A function room with exposed brick walls, large arched windows, and concrete floors at Boathouse Studios, Barking.

The Fishing Smack at Boathouse Studios, Barking

Function Room in an Event Venue
·
Private space
62 - 76 Abbey Road, London, IG11 7BT –
Barking Station (0.6 mi)
Up to 80
seats
Up to 85
standing
Venue doesn’t offer catering
External catering allowed

About this space

The Fishing Smack is a bright, characterful space that works beautifully for professional events and celebrations. With capacity for up to 80 guests (depending on layout), it’s ideal for everything from meetings, conferences and training days to birthdays, baby showers, weddings and community events.

The Fishing Smack is clean, spacious with white plaster walls and original brickwork, sprung flooring and three large windows, The Fishing Smack feels welcoming the moment you walk in, setting the tone whether you’re presenting to clients or hosting a party.

INCLUDED IN HIRE

Equipment:
​​​Tables - round (11)  trestle (18) 
Chairs - black (120)  white (96)
Bluetooth sound speaker
Extension leads
LED fairy lights​​
Staging

Amenities:
Medium kitchen area - used only for heating up, stacking and storing. All food is to be pre cooked and served from the studios. Hires usually bring in their own chafing dishes or hotplates (fryers, grills, etc, are not permitted).
Fast speed Wifi
Onsite support from welcoming staff
Free parking (40 cars), weekdays from 6pm and all weekend
Wheelchair accessible & toilets
Baby changing facility
Prayer space (subject to availability) 

Space:
04 sqm
3.5 meters high
Power: 180amps, 63/32amp outlets

Additional:
​Surcharge £200 - This applies for bringing your own alcohol and/or for events with over 100 guest. 
In-house lunch and refreshment
fully serviced set up and clear down
fully serviced clear down
Mobile bar (minimum spend £500)

* Please enquire about our wedding and civil partnership reception packages.

Prices

Monday
8:00 – 23:00
from £75 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 – 23:00
from £75 hire fee per hour
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
8:00 – 23:00
from £75 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 – 23:00
from £75 hire fee per hour
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
8:00 – 23:00
from £75 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 – 23:00
from £75 hire fee per hour
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
8:00 – 23:00
from £75 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 – 23:00
from £75 hire fee per hour
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
8:00 – 23:00
from £90–£110 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 – 18:00
from £90 hire fee per hour
Per hour
18:00 – 23:00
from £110 hire fee per hour
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
8:00 – 23:00
from £90–£110 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 – 18:00
from £90 hire fee per hour
Per hour
18:00 – 23:00
from £110 hire fee per hour
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
8:00 – 23:00
from £90–£110 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 – 18:00
from £90 hire fee per hour
Per hour
18:00 – 23:00
from £110 hire fee per hour
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Pricing updated by venue 1 day ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 4 verified users

Capacity

Standing
up to 85
Dining
up to 80
Theatre
up to 60
Boardroom
up to 40
Cabaret
up to 60
U-Shaped
up to 40
Classroom
up to 60

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
External catering allowed
Unavailable: Buyout fee for external catering
Unavailable: Kitchen facilities available for guests
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 23:00 (extension available)
BYO alcohol allowed
Corkage fee for BYO alcohol

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / speakers
Natural light
Lighting equipment
Free parking is available on-site (40 spaces)
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Original open brick wall
Free car parking - Evenings from 6pm and at weekends - space for 40 cars
River view
Paying Mobile Bar
Small Kitchen space
Tables and Chairs
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Dance floor
Unavailable: Soundproof
Unavailable: Mirrors
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music
Bring your own DJ
Space has noise restriction after 23:00

Accessibility

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

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence available
Temporary event notices available

Host rules

Our terms and conditions are available on request.

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day

Show cancellation details

Reviews and ratings

(153 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
MJ
Marie J.
Verified review
Birthday Party · 35 guests · August 2025
Friendly staff , perfect location. Good parking very safe.
Nothing to dislike, you pay an extra 60 as an admin fee , wasn't too kin on that but helpful staff with bouncy castle really helped me out!
4.7
MH
Melissa H.
Verified review
Birthday Party · 70 guests · May 2025
Customer service - flexible, attentive, approachable, great sense of humour. Space was beautiful. Lots of available furniture, a speaker, fairy lights all included in the cost. Transport links perfectly suitable.
NA
5.0
KH
Kelis H.
Verified review
Party · 80 guests · April 2025
The venue is lovely amazing staff that were very helpful overall and amazing experience for my baby shower will definitely be hiring this space again in the future
4.9
TO
Temitope O.
Verified review
Baby Shower · 70 guests · October 2024
I cannot express how pleasant the staff were. Very easy and comfortable to talk to and always willing to help. Equipment they provided was very easy to use
5.0

About Boathouse Studios, Barking

Boathouse Studios, Barking is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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