The Camden in Camden

High thanks to Hassan who discovered my phone on a seat and kept it safe until I asked for ot at the bar. Thankyou Hassan, honest service I truly appreciate!

Attended a private event for st Patrick’s day at this venue. Many of our party realised they were overcharging us for drinks and prices varied depending by person even though the price list was agreed beforehand. It is unfair that you are ripping people off and taking advantage of people. The previous booking also overran so there was not much time to get the venue prepared for us. I would not recommend this place for an event please avoid at all costs!

Event here in March which took a lot of effort in planning between 5 of us. On the lead up to the event everything was fine until 24 hours before our main organiser was phoned to explain we would have an extra 100 guests, as you can imagine with any private event nobody wants 100 randoms joining when you’ve been promised the venue till 3am for your party. When we refused we thought that would be it but messages continued the following day. On arrival to the venue everything seemed okay until I went to purchase a drink and realised how expensive everything was, on approaching a lady manager I was told they had not been informed and that we should of reminded them about the prices they agreed with us. Our guests were charged different prices for the same drinks all night so please be careful if you’re buying drinks and check what you are paying! When asked for merchant receipts we were informed they couldn’t provide them. We had our evening sorted to then at 10.30 be told the guests would still be coming at 11 and nothing we could do about it, we repeatedly told them they wouldn’t be coming in and to be honest it ruined our night as organisers trying to sort it while trying to avoid our guests having any idea of this. I would avoid this place if you want a trustworthy and loyal venue hire. The manager has now requested our reviews be removed showing just how corrupt it can be. Hopefully the reviews help you avoid being put under the pressure our team did!

Attended an event in early March. Unfortunately our group were subject to various price discrepancies, with the same drinks being charged at different amounts throughout the evening. This led to a very sour taste post event, and ultimately means we won’t be returning. The bar staff were keying amount directly into card machines (PEDs) and thus there was no control over amounts charged or being able to get itemised receipts. Or more importantly VAT receipts and leaves me wondering whether the venue is declaring all vat-able sales? I would suggest the venue operate using an ePos system and remove either the human error, or purposeful overcharging from the equation. I look forward to constructive feedback and a public agreement to implement change in the future. I note the blasé response from management to some earlier reviews, and it is neither warranted nor helpful in deciding whether this is a venue I wish to frequent in the future.

I ran a music event at The Camden last month, really happy with how they looked after us. Staff were amazing, we will definitely be returning. The place is really beutiful. The event was unforgettable. We Will repeat soon.

1 star Extremely disappointed with our experience at The Camden. Less than 24 hours before our planned event, the venue contacted us to inform us that an additional 100 guests would be attending for a separate private booking — something completely unexpected and unacceptable at such short notice. Even when we had been given guarantees that we had the venue to ourselves until 3am. We later discovered that these guests were part of the Polish Economic Forum, mostly students, as some of them even turned up on the night - but weren’t granted entry after they realised the situation. This was a complete curveball and totally changed the dynamic of the evening we had originally planned. To make matters worse, the service from management was genuinely poor. There was no real apology, no effort to rectify the situation, and bar prices even fluctuated throughout the night without explanation — which felt incredibly unprofessional and misleading. The Camden needs to seriously reflect on how they handle events and take proper accountability moving forward. Surprising your existing guests with an influx of 100 others is not how you run a professional venue. Disappointed is an understatement. Also, trying to get your mates to leave reviews is one of the most outlandish things I’ve seen in a long time. Do better.

With the help of Imran we had the most pleasant and lovely private party at the Camden recently. The service from beginning to end was efficient, reliable, friendly and overall he just went above and beyond to meet all my needs and expectations. I would definitely recommend Imran for your event planning and hoping to have more future parties at the Camden soon! Thank you so much :)

i had a private event here for my birthday. Imran the manager done a fabulous job! great venue!

