77 Bedford Hill,
Balham,
London,
SW12 9HD
0872 148 5049
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Not too bad really, gets busy and the staff seem to struggle coping, but all in all exactly what you'd expect from a busy pub.
Always sems to be something going on inside.
Not everyones cup of tea but still, what is?
This pub has always been a quality night out, even on a Tuesday it's got dance classes live music and two bars to choose from - spit n' sawdust round the corner, or a nice saloon (overlit though). I've taken mates from the other side of the world here and said this is why London pub's are famous. Clubnight on fridays and saturdays is a laugh too.
Its alright in here, I've been here during the day time and I spotted an actress who was in Eastenders years ago, Gita.
The main reason i go to The Bedford is for the Banana Cabaret comedy shows on Fridays and Saturdays, they have a really good mix of up and coming comedians as well as the odd established name every now and again. Definitely worth heading down for a few pints after dinner on a Friday night and enjoying some good comedy. I know they also have some good live music in the week but I'm yet to check this out, though I am tempted as the place is generally really friendly with an enjoyable atmosphere in the evenings.
Simply the best pub/club south of the river!
Cracking atmosphere, great music although abit more 90's dance wouldn't go amiss, security is good and not too overbearing.
Girls everywhere, place to be if your young free and single! rock out with your clout out trevor garmin!!!
To anonymous... What did I expect?
I expected to be able to enjoy my friend's hen night without my ears bleeding and to have a place to sit! :-)
I went to a friend's hen night at The Bedford on a Saturday when the Banana Cabaret was in effect. The four comedians at The Bedford that night ranged from the fairly dismal (a chap who referred to everyone as fucker) to some quite clever material.
I nearly fell off my perch when I saw the price of the drinks, although this may be that I'm simply not used to London prices! However, the worst thing that happened was that the whole lot of us were dumped off our table by the staff trying to clear the floor for dancing. It was rather rude, especially as we had spent a substantial amount of money at the place (3 bottles of champagne plus food, drinks and entrance fees for a party of 12) and the table hardly infringed on the floor at all.
We were left standing around without even the uncomfortable chairs we had to put up with during the show.
Plus, they turned the music up so loud I couldn't talk to anyone. My friend and I made our excuses and left.
Service at The Bedford was so poor I left!!
The manager came after me and offered a free drink - I said keep it. He would be better off managing his staff.
Had high hopes due to positive reviews on various websites like this one - was sorely disappointed. Went on a Saturday night (29.01.2005) and spent the whole evening standing with my friends in a line as we were passed by a constant stream of people winding their way through the packed out pub. Am surprised they don't ask everyone to stand still - then they could reach maximum standing capacity and break EU rules on conditions under which animals can be kept!
(In short - would be far better if they let in about half as many people, it was stupidly rammed).
Though some seemed to enjoy the resulting condensation and menopausal temperatures, I passed on the opportunity to pay £5 to enter the club. At 11.30 I was grateful to be hit by the coldness of a January evening and make my way home where I am more able to swing a cat.
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