The First Floor Lounge

The Railway

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Elegant dining setup in The Railway's First Floor Lounge for private events.
  • From £500
  • 150 Buffet
  • Putney
  • From £500
  • 150 Buffet
  • Putney
Bi-folding doors create two distinct spaces perfect for networking and presentations within one versatile venue.
Aidan De Forest-Brown
Aidan De Forest-Brown

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Private access to roof garden
  • Private toilets on same floor
  • Cloakroom facilities available
  • 4 HD TV screens with Bluetooth connectivity
  • Dedicated dance floor with DJ access points
  • Exclusive private bar
  • Bi-folding doors for flexible space configuration

Situated on the first floor, the lounge bar is perfect for any occassion. Whether that be for birthday & engagement parties or just an excuse to get together with friends.

Being a versatile space, the room is perfect for quizzes, dinner receptions, filming, photo shoots and weddings with the large private bar as you enter the room on your right inviting you for that first drink.

Towards the back of the room you will find our dance area where you can have a DJ and a photobooth from one of our suppliers to remember the evening.




Frequently asked questions

The Business space (lounge bar on the first floor) accommodates up to 100 guests seated for lunch and dinner or 150 guests standing for drinks and finger food. There is no room hire fee, but you must meet a minimum spend of £2,500 on food and beverage plus 12.5% service charge on top.

A £250 deposit is required to confirm your booking, which will be redeemed against your final bill or refunded back to your card. The deposit secures your date and is separate from the minimum spend requirement.

The space includes 4 HD TVs, ability to have your own DJ with disco ball and lights, a private bar, and private toilets on the same floor. You can also access the venue's cloakroom for an additional charge.

All food and drink must be purchased at the venue - external catering is not permitted. You have no access to a kitchen for outside food preparation. However, you can bring your own DJ for entertainment.

Enquiries are typically held open for 24 hours before being released if no response is received. You can reopen enquiries at a later stage if needed, but availability is not guaranteed.

The venue does not currently have lift facilities, which may affect accessibility. The space is suitable for various events including birthday parties, engagement parties, corporate events, and wedding receptions with both seated and standing arrangements.

You must spend a minimum of £2,500 on food and beverage, plus 12.5% service charge (£312.50), bringing your minimum total to £2,812.50. The £250 deposit is deducted from this final amount, so your remaining balance would be £2,562.50.

Bookings are managed through the Designmynight platform where you can respond to enquiries and communicate with the venue. You can also call the Sales & Events Manager directly at 07415 727225 to discuss your event requirements.




More about The Railway

The Railway Putney - South London's best destination for all events and celebrations, big & small! Enjoy premium wines, classic lagers, craft beers and delicious cocktails alongside a hand-crafted seasonal food menu.

Spread over three floors, The Railway is the perfect setting for all occasions. Our private function room on the first floor is perfect for events with a capacity of 150 standing guests