The Thieves

Description

Welcome to The Thieves, a 500-capacity adult playground where nights don’t just happen… they unfold.

This isn’t your average pub. Blending heritage charm with a bold, immersive “playhouse” concept, every visit feels like stepping into something unexpected—a place to play, stay, and lose yourself in the moment.


Start upstairs in The Thieves Gambit, our full-size arcade perched above the pub, and challenge your friends to darts, pool, RC racing, or cult classics like Mario Kart and House of the Dead. Then let the night evolve—whether you’re here for DJs, live music, wild quiz nights, bottomless brunches, cabaret, comedy, or late-night dancefloors, there’s always something happening.


When it’s time to refuel, Lucky Chip delivers—serving up crowd-pleasing favourites from banging burgers and chicken parmigiana to hot honey halloumi, loaded nachos, and next-level Sunday roasts available during the winter months.

Planning something special? Our private hire spaces, including an art-deco karaoke room, 140 capacity function room & also our semi-private spaces are made for unforgettable celebrations, from intimate gatherings to full takeovers.


Come for the games, stay for the music, the drinks, the energy… and everything in between.
The Thieves is South London’s ultimate playground—step in, get involved, and make a night of it.

What's on

Private Karaoke Room
Is this the best Karaoke booth in London??  Come see for yourself! Are you a budding Beyonce?  A fledgling Florence?  A wannabe…

Various dates from Monday 5th October 2026

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Halloween at The Thieves
Halloween is taking over. We’re going late this Halloween with DJs spinning into the early hours, drinks flowing and plenty of reasons not…

Sat, 31st Oct 2026 @ 19:00 - 2:00

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Offers

Offer Availability
Two for One Cocktails
Enjoy two for one cocktails all day Mon-Thur! Offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. 18+
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday

Vouchers

Stand-Up Comedy Show
£20 - £100

Info

  • Taking Bookings
  • Dance floor
  • Wheelchair+Access,+Disabled+Toilets
  • No door charge
  • None

Hours

Day Open Close Notes
Monday 16:00 23:30 Private Hire Only.
Tuesday 16:00 23:30
Wednesday 16:00 0:00
Thursday 12:00 0:00
Friday 12:00 2:00
Saturday 12:00 2:00
Sunday 12:00 22:00

Location

Address

The Thieves, 51, Lavender Gardens, SW11 1DJ

Area

Battersea

Nearest Station

Clapham Junction (Rail)

Menus

  • Cuisines

    This venue serves Pub Food, British, Burgers, Small Plates, Roast Dinner, Vegan Friendly, Vegetarian Friendly, Bottomless Brunch, Brunch, Christmas Lunch/Dinner and Bar Snacks food.

  • A word from the chef:

    Lucky Chip was recently voted the best Burger in London by Time Out and many others.

Private Hire

Name Type Capacity
Seated
Capacity
Standing
Cost Min spend
Midweek*
Min spend
Weekend*
Function Room Private Room 70 140 - £1,000 £2,000

Your own private party space in Battersea

Planning a big celebration? Just 10 minutes' walk from Clapham Junction Station, The Thieves' private function room gives you your own space for up to 140 guests standing or 70 seated.

It's set up for a proper party, with a private bar, private bathrooms, stage, screen and high-end sound system, plus DJ equipment available to hire. The space is also accessible and has its own accessible bathroom.

From birthdays, Christmas parties and club nights to awards evenings, private dining, dance classes, meetings and community events, the room can be adapted around what you've got planned.

With a private bar and plenty of room to celebrate, it's a brilliant option for groups looking for a space that's exclusively theirs for the event.

Arcade Private Room 20 200 - £3,000 £5,000

 

Take Over the Arcade

Forget the standard function room. Just 10 minutes' walk from Clapham Junction Station, The Thieves' arcade floor can be hired privately for parties and events of up to 200 guests.

Built for big, sociable events, the space has its own private bar and an arcade packed with things to do, from retro games and pool tables to interactive darts, SingPod karaoke and the 10-person RC Moonshine Raceway.

It's an especially strong choice for company parties, Christmas events, PR activations and product launches, where you want guests to be able to move around, mingle and get involved rather than sit at tables all evening.

For the full experience, free-play packages can be added to give your guests unlimited access to the arcade machines. Alternatively, guests can purchase arcade tokens directly from the machines throughout the event. Please note that unlimited gameplay is not included in the standard hire price stated. 

With room for 200 standing, a private bar and entertainment everywhere you look, it's made for events that need a little more energy than your typical venue hire.

*Hire fee, plus minimum spend applies.

 

Karaoke Room Private Room 16 25 - - -

 

Your Own Private Karaoke Room

Grab the mic, pick your song and get ready for your moment on stage!

Located on the lower-ground floor of The Thieves, our soundproof private karaoke room is an intimate party space for up to 25 guests, complete with a mini stage and built-in Singa karaoke system so your group can easily queue up all their favourites.

Better still, there's a mini fridge right in the room. Pre-order your drinks before the event and we'll have it stocked and ready for your sing session.

It's perfect for birthdays, Christmas parties, office socials, hen and stag celebrations, leaving dos and smaller group get-togethers where you want a space that's completely your own.

Not feeling quite so musical? The room doubles as a private meeting space, making it just as useful for a team catch-up as it is for an evening of questionable high notes.

 

* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.

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Customer Reviews (362)

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