Please avoid this venue. Was part of the admin team that recently organised a St. Patrick’s Day event and our leader event organiser received a call the night before from the owner asking if we would be willing to allow 100 strangers into our private event. This was despite already agreeing that the venue was to rented to use exclusively for our event. Following the event, there were issues with obtaining detailed receipts as it had transpired that guest had been overcharged for drinks on the night. We were advised ten minutes before the venue opened for our event that the gents toilets would be out of service for the first half an hour or so due to them having to glue down the floor directly outside the door and place a queue rail. Overall, not a pleasant experience using this venue.

I wouldn’t recommend booking a private event at The Camden. Some friends of mine put in a ton of time and effort to organize a private event there recently, and we were all looking forward to it. Everything seemed locked in, but at the last minute, the owners/managers tried to change the terms of the agreement, which put unnecessary stress on the organizers. They handled it well enough that most of us didn’t notice in the moment, but knowing how much work they put in, it was frustrating to see their efforts undermined. It really took away from what should have been an enjoyable night for them. Beyond that, the bar was a mess when it came to pricing. I noticed I was charged different amounts for the same drink throughout the night when set prices were negotiated beforehand, and after talking with other guests, I realized I wasn’t the only one. The lack of consistency felt dishonest, like they were taking advantage of people not paying close attention. When asked about receipts to verify charges, they conveniently couldn’t provide them. Between the last-minute changes, the unprofessionalism, and the shady pricing, I won’t be going back, and neither will anyone in our group. Hopefully, management takes these reviews seriously and makes changes, but I’m not holding my breath.

The Camden was the perfect venue for our event—stylish, spacious, and had such a great vibe. What really made the experience even better was the amazing help we got from Imran. He was super friendly, always on top of everything, and made the whole process so easy and stress-free. Nothing was too much trouble for him, and you could tell he genuinely cared about making everything run smoothly. Big thanks to Imran and the team for making it all such a great experience!

Nice enough venue in a very convenient location. Attended a private function here in early March, unfortunately the drinks prices fluctuated heavily throughout the night, and were always higher than the agreed fixed price when booking the venue. The friends that organised the event reached out immediately to give the venue the opportunity to correct this and after making zero progress it’s unfortunately been necessary to put this review to make others aware for the future.

Had a fantastic time at The Camden Bar! The atmosphere was lively, the drinks were great, and the service was top-notch. A special shoutout to Imran, the manager—he went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. Super friendly and professional. You can really tell he cares about the experience people have here. Will definitely be coming back!

Dishonest - this has been reflected through what can only be described as dynamic pricing on drinks - which went against the prices that were agreed prior. There appears to be no accountability and looking at previous reviews over the past few months it looks like this isn't the first instance. Such a shame as the venue itself is in a good location close to the station and sadly been let down by management on this occasion.

hosted a St. Patrick's Night event for 160 people at The Camden, and while I wish I could leave a glowing review, my overall experience left me extremely disappointed. Leading up to the event, the owner and management were very accommodating. They went the extra mile by ordering Guinness (which they didn’t usually stock), working with us to negotiate more reasonable drink prices, and even securing a last-minute DJ. For that, I was genuinely appreciative. However, the way things unfolded on the day of the event was unacceptable. Less than 24 hours before the event, I received a call from the venue’s manager asking if I would allow 100 additional guests into our private function from midnight. I made it very clear that this was not an option, as my guests had paid for a private event, and allowing strangers in would not only be unfair but could also leave me liable if anything were to happen. The next morning—the day of the event—the owner, Tony, called me again, trying to persuade me to change my mind. He even offered to cover the DJ’s cost if I agreed. I once again explained that it was a firm no for the same reasons. Despite this, during the event, the manager approached one of my team members and informed them that the venue would be opening to the public at 11 PM. Naturally, I was outraged. When I confronted him, he pulled me and two of my team into the back office, where he tried to twist the contract terms, claiming we were only booked until 11 PM, despite Tony previously extending the hours until 3 AM. He argued that since they had been accommodating to us, we now needed to be accommodating to them—completely disregarding the fact that we had a signed agreement. The discussion was heated, but I stood my ground and made it clear that if 100 uninvited guests walked through that door, there would be consequences. Thankfully, the group scheduled to arrive saw our event in full swing and chose not to proceed. Later, the bar manager falsely claimed he had canceled their arrival, even though I had already spoken to the group and knew the truth. Before the night ended, I was then told I had to pay £250 for a hand dryer that had supposedly come off the wall in one of the bathrooms. This was a non-profit event where all proceeds went back into making the night a success, so I explained that I simply didn’t have an extra £250 to hand over for something I had no proof of. The bar manager dismissed my concerns, stating that they "usually take deposits" for situations like this, to which I responded that I would have happily paid one had Tony ever mentioned it. He simply laughed and dropped the subject. To make matters worse, I later found out that guests were being overcharged at the bar, with drink prices fluctuating throughout the night for the exact same orders. When I requested merchant receipts to verify the transactions, they claimed they were unable to provide them. It’s truly disappointing that after such a promising start, the venue’s management completely let us down on the night. What could have been a fantastic experience was tainted by dishonesty, greed, and a complete lack of professionalism. Would I recommend The Camden for private events? Absolutely not.

