Waterfront Venues for Hire in London

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Top Waterfront Venues in London

London’s waterfront venues make every occasion unforgettable. Picture hosting your event with sweeping views of the Thames, toasting with friends beside Tower Bridge, or celebrating in a stylish warehouse space in Canary Wharf. From rooftop terraces in Battersea to cosy riverside restaurants along the South Bank, there’s a venue for every gathering, big or small whether it’s a wedding, business meeting, or birthday party. Find your spot and let the Thames be the backdrop for your next memorable event.


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Find Affordable Water View Venues in London

Lakeview Suite
from £2000
hire fee / per session
Lakeview Suite
350
400
Regents Lake
(26)
Mile End Station
Mile End, London
Event Venue
Semi-private area
It has true elegance and beautiful grand features. It is ideal for individually themed weddings, proms, birthdays, anniversaries, different kinds of cultural events, charity events and large-scale conferences.
The Wolsey Room
from £80
hire fee / per hour
The Wolsey Room
42
70
Duke's Head Putney
(16)
Putney Bridge Station
Putney, London
Function Room in a Pub
Private space
E
Emma P.
“The room has recently been repainted which makes it look even better. Would recommend for sure!”
Private Section
from £100
minimum spend / per session
Private Section
30
45
All Bar One Butler's Wharf
(5)
Tower Hill Station
Southwark Borough, London
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Bar
Private space
S
Sharlane M.
“I loved that we had use of the semi private outdoor space. Staff were friendly, helpful and very accommodating”
East Deck (partially covered)
from £150
hire fee / per session
East Deck (partially covered)
25
Battersea Barge
(25)
Pimlico Station
Battersea, London
Pub on a Boat
Private space
M
Magenta .
“Drinks prices and atmosphere were really good for being in Battersea.”
Terrace - (Partially Covered)
from £250
hire fee / per day
Terrace - (Partially Covered)
40
Battersea Barge
(25)
Pimlico Station
Battersea, London
Boat
Private space
E
Emily B.
“The Battersea Barge were incredibly helpful in facilitating a space for a birthday party.”
Full Venue Hire
from £500
minimum spend / per session
Full Venue Hire
125
200
The Cocktail Club Canary Wharf
(11)
West India Quay Station
Canary Wharf, London
Cocktail Bar
Whole venue
H
Holly C.
“So thank you for everyone at Canary Wharf Cocktail club for a fantastic summer party. Everything was great :)”
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Riverside Restaurants to Match Your Expectations

The Salon Privé
from £60
per person / per session
The Salon Privé
20
Le Pont de la Tour
(2)
Tower Hill Station
Southwark Borough, London
Dining Room in a Restaurant
Private space
Our Butler’s Wharf Gastrodome has offered the best London riverside terrace restaurant, along with a wine store, bar, coffee shop, and unique private dining spaces for thirty years.
Mezemiso Rooftop & Terrace
from £6000
minimum spend / per afternoon
Mezemiso Rooftop & Terrace
60
80
Mezemiso, Rooftop Restaurant & Shisha Terrace
(3)
Vauxhall Station
Vauxhall, London
Restaurant
Whole venue
The exclusive hire of the whole venue offers access to the Rooftop Restaurant as well as a Shisha & Cigar Terrace.
Riverside Rooftop
from £200
hire fee / per afternoon
Riverside Rooftop
30
40
Barge East
(13)
Hackney Wick Station
Stratford, London
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Restaurant
Private space
E
Elizabeth A.
“Fantastic location and venue; highly attentive service and fantastic roast lunches for a big group in one go.”
Bird of Paradise Bar
from £1000
minimum spend / per day
Bird of Paradise Bar
25
50
LIMIN SOUTHBANK
(22)
Temple Station
Waterloo, London
Restaurant
Private space
J
Jade B.
“We booked Limin for our company summer social - What a wonderful afternoon!!”
Whole venue
from £7000
minimum spend / per session
Whole venue
100
160
Fiume
(1)
Pimlico Station
Battersea, London
Restaurant
Whole venue
Fiume, the Italian word for river, a tribute to its location on the banks of the Thames is made up of an elegant bar and restaurant, an open kitchen with a terrace sitting next to the Power Station and just in from the water’s
Restaurant/ Bar and Terrace
from £300
hire fee / per hour
Restaurant/ Bar and Terrace
60
100
Corretto by The Canal
(3)
Camden Town Station
Camden, London
Restaurant
Whole venue
T
Tim B.
“Great location on the canal and very helpful and flexible staff (thanks Simone)”
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Book London’s Featured Riverside Bars

