Where to have a wedding reception in East Dulwich?

[brain_opera]

I got engaged over Christmas and am looking for somewhere to have our wedding reception!

We have our own DJ, the only requirement is that we can have some food (a buffet is fine) for about 40 people, and that we can have our first dance.

I'm a student nurse so we really do not have a big budget, it would need to come in under ?1000 (which is the absolute limit).

Help! It is all boggling my mind.

[monica]

Hi why don't you try the Thomas more Hall, on Lordship lane. I have been to a few wedding receptions there. Lovely atmosphere, and they have a bar.

Good Luck

[brain_opera]

Thank you! Is that not closing, though?

[monica]

Don't think so, not sure. If you speak to the lady in the Irish shop next door, she knows the booking information for the hall. The hall is connected to the Thomas More Church, by the library. They have classes at the hall, and I know there have been recent events at the hall. I have fond memories of the hall, and spent many a night dancing to the Irish bands. >:D

[lozzyloz]

Congrats brain_opera. There are some great local pubs that might work for your budget and number of guests. Have a look at the Old Nuns Head, The Magnolia, The Honor Oak and The Herne. Good luck.

[pears]

St Thomas More hall has been closed for a couple of months and is still empty I believe what a waste!!

[popeye]

Have you tried the Dulwich Constitutional Club in East Dulwich Grove. You will be amazed at the facilities there and the prices. There number is 0208 693 1949.

[SweetShopDan]

Hi There,

I run The Old Nuns Head and we have lots of different spaces that would be suitable.

Your budget seems fine.

www.theoldnunshead.co.uk

Give me a call if you want to chat.

Regards,

Daniel

07702782670

[dullwitch]

Le Chandlier can be hired for parties and wedding receptions. I had my 40th Birthday party there and was really happy with everything.

[dullwitch]

Le Chandelier can be hired for parties and wedding receptions. I had my 40th Birthday party there and was really happy with everything.

The food was amazing (Buffet) and I couldn't fault the service.

Feel free to PM me if you have any questions.

Amanda

[brain_opera]

Thanks guys! Will have a look at all these recommendations.

[iluvcake]

Hi there and congratulations!

We're also looking for wedding venues, even though we're not getting married until 2014, we're forward planning and saving! (wages are no better once you have qualified as a nurse, believe me!)

Have just spotted a lovely looking pub in Herne Hill, the Prince Regent. I know it's not Lordship Lane or quite East Dulwich but it looks lovely and is not too far away. Think we will be going to take a look :0)

[simonethebeaver]

St Faith's Community Centre on Red Post Hill is where we had our wedding reception. (I always say this on these threads!) It's lovely, cheap and has outside space too.

[LaffBorough]

Hi, We got married at Beauberry House in Gallery Road near the Dulwich Picture Library recently. It's very reasonable and you can have use of the entire premises. We had the reception upstairs then dinner downstairs. The restaurant holds 60 people. Then back upstairs into another room for music. You can bring your own DJ. Rates very good, food excellent.

[tarafitness]

Beauberry house looks lovely, I want to get married there, not sure about the cost though?

have you tried the East Dulwich Tavern (EDT)? They've got a large area above the pub - The Lodge.

Re The Prince Regent... ahh how I miss that pub (we used to live round the corner from it), that might be a good option, my boyfriend had his 30th there in the upstairs rooms and it's close to Brixton and Herne Hill so good for transport for people coming to and from your reception.

Let us know how you get on!

Tara

P.S. congratulations!

[Sails]

Hi there is a place in Barry Road ring Suzi or Sarah on 02086931005 after 12 pm weekdays and weekends. they also have a bar and an outside smoking area and can cater for food if you want. Good Luck

[Callie]

the old victorian conservatory in the grounds of the Horniman park, just up the road, is one of the loveliest venues i have seen (info on the Horniman Museum website)

[brain_opera]

Hi Sails, what is the place called?

[vanstone]

The herne Tavern is a good option!

[cristabel]

You could try The Roebuck on Great Dover St. I hired the upstairs room for my 40th. You have to put down a deposit of ?50 but you get this back if they make ?300 or over at the bar on the night. I had my own DJ etc and we bought drinks and bar food there. Everything went tickety boo on the night. The room itself is lovely: large, self-contained, chandelier . . . depends how many guests you've got coming, I 'spose but made for an inexpensive and pleasant night. Congrats and have fun!

[ellieaness]

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Nothing else to add except that I second some of the pubs - I work in the wedding industry and love a good pub wedding.