Looking for a venue in South London with a bit more personality than your average function room? Megan's on the Hill in Balham is particularly well set up for events, with its conservatory offering a dedicated space that feels bright, sociable and far less formal, perfect for anything from a corporate party to a birthday celebration, with capacity for up to 80 guests.
The glass roof floods the room with daylight, while timber flooring, pale patterned walls, climbing florals and rows of blue evil-eye charms give it the relaxed Mediterranean feel Megan's is known for. Woven pendant lights, mismatched metal chairs and cushioned banquettes keep things easy-going, whatever the occasion, the space works just as well laid out for a seated dinner as it does cleared for a standing drinks reception. The Conservatory can be hired exclusively, seating up to 60 for a banquet-style meal or holding up to 80 guests standing.
Its flexibility makes it a strong fit for a wide range of events, from corporate parties, conferences and team building days to birthdays, engagement parties, baby and bridal showers, drinks receptions and even filming or photography shoots. Daytime hire is also an option, with brunch available for those wanting to host earlier in the day.
Food-wise, Megan's party menus are inspired by Mediterranean flavours and designed to be shared. Options span feasting menus, set menus and canapés, so there's something to suit both formal seated events and more relaxed standing parties. The Feasting Menu arrives on raised sharing boards, starting with buttermilk fried chicken, padrón peppers, Turkish cheese fondue and dips with bread, followed by a main spread of lamb and beef kofte, chicken shish, halloumi, falafel and crispy arayes burger, alongside tabbouleh, fries, salads, sauces and flatbread, with a giant half-baked Nutella cookie dough to finish.
For groups who'd rather order individually, the set menu offers a few sharing starters before moving to separate mains, including cheese-stuffed lamb and beef kofte, an open chicken kebab flatbread, mushroom, halloumi and feta arayes, a vegan mezze bowl or a spiced oyster mushroom kebab, with desserts ranging from warm chocolate brownie to baklava with ice cream or a raspberry and coconut loaf. For standing receptions, canapé menus add mini arayes sliders, calamari, halloumi bites, falafel and baklava, with drinks packages also available.