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Welcome
Water Lane Lounge & Bar is located in the heart of Bishop’s Stortford the 17th century Hawkes Brewery with brick and industrial accents now plays stage to award-winning cocktails, drinks, bar snacks and live music across two floors.
CELEBRATE WITH US
Whether it’s your birthday, hen party or just a night out with friends, Water Lane is the perfect party destination. Our ground floor Lounge is open Wednesday to Saturday and the Cellar Bar every Friday and Saturday night. Exclusive Private Hire is also available. Get in touch and let us plan your perfect night out.
PERFECT NIGHT OUT
For the perfect night out, book one of our VIP tables in The Lounge or The Cellar. Water Lane offers variety of bar or lounge tables for groups of up to 7 guests and booths for larger parties. The Cellar will be open every Friday and Saturday from 9
BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH CLUB
Join us for the Bottomless Brunch Club every Saturday afternoon at Water Lane Lounge. Enjoy 90 minutes of unlimited drinks from our Brunch Menu and our delicious food. The drinks menu includes all-time favourites such as Prosecco, house wine, beers, house cocktails and house spirits. There is entertainment too! Our resident DJ or a singer will get the party started.
£42.50 per person | Deposit £20 per person
BOTTOMLESS FRIDAYS
Join us for the Bottomless Fridays every Friday evening at Water Lane Lounge. Enjoy 90 minutes of unlimited drinks from our the set Menu and our delicious food followed by a DJ from 9pm until 2am. The drinks menu includes all-time favourites such as Prosecco, house wine, beers, house cocktails and house spirits.
£42.50 per person | Deposit £20 per person
*Last Bottomles Brunch - 16th of November
DJ LIST
November
1st November DJ Dizzy (9pm-2am)
2nd November DJ Alfie (4pm-8pm)
2nd November DJ Krash (9pm-2am)
8th November DJ Pinkz (9pm-2am)
9th November DJ Alfie (4pm-8am)
9th November DJ Lee (9pm-2am)
15th November DJ Connie (9pm-2am)
16th November DJ Alfie (4pm-8am)
16th November DJ Krash (9pm-2am)
22nd November DJ James (9pm-2am)
23rd November DJ Jake (4pm-8am)
23rd November DJ Connie (9pm-2am)
29th November DJ Amz (9pm-2am)
30th November DJ Pinkz (4pm-8am)
30th November DJ Dizzy (9pm-2am)
December
6th December DJ Pinkz (9pm-2am)
7th December DJ Kevin (4pm-8am)
7th December DJ Connie (9pm-2am)
13th December DJ Krash (9pm-2am)
14th December DJ Pinkz (4pm-8am)
14th December DJ Alfie (9pm-2am)
20th December DJ Amz (9pm-2am)
21st December DJ Charlie (4pm-8am)
21st December DJ Krash (9pm-2am)
24th December Xmas DJ Connie (9pm-2am)
27th December DJ Dizzy (9pm-2am)
28th December DJ James S. (4pm-8am)
28th December DJ Alfie (9pm-2am)
31st December DJ Charlie
Book a Table or Area
The easiest way to book a table is online. We highly recommend to book in advance to make your visit even more enjoyable by having a dedicated table. Each table reservation requires a deposit payment of £15 per person. The deposit amount then comes off your bill on the day. Walk-ins are welcome however we are unable to guarantee an available table during busy periods.
- The Lounge – located on the ground floor, features: main bar, food service until 10pm, DJs and entertainment. Tables are available to book online.
- The Cellar Bar – usually open at weekends, seating is available on first come, first serve basis. The cellar bar is also available for part-hire (40 to 50 guests) or exclusive hire (60 to 90 guests). Please, contact us for details.
- The Loft – this semi-private area is located on the first floor, overlooking The Lounge. It’s the perfect place for a smaller group bookings of 20 to 25 people.
- Guestlist £5pp – you can now pre-book your entry in advance. Friday and Saturday after 9pm only. Available to book online.
Door Policy
- Water Lane Lounge & Cellar Bar is strictly 21+
- Last entry is 1 hour prior to closing time.
- Entrance Fee of £5 per person is chargable on Fridays and Saturdays from 9pm.
Age Verification
- We operate an electronic ID scanner and all customers will be asked to provide their ID before entry into the venue.
- Physical, scannable ID will be required from all members of your party.
- We do not accept photos of IDs nor Citizen Card.
- We will only accept a UK photocard driving licence or passport.
- This is a security requirement therefore applicable to all ages.
- Customers who choose not to comply with this requirement will not be allowed entry.
Payments & Deposits
- Please be advised we are CASHLESS venue.
- We accept card or mobile payments but not cash.
- Deposits are strictly NON-REFUNDABLE.
- Booking deposits will be deducted from the bill, except for the no-shows.
- Please note, if you are refused entry due to intoxication, anti-social behaviour or failure to comply with our terms and conditions, no refund will be offered.
Dress Code
- We ask customers to dress to impress!
- Jeans, t-shirts and branded trainers are fine.
- No tracksuits, sports shorts, sliders, caps or hoods.
- Management reserves the right to judge what is appropriate and acceptable.
- Please note, we do not offer cloakroom facilities.
- Do not leave your belongings unattended.
- The venue takes no responsibility for lost or stolen items.
Customer Safety
- Due to the venue’s layout and the low-light atmosphere, we cannot accept liability for any accidents which occur from the wearing of high heels or other types of raised soles other than those worn for podiatric reasons.
- Management reserves the right to remove any guest from the venue for any reason. Rowdy and unruly behaviour will not be tolerated.
- We operate a zero tolerance policy on harassment.
- Guests must not under any circumstances, touch or talk to any of the staff, servers or performers in an inappropriate manner.
- Management retains absolute discretion to decide what is ‘inappropriate’. If you or a group member act in a manner that our management judges to threaten or disrupt the safety or enjoyment of others, or act inappropriately we may remove you from the premises and no refunds will be given.
- Customer safety, along with that of our teams is our upmost priority.
- We may operate a random search policy of customers in the interest of customer safety. Any customers refusing to be searched will not be allowed entry.
- We operate zero tolerance policy on drugs. Any drugs related incidents will be immediately reported to the police.
- The venue management and security team reserve the right to refuse entry.
- We encourage people to drink responsibly, and we reserve the right to refuse entry or service to customers who are, or appear to be, intoxicated.
- 24-hrs CCTV operates throughout the venue.
Smoking Policy
- It is not permitted to smoke or vape inside the venue.
- Designated smoking area is located outside of the main entrance and is restricted to maximum of 15 people at the time.
- Please note, drinks are not allowed outside.
- Smoking area closes 30 minutes prior to venue’s closing time.