Please don’t book your party here. My friends booked and arranged a private event here in March 2025 that I had the pleasure of being invited. They spent so much time and effort to set it up and we were all super excited. However at the last minute the owners/managers attempted to change the deal they arranged which left them stressed and upset, spoiling their enjoyment. Through their own efforts the guests were largely oblivious but really tarnished the experience for the guys who had worked the hardest to organise. On top of that it was increasingly obvious the bar did not have “fixed prices”, myself and other guests that I discovered after some chatting with fellow attendees kept being charged different amounts at the bar for the same orders. I did not appreciate this as it felt disingenuous and misleading. Overall these actions or indicative of a poor and short sighted business practice and no one in our substantial community will be arranging to book this venue again. I hope they read mine and the other negative comments and implement changes for better experiences in the future.

The venue is gorgeous and the booking process to hiring the venue couldn’t have gone smoother. The team at the Camden is amazing and I’d recommend the venue !

Unfortunately, me and my guests had a very poor experience at this venue. The managers were very disorganised and we had multiple issues all night. We hired the venue, which was changed about a month before the event to a later start time than agreed. On the night itself, I showed up to the venue on time to find the last host still hosting, which continued for an hour past my agreed start time. When I arrived I couldn't find the managers for a good ten minutes, they did not seem ready for us at all. The bar prices are very, very high- about £9 for a shot. The bar prices also vary depending on the person, some of my guests paying way more than others for the same drink with no menu around to reference. The card readers were also faulty at the beginning of the night. At the end of the night I was asked for far more money to 'meet the minimum bar spend' than was required, evidenced by my guests receipts. After insisting multiple that I did not owe them the thousands being asked of me, and being texted from two different numbers repeatedly demanding I pay up, they considered reassessing how much I owed to make up for the bar spend. After a three day long struggle, we agreed on a price, though it is hard to tell even if this was fair. The positives were that the actual venue itself was spacious, and the managers were sweet at times, accommodating if/ when I needed space from the crowd. I did not have to pay a venue hire cost, but there was a minimum spend I would have to make up if it weren't met by the guests at the bar ( which I was promised by the managers would be met within the first hour, easily, even if I had a third of my guests show up ). I am afraid I do not recommend this venue.

We worked with Imran to organise our office party and he went above and beyond to make our event a success. He was very helpful and ensured to deliver everything as we asked. The venue is a large space with great decorations and facilities. I would only say the internal catering company we went with through The Camden under delivered and didn't meet our expectations however, it wasn't a deal breaker.

We are established London promotors, we hired The Camden really excited for future parties, but we had a dreadful experience. Random bar charging, so bad lots of our crowd stopped drinking or left early in disgust because the drink prices were so high, making it impossible to hit our minimum bar spend, the place was dirty, bad sound, the lighting rig didn’t work and a manager that just wasn’t listening to any of our concerns, we couldn’t wait for the party to finish and to get out of there. Awful

Very cheap experience with nafees ameen events most community was punjabi and all played songs were Bollywood based only

Excellent venue and staff. We held an event at short notice and they were very accommodating and ensured the night went perfectly. A small issue with the external catering was quickly resolved. The staff are incredibly helpful all night. We will definitely be booking them for future events.

