This place plays great music at the weekends (esp in the club room upstairs), and has a nice atmosphere inside. Only problem is that they tend to let in too many people and it gets very overcrowded later on with huge queues for toilets etc. The staff I've encountered have always been friendly though given the crowds they have to deal with.

Incredibly rude staff and really bad music. The door staff are unprofessional and either try to maul you, or make up a variety of different entrance fees (a large group were either charged nothing, £3, £5, £7). The bar staff refused to take card payments despite the fact they have large stickers on the doors saying they accept Amex Visa and MC. If your terminal is broken guys, admit this and apologise. Don't try and kick someone out of the club for asking why. Do not go here unless already hammered and you don't care where you end up.

There is no-where like this place, we have not been living in the area for long and tryed the artesian soon after moving in.
After being treated like royalty by bar and door staff alike me coupled with the fantastic tunes and atmosphere me and my mates were hooked. The DJ's ***** The Bar staff ***** The Doormen*****.
TOP TOP TOP venue you really have to try it

I was actually meant to be having a night out in Lost Society, as I suspect most people were when they found The Artesian Well, but it is a great alternative. Downstairs is a dark and arty place with lots space and a large bar, complete with very friendly and efficient barstaff.


Upstairs I was surprised to find a completely different bar that reminded me of 333 in Shoreditch. Some funky house and a very pretty laid back crowd made it a great night. Even if you are only visiting The Artesian Well because the queue to Lost Society is too long, I'm sure like me you wont be disappointed.

The Artesian Well door staff are inbred gorillas. I hate places where bouncers feel they should be the centre of attention.

This was my first experience of the Artesian and I can only confirm all the hype that we had heard about this place is spot on! The night was one to be remembered. It had an excellent atmosphere, we felt relaxed as if surrounded by old friends. Last but not least the Artesian Well door staff were friendly and approachable as is the Manager.

I honestly don't know what all these upset and obviously very boring people are on about! The Artesian Well is one great party, and me and my friends have never had a boring/dull/bad night there. The drinks are resonabley priced and the staff are really friendly and quick considering the amount of people they have to deal with.


The door staff are on another planet all together and I dont know if I have ever entered the club without being hugged and kissed multiple times by them. If you can't enjoy yourself at the Artesian Well then you should never have been let out at all.

The Artesian Well is great. It is not poncey, it has good music, and good drinks. And the Artesian Well staff are great.

Please avoid The Artesian Well. From the overpowering chart dance and the badly mixed drinks to the tasteless middle of the road moody clientele and the unfriendly and unprofessional door staff, The Artesian Well is my idea of hell. It seems to attract Clapham's worst elements.

Up until last weekend I have always had a wicked night at The Artesian Well and enjoyed the tunes upstairs. I was told the upstairs was full and that my friends and I would have to wait 30 minutes. 45 minutes went by with a steady stream of people going upstairs. Instead of telling us that we weren't going to be allowed upstairs the main bouncer just kept fobbing us off.


When I asked him politely about it he became argumentative and totally unprofessional, refusing to give a reason why he had singled us out. Instead of representing The Artesian Well positively he showed himself to be a stereotypical jobsworth and has put me off going back there.

Words. Fail. Me. If you hava a modicum of taste, then steer clear of the monstrosity that is The Artesian Well, particularly their 'club nights'. The most poetic moment of my night there? Some pumped-up no-mark throwing his best 'this-is-awful-pop-house-but-I-think-it's-the-real-thing' moves whilst unaware that he was dancing in a pool of vomit left by an obliterated young lass. And the staff at The Artesian Well? Don't get me started...

Moved onto The Artesian Well after a nightmare journey in London and equally unimpressed time in Inigo's.

Music was banging and drinks were reasonably priced. Had a great time at The Artesian Well and would definitely go again!

Having read all the other reviews about The Artesian Well on here, I thought this would be a great place to go and celebrate my birthday. However, it seems all the good reviews have gone to people's heads.

I found the bouncers at The Artesian Well to be rude and unpleasant and the people that go here to be equally self-important, rude and generally happy to ruin my night. I, for one, won't be going to The Artesian Well again.

The Artesian Well has sullen and unattractive staff, who are incapable of making drinks properly.

The snack menu at The Artesian Well apperas to consist only of deep frozen nibbles which can be chucked into a fryer (the restaurant was closed on the Friday of my visit).

The uninspiring background music (which was more like noise) combined with the other two experiences to make The Artesian Well an awful night out. My first and last visit. Steer clear.

Artesian Well does some tasty Morrocan style food but it's not a good place for a light meal. The noise from the pub can be quite annoying if you want a romantic evening.

But you could do a lot worse than Artesian Well.

Artesian Well is a lovely Battersea gastropub that’s open late for DJs and music. Artesian’s owner has gone crazy with the wrought iron, but it’s a great place to hand out with friends. Good music too.

The Artesian Well is perhaps one of the most visually exciting and interesting places around South London. It has much to offer with a restaurant, bar and club room. I recently held a party there and found the staff to be brilliant and very organised. The atmosphere makes for a fabulous night out on the tiles, and everyone I know to have been there has thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Good job!

Imagine the scene: I am going to an off the beaten track pub. I am expecting a large yet intimate bar with a myriad of different styles...My heart sinks when I realise the pub with the flashing orange '2AM' sign on the side of the pub is the Artesian Well. It is brash, crass and all things Kevin. The only reason for this bar to exist is to attract all the people you don't want anywhere else.

Thoroughly un-recommended.