The Lower Deck at Tamesis Dock

  103 reviews  – 
Albert Embankmemt, London, SE1 7TP
Vauxhall Station (800 yd)

About this space

The Lower Deck, offering high ceilings and fantastic views of Parliament, may be privately hired for events until 1 am. You must must have a minimum of 70 guests for a Friday or Saturday night (50 plus guests on all other days or daytimes) but may invite more as you still have access to the rest of the vessel which has a kitchen and a fully stocked bar.

Alternatively should you have a generous prepaid budget you could opt for the Lower Deck plus the West-Facing Deck or Outside Stage Deck.

Please note hire fees and minimum spends change depending on the day/time of your event. Pls note we are constantly doing refurbishment so images/ furniture may change


Prices

Monday
12:00 – 1:00
from £185 hire fee
Per session
12:00 – 18:30
from £185 hire fee
Per session
19:00 – 1:00
from £185 hire fee
Per session
12:00 – 18:30
from £1200 min. spend
Per session
19:00 – 1:00
from £2500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
A popular option for larger parties (requires 80+ guests) is to hire the inside Lower Deck for £285 on a Thursday to Saturday evening £0-185 (waived for charities, live music & non-refundable pre-paid spends) at all other times (50ish + guests).

We will also require a £300 authentication deposit (no money taken) as a security deposit for access to the PA system & the other conditions listed on our PDF. Please read this carefully as it contains our t's and c's.
Tuesday
12:00 – 1:00
from £185 hire fee
Per session
12:00 – 18:30
from £185 hire fee
Per session
19:00 – 1:00
from £185 hire fee
Per session
12:00 – 18:30
from £1200 min. spend
Per session
19:00 – 1:00
from £2500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
A popular option for larger parties (requires 80+ guests) is to hire the inside Lower Deck for £285 on a Thursday to Saturday evening £0-185 (waived for charities, live music & non-refundable pre-paid spends) at all other times (50ish + guests).

We will also require a £300 authentication deposit (no money taken) as a security deposit for access to the PA system & the other conditions listed on our PDF. Please read this carefully as it contains our t's and c's.
Wednesday
12:00 – 1:00
from £185 hire fee
Per session
12:00 – 18:30
from £185 hire fee
Per session
19:00 – 1:00
from £185 hire fee
Per session
12:00 – 18:30
from £1200 min. spend
Per session
19:00 – 1:00
from £2500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
A popular option for larger parties (requires 80+ guests) is to hire the inside Lower Deck for £285 on a Thursday to Saturday evening £0-185 (waived for charities, live music & non-refundable pre-paid spends) at all other times (50ish + guests).

We will also require a £300 authentication deposit (no money taken) as a security deposit for access to the PA system & the other conditions listed on our PDF. Please read this carefully as it contains our t's and c's.
Thursday
12:00 – 1:00
from £185 hire fee
Per session
12:00 – 18:30
from £185 hire fee
Per session
19:00 – 1:00
from £285 hire fee
Per session
12:00 – 18:30
from £1200 min. spend
Per session
19:00 – 1:00
from £2500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
A popular option for larger parties (requires 80+ guests) is to hire the inside Lower Deck for £285 on a Thursday to Saturday evening £0-185 (waived for charities, live music & non-refundable pre-paid spends) at all other times (50ish + guests).

We will also require a £300 authentication deposit (no money taken) as a security deposit for access to the PA system & the other conditions listed on our PDF. Please read this carefully as it contains our t's and c's.
Friday
12:00 – 1:00
from £185 hire fee
Per session
12:00 – 18:30
from £185 hire fee
Per session
19:00 – 1:00
from £285 hire fee
Per session
12:00 – 18:30
from £1200 min. spend
Per session
19:00 – 1:00
from £2500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
A popular option for larger parties (requires 80+ guests) is to hire the inside Lower Deck for £285 on a Thursday to Saturday evening £0-185 (waived for charities, live music & non-refundable pre-paid spends) at all other times (50ish + guests).

We will also require a £300 authentication deposit (no money taken) as a security deposit for access to the PA system & the other conditions listed on our PDF. Please read this carefully as it contains our t's and c's.
Saturday
12:00 – 1:00
from £185 hire fee
Per session
12:00 – 18:30
from £185 hire fee
Per session
19:00 – 1:00
from £285 hire fee
Per session
12:00 – 18:30
from £1200 min. spend
Per session
19:00 – 1:00
from £2500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
A popular option for larger parties (requires 80+ guests) is to hire the inside Lower Deck for £285 on a Thursday to Saturday evening £0-185 (waived for charities, live music & non-refundable pre-paid spends) at all other times (50ish + guests).

We will also require a £300 authentication deposit (no money taken) as a security deposit for access to the PA system & the other conditions listed on our PDF. Please read this carefully as it contains our t's and c's.
Sunday
12:00 – 1:00
from £185 hire fee
Per session
12:00 – 18:30
from £185 hire fee
Per session
19:00 – 1:00
from £185 hire fee
Per session
12:00 – 18:30
from £1200 min. spend
Per session
19:00 – 1:00
from £2500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
A popular option for larger parties (requires 80+ guests) is to hire the inside Lower Deck for £285 on a Thursday to Saturday evening £0-185 (waived for charities, live music & non-refundable pre-paid spends) at all other times (50ish + guests).

We will also require a £300 authentication deposit (no money taken) as a security deposit for access to the PA system & the other conditions listed on our PDF. Please read this carefully as it contains our t's and c's.

Capacity

Standing
up to 80
Cabaret
up to 70

Catering and drinks

In-house catering
External catering not allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol not allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
Flatscreen TV
PA system / speakers
Natural light
Storage space
Projector
Whiteboard
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Air conditioning
Quiet space
Accommodation available
Parking available

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Temporary event notices (TENs) available
Wedding licence

Age policy

Guests under 18 are not allowed

Host rules

In the event of events and bookings being cancelled as a result of COVID-19 and government restrictions, we are happy to offer a full refund or reschedule bookings to another available date. If events are affected by a change in guidance regarding a maximum number of people allowed to gather, we would be happy to reschedule the event to a later available date. If events are cancelled due to personal preference then we are unfortunately unable to offer refunds.

18th- 21st Birthdays are only allowed on Sunday - Tuesdays or daytime slots.


Reviews and ratings

(103 reviews and ratings - )

A
Amy I.
March 2023

friendly staff very accomodating

J
Jessie S.
December 2022

Quirky and unique venue Decent menu Reasonable prices V responsive and helpful staff

V cold outside as the heaters weren't working

L
Louise P.
August 2022

The boat is a very unique place to have a party which made it very memorable. Communication was really good, I always had prompt answers to my queries in the lead up to the event.

Nothing

T
Tanja S.
June 2022

It's a lovely location on the with a view over the themes

The bar manager was very disengaged. He seamed tired and hungover. However we got really good service later in the day from a young italien female staff member. The music wasn't playing as speakers wasn't working most of the day. It is too expensive. I paid £200 for a tiny area which is way to much for that experience. It would have been more fair if the money could have gone towards the drinks bill.


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About Tamesis Dock

This beautiful converted 1930's Dutch barge offers a range of booking options to suit every client and event.

Our most popular option for hire is the Lower deck often used for parties of 80+ it offers high ceilings, quirky interiors and full access to our PA system. Other booking options include the West-facing deck and our Stage deck, offering unbeatable views of London.

We are lucky enough to have hosted some amazing bands including Bastille, Carter USM, Allessi's Ark, Local Natives, Big Deal & Matt McHugh to name a few.

We have also been featured in numerous awards, publications and media.


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