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

Welcome to Darkroom, the only bar open exclusively for UAL students and staff.

Between our friendly team, cheap and cheerful prices and events programme the Darkroom is great place to be whether you’re looking for a spot to chill in between lectures, need a place to meet up with friends or just fancy a cup of coffee.

Pool and darts are free just ask one of our friendly members of staff at the bar. 

Follow the bar Instagram @darkroom_staff to keep up to date with our wide range of events including pub quizzes, karaoke nights, club nights, live music and more!

We’re open from midday till 10pm Monday to Friday and you can find us on the ground floor at London College of Communication (just next to Lecture theatre C)

  • 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