The Balcony Bar
from £2700
minimum spend / per session
The Balcony Bar
60
120
Benugo @ The BFI Southbank
(73)
Waterloo Station
Waterloo, London
Event Space in a Bar
Private space
L
Levi N.
“Great space. Unique and private. Able to play our own music. Included bartender to staff the bar.”
The Boathouse London
from £695
hire fee / per hour
The Boathouse London
20
20
The Boathouse London - Canary Wharf
(4)
South Quay Station
Docklands, London
Bar on a Boat
Whole venue
Situated on the water in London's Docklands, Canary Wharf is a luxurious events space that offers a perfect setting for any special occasion. Our jazz bar boat is an exclusive and unparalleled venue that will make your event
Balcony Bar
from £500
minimum spend / per morning
Balcony Bar
65
100
Samuel Pepys Bar & Kitchen
(4)
Mansion House Station
Blackfriars, London
Pub
Semi-private area
K
Kim K.
“We loved the area and Space. It was a fantastic venue and would highly recommend.”
Semi-Private Area
from £10
per person / per session
Semi-Private Area
150
No.35 Mackenzie Walk
(2)
Heron Quays Station
Canary Wharf, London
Bar
Semi-private area
Semi-private area at No.35 Mackenzie Walk is available to book from 20-150 guests. Area is within main bar and is perfect for standing drinks receptions, networking events or after work drinks.
CAROUSEL BAR
from £2000
minimum spend / per afternoon
CAROUSEL BAR
80
Fairgame Canary Wharf
(1)
West India Quay Station
Canary Wharf, London
Event Space in a Bar
Semi-private area
With a fully-stocked bar and standing space for up to 80people, this semi-private spot gives you all the bright lights and buzz of our gaming area but plenty of space to amuse yourselves.
The Lower Deck
from £185
hire fee / per session
The Lower Deck
70
120
Tamesis Dock
(111)
Vauxhall Station
Vauxhall, London
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Event Space in a Bar
Private space
A
Alexandra B.
“Great venue at a central location.”
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Waterfront Venues for Hire in London

FAQs about Top Waterfront Venues in London

The cost of waterfront venues averages around £2000 minimum spend per event. The final price will depend on location, size, amenities, and demand. Some venues also offer additional packages that include catering, AV equipment, or additional services. Take a look at the usual price ranges in London, based on Tagvenue data from March 2026:

Prices of waterfront venues in London
From £1000 to £5000 minimum spend per event
From £30 to £85 per person
From £300 to £5500 hire fee per event

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated March 2026), the best options include:

You'll find waterfront venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in London, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (March 2026):

Small up to 60 guests prices average £1000 minimum spend per event
Medium between 80 and 150 guests prices average £2000 minimum spend per event
Large over 180 guests prices average £6600 minimum spend per event

These are the venues within 0.5 mi from central London, available to book on Tagvenue:

  • The Lower Deck at Tamesis Dock on Albert Embankmemt - 0.3 mi from centre.
    Our user said: ‘Great venue at a central location.’
  • Mezemiso Rooftop & Terrace at Mezemiso, Rooftop Restaurant & Shisha Terrace on 10 Albert Embankment - 0.3 mi from centre.
    Venue said: Perched high on the 15th floor, Mezemiso offers stunning panoramic views of the River Thames and the Houses of Parliament. This exceptional space is available for private hire, making it the perfect setting for birthdays
  • The Green Room at The Riverside on Hamilton House 5 St George’s Wharf - 0.5 mi from centre.
    Our user said: ‘Great - one of few places in Central London that could book me an area for 30 people without a minimum spend.’

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