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The Bedford

Pub and Music Venue££££

Balham

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The Bedford

7.7^/10

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"Great venue for comedy"(7 Tips)
"Salsa dancing, quizes, comedy, pop-up club..."(2 Tips)
"Staff are really friendly and selection of beers are amazing."(3 Tips)
"'The Banana' in the back room is amazing for live..."(2 Tips)

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Nick BrooksFebruary 7, 2016
Comedy nights are brilliant here. A great opportunity to see some of the top comedians, along with up and comers in a small quirky venue!
Upvoted Mar 9
Iunius MardoniusAugust 10, 2014
A small diamond! Local but with a hidden surprice... What's out though, may overcharge u for the drinks. Busy, fllirty, mixed Saturday night... A must 8,5/10
Roz ThomasSeptember 30, 2017
Been here 5+ times
The food is good plus plenty of baby classes during the day - the comedy club for parents is great fun.
Upvoted Mar 9
William DavisFebruary 11, 2015
The most amazing bar in balham! Staff are really friendly and selection of beers are amazing. Would highly recommend a visit.
Iain CApril 29, 2014
Been here 25+ times
Great for a beer in the sun after work even if it is on a busy road. Best sun trap there is around between 5-7.
Thiago MaiaApril 25, 2016
Been here 5+ times
One of my favourite pub in Balham. Always a good fun and late night.
Tomislav J. KozacinskiMarch 27, 2015
Great pub. Very spacious and good for groups. Club is good too.
Candid MagazineMarch 25, 2014
Great live entertainment and a very chilled hangout in the day.
Mark RobinsonMarch 30, 2013
Try the chorizo scotch egg and you'll never be happy with an ordinary scotch egg again
Chris R (thechristophe)August 13, 2020
Been here 5+ times
Great pub, loads of rooms, go get lost.
P EOctober 19, 2018
Nice atmosphere with a great little event space out back.
Jacques BlancNovember 26, 2013
I really enjoyed spending time there, I would recommend it to everybody
Chris R (thechristophe)September 15, 2020
Been here 5+ times
Nice cocktail bar vibe in the back.
Dayna McAlpineOctober 23, 2014
'The Banana' in the back room is amazing for live comedy and cabaret!
Tony MooreSeptember 30, 2010
Been here 10+ times
It is also a legendary live music venue from Mon-Thurs (usually free entry) - has discovered acts like Paolo Nutini, James Morrison, Amy Macdonald and many moore www.thebedford.com
Ali BDecember 22, 2015
Nice staff. Disgusting toilets - floor 1cm deep in water with floating toilet paper. Both toilets affected. Let's be honest - the staff preparing food probably use them.
Spotted by Locals - city guides by localsAugust 18, 2011
Argentinian tango every Thursday & Sunday and the Lindy Hop on Tuesday :) Read more
Peter HarrisonOctober 10, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Great pub. Friendly staff , relaxed atmosphere
Imogen CJanuary 11, 2015
Very chilly and no atmosphere (visited in the daytime)
Stefania ManiDecember 1, 2015
Great pub with amazing live music
Richard HarrisApril 4, 2015
Music, ales, food, atmosphere
Karen BengeMarch 9, 2011
Nice solid pub, has lots of entertainment but I am yet to sample this!
Gill WeekesMarch 2, 2014
Been here 5+ times
They appear to have a parent and kids rave. Glow sticks, the lot... In a Sunday afternoon.
LaurenFebruary 4, 2010
Been here 25+ times
Great local pub, always a good atmosphere. Salsa dancing, quizes, comedy, pop-up club... All good!
Rickard JonssonAugust 30, 2015
Great location and good food
Tom DuncanMarch 2, 2019
Decent boozer, food atmosphere
Adrian AndersonMay 17, 2013
Definitely some sort of civilised dogging venue!
Chris R (thechristophe)October 1, 2020
Been here 5+ times
In need of a new menu 😐
Simon PreeceOctober 27, 2009
Head there on a Saturday for excellent comedy. If you don't pre-book tickets, make sure you get there early (7pm) to get tickets on the door.
Caoimhe O'ConnellOctober 19, 2010
Fantastic music on week nights in the theatre lovely food too!!
Hip-IP.comFebruary 21, 2011
Great pub but no sky sports, not a bad thing but good to know in advance.
L L AwardsSeptember 4, 2010
The Bedford is in the shortlist for London Live Music Venue of the Year for the London Lifestyle Awards! Cast your votes at www.londonlifestyleawards.com
Jonathan HonJuly 3, 2014
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Alex LefleyJune 20, 2010
When needs must it's a winner but it's still quite rank most of time...
Lou NApril 7, 2013
Great venue for comedy
Richard ButlinJanuary 11, 2015
Comedy shows
Richard GeorgeNovember 24, 2011
Large, and dark. Very, very dark.
Dolly DaydreamDecember 18, 2011
A mouse trap placed on top on of your alarm clock will prevent you from rolling over and going back to sleep.
Tim WatsonNovember 12, 2010
Doom bar, landlord and addlestones. A good selection!
Sarah ChandlerDecember 7, 2011
Clean out the dishwasher!
Richard GeorgeNovember 24, 2011
Food served from 6:30pm
Tim WhitlockOctober 24, 2009
Been here 10+ times
banana cabaret is hit and miss, but I've seen some good acts here
Charl AsuitApril 10, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Go dancing at the Bedford! Check out the link to read the rest of my tips. Read more
kevin ryeJuly 23, 2010
Ever reliable for a good time.
John WallaceMay 17, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Great HSB.
Tim WhitlockApril 28, 2010
Been here 10+ times
bit grim after midnight
Rippy AceMay 5, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Shit music, PA not so bad...
JaviNovember 13, 2014
Live Música! Good athmosphere!!!

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