The First Floor Lounge

The Railway

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Elegant dining space in The Railway's First Floor Lounge, perfect for events and gatherings.
  • From £500
  • 150 Buffet
  • Putney
  • From £500
  • 150 Buffet
  • Putney
Situated on the first floor of the venue, The Lounge Bar is the perfect space to hold your wedding day. Set for your serene wedding ceremony with the orange glow of candles around the room as you walk down the aisle. Once you are all signed and married, you and your guests will move up to the heated and covered roof terrace for drinks and canapes while we reset the room ready for your three course Wedding Breakfast. After your first meal as a married couple you can have a cocktail hour while our in house DJ gets set up ready for your first dance as a married couple.
  • Exclusive bar
  • Private access to heated roof terrace
  • In-house catering team
  • Capacity for 100 seated or 150 standing guests
  • 4 TV screens connected via Bluetooth
  • Access points for DJ
  • Bi-folding doors for flexible space
  • Dedicated dance floor area



Frequently asked questions

The first floor Lounge Bar accommodates up to 100 seated guests for wedding breakfast or 150 standing guests for drinks reception. 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. A £250 deposit is required to secure the booking, which is redeemed against your final bill.

No, external catering is not permitted at The Railway. All food and drink must be purchased through the venue, and you will have no access to a kitchen. The venue provides seasonal menus for your wedding breakfast and canapés.

Wedding bookings include the first floor Lounge Bar with capacity for ceremony, wedding breakfast, and evening reception. You also get private access to the heated and covered roof terrace for drinks and canapés between ceremony and dinner. The venue can reset the room between ceremony and wedding breakfast while guests enjoy the roof terrace.

The space includes 4 HD TV screens with Bluetooth connectivity, access points for your own DJ, a disco ball and lights, plus a dedicated dance floor area. The venue has an in-house DJ available and can accommodate your first dance setup after the wedding breakfast.

The venue does not currently have a lift facility. The wedding space is located on the first floor, so guests will need to use stairs to access the ceremony and reception areas.

The Railway is available for exclusive first floor hire Monday through Sunday. Wedding ceremonies and receptions can be held any day of the week.

The wedding package includes a private bar on the same floor, private toilets, access to 4 HD TV screens, disco ball and lighting, and exclusive use of the heated roof terrace. A cloakroom is available for an additional charge.

Contact the venue as soon as possible to check availability for your preferred date. A £250 deposit secures your booking and is either redeemed against your final bill or refunded to your card. The minimum spend of £2,500 plus 12.5% service charge is the main cost structure.




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


The First Floor Lounge at The Railway - Weddings

Capacity: Up to 150 guests (Buffet)
Location: 202 Upper Richmond Road, Putney, SW15 6TD, London
Coordinates: 51.4609912234512, -0.217185497344967

Features

  • Wifi
  • 4 TV screens connected via Bluetooth for shared screening
  • Access points for DJ
  • AV equipment
  • Bi-folding doors
  • Dedicated dance floor area.
  • Exclusive bar
  • Private access to the Roof Garden

Food & Drink

  • Professional Kitchen

Space

  • 6m² (67ft²)
  • Ceiling Height 3m (10ft)

Licenses

  • Licensed Until 12am
  • Extensions Available
  • TENs Available
  • Wedding License

Capacities

  • 150 Buffet
  • 100 Dining
  • 150 Reception
  • 150 Standing
  • 150 Wedding

Venue Guide Prices

Business

Minimum spend

PriceSchedule
£500 / Minimum spendMondays to Fridays, 09:00 - 17:00

Events

Venue Hire Per Day

PriceSchedule
£750 / Venue FeeMondays to Fridays, 09:00 - 17:00

Venue Hire Per Day

PriceSchedule
£1,000 / Venue FeeSaturdays and Sundays, 09:00 - 17:00

Venue Hire Per Evening

PriceSchedule
£2,000 / Venue FeeMondays to Fridays, 09:00 - 17:00

Venue Hire Per Evening

PriceSchedule
£3,000 / Venue FeeSaturdays and Sundays, 09:00 - 17:00

Weddings

Venue Hire Per Day

PriceSchedule
£500 / Venue FeeEvery day, 09:00 - 17:00

Minimum spend

PriceSchedule
£5,000 / Minimum spendMondays to Fridays, 09:00 - 17:00

Minimum spend

PriceSchedule
£10,000 / Minimum spendSaturdays and Sundays, 09:00 - 17:00

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the capacity limits and minimum spend requirements for wedding events at The Railway?

The first floor Lounge Bar accommodates up to 100 seated guests for wedding breakfast or 150 standing guests for drinks reception. 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. A £250 deposit is required to secure the booking, which is redeemed against your final bill.

Can we use external caterers or bring our own food for our wedding?

No, external catering is not permitted at The Railway. All food and drink must be purchased through the venue, and you will have no access to a kitchen. The venue provides seasonal menus for your wedding breakfast and canapés.

What spaces are included in a wedding booking and how does the day flow work?

Wedding bookings include the first floor Lounge Bar with capacity for ceremony, wedding breakfast, and evening reception. You also get private access to the heated and covered roof terrace for drinks and canapés between ceremony and dinner. The venue can reset the room between ceremony and wedding breakfast while guests enjoy the roof terrace.

What entertainment and AV facilities are available for wedding receptions?

The space includes 4 HD TV screens with Bluetooth connectivity, access points for your own DJ, a disco ball and lights, plus a dedicated dance floor area. The venue has an in-house DJ available and can accommodate your first dance setup after the wedding breakfast.

Is there accessibility throughout the venue for elderly guests or those with mobility issues?

The venue does not currently have a lift facility. The wedding space is located on the first floor, so guests will need to use stairs to access the ceremony and reception areas.

What days of the week are available for wedding bookings?

The Railway is available for exclusive first floor hire Monday through Sunday. Wedding ceremonies and receptions can be held any day of the week.

What additional services and facilities are included with the wedding space?

The wedding package includes a private bar on the same floor, private toilets, access to 4 HD TV screens, disco ball and lighting, and exclusive use of the heated roof terrace. A cloakroom is available for an additional charge.

How far in advance should we book and what is the payment process?

Contact the venue as soon as possible to check availability for your preferred date. A £250 deposit secures your booking and is either redeemed against your final bill or refunded to your card. The minimum spend of £2,500 plus 12.5% service charge is the main cost structure.

Venue Photos

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Amenities & Features

  • 4 TV screens connected via Bluetooth
  • Access points for DJ
  • Bi-folding doors for flexible space
  • Dedicated dance floor area
  • Exclusive bar
  • Private access to heated roof terrace
  • In-house catering team
  • Capacity for 100 seated or 150 standing guests

Event Types

Great for: Private access to heated roof terrace provides unique outdoor ceremony and drinks reception space in central London.

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Additional Information

Contact: Available through HireSpace booking platform

Website: https://www.hirespace.com/Spaces/London/208053/The-Railway/The-First-Floor-Lounge/Weddings