Pub in Battersea
Four Thieves
51 Lavender Gardens, Battersea, SW11 1DJClosest station: Clapham Junction, about 10 min walk4.1out of 5 on Google, from 1,307 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Four Thieves
Eccentric pub in a former music hall with a classic menu, house-brewed ales, comedians and DJs.
Cavernous, back-street brewpub reopened in 2014 by the Laine Pub Company after major refurbishment and installation of a brewery. The pub is made up of a main bar, split over two levels, the Boat House, which hosts much of the entertainment, and a 'gin yard' (complete with a lavender roof). Above is a games room. Previously Battersea Mess & Music Hall under Antic, before that Walkabout, Rise, Bar Risa, Cornet and originally Cornet of Horse. Also formerly Jongleurs comedy venue.
The pub ceased brewing late in 2019 and the brewing equipment has now been removed.
The cask beer range was reduced in 2021 to two from Laines, with a third handpump for cider, but a late September 2023 visit found cask beers from 360 Degrees, Gun and Vocation.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.
Features
- Dog Friendly
- Outdoor Seating
- Live Music
- Family Friendly
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Real Ale
- Events: Quiz night Tuesday, comedy Wednesdays
- Disabled Access
- Accessible Restroom
- WiFi
- Reservable
- Good for Groups
- Smoking
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Debit Cards
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Monday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Tuesday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Wednesday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Thursday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Friday
- 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM
- Saturday
- 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 10:30 PM
As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.
Good to know
- Operator
- Laine Pub Company
- Price
- 2 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 020 7223 6927
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.1out of 5 on Google, from 1,307 ratings
5 out of 5Tanishqa Jagtapon Google, August 2024
Had an amazing Sunday here. So many board game choices with great food and drinks alongside. Great place to have a nice friend’s day out!
4 out of 5Neil Broadhurston Google, March 2024
The Four Thieves is a large pub with one main bar split on 2 levels and a second smaller bar. It also has a games room. The decor is dark with a complete mish-mash of chairs and tables which is a refreshing change from uniform bar furniture. It also has some odd objects with what looks like a computer from the 60's, a petrol pump and a large wooden bird carving! It has a good selection of beers, wines and cocktails plus a small menu of smalls, a few main meals and burgers. It often has various deals on including a “Clappy Hour” - to do with Clapham no doubt! 😅 Service is fine and friendly.
5 out of 5Amanda Leeon Google, December 2023
The bar people are nice. It's cold in the room with the shipbar during the day but warms up in an hour or so once the hearing is turned on. The real fun is upstairs with the games at £1-£8 per play per person. Sometimes you get prizes but it's not about that. It's ok for dates but better for small groups. Outside area is tightly packed with seating. If you're on wheels, this is not the place for you. No lift.
5 out of 5Mark Leechon Google, October 2023
The Four Thieves is an eccentric pub in a former music hall with a classic menu, house-brewed ales, comedians and DJs. It's a good choice for a social catch up after work drinks or those into gaming and 80s/90s nostalgia. The food is delicious, especially the pizzas. There is a variety of classic arcade games, VR and funfair style sideshows. There is Moonshine Racing - mini RC cars operated from racing seats with interactive scoring. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable. The pub has two draft beers that are gluten free. Overall The Four Thieves is a fun and unique place to visit…
4 out of 5GTP REELSon Google, September 2024
Great atmosphere, the staff are knowledgeable and courteous. It was my first time in the area for a work event, they made me feel welcome. Drinks and food are reasonably priced, worth a pitstop if you're ever in the area.
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.