The Dugout at Belushi’s & The Dugout London Bridge

A basement venue with its own entrance off Borough High Street, The Dugout operates as a genuinely separate space from the Belushi’s bar above — private bar, private WCs, and a 3am licence that outlasts most of the London Bridge competition. The room holds up to 250 standing or around 100 seated, with three lounge zones breaking the space into sofas-and-beer-fridge clusters that give larger events natural breakout areas without formal partitioning. The aesthetic is industrial-casual with neon lighting, HD screens visible from every seat, and an atmosphere that leans firmly toward party rather than polish.

The Dugout’s AV and Production Setup

Two large projectors and multiple 4K Ultra HD screens with Sky Q and Dolby Atmos give The Dugout more AV muscle than most basement venues at this capacity. Sports screenings run across every screen simultaneously, and the setup handles any major fixture — football, rugby, boxing, cricket — with broadcast quality that pubs upstairs can’t match. A DJ booth with dedicated sound system carries proper club nights, with external DJs welcome and microphones available for hosts, MCs, or presentations. The projectors double for corporate use — conference slides, brand content, video playback — meaning the space works for daytime presentations as well as evening parties, even if the atmosphere clearly favours the latter. Beer pong tables sit alongside the lounge zones as built-in entertainment, and the removable furniture reveals a dancefloor when the tables and chairs clear out. A cloakroom handles coats and bags, and the separate entrance means guests arrive directly into The Dugout without walking through the main bar — useful for events that want a sense of occasion from the door.

Events and Celebrations at The Dugout London Bridge

Corporate team parties and away-day celebrations are the natural sweet spot. The built-in activities — beer pong, screens, gaming atmosphere — remove the need to plan entertainment separately, and the casual energy keeps things high without the stiffness of formal venue hire. Birthday parties work for the same reasons: the late licence means the celebration doesn’t hit an artificial cut-off at 11pm, the private bar means no queueing at a shared counter, and the self-contained layout means your event is your event, not a section of someone else’s bar. Christmas parties fit the format well — festive food packages are available, and the party-first atmosphere suits end-of-year celebrations that prioritise fun over formality. Quiz nights use the screens and microphones naturally. Club-style events — DJ sets, themed nights, private parties that want a dancefloor — benefit from the sound system, lighting, and late hours. Sports screenings are worth highlighting specifically. The multi-screen setup with 4K and Dolby Atmos in a private space means corporate groups, sports clubs, or friend groups can watch fixtures together without competing for sightlines in a crowded public bar. The private bar keeps drinks flowing, and the atmosphere builds naturally when everyone in the room is watching the same thing.

The Dugout’s In-House Catering

The kitchen runs burgers, pizzas, and pub-style party food — casual fare that matches the venue’s energy. Bespoke catering packages flex for larger bookings, and the food offer is designed around events rather than restaurant service, meaning buffet layouts and sharing platters that keep guests moving rather than seated at tables. The 3am licence covers drinks service through the full duration of late events.

Expanding Beyond The Dugout

The Team Room sits underneath the main Belushi’s bar — 40 seated or 50 standing with its own HD screens and sound system. Combining The Dugout and Team Room pushes total capacity to around 300, creating a main room plus a quieter breakout zone that works for larger corporate events or parties that need space to spread. The Slice Bar at street level adds a semi-private area for 20–35 if a third space is needed. London Bridge and Borough stations are both a two-minute walk, putting The Dugout within easy reach of the Northern, Jubilee, and Thameslink lines. The Borough High Street location sits in the middle of Southwark’s bar and restaurant district — useful for guests arriving early or continuing the evening elsewhere.