A floating bar with string lights and Thames river views at Tamesis Dock.
A bar with live music, colorful string lights, a cozy crowd, and eclectic decor at Tamesis Dock.
A riverside bar on a moored boat with outdoor seating and city views at Tamesis Dock.
A boat venue moored along the riverbank with city skyscrapers in the background at Tamesis Dock.

Whole Venue at Tamesis Dock

Boat in a Bar
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Whole venue
Albert Embankmemt, London, SE1 7TP –
Vauxhall Station (0.4 mi)
Up to 100
seats
Up to 260
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

A 1930s Dutch barge converted into a floating pub and event space, defined by a long timber deck and direct waterside positioning.

Design: The interior combines painted metalwork, reclaimed timber finishes and mixed seating in a narrow, linear layout. Low festoon lighting and eclectic fittings create an informal, compact feel across indoor and outdoor areas.

Features: The venue has a staffed bar and on-site food service, including freshly made pizzas. An outdoor deck provides fixed seating and railings for waterside service while an indoor bar area offers additional standing and seated space. A PA system and speakers are available, external DJs and guest music are permitted, and the venue provides Wi‑Fi.

Ideal for: Groups seeking a relaxed, social gathering that mixes standing reception and informal seated dining in a lively waterside setting.

What guests say: The outdoor deck provides strong waterside views and attracts a busy, summery atmosphere at peak times. The venue serves casual food and drink and welcomes dogs.

Prices

Monday
12:00 – 1:00
from £5500–£7500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 19:00
from £5500 min. spend
Per session
19:30 – 1:00
from £7500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
12:00 – 1:00
from £5500–£7500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 19:00
from £5500 min. spend
Per session
19:30 – 1:00
from £7500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
12:00 – 1:00
from £5500–£9500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 19:00
from £5500 min. spend
Per session
19:30 – 1:00
from £9500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
12:00 – 1:00
from £5500–£12000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 19:00
from £5500 min. spend
Per session
19:30 – 1:00
from £12000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
12:00 – 1:00
from £5500–£15000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 19:00
from £5500 min. spend
Per session
19:30 – 1:00
from £15000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
12:00 – 1:00
from £5500–£15000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 19:00
from £5500 min. spend
Per session
19:30 – 1:00
from £15000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
12:00 – 1:00
from £5500–£7500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 19:00
from £5500 min. spend
Per session
19:30 – 1:00
from £7500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 10 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 260
Dining
up to 100

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
Flatscreen TV
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Lighting equipment Professional lighting equipment for photography and filming
Dance floor Dedicated dance floor area
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Soundproof
Unavailable: Mirrors
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site
Unavailable: Parking available

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
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 Notice (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

(114 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
A
AldaJames
Verified review
Excellent communication
Hi, Apologies for the delay in getting back to you. Thank you for reminding me. Thank you for letting me view the ship. The space allocated is too small for what we need so we will not be making a booking. I wish you the best. Kind regards Alda
5.0
AR
Alexandra R.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
JL
John L.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
VR
Valeria R.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

FAQ

Yes, clients are welcome to bring a DJ, who can set up in the inside lower deck.

Yes, you are welcome to have a DJ, or you can bring your phone or laptop and connect to the venue’s PA system.

Tamesis Dock is a #Supervenue

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Customers rated communication with this venue and their event experience as Superb
Response time: within couple of hours
Response rate: 98%

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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Location

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Meet your host

Tamesis & Barge Ahoy
Member of Tagvenue since April 2016
114 Reviews
4.8 Rating
2h Response time
98% Response rate

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