Mary Read Boat at Studio 9294

Event Space in an Event Venue
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Private space
92 Wallis Road, London, E9 5LN –
Hackney Wick Station (0.1 mi)

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


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.
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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

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Reviews and ratings

(27 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, speakers are included in the hire.

Light decorations such as table centrepieces, bunting and battery-powered fairy lights are welcome. Nothing may be affixed to painted surfaces or cause damage, and confetti, open flames and safety hazards are not permitted.

Yes, the boat has a dB limiter.

Yes, exclusive hire includes The Mary Read’s inside cabin and roof terrace.


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