Great place to host your Events, Hosted a Latin event and everything was pretty smooth and straight forward.

London night life culture is dying yet somehow this establishment is still up and running ? Bosses Sonya and Josei seem to be committed in creating a hostile environment with ridiculous subjective rules, allowing them to discriminate against whoever they please. Save your time and money by going to a venue that doesn’t treat people like dirt 👍

Very disappointing experience. Staff are rude and unprofessional and Josei and Sonya seem to be cherry picking individuals to enter based on their own subjective criteria. Will not be returning

DO NOT GO HERE. Josei and Sonya demonstrate discriminatory behavior in their decision-making process, as individuals are being selectively admitted based on subjective criteria. This has raised significant concerns about fairness and inclusivity. I believe this issue warrants further investigation to ensure a transparent and equitable process for all.

I went there with my friends and attended an event. It was aesthetic. But at one point I lost my bags and I was depressed as my all important documents were there. Then I searched my bag everywhere but I didn't find it. Then I talked to the cloakroom staff whose name is Hassan and then he said he got bag. Then I opened my bag and I was surprised. I had nearly 450 pounds in my bag and my phone also. But it was intact. Then I offered Hassan 50 pounds and he replied with smile he can't take this as it was his responsibility. Even he was active throughout the event. More strength to his honesty, dedication, professionalism towards his job. We need more staff like Hasan.

We used the venue to celebrate 10 years of Ardent Theatre Company and our guests had an amazing time. We were very well supported by the venue staff and once the lights went on the space transformed into a magical space that worked brilliantly for our event. A wonderful night all round.

Lovely lovely venue! With lovely lovely staff. They’re always hosting great events! Would return again

Came here for an event, music was amazing, staff was so friendly. Cheap cloakroom with a very good system so i felt safe leaving my jacket with them. Most affordable place in central london

Came here For a night out, staff was so friendly and security made the venue feel so safe.

This venue is an amazing place with an aromatic atmosphere that really made our guests and attendees feel safe and festive. This was my first time booking this particular venue for the event I had on September 15. From my initial conversation with Tony, to my follow-up visit to the venue where we had the pleasure of meeting James for the first time. His welcoming presence and well-informed nature and presentation of the venue itself was amazing, especially given the previous venues we hosted our events at. The staff at Camden on the day of the event was fabulous, not to mention very helpful and attentive while we were setting up and throughout our event. With the quality of professionalism, coupled with that human-touch, which is often encountered in this industry, we would highly recommend this venue for anyone who requires a beautiful venue in the heart Camden because we are definitely booking there again. Once again. a huge thank you to Tony, James, Jazmine, and the entire Camden Bar staff from Sensory Seduction Entertainment.

Hired the venue for our sip and paint event called Glassy 'n' Paint. Staff were lovely, the event ran smoothly. We did have the venue until 5pm and the bar closed at 4:20pm. Other than that, a wonderful venue!

Jasmine, James, Bert were all love. They really helped put our event together. Would recommend !!!

Prices were good, hire fee was amazing for the location of the venue. Would definitely recommend to hire out !!!

Great atmosphere, bar staff a pleasure.

Really enjoyed my evening at The Camden this weekend ! Great atmosphere with lovely staff even down to the security gaurds. Will definitely be back

Great staff and security, an amazing experience Sunday for the motion club event.

hosted an event earlier in the month, and james was very easy to work with and always catered to our needs, will definitely use this venue again

Great venue to have the pleasure of working with. Highly recommended.

The Camden was the perfect place for our day party, the space catered to our community and allowed us to have the most fun. The incentives to book the venue were amazing also; with the addition of the wireless mics and the personalised cocktails added a great touch to the event and had the attendees engaged and pleasantly surprised. The staff and security were attentive and friendly and we would recommend this venue anytime.

