Bunga Bunga Battersea

Fun place. Don't go on Monday. Every other night there is karaoke. It's a band and a fun MC and a goofy time - real party atmosphere. Pizzas are pretty good. Staff is sometimes amazing and sometimes okay.

Other floors offer a different experience.

Definitely make a reservation or you will not get in - maybe a spot at the bar for two. Arrive by about 8 if you want dinner first.

Place is quaint mixing contemporary with a retro feel. The pizza was above average but not as good as some of the previews I have read. Atmosphere and staff were pleasant and the guy at the bar was very hard working and the star of the team. Worth a visit and would visit again

Known for their quirky and kitsch interiors, Bunga Bunga restaurant in Battersea has been a popular fixture for several years. Having recently added pizza making classes to their offerings, we were thrilled to pop in to learn from the professionals!

The main dining space is decked out in Italian splendour – not just the obligatory flags but a hanging Vespa (full size), red/white candy striped Venetian poles and some very cheeky Renaissance art. It sure is full on but in a good way.

Included in the pizza making class is a starter of Italian antipasti and a drink. I chose an Aperol (beer/wine were also offered) and tucked in to a tangy caramelised onion focaccia. There was also a good selection of cured meats with olives to tuck into. Shortly after, we were led to our pizza making stations to let the class begin!

Kitted out in our fun aprons and chef hats we were shown the art of dough mixing, rolling and stretching. Our friendly and very helpful pizza chef Pedro did a full demo for us to watch. He then walked around to help and encourage us try our own. There was spare dough for the inevitable times we stretched our bases too much which happened a few times!!

The dough tossing was a laugh with it landing all over the place at times but I think we got the hang of it. It was a fun way to learn with space for mistakes (and flour fights!!) but real hands on effort too.

There are so many toppings to choose from; 4 types of cheese, meats, and veggies. They are also happy to bring you any other particular ingredients from the kitchen you fancy adding. After creating our own pizzas, they were taken skillfully to the traditional oven for some flame cooking.

The resulting pizza was delicious – a lovely thin base, fresh ingredients and truffle oil added by Pedro – spot on. Whilst munching and chatting away we were brought Limoncello shots. Served with sparklers (because why not??) it was a high energy and fab end to the evening.

Bunga Bunga has got it right when it comes to service – they are light hearted, friendly and laidback. However, their attitude to food is pure passion. You are guaranteed great flavours and great fun on a visit here. We certainly had both and I would highly recommend the class. We left with huge smiles on our faces and would absolutely return!

Very clever. The “unlimited Bellini” gradually gets reduced in volume from the mainly Prosecco to mainly cranberry/mango juice (we were told it was “unable” to be made back up to the strength that we had when we first entered!). Not only this, but after the first hour it’s “unsafe” to leave the carafes of Bellini on tables as it’s “too busy” to leave the carafes on the tables - despite exactly the same number of people being in the room! On top of this, service for drinks becomes slower... how strange! What a rip off! £50 per person, with a service charge on top!

We were also told “Prosecco isn’t included and is an extra charge” despite numerous tables (and ourselves!) being offered several glasses of Prosecco AFTER the end of our two hour slot included in the price - with many tables taking several glasses before and after the two hour period for free (I.e. AFTER we had paid our bill!!). Clever marketing ploy!

On top of all this there are men in the toilets expecting to be paid for handing you the provided hand towels! As per many clubs... absolutely ridiculous! £1 to use the toilet when I’ve already spend £50 + service charge!!! to be here!!! I feel like the whole thing is a scam to make money - these people don’t get allowed in otherwise!

The food was good, and we were specifically asked if we had any allergies, etc which was very welcome. Just a shame about the rest of the experience. I honestly feel very ripped off and undersold. 🤬

Good fun for a karaoke night. Friendly atmosphere and good drinks. It was quite hard to book for a large group as they don’t pick up the phone. The vibes are very different from the soho one

So the rumours were true……

In the 15 years or so I lived in London I never managed to go to this place, despite some highly positive feedback from many karaoke crazed friends.

So it was only after nearly 3 years away from the big smoke that I eventually got to set foot in its madness. And Christ was it worth the wait.

Starting off Christmas the only way we know how, the food was plentiful for the fixed menu price, so much so we couldn’t finish it! But the best part had to be the boundless entertainment energy of Luigi and Donatella. To whip up a crowd and get them all going at just after 7pm when not many have even had a beer to give Dutch courage is quite the feat of social engineering! Never letting your foot off the gas all the way to midnight is even more of one.

And as if that wasn’t enough then you’ve got Dj Spider dropping a masterclass in original mashups that kept the floor grooving til well in to the small hours. Bunga may only be a small gaff, but it has a big impact. Only thing I’d say is the stage area was a little bit crowded due to its small size, but when the entire room is singing back at you, it’s a minor point in what can only be described as a class act.

Pizza, Beer and Karaoke. What’s not to love? Berlusconi would be proud to be associated with it…..

Pizza making experience was great! We did not know what to expect at first, but it was so fun! The staff are so friendly and there is a great vibe. I could not believe how delicious the pizza turn up being!

The Italian food and karaoke bar here is a vibe! The Italian hosts were very funny, needed to down a couple of drinks to get in the mood to sing on the stage haha!