Whole Space at The Boathouse London - Paddington East

Event Venue
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Whole venue
37 North Wharf Road, London, W2 1AF
Paddington Station (0.2 mi)

About this space

A compact private event boat arranged around an enclosed dining-and-bar layout; its defining quality is the waterside setting that surrounds the hire space.

Design: The interior is compact and linear, featuring mixed textured surfaces such as terrazzo-effect counters, geometric tile panelling and warm timber finishes. The ceiling sits low which keeps the proportions intimate and the lighting is focused and purposeful rather than diffuse.

Features: A fully fitted bar area sits at the heart of the layout alongside a flexible floor plan that converts from seated dining to an open standing area. A PA system and speakers are installed and the venue allows private music or an external DJ; guest Wi‑Fi and air conditioning are also available. The entrance is step-free and an interactive presentation board has been used for events.

Ideal for: Small corporate and social groups looking for an intimate seated meal that can shift into a relaxed standing reception.

What sets it apart: A small outdoor deck provides a private open-air area immediately adjacent to the interior.

What guests say: The space presents attractively with neatly laid tables and a practical bar area that accommodates extra decoration. The layout adapts well from dining to a cleared area for dancing or mingling.


Offers and packages

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Event offers

Christmas Party Offers

£895 hire fee
Celebrate Christmas on a private boat and keep costs in check with BYO drinks via our corkage service.
Christmas Party BYO Corkage Package – Whole Space
£16 per person
• BYO drinks permitted with per-person corkage service

Wedding Offers

£795 hire fee
Host your wedding aboard our Paddington boat — 3-course dinner plus 3 canapés for an effortless, intimate celebration.
Hire fee: mon–fri £795 for 6 hours; saturday £895; full day £2000.
Wedding Dinner & Canapés Package – Whole Space
£95 per person
• Three-course dinner plus 3 canapés
• Catered by Tom’s Kitchen
• Vegan alternatives available on request

STARTERS
1. Beef carpaccio
2. Prawn and crab tian
3. Whipped feta with heritage beetroot

MAINS
1. Seared seabass
2. Hereford beef
3. Vegan wellington

DESSERTS
1. Tom’s Kitchen banoffee pie
2. Sticky toffee pudding
3. Flourless chocolate cake

Meeting Offers

£795 hire fee
Run your team session on a private canal boat — 6-hour hire slots plus BYO drinks with corkage keep it flexible.
Meeting Hire + BYO Corkage Package – Whole Space
£16 per person
• Exclusive room hire for a 6-hour slot (10:00 AM–4:00 PM or 5:00 PM–11:00 PM)
• BYO drinks permitted with corkage
• Pricing: £795 + VAT for 6-hour hire, or £150 + VAT per hour (minimum 3 hours)

Prices

Monday
10:00 – 23:30
from £150 hire fee per hour
Per hour
10:00 – 23:30
from £150 hire fee per hour
Per session
10:00 – 16:00
from £795 hire fee
Per session
17:00 – 23:00
from £795 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
10:00 – 23:30
from £150 hire fee per hour
Per hour
10:00 – 23:30
from £150 hire fee per hour
Per session
10:00 – 16:00
from £795 hire fee
Per session
17:00 – 23:00
from £795 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
10:00 – 23:30
from £150 hire fee per hour
Per hour
10:00 – 23:30
from £150 hire fee per hour
Per session
10:00 – 16:00
from £795 hire fee
Per session
17:00 – 23:00
from £795 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
10:00 – 23:30
from £150 hire fee per hour
Per hour
10:00 – 23:30
from £150 hire fee per hour
Per session
10:00 – 16:00
from £795 hire fee
Per session
17:00 – 23:00
from £795 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
10:00 – 23:30
from £150 hire fee per hour
Per hour
10:00 – 23:30
from £150 hire fee per hour
Per session
10:00 – 16:00
from £795 hire fee
Per session
17:00 – 23:00
from £795 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
10:00 – 23:30
from £150 hire fee per hour
Per hour
10:00 – 23:30
from £150 hire fee per hour
Per session
10:00 – 16:00
from £895 hire fee
Per session
17:00 – 23:00
from £895 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
10:00 – 23:30
from £150 hire fee per hour
Per hour
10:00 – 23:30
from £150 hire fee per hour
Per session
10:00 – 16:00
from £795 hire fee
Per session
17:00 – 23:00
from £795 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
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Capacity

Standing
up to 35
Dining
up to 30
Boardroom
up to 30

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
No external catering allowed
Catering must be booked through the venue
Approved caterers only
Venue provides alcohol
Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
Alcohol licence until 23:00
BYO alcohol allowed
You can bring your own alcohol (corkage fee may apply)
Corkage fee for BYO alcohol

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Air conditioner
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

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 No accessible toilets on site
Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
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
Temporary event notices available
No wedding licence Venue is not licensed to host wedding ceremonies

Host rules

No smoking on the premises.

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day

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Reviews and ratings

(74 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
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Friday B.
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Party · 25 guests · August 2026
Absolutely LOVE the venue, would recommend! The team were so lovely and helpful before and after the event. Shout out to Ange and Tiyana for all the help on the day. We will definitely be using the space again.
5.0
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Yoanna
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Engagement Party · 32 guests · March 2026
Absolutely amazing place with the best staff. I had a birthday party on the 14th of March there and Danny and Fran were hosting us. I cannot stress how amazing they were - they helped me set up the space before the guests arrived,they were serving all my friends throughout the night and overall were super positive and professional! They brought such amazing energy that all my friends have been talking about it - truly the best hospitality I have ever received in London. I had an amazing birthday party- would definitely book with them again. The space is amazing and a truly unique way to celebrate a party or host an event as you can have the whole boat for yourself. It’s super well maintained,you can play your own music. They have a fantastic brochure of catering and tablescaping as well - everything you need to make your event unforgettable and truly personalised.
5.0
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Katherine R.
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Party · 20 guests · July 2026
Food and service was amazing, The Boathouse made a perfect setting for our company party
Nothing, everything was perfect
5.0
KT
Kate T.
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Boat · 25 guests · June 2026
Fab venue and they did everything they could on a boiling hot day to keep everyone comfortable. The work done before in the build up was incredible.
5.0

FAQ

Yes, DJs are welcome, and live acoustic music is also allowed. You can play your own music on the touch screen monitor connected to the venue’s Spotify account; if you have a Spotify account, send a link to your playlist so it can be downloaded onto the venue’s account.

Yes, a TV screen and AV equipment are available for your own playlists, imagery and slideshows.

Yes, tables can be pushed to the side for a standing event.

No, charges include the venue hire fee, catering and drink options selected.

Yes, images and videos of the space can be shared via WhatsApp.


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