5 Student Officers posing in a group.

Darkroom Bar

The income generated from our Bar and Online Shop go back into supporting students like you! It funds services including: Sports Clubs, Student Societies, Creative and Professional Opportunities, Campaigns and Representation, and our Advice Service.

Opening hours

We're open Monday - Friday (term-time only) from 12pm. Last orders are at 9:30pm.

Your new local

The only bar open exclusively for UAL students and staff.

The Darkroom Bar offers a great range of drinks at great prices with a promise to keep all pints under £5 for the 23-24 academic year.

We're based at London College of Communication (SE1 6SB) on the ground floor.

Pool and darts are available for free, just inquire at the bar.

We're now offering coffee, tea, and other refreshments from 12pm/midday, Monday to Friday - perfect if you're looking for a study spot, a venue for your group work, or fancy a break from the action!

And remember, the Darkroom bar is part of your Students' Union, so your purchase helps to fund student activities and services!

  • The beer taps in Darkroom Bar
  • Drinks offers and bottles of spirits on display
  • A close up of bottles of spirits, including Bacardi and Captain Morgan rum
  • A pool table in front of some seating
  • A close up of the seating and lighting
  • A seating area with bar stools, sofas and wooden panelling on the walls
  • Raised booths separated by mesh screens
  • A better view of the pool table and raised booths
  • A staff member chopping lime widges for drinks
  • A wide angle of the pool table, raised seating and other tables
  • Raised seating shown relative to the sofa area
  • The pool table illuminated by pink lights

Booking Darkroom Bar?

Are you a student wanting to book a table or area for your friends? Are you looking for space to run you club or society socials? We have you covered. Email darkroom.enquiries@su.arts.ac.uk to book now.

Staff: We offer an affordable student-run bar service for events at LCC. Get in touch to book