Battersea Barge

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#16 of 245 Birthday Party venues in South West London
#3 of 88 Live Music venues in South London
  24 reviews  – 
Nine Elms Lane, London, SW11 8PZ
Pimlico Station (0.5 mi)
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Spaces for hire at Battersea Barge

Lower Deck
Event Space
·
Private space
100 seats
120 standing
The Lower Deck at the Battersea Barge is a welcoming, character-filled space that brings people together in true riverside style. With its high ceilings, generous windows, and sweeping views of the Thames, it offers an intimate yet open setting that feels both relaxed and special. The Lower Deck comes complete with a stage, sound and lighting, and...

Alcohol licence until 23:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

from £185 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago
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East Deck (partially covered)
Pub
·
Private space
25 standing
The East Deck is a partially covered outdoor space with open views across the river — a bright, versatile area ideal for private parties and relaxed gatherings. It can accommodate 25+ guests, with tables and chairs that can be rearranged or removed to create more space for standing and socialising. Sheltered enough for year-round use yet open to t...

Alcohol licence until 23:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music

from £150 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago
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Terrace - (Partially Covered)
Terrace
·
Private space
40 standing
The Terrace at the Battersea Barge is a laid-back, open-air space that captures the easy charm of being on the river. With sweeping views of the Thames and the London skyline, it’s a great spot for socialising, celebrating, or enjoying the riverside atmosphere. The Terrace offers a flexible layout — tables and chairs can be rearranged to create mo...

Alcohol licence until 23:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

from £250 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago
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Whole Boat/ Partial Boat hire
Event Space
·
Whole venue
80 seats
150 standing
The Battersea Barge in Nine Elms combines industrial charm with riverside elegance, offering sweeping views of the City, the Shard, and Battersea Power Station. Tucked away among landscaped surroundings, it’s a peaceful yet distinctive setting for weddings, parties, performances, and corporate gatherings that call for something out of the ordinary....

Alcohol licence until 23:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

from £1000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago
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Indoor Middle Deck
Event Space
·
Shared space
70 standing
The Indoor Middle Deck offers a perfect balance between the vibe of a vintage vessel and the comfort of a modern event space. With large windows overlooking the Thames, it provides a light-filled setting that feels both cosy and open and is ideal for events of all kinds. It can comfortably be used for 40 guests but as guests are welcome to spread ...

Alcohol licence until 23:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

from £150 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago
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Prices and opening hours

Monday
12:00 – 23:00
from £150 hire fee
East Deck (partially covered)
13:00 – 23:00
from £150 hire fee
Lower Deck
12:00 – 23:00
from £185 hire fee
Terrace - (Partially Covered)
13:00 – 23:00
from £250 hire fee
Whole Boat/ Partial Boat hire
13:00 – 23:00
from £1000–£3000 min. spend
Indoor Middle Deck
13:00 – 23:00
from £150 hire fee
Tuesday
12:00 – 23:00
from £150 hire fee
East Deck (partially covered)
13:00 – 23:00
from £150 hire fee
Lower Deck
12:00 – 23:00
from £185 hire fee
Terrace - (Partially Covered)
13:00 – 23:00
from £250 hire fee
Whole Boat/ Partial Boat hire
13:00 – 23:00
from £1000–£4500 min. spend
Indoor Middle Deck
13:00 – 23:00
from £150 hire fee
Wednesday
12:00 – 23:00
from £150 hire fee
East Deck (partially covered)
13:00 – 23:00
from £150 hire fee
Lower Deck
12:00 – 23:00
from £185 hire fee
Terrace - (Partially Covered)
13:00 – 23:00
from £250 hire fee
Whole Boat/ Partial Boat hire
13:00 – 23:00
from £1000–£5500 min. spend
Indoor Middle Deck
13:00 – 23:00
from £150 hire fee
Thursday
12:00 – 23:00
from £150 hire fee
East Deck (partially covered)
13:00 – 23:00
from £150 hire fee
Lower Deck
12:00 – 23:00
from £185 hire fee
Terrace - (Partially Covered)
13:00 – 23:00
from £250 hire fee
Whole Boat/ Partial Boat hire
13:00 – 23:00
from £1000–£6500 min. spend
Indoor Middle Deck
13:00 – 23:00
from £150 hire fee
Friday
12:00 – 0:00
from £150 hire fee
East Deck (partially covered)
13:00 – 23:00
from £150 hire fee
Lower Deck
12:00 – 0:00
from £185 hire fee
Terrace - (Partially Covered)
13:00 – 0:00
from £250 hire fee
Whole Boat/ Partial Boat hire
13:00 – 0:00
from £1000–£7500 min. spend
Indoor Middle Deck
13:00 – 0:00
from £150 hire fee
Saturday
12:00 – 0:00
from £150 hire fee
East Deck (partially covered)
13:00 – 23:00
from £150 hire fee
Lower Deck
12:00 – 0:00
from £185 hire fee
Terrace - (Partially Covered)
13:00 – 0:00
from £250 hire fee
Whole Boat/ Partial Boat hire
13:00 – 0:00
from £1