there once. But I do remember thinking "what a cool venue. Would love to play here".



Psst. Thoughts manifest as our cool trio is gonns be smashin it down on June 11th so come thru for a little Victor & the New Vintage.

User

I dont agree with charging people more for their drinks just because they are attending an event in a function room as you have made money on room hire and food provided. Toilets are horrible. And the dj who i hope was provided by you was terrible.

User

Went to a private party there. Shocking service. Not enough staff, no clean glasses, no tables cleared, food served was not what the hosts wanted (despite specific instructions) and worst of all, the bar tender that was on duty was completely drunk. Such a shame for the hosts. No apology. Really really poor.

User

The customer service is dreadful. Members of management do not know how to manage and are rude. I attended an event here and I have to say I was totally shocked at the lack of health and safety and customer service. Really disappointed!

More about The Bedford

The Bedford is located at 77 Bedford Hill, SW12 9HD London, United Kingdom
020 3976 8007
Monday: 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday: 09:00 - 00:00
Wednesday: 09:00 - 00:00
Thursday: 09:00 - 00:00
Friday: 09:00 - 00:00
Saturday: 09:00 - 00:00
Sunday: 11:00 - 17:00
http://www.thebedford.com