Hosted an event in The Camden 10/10 service 10/10 atmosphere, have nothing to complain about hopefully we are able to do an event there again. Thank you James & everyone else that assisted us that night

On July 12, 2024, The Camden played host to an unforgettable red carpet event that marked the launch of a promising new artist. The venue, known for its exquisite charm and state-of-the-art facilities, provided the perfect backdrop for a night filled with glamour, excitement, and entertainment. From the moment guests arrived, it was clear that this was no ordinary event. The red carpet was impeccably laid out, setting the tone for an evening of high elegance. The staff at The Camden were exceptionally welcoming, greeting each guest with warmth and professionalism. Their attention to detail and commitment to ensuring a seamless experience was evident throughout the night, as they skillfully managed every aspect of the event. Security was another highlight of the evening. The team was both vigilant and unobtrusive, maintaining a tight yet discreet presence that allowed guests to enjoy the festivities with complete peace of mind. Their professionalism ensured that the event proceeded without a hitch, allowing attendees to focus on celebrating the artist's launch. Inside the venue, guests were treated to a visual and auditory feast. The decor was nothing short of immaculate, with every element thoughtfully designed to create a sophisticated and inviting atmosphere. The Camden's sound system delivered an exceptional auditory experience, enhancing the performances and speeches with crystal-clear sound that captivated the audience. Overall, the event was a resounding success. The combination of The Camden's fantastic facilities, the staff's friendliness and professionalism, and the meticulous attention to security made for an extraordinary evening that will be remembered by all who attended. The launch party not only celebrated the debut of a new artist but also set a high standard for future events at this premier venue.

Great place to spend a night especially if you like to party till late. The Camden is open till 4am, the drinks are nice and affordable.

I had a great time at my first event, can’t wait to see what the next one will be like ❤️I’m

As a event organiser the management staff were very helpful with helping our event run smoothly, there was a constant flow of communication from the beginning to the end, the security were nice and overall a very good atmosphere.

A great fun club with a wonderful atmosphere and excellent staff. Affordable night out with a great vibe!

Love this place. Serious vibes. A great night out, great soundsystem and banging tunes. Open til late and very welcoming.

I strongly advise organisers to avoid this venue unless you're planning a bikini party. It is not suitable for guests unless you're prepared to get wet, sweat, stink, or endure a sauna-like atmosphere. While it has potential as a party spot, the management's disregard for guest complaints is concerning. The party I attended (20/7/2024) was only half full, yet the space felt crowded due to limited air conditioning. When we raised the issue with management, they dismissed our concerns, suggesting we step outside for air and then return. As a result, everyone was sweating and escaping to the small outdoor smoking area, which was overly packed. It felt like a cage of hens, with smokers struggling to find space to smoke. We paid £30 each just for entrance, and the advice to go outside for air was not appropriate. We told management that we bought tickets to have fun and enjoy dancing, but we couldn't do so due to the lack of air and the extreme heat inside. The windows were all covered in moisture, floor was wet and slippery, adding to the discomfort and not safe environment. NOT RECCOMENDED! P.S. I recommend getting water with ice at the bar, especially for Sauvignon Blanc lovers, as they do not have this wine in stock. UPDATED Reply to the Owner: I left the review the day after attending the party, you have responded to it on the same day 21/7/2024. Unfortunately, the issue was not resolved during the event, as the air conditioning remained inadequate throughout. You could not have any parties after my review, moreover it is challenging arrange engeneers on Sunday, after Saturday, to fix the issue. This highlights your dishonesty and lack of awareness.

I don’t recommend this place. We had a party recently and it was boiling inside. Aircon didn’t work. And when I talked to manager of this club he did this “polite don’t care” face and recommended me to stay most of the time in smoke zone area. Such a great solution! To spend so much on tickets and alcohol inside instead of dancing to stay outside 😂

Had a great time! James the events manager was exceptional during the viewing and made us feel warm and welcome. He was also at the event overseeing everything as promised. The venue were a little strict when guests were leaving to make sure noise was kept to a minimum which was okay but also they have a very strict last entry time of 1am. I had a guest arrive at 1:05am and they wouldn't allow entry but they did make lots of suggestions to help them find somewhere until our event finished and were really nice about it. All the information was communicated before our event so it went smoothly and the bar staff were great! Very quick speedy service and genuinely cared about our experience. Definitely under new management as I came a few months ago and the experience was VERY different.

