The Thieves is a pub and entertainment venue on Lavender Gardens in Battersea. It replaces the former Four Thieves pub and operates under The Laine Pub Co, a group known for independent pubs and cultural venues across Brighton, London and Birmingham. Following a full renovation, the venue now combines traditional pub elements with a broad entertainment offer that includes games, live performances and curated events. The building retains glazed tiles, exposed brickwork and other period details, with updated lighting and seating used to support the new layout. A central bar sits at the front of the venue, while a raised performance platform has been added to make live events visible from multiple vantage points. Booth seating has been expanded to accommodate groups.
The upper level, known as The Thieves Gambit, functions as an arcade area for games such as darts, pool, remote controlled racing and a selection of classic arcade titles including House of the Dead and Mario Kart Arcade GP. This area is designed for groups seeking informal activity alongside food and drinks.
Programming is a central part of the offer. The venue works with House of Dinosaur and Twisted Time Machine to host interactive parties, cabaret shows, DJ sets and themed dining events. Regular listings include music themed parties, game show style evenings, karaoke formats, quizzes and brunch events based on popular culture themes. These operate throughout the week and vary according to season and demand.
Food is provided by Balans, offering an all day menu. Dishes include brunch items such as smoked salmon benedict, alongside salads, flatbreads, a signature burger and Sunday roasts. The menu is designed to support both guests attending programmed events and visitors stopping in for a meal or drinks.
The Thieves serves local residents, visitors from surrounding neighbourhoods and groups seeking activity based evenings. Its mix of games, performances, dining and pub service positions it within the category of multi purpose entertainment venues operating in South London.