Holding a birthday party in ED

[Calperson]

My son will be 16 this summer and we would like to give him a party in the area. We could spend a bit of money but not a huge amount, and because of his age I'm assuming a licensed venue would say no? Can anyone suggest a cool place or advise? Thank you!

[Sue]

Many licensed venues have rooms where "children" can have parties.

Try The Old Nun's Head and The Crown and Greyhound, to name just two!

Don't know whether you'd consider them "cool", though!

[KidKruger]

If it's summer why not have a picnic event in one of the parks ?

[lane lover]

KidKruger Wrote:

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> If it's summer why not have a picnic event in one

> of the parks ?

My thoughts exactly!

[gingertop]

Herne hill lido?not sure on cost though?

[Jeremy]

I've seen birthday parties going on in the community centre thingy on the northern side of the Rye.

[Penguin68]

The various sports grounds around Dulwich all (well most, anyway) rent out their pavillions for parties - great for summer events as the party can spill out into the ground - good for over-energetic 16 year-olds. But you will need to book early - they are very popular.

[Calperson]

Thank you, that is very useful. I had no idea either of those pubs might do it. I read that the Dog is becoming a 'boutique hotel' - surely not what we need down there. Anyhow I will ask them. Brilliant. Any other suggestions also gratefully received as I like to be thorough!

[acresser]

The clock house on Barry Road is being refurbished at the moment to include a separate function room which will be upstairs so separate from the bar - it's due to re-open at the end of the month that might be an idea! And as it'll be a new room they might be keen to take some bookings!

[Sue]

Calperson Wrote:

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> I read that the

> Dog is becoming a 'boutique hotel' - surely not

> what we need down there.

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That rumour's been around for ages.

They keep putting in planning applications and they keep being turned down.

Please let that keep on happening (the turning down) as my stress levels won't stand having to find yet another new venue for http://www.thegooseisout.com :))

[Calperson]

Thank you kind people for your suggestions. I would suggest the picnic but he and his friends want to be cooped up in a dark room with very loud music - what a surprise. So it's indoors for them. I will keep checking in case any other ideas come up. It's a bit of a tricky age, not child but not 18 yet either.

[Catzy]

The Herne tavern on Forest Hill Rd have a room at the back of their garden

which you can hire. Think they call it The Barn. I've hired for my daughter once - its excellent and staff are very helpful. Hope this helps

[Calperson]

Brilliant thank you!

[TheClockHouse]

Hi,

Just wanted to introduce myself, My names Laura, i'm the events manager at The ClockHouse, we now have a lovely event space upstairs which is a perfect party space.

Let me know if you have any questions or would like to pop in for a look!

Laura

[Calperson]

Thanks Laura

We're just arguing about the - um, licensing issue! They feel at 16 they should be allowed some alcohol, which of course can't be done in a public venue. I will keep your details though.

[PeckhamRose]

The Clockhouse has an Events manager? Sheesh. I only want a beer and a decent meal.

[TheClockHouse]

Now you get a beer, decent meal AND good events!!

[titch juicy]

What kind of events will you be putting on?- i've just moved around the corner.

[TheClockHouse]

Welcome to ED!!!

We will be doing; Pop up food events, live music, we are putting together a ED Playgroup every mon-fri, quiz nights with a twist...whatever people would like really :)

[titch juicy]

sounds triffic!

[JDR]

To the OP don't know what events they have then but a 'cool venue' could be the CLF cafe at the bussey building in Peckham?

[mellouise]

Have a look on this site http://www.birthdayparty4u.co.uk/ - it's a bit like a directory of everything you need to plan a party. We found our entertainment using it, I'm guessing they will have venues on there too. Hope that helps.

[puwetter]

Herne hill lido rubbish

[Calperson]

Many thanks again. Now he might be doing it jointly with a friend, so I'm crossing fingers they'll volunteer their place and we can still avoid having it at home and keep the budget for drinks, food etc.

[minder]

Good idea about doing it at home if you or friends have the room! But don't provide any kind of alcohol as this is still against the law at just turned 16. A licensed venue would say no to an under 18s do as it's more than their licence is worth.

Southwark and Lambeth enforcement officers are very active late at night for all kinds of events and turn up just when you least expect it and they have the power to take venue holders to court etc.