Definitely ripped us off. Guy with the keypad following around the bartender, making it super awkward to order a drink. Trying to upsell the drinks like he's selling a car, goofy as hell. Smirnoff is top shelf/premium? Are you stupid? Terrible hype man. The people performing were good but he did them no justice. Dead vibe.

my favorite neighborhood in London, bars, shops, street food stalls. Multicultural, fantastic atmosphere, no words

It was privately hired for my friend’s birthday. On entry, the manager James approached me and was honestly the sweetest. He helped in ensuring the day went smoothly and had positive attitude throughout the whole night. The venue was very spacious and lively. The lighting was very nice as well. Drinks were flowing and mixers were good as well, especially for the prices. The prices for the shots were also really good. Furthermore, the bartenders had good energy and friendly. Security guards were very efficient and were also able to make jokes and vibe with people as well as ensuring they did their job properly. Overall, everyone enjoyed their night and would have not been able to do it without the whole team.

It's not open as it says on Google

Awful security! Short black man refused to show his badge after swearing and threatening behaviour and would not allow us in due to us arriving 3mins after 1am. He needs to be fired!

Had the worst experience here. Paid £50.00 for a ticket to get in to the @mesibaba_uk party however when we got to the door the bouncer - the short black guy decided he didn't want to let us in as he said the manager told him they weren't letting anyone else in. We asked to hear it from the manager so when the manager finally came out the manager then said it was up to the security guard! The same security guy said now he doesn't feel like letting us in and was using his power to do as he pleases! He would not even show us his security badge! DONT COME HERE BECAUSE OF THE SECURITY AMD MANAGEMENT WHO WILL NOT LET PAID CUSTOMERS In just BECAse they feel like it !! Disgusting place and security who will ruin you're night because he uses his "power" to do as he pleases

I Just say Fantastic every Thing.

bad music, drinks advertised as cheap but they were quite pricey

Me and my friend stopped by bouncers at the door and asked how many drinks we had had. None of my other friends were asked this question. Me and my friend had 1 drink prior and we were not drunk at all. We were told by the bouncers we were lying and told we had to get water as soon as we went into the club and if we got any alcoholic drinks we would be refused and kicked out. And then we were not allowed to take our hats in and they got confiscated. However when we entered the club many other people were wearing hats including the rest of my friends I attended with. Not happy will not be back. Club had terirble vibes if you can even call it a club. More like a year 6 disco that serves overpriced alcohol. Do not waste your time or money at this place.

The place is a BIG SCAM! They could really invest in a good DJ, he played songs that you can’t dance on for most of the hour that we tortured ourselves with. Not forgetting playing the entire song. In all honesty he seemed like any random person with a laptop playing music they believed to be good! The worst night at a club I’ve spent!

Extortionate. Like, unbelievably. Wholly aware we are all in a cost of living crisis but Jesus Christ, almost £8 for a white claw is ridiculous. This on top of the bar staff who can’t understand anything you say and then are rude towards you, comical. Poor. Fix up. Be better. Killed my vibe. Made my son cry. Ruined Halloween.

Saw bouncer hurting a guy because of what he was wearing. Keep clear

Terrible service at the bar, they were clueless and didn’t understand anything. Extremely expensive for a couple of drinks. Never ever stepping foot in this place again. They wouldn’t even change my drink when the Diet Coke tasted like water and clearly the syrup ran out. The bar tender tried my drink and insisted it was fine when it was not. Slow service and the venue was mediocre with uncomfortable fold up chairs. Sucks Comedy Carnival is being hosted here.

Saturday 14th October Le Bal Never been to this place before but it looked very nice. Came out of the club and I look at my bank statement and they’ve charged £31 for a Double Malibu and Pineapple Juice. £31 ? SERIOUSLY? Same price for 4 Strawberry Tequila shots. The guy that served me was inexperienced but he had a supervisor next to him when I was buying my drink and he approved it. I asked the guy how much it was but I didn’t understand it well because his voice was very low. Even the guy working on the cloakroom was more humble than the bartender’s superior. Never coming back again.

