The 1931 Club

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24 Nov - The 1931 Club @ The Bedford

7.15pm - 8.00pm Beginners swing dance class

Learn some fun steps to try out later. All welcome - no partner or previous experience required!

8.00pm - 10.30pm Live band and dancing

Dancing to live swing from the Place Avenue Quartet - plus top swing DJs

Doors open from 7pm, last dance 10.30pm.

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About The 1931 Club

The 1931 Club is a stylish Sunday evening event held bi-monthly in the newly refurbished Ballroom at The Bedford, with it's vintage vibe and amazing dance floor! Featuring live swing/jazz band, top vintage swing DJs and a taster Lindy hop class

There is no need to book - just turn up

• 7pm Doors open to the Ballroom

Admission to The 1931 Club includes a complimentary drink from the Ballroom bar

• 7.15pm Beginners swing dance class

  If you're new to swing dancing this is an opportunity to learn a few simple, fun steps to try out later on. You don't need a partner and there is no need to book - just turn up. The class is aimed at absolute beginners

• 8pm live music, Vintage swing DJs and dancing

  Dance the night away or just soak up the atmosphere!

There is no specific dress code, but an effort is much appreciated - see What to wear

Admission to The 1931 Club

Doors to the Ballroom for The 1931 Club are open from 7pm

Cash or debit/credit card - please pay on the door

There is no need to book - just turn up

• Pay on the door - £15

  Includes optional class, live band and dancing - plus drink voucher for use at the bar!

Last admission is 9pm

Advance bookings

Advance bookings are not available at present (we may consider them in future) - just turn up and pay on the door. Cash or debit/credit cards (+ Apple Pay etc) accepted!

How to get to The 1931 Club

The 1931 Club is held at The Bedford in Balham - one of London's best live music and comedy venues - and previous home (for 18+ years to our Tuesday night classes and club C Jam!)

The Bedford - established in 1931 - is an amazing venue incorporating several fully-licensed bars, a wonderful period Ballroom upstairs (where you'll find The 1931 Club) - and even a Shakespearean-style circular club room!

The Bedford has won a string of awards in recent years and hosts a number of well-known and not so well-known events - whatever the day of the week you'll find a number of different things going on. An extensive food menu is available in the main bar (on the ground floor)

The Bedford is at 77 Bedford Hill, Balham, London SW12 9HD.

By tube - Northern Line to Balham, 2 minutes walk. Turn right out of the station and walk up Balham Station Road. The Bedford is easily visible ahead of you

By train - Balham (10 minutes to Waterloo or Victoria via Clapham Junction), 2 minutes walk as for tube

By bus - bus routes 315 (Bedford Hill), 355, 249 or 155

By car - just off the South Circular (A205), Balham is easily accessible by car from all directions. There is plenty of parking in local streets, free after 6.30pm - or use the Sainsbury's car park opposite

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Useful links

Venue website thebedford.com

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The 1931 Club - Bar and food

The main bar and Ballroom bar are open throughout the evening. An extensive food menu is available in the main bar (on the ground floor)

Food & Drink at The Bedford

The 1931 Club - Dates

Shown below are dates scheduled for the next six months - for any dates already in the diary after that, please see our calendar. Keep checking back as new dates are added all the time!

24 Nov - The 1931 Club @ The Bedford

7.15pm - 8.00pm Beginners swing dance class

Learn some fun steps to try out later. All welcome - no partner or previous experience required!

8.00pm - 10.30pm Live band and dancing

Dancing to live swing from the Place Avenue Quartet - plus top swing DJs