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Mary Read Boat at Studio 9294

Event Space in an Event Venue
·
Private space
92 Wallis Road, London, E9 5LN –
Hackney Wick Station (0.1 mi)
Up to 30
seats
Up to 80
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering allowed

About this space

Mary Read Boat is an event space in Studio 9294 that occupies a converted canal boat, offering an intimate, linear onboard layout.

Design: The interior is a narrow timber‑floored cabin with a low reflective ceiling, porthole‑style windows, built‑in bench seating and festoon lighting running the length of the boat.

Features: The space includes a built‑in PA/speaker system and permits external DJs and guest music; a clear central area functions as a dancefloor. The space provides Wi‑Fi and allows private control of sound for hired events.

Ideal for: Intimate groups seeking a relaxed, music‑led standing reception or an informal seated social gathering.

What guests say: The boat has reliable sound and lighting and offers canal views from its exterior terrace. The space provides plentiful seating and a friendly security presence.

Usually booked for

30th Birthday Party

Typically for 50-70 guests and costs about £3,000.

"Jane, Seren and Gio were fantastic throughout the evening. The venue itself was lovely."

- Louis C. Mar 2025

Offers and packages

Menus

 Main menu
Christmas menu

Event offer

Christmas Party Offers

£1500 hire fee
+ £7000 min. spend
Included on your hire:

- Exclusive of No90 Hideout + a private canal-side terrace
- Use of AV/PA equipment
- Sound & Light Tech
- Pre-and Post-event cleaning
- Bar & Floor Staff
- Venue Security
- Event Manager
Seated Menu
£39.50 per person
- 2 courses: £39.5 per person including 1 large glass of wine

- 3 courses: £45 per person including 1 large glass of wine

Please choose one option per person per course.

STARTERS

- Christmas Soup (vg)
Served with sourdough bread paprika butter, coriander cress

- Grilled Scallops
Served with Paris mash on the shell, Samphire topped on Black pudding

- Christmas Vegetables Tartines (v)
Served with creamy burrata, mixed cherry tomatoes & crispy rye bread

- Smoked Duck Breast
Served with burnt shallot, Cauliflower puree, pickled carrot strings

- Beetroot Smoked Salmon
Served with soured cream, Cracker Bread & Dill

MAINS

- Turkey Roulade
Served with duck fat roasted potato, honey glazed carrots, brussels sprouts and pigs in blankets & cranberry sauce & red wine ju

- Slow cooked beef tenderloin
served with baby potato, peas & pancetta a la française, salsa verde, parsnip crisps &red wine ju

- Butternut Squash & Lentil Wellington
Served with roasted potatoes, honey glazed carrots, brussels sprouts, devils with horsebacks, cranberry sauce & red Wine Ju

- Roasted Hake with seasonal breadcrumbs
Shellfish veloute, Crab fritters, Twice Cooked Grilled Leeks & Lemon Cress

- Miso Glazed King Oyster Mushrooms,
Served with mustard stock pearl barley, Bok choi, toasted mixed sesame seeds.

DESSERTS

- Christmas Pudding
Served with brandy custard

- Sticky toffee pudding, spiced rum toffee sauce & gingerbread ice cream

- Apple & Blackberry cinnamon crumble
Served with vanilla ice cream (vg)

- Assorted Cheese Platter, Grapes & Fresh celery & quinch Jelly

- Belgian Chocolate Brownie, White Chocolate sauce, honeycomb ice cream

Prices

Monday
18:00 – 23:00
from £200 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
18:00 – 23:00
from £200 + £2000 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
18:00 – 23:00
from £200 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
18:00 – 23:00
from £200 + £2000 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
18:00 – 23:00
from £200 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
18:00 – 23:00
from £200 + £2000 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
18:00 – 23:00
from £250 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
18:00 – 23:00
from £250 + £2500 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
12:00 – 0:00
from £200 hire fee + min. spend
Per afternoon
12:00 – 17:00
from £200 + £2000 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
18:00 – 0:00
from £300 + £3000 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
12:00 – 0:00
from £200 hire fee + min. spend
Per afternoon
12:00 – 17:00
from £200 + £2000 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
18:00 – 0:00
from £300 + £3000 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
12:00 – 23:00
from £200 hire fee + min. spend
Per afternoon
12:00 – 17:00
from £200 + £2000 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
18:00 – 23:00
from £200 + £2000 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 80
Dining
up to 30
Theatre
up to 25
Boardroom
up to 30

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Extensive vegan menu
External catering allowed Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Buyout fee for external catering
Unavailable: Kitchen facilities available for guests
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Conference call facilities Equipment for video or phone conferencing during your event
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
Dance floor Dedicated dance floor area
Mirrors Full-length mirrors available
Free on-street parking
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Soundproof
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
Unavailable: Ground level
Accessible parking spot available
Unavailable: Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift
Unavailable: Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

No promoted and ticketed events allowed
No wedding licence
No Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

Age policy

Guests under 21 are not allowed

Host rules

We are unable to accept booking requests for promoted/public or ticketed events through this platform.

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day

Show cancellation details

Reviews and ratings

(26 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
JL
Jacob L.
Verified review
Event Space · 40 guests · July 2025
I didn't have the Mary Read Boat as that was fully booked but we had a roped off, covered outside area that was fantastic. The staff leading up to the event were very helpful and I was very happy with the space provided. The staff on the day were very happy and helpful. We had the private space up until 11pm and were told we could then stay until close (2:30am).
The staff seemed to be stretched as the evening went on with the rest of the outside and bar being very busy. We were told, without warning at ~1am that the bar was closing and we had to leave, much earlier than we were told earlier in the evening. This would have been fine if we were given some notice as I had decorations and presents to clear but the end felt very rushed with no notice.
4.5
GM
Georgie M.
Verified review
Summer Party · 50 guests · July 2025
The party on the day went smoothly - the boat was great, the food was nice, there were no hiccups and everyone really enjoyed themselves.
The communication with the venue prior to the event was difficult with a few misunderstandings. At points it would take a fair few days before I would hear back from the venue and I had to do a lot of chasing to get confirmation of some things which made organising quite stressful. The team on the day were great and very easy to communicate with.
4.3
LC
Louis C.
Verified review
30th Birthday Party · 55 guests · March 2025
Overall, the staff were incredibly helpful. Jane, Seren and Gio were fantastic throughout the evening. The venue itself was lovely. Clean and the perfect size for 40/50 people. The upstairs terrace too was a fantastic place for people to hang out and take a break.
Although it was a private event. A few strangers kept walking in and eating our catering. The security could have been a bit hotter.
4.6
CL
Ciara L.
Verified review
Event Space · 50 guests · July 2023
Lee was amazing at coordinating everything and helped for the perfect surprise for my boyfriends 30th. Highly recommended the venue, the photos definitely don’t do it justice. We had awful weather the day of the party but had the best evening downstairs on the boat and made use of the terrace afterwards. They were super flexible on decorations and even lent us some DJ equipment when we had forgotten some parts. 10/10 night, location is spot on and can make your way into studio 90 for the rest of the evening ⭐️ Huge thanks to Lee and the team!
5.0

FAQ

Yes, the boat comes with its own bar and sound system/DJ equipment if required.

Yes, speakers are included in the hire.

No, the boat cannot accommodate a four-piece band with drums, guitar, vocals and saxophone.

Yes, the boat has a dB limiter.

About Studio 9294

Studio 9294 is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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