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The West Facing Deck at Tamesis Dock

Terrace at a Bar
·
Semi-private area
Albert Embankmemt, London, SE1 7TP –
Vauxhall Station (0.4 mi)
Up to 30
seats
Up to 40
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The West-Facing Deck offers a peaceful, semi-private space set apart from the rest of the boat, with wide views over the Thames and the London skyline. Catching the afternoon and evening light, it’s a perfect spot for relaxed reception drinks, small parties, or a quieter moment within a larger celebration.

With room for 50+ guests, the West-Facing Deck combines the charm of being outdoors with the comfort of easy access to the rest of Tamesis Dock — including the bar, kitchen, and indoor areas. Guests can move naturally between spaces, enjoying the changing atmosphere as the river and city light shift through the evening.

Whether you’re hosting a casual summer get-together or adding an open-air element to a bigger event, this deck offers a calm, sociable setting that feels distinctly London — right on the water.

Prices

Monday
12:00 – 1:00
from £1600 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 18:30
from £1600 min. spend
Per session
19:00 – 1:00
from £1600 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
12:00 – 1:00
from £1600 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 18:30
from £1600 min. spend
Per session
19:00 – 1:00
from £1600 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
12:00 – 1:00
from £1600 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 18:30
from £1600 min. spend
Per session
19:00 – 1:00
from £1600 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
12:00 – 1:00
from £1600 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 18:30
from £1600 min. spend
Per session
19:00 – 1:00
from £1600 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
12:00 – 1:00
from £1600 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 18:30
from £1600 min. spend
Per session
19:00 – 1:00
from £1600 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
12:00 – 1:00
from £1600 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 18:30
from £1600 min. spend
Per session
19:00 – 1:00
from £1600 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
12:00 – 1:00
from £1600 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 18:30
from £1600 min. spend
Per session
19:00 – 1:00
from £1600 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 40
  • Cabaret
    up to 30

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Complimentary water Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: PA system / speakers
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Air conditioner
  • Unavailable: Photo equipment
  • Unavailable: Video equipment
  • Unavailable: Lighting equipment
  • Unavailable: Greenscreen
  • Unavailable: Backdrops
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Dance floor
  • Unavailable: Soundproof
  • Unavailable: Mirrors
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site
  • Unavailable: Parking available

Music & sound equipment

  • Own music not allowed
  • Bring your own DJ not allowed
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Unavailable: Accessible toilets
  • Unavailable: Ground level
  • Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
  • Unavailable: Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift
  • Unavailable: Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
  • No wedding licence
  • No Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

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.
Dog Friendly
Dogs allowed

Reviews and ratings

(112 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.

LB
Lahiru B.
Verified review
30th Birthday Party · 30 guests · September 2023

I celebrated my 30th on the East Deck for about 35 people. The venue was great, the views are great and the boat is spacious. The staff were really friendly and professional, i found their communication before the booking to be great as they were really helpful getting the right type of booking. If you're looking for a more intimate gathering, I would highly recommend this place! Thanks for a great night

5.0
S
Shaz
Verified review
Excellent communication

Excellent

5.0
RF
Rowan F.
Verified review
Excellent communication

I called and they picked up straight away and answered all my questions. Looking forward to hiring the venue for an event.

5.0
A
Abi
Verified review
Excellent communication

Great communication

5.0

FAQ

Yes, the boat will have music playing.

Yes, the venue has a TV; however, it is located on the inside lower deck.

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Response time: within a couple of hours
Response rate: 99%

About Tamesis Dock

Tamesis Dock is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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Meet your host

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Member of Tagvenue since April 2016
112 Reviews
4.8 Rating
2h Response time
98% Response rate

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