Top Venues by the Water in Docklands
Planning an event by the water? Our selection of waterfront venues in London’s Docklands are about to blow your mind. You can host a corporate event on a luxury yacht, complete with elegant dining rooms and outdoor decks. If you want something more laid-back, some spots offer private terraces overlooking the Thames, where guests can enjoy cocktails as the sun sets over Canary Wharf. For a truly unique experience, consider a venue aboard a repurposed theatre ship, perfect for intimate gatherings with a creative twist. Find your ideal waterfront spot today with Tagvenue.
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from £10
per person / per sessionCheck availabilitySemi-Private Area
150 guestsNo.35 Mackenzie WalkHeron Quays StationCanary Wharf, DocklandsPPatrizia L.
“Quality and Service at the venue, as well as the booking process” -
from £69
per personCheck availabilityRooftop Bar with water views
120 guestsGood Hotel LondonRoyal Victoria StationDocklands, LondonSShanae
“Will defo be keeping the team and venue in mind for upcoming events!” -
from £79
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityLiving Room
150 guestsGood Hotel LondonRoyal Victoria StationDocklands, LondonKKedeisha H.
“We can't wait for another opportunity to use this venue again. Highly recommended, you won't be disappointed.” -
from £65
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityRiver Room
45 guestsRadisson Blu Hotel. London Canary Wharf EastBlackwall StationDocklands, LondonRR T.
“Venue was one of the best I've experience for a meeting venue. Service and food was great.” -
from £2000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityRiverside Garden
200 guestsThe GunBlackwall StationDocklands, LondonVVery H.
“The views for the room we book were absolutely stunning.” -
from £350
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityAll-Inclusive Podcast Studio
6 guestsIsle of PodsCanary Wharf StationCanary Wharf, Docklands#Supervenue
LLeon R.
“Great team and a really cool studio! What an amazing space, there's no chance you'll get a more unique view.” -
from £1000
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityRooftop Bar with water views
45 guestsGood Hotel LondonRoyal Victoria StationDocklands, LondonUUmar A.
“Space was perfect for my training event, very nicely set- up. Nice water side view as well.” -
from £850
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityRiver Room
16 guestsThe GunBlackwall StationDocklands, LondonCCeline V.
“Perfect for a business dinner. Would definately recommend this venue” -
from £100
per eventCheck availabilityFull Venue Hire
200 guestsThe Cocktail Club Canary WharfWest India Quay StationCanary Wharf, DocklandsHHolly C.
“So thank you for everyone at Canary Wharf Cocktail club for a fantastic summer party. Everything was great :)” -
from £84
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityCity Views Recording Studio
15 guestsQube East - Cocktail Bar & Recording StudiosCanary Wharf StationDocklands, LondonPPolina C.
“Hired this venue for my 21st Birthday party.” -
from £2000
minimum spend / per afternoonCheck availabilitySemi Private
170 guestsHawksmoor Wood WharfCanary Wharf StationCanary Wharf, DocklandsEElle W.
“I chose to host a surprise 40th birthday party here and it turned out absolutely perfect!” -
from £65
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Room 2
30 guestsRadisson Blu Hotel. London Canary Wharf EastBlackwall StationDocklands, LondonMMaria K.
“Venue is in an amazing location overlooking the River Thames.”
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FAQs about Top Venues by the Water in Docklands
The cost of waterfront venues averages around £3600 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 Docklands, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £1600 | to £5000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £1055 | to £2950 | hire fee per day |
| From £69 | per person |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated November 2026), the best options include:
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Riverside Garden at The Gun in Docklands - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Great atmosphere, excellent service with attention to detail.’ -
Rooftop Bar with water views at Good Hotel London in Docklands - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘Many guests remarked on the beauty of the setting and the venue itself and didn't know about it.’ -
River Room at Radisson Blu Hotel. London Canary Wharf East in Docklands - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘Venue was one of the best I've experience for a meeting venue.’
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 Docklands, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (November 2026):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average £1400 hire fee per day |
| Medium | between 70 and 100 guests | prices average £3750 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 135 guests | prices average £3600 minimum spend per event |
Based on Tagvenue data (as of November 2026), users looking for waterfront venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Bar | prices average £2000 minimum spend per event | typically between 80 and 150 guests |
| Hotel | prices average £4580 minimum spend per event | typically between 45 and 100 guests |
| Restaurant | prices average £5000 minimum spend per event | typically between 80 and 100 guests |
Smaller waterfront venues usually fit up to 50 guests standing. Here are some great options in Docklands, based on Tagvenue data as of November 2026:
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The Shade at Good Hotel London, rated 4.7/5 - lounge for 50 guests
Our user said: ‘lovely venue, welcoming staff and very responsive during planning process...’ -
Docklands Boardroom at London Museum Docklands, rated 4.7/5 - boardroom for 50 guests
Venue said: Located on the first floor with views out to the towering Canary Wharf skyline, this room is ideal for smaller meetings and dinners for up to 16 people. -
The Boathouse London at The Boathouse London - Canary Wharf, rated 5/5 - bar for 20 guests
Venue said: Features: The venue has a full bar serving cocktails, wine, beer and a small food menu. The venue provides indoor table and banquette seating, natural light from side windows, on-board Wi‑Fi and an integrated PA and speaker...
Cheap waterfront venues in Docklands start from £80 hire fee per hour or £1000 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of November 2026:
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City Views Recording Studio at Qube East - Cocktail Bar & Recording Studios, from £84 hire fee per hour (up to 15 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘Lovely spacious venue, friendly staff and great communication from the team in the lead up to the event.’ -
Mezzanine at Amazing Grace, Canary Wharf, from £1000 minimum spend per event (up to 150 guests standing)
Venue said: Amazing Grace, Canary Wharf is a live music venue housed in a waterfront building characterised by a faceted, geometric facade. Venue highlights: Amazing Grace provides in-house Asian catering that can be tailored to halal, -
Entire Venue at BIG EASY - Canary Wharf, from £25 per person (up to 500 guests standing)
Venue said: A wood-lined restaurant whose defining quality is a long, tavern-style dining room organised around heavy timber fittings and communal banquet seating.
Page last updated in November 2026
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