The door staff are absolutely disgustingly rude speak to you like trash and the door girl that holds the clipboard who thinks she’s working at the World Bank needs to calm down darling your job is not that deep you are literally a door girl that holds a clipboard and as for the tall mixed race bouncer one day I won’t be surprised if he was brutally attacked when he finishes work. Get rid of this whole venue or change your door staff they are running it into the ground

Classic scammy London club. Avoid it at all costs. Bouncers act as though they own Camden, obnoxious, entitled and rude. The manager was even worse.

We had issues with overbooking and the management never responded to our complaints

If you’re looking for a 90s night as advertised, expect dancehall. Fake advertisement. £20 entry. Classic lesson in know your venue.

Fab time, but the DJ isn't current with his playlist!!!! He needs to up his game

I was told that I wasn't allowed to sit down on one of the sofas at the end even though the line was so long to get back coat, drinks are too good, it was completely boiling but no one cared, the music was so loud and vibes, All the bouncers were helpful you cant see that often the girl bouncer I think mac helped my drunk friend, my other girl lost her coat and another bouncer found it at the end of the night very helpful Definitely recommend

Dj'd here absolutely loved the energy. Shame about the fire alarm but all was safe

Great newly refurbished late night pub, handy drop in if using KOKOs as just opposite.

One of my friends booked a space in the venue for her birthday through a platform called design my night. She had been communicating with someone regarding her booking and everything went well. It was only when we got there on the day did we find out that the entire place got hired by a private party to have their own comedy show. We were asked to leave. Disgraceful. The manager then granted us that we could go to another of their venue in Shoreditch. Moreover, he said that food and drinks would be complementary as a way to repair for the damaged/incovenience caused. When we got to Shoreditch, the new place gave us nothing. They weren’t told anything. We tried to reach The Camden via phone/emails but there was no reply. We were scammed. Scammed everyone. Horrible experience. My friend just wanted a space where she could celebrate her birthday, and she received a big slap on her face. Save your time and money. Go elsewhere if you plan to have a good night.

We went there for a friend's birthday party, having booked months back via DesignMynight. Once reached the Bar, we noticed that something was wrong and there was a show, a stand up comedy, going on. Our booking was not in the system. The manager Grant, tried to help us and made arrangements in another bar in Shoreditch. At first, he recognised the error, the fault from the company and the booking system. To compensate for the inconvenience he offered us a bottle of prosecco, while waiting for the rest of the group to reach us. As we were leaving to the other place in Shoreditch, he confirmed he would have been offering us complimentary drinks and food in the new place. To our disappointment, when we reached the bar, it was not with the same standards we were expecting, the manager there was not aware and not very helpful, he refused to accommodate us and did not even try to call the other manager to understand the situation. He was impatient and he did not even try to help us, to the extent we had to leave. Bottom line, they ruined our night and the impression I had was that The Camden Bar manager only wanted us to leave the place to avoid disruptions for the show. It is fair on the show organiser, but was not fair for our group! Really did not appreciate the whole experience.

Great venue, nice size, toilets were well kept

My friend booked this venue for her birthday well in advance via design my night. Drinks packages and food orders were discussed, a table area was booked, everything was confirmed. Everything was further confirmed by someone working for the venue. We arrived yesterday, only to find out the venue had been booked for a private comedy show. No record of our booking, despite multiple proof on our side. No food being served whatsoever, I don’t think they even have a functioning kitchen! The manager Grant, wanted to appear helpful, he provided the group with a bottle of wine and Prosecco (with dirty glasses) whilst calling another venue within their chain (the lighthouse in shoreditch). Said we could go there, they had a table ready for us immediately and multiple times said drinks and food were “on the house” (now, I personally don’t expect that as there were 15 of us, why would this new venue do this?…..but hey he kept saying it so…) he needed us out by 8pm (our booking was at 7 and by now it was 7:45) because the show started at that time. Fast forwarded 3 taxis to shoreditch we arrive at the light house. Football is of course on, the manager said he won’t seat us until the footballs over after 9pm as they gotten rid of all the tables, the message that grant from the camden sent to this guy just said, sort them a table, no drinks no food, everything should be paid for by them. Personally no shock there on my part, but why lie over and over….. to get rid of us… I won’t go into reviewing the light house on here but needless to say both places are dumps but most importantly, whatever is going on with the camden bar, they need to either sort it out or shut down because it’s a con of a business and grotty as hell. Absolutely ruined what should have been a lovely birthday.

