The Birds Nest

The Birds Nest The Birds Nest is a lively international music and arts venue located in Deptford SE8, offering quality live music performances ranging from folk to hardcore punk, Blues to Ska. The pub also serves delicious meat, fish and vegan burgers at an affordable price throughout the day, as well as traditional Sunday Roast’s with options for meat, vegan or vegetarian. Additionally, they offer happy hour discounts on selected drinks Monday-Friday from 5pm-7pm. Catch live original music and performances on Fridays & Saturdays with occasional Sundays.
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This Friday we’re lucky enough to have living-legend Ted Milton celebrating the release of his new album Déjeuner Sous L...
13/06/2026

This Friday we’re lucky enough to have living-legend Ted Milton celebrating the release of his new album Déjeuner Sous L’Herbe, a critically acclaimed masterpiece.

Déjeuner Sous L’Herbe by The Odes brings together the poetic genius of Ted Milton, legendary frontman of Blurt, and the idiosyncratic electronic artistry of Sam Britton, fusing avant-garde sound assemblages, free improv, experimental electronica, and expressive verse — due for 2CD / DL release via the Not Applicable label on Fri 6th Feb 2026.

“Truly innovative” – BBC Late Junction

“Deliciously and maddeningly unclassifiable” – The Wire

“Fearless” – Electronic Sound

A couple of big ones coming up!
13/06/2026

A couple of big ones coming up!

:::INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL MATCH NEWS REPORT:::FROM NOW ON ALL WORLD CUP SOCCER AND PREMIERSHIP FOOTBALL SPORTS GAMES WIL...
11/06/2026

:::INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL MATCH NEWS REPORT:::
FROM NOW ON ALL WORLD CUP SOCCER AND PREMIERSHIP FOOTBALL SPORTS GAMES WILL BE SHOWN ON A BUNCH OF TELEVISIONS TASTEFULLY SCATTERED AROUND THE WALLS OF THE BIRDS NEST! YOU WON’T MISS A SINGLE GOAL-KICK, EVEN IF YOU WANT TO!! SO COME AND GET YOUR FREE KICKS AT THE BIRDS NEST, THE ONLY PUB SOON TO BE SYNONYMOUS WITH EVERYTHING WORLD CUP!! Plus tomorrow night, popular music you’ve heard before, played live by a band that didn’t write any of it! You couldn’t get more pub! PUUUUUUB!

06/06/2026

Luckily they’ve got a plan…

Our Daryl’s 40th Birthday Party! Early Start on Saturday! 3pm!!
02/06/2026

Our Daryl’s 40th Birthday Party! Early Start on Saturday! 3pm!!

Tonight!
30/05/2026

Tonight!

29/05/2026

This just happened btw. Charred Atlas - W**d The Womb

Address

32 Deptford Church Street
London
SE8 4RZ

To get to the location on Deptford Church Street, visitors can use public transport by taking the DLR to Deptford Bridge station, walking towards Deptford High Street and turning onto Deptford Church Street. Alternatively, visitors can take a bus to Evelyn Street or Deptford High Street and walk towards the location. If driving, visitors can park on nearby residential streets or at the pay and display car park on Giffin Street.

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 11pm
Tuesday 12pm - 11pm
Wednesday 12pm - 11pm
Thursday 12pm - 11pm
Friday 12pm - 1am
Saturday 12pm - 1am
Sunday 12pm - 11pm

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The Birds Nest in Deptford Church Street, London is a must-visit for anyone who loves live music and delicious food. This pub has evolved into an international music and arts venue while still retaining its original South London charm. The atmosphere is electric, with artists and musicians flocking to the pub to showcase their talents. The live music here is top-notch, ranging from folk to hardcore punk, Blues to Ska, and everything in between. You can always count on quality performances from both established bands and up-and-coming local talent.

But that's not all - The Birds Nest also offers a wide selection of mouth-watering meat, fish, and vegan burgers at affordable prices. And if you're looking for a traditional Sunday Roast, they've got you covered with options for meat-eaters, vegans, and vegetarians alike.

Formerly known as The Oxford Arms, this pub has a rich history of hosting big names like Squeeze and Dire Straits. Today, it continues to bring top bands to Deptford while also paying homage to its artistic roots - in the 16th century, the pub was connected to the Deptford Theatre where playwright Christopher Marlowe was involved.

If you're looking for a great deal on drinks, be sure to check out their happy hour from Monday to Friday between 5pm and 7pm when pints are only £4 each! Overall, The Birds Nest is an established pub & gig venue that offers something for everyone - great music, delicious food at affordable prices and a vibrant atmosphere that keeps people coming back time after time.

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