The Bedford Balham - Live Music Venue

Hotels
8.3 (1136 reviews)
77 Bedford Hill , London , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Terrace
Free wired internet
Internet access
Housekeeping on request

Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Noisy environment
Cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.69
Some reviews mentioned musty smells and stains.
Service
9.16
Most reviews highlighted friendly staff and good reception.
Location
9.2
Consistently praised as close to transit and restaurants.
Room Quality
8.15
Rooms are generally comfortable with good amenities.
Amenities
8.18
Facilities noted for being good but some issues with cleanliness.
Value for Money
7.64
Several comments indicated it was overpriced for the value.
Food and Beverage
8.19
Food quality rated well with discounts for guests.
Overall Experience
8.16
A mix of positive and negative but a generally enjoyable stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-09 03:53

Property Description

Live Music Venue Experience
Experience the vibrant atmosphere of live music at The Bedford Balham. Enjoy a night of entertainment without leaving the hotel, making your stay truly unforgettable.

Modern Amenities
Relax in rooms equipped with a coffee machine, air conditioning, and a desk for your convenience. The private bathrooms feature a refreshing shower, free toiletries, and a hairdryer for your comfort.

Convenient Location
Located within easy reach of popular attractions like Crystal Palace Park and Stamford Bridge, our hotel offers easy access to explore London. With South Kensington Underground Station nearby, transportation is a breeze.

Book now for an unforgettable stay at The Bedford Balham - Live Music Venue in London.

Important information:

Please note The Bedford is a live music, club and private event venue, open until 2am on Fridays and Saturdays. We fully comply with modern building regulations however, at times, music can be audible at a low level.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children ages 6 and older are allowed.
    Children from 6 years old to 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 1136 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.69
Service: 9.16
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 8.15
Amenities: 8.18
Value for Money: 7.64
Food and Beverage: 8.19
Overall Experience: 8.16
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Sarah solo_traveller gb
9
We loved The Bedford. It was quirky but a really great experience and we will definitely be back.
Pros:

Beautiful pub, easily accessible for the tube. Great staff and great atmosphere as there was so much going on. We decided to stay and eat in the pub as they were offering a 33% discounts for residents and were glad we did. We were lucky to be staying in a room the opposite side of the pub to the music venue and the main pub area so weren’t disturbed by any noise, I would imagine if there had been a concert rather than a comedian on, other hotel guests would definitely have been disturbed. Room was great, bed very comfortable and we had the best bathroom I’ve ever seen in a pub/hotel.

Cons:

The layout of the hotel area upstairs was a little confusing not helped by corridors being very dark until the auto lights kicked in also, great idea to provide guests with earplugs but at least give them ones that work! They did nothing to drown out my husband’s snoring!

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Zoe couple gb
8
Enjoyed staying here for 1 night, lovely pub with rooms that are quiet. Close to restaurants, bars and train station.
Pros:

Friendly staff, comfortable room and good location.

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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marie couple gb
9
2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Louise family_with_children gb
8
Cool décor, handy location, friendly staff, could be cleaner!
Pros:

Great location close to tube station. Friendly staff and cool swanky decor. Nice bathroom products and disposable ear plugs provided (as it’s above a music venue).

Cons:

The room was mostly clean but did notice that the beside tables hadn’t been properly wiped so were sticky and the carpet was pretty stained. Could have done with a deep clean and certainly a once over with the antibac spray!
However, was a great spot to stay for a one night gig visit.

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Gary solo_traveller gb
7
2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Romancia couple gb
1
Horrible
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Staff not friendly

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Simon solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Location was amazing! Beautiful building with lots of character ❤️.
The bed was super comfortable and the air-conditioning was a bonus, as it was a very hot day!
The bathroom was beautifully spacious and spotlessly clean!

Cons:

N/A

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Katy couple gb
8
Excellent accommodation - would highly recommend.
Pros:

Lovely decor throughout. The room was very clean and comfortable. Excellent location very close to the train and tube station and shops.

Cons:

It was fairly noisy until late on the Friday and Saturday night due to the club night downstairs. We were notified of this in advance, and so we were expecting it, but have included here for transparency.

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Kate solo_traveller ie
10
Hidden gem in Balham
Pros:

Rooms are well decorated and extremely comfortable. It’s clearly above a live music venue and pub however noise is managed well.

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Alisha couple gb
1
Cockroaches in bed and floor
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

Cockroaches in the room and bad plumbing

2026-05-20 via Nuitee
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Rachal solo_traveller gb
7
2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Christopher couple gb
8
Happy overall. We love the event and fact that the size of bar enables everyone to meet.
Pros:

Regular visitor to annual event. Music room great. A bonus to be able to stay at venue.

Cons:

Stairs to room.
Noise of railway.

2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Imke couple nl
7
2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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marie couple gb
10
2026-05-13 via Nuitee
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COX couple gb
9
2026-05-11 via Nuitee
B
Brian couple nz
7
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

The food

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Dianne couple gb
10
Perfect stay !
Pros:

Everything was perfect! I absolutely loved the bathtub , the bathroom was extremely spacious plus shower . Bed was comfortable, big and the room was extremely clean. Staff very friendly and very affordable. Thank you for such a beautiful staying !

Cons:

Everything was perfect

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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Leontine solo_traveller nl
9
2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Anthony couple gb
10
Fabulous stay in a setting that has the extra bonus of a music venue.
Pros:

The warmest of welcomes and friendly booking in made it a pleasure to stay there. The room was very clean and some excellent touches. Definitely will stay there again.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-04-30 via Nuitee
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Rucha solo_traveller ie
3
2026-04-29 via Nuitee