Amazing events venue, friendly door staff, staff work tirelessly. New manager on point with all details of the event and helping his team. Great music, great drinks !

One of the most distressing experiences I’ve had, and it’s made me feel unsafe as a woman to go out in London. The bouncers and general manager were condescending and sexist. We had tickets to enter the venue but 4 in our group were left waiting outside in the rain for almost 90mins. The general manager changed his mind multiple times on who to let in. Multiple men were let in who had arrived after us. The bouncers said to me as I walked in “if you had kept your mouth shut you would have been let in ages ago”. It’s not a venue that is welcoming for women.

Best place ever, service was amazing!!! Leo and Sarah was so kind at the door, highly recommend this place!!! Love fatima xx 🤩🤩🤩

Had an area booked for my sister's birthday, with a deposit put down to reserve it for the entire evening. On the day, we went to the establishment in person to check that reservation, which they confirmed as booked. We had been there for 30 minutes, when a staff member came over and told us that the entire place had been booked for a private party, and that we had to leave. Their staff were condescending, and frankly seemed to think that they had done nothing wrong. Save your custom, people. Go literally anywhere else.

Went for a evening of dancing and dancing. My friends promoted a evening of nice music and the venue was perfect. It was for people who loved nice reggae lovers rock, neo soul and classic 80's 90's r&b. Looking forward to the next get together ❤️

Had a brilliant time there, lovely venue, will definitely go there again 🤗

Disgusting venue. There needs to be some form control when it comes to bouncers outside of bars and clubs. They were clearly selecting whom they let in. Terrible behaviour. Even paying customers were rude to people outside waiting to enter the place

Great experience great music and vibe plus staff ❤️

Fab venue, Sarah the GM had been attentive & accommodating from start to finish (event planning stage to full execution) - Leo the head security was also 10/10 he kept the guests safe & was on hand for all of our needs. The communication between the entire team & I was strong throughout the night & I am honestly unsure how other reviews could say any different. Bar staff were speedy too. I would highly recommend for private hire.

First time visiting the camden as I drive by all the time to go work and thought would give it a go the venue was really nice and the staff was very welcoming id also like to thank Leo who really helped me that night security and staff was faultless will defiantly be going back!

Wow! By far the worst bar we’ve ever been to. Greeted by rude security guy and a grumpy looking bar staff. We ordered 4 pint of beer and it’s full of white gunk in the bottom and tasted horrible, they probably never clean their beer line. No wonder why it was so quiet.

Leo the security guard a thief he will ask you for €50 entry and keep it for himself. Don’t give your money to him.

Leo the bouncer Italian looking guy is a THEIF. Do not give your money to him for entry he charges £50 and takes the money for himself we saw it ourselves.

By far the worst bar I’ve ever been to in London. Appalling customer service provided by the security staff.

Staff were lovely, especially Niah who is a credit to the team!! 🍹😊

Went for the bottomless wings and Prosecco. Good deal, good vibes big fan of Sarah and Niah - really made the experience enjoyable on an otherwise quiet Thursday evening! X

Brilliant service, love the staff. Great vibe!

Wow the worst latin night i went to, only once I danced only 2 ok songs!!! rest was nothing as promised on the event flyer..was there even a dj, was too bright, empty.. people came and people left after standing more than a hour 1 decent song but no one dancing i had to escape, wasted 1 n half drive... Do not recommend! Can't wait to go bar salsa in soho tonight, now that's what u call a real Latin night! ♥ 🙏🏾

Niah From the Camden branch made my experience so enjoyable I would definitely recommend the purple rain cocktail.

The bar staff were nice, especially Niah. She also has fantastic cocktail making skills. Thank you!

Held a leaving party yesterday and was really looked after. Sarah the manager provided excellent service. We even had an impromptu Karoake session. The cocktails are excellent and great to have a new bar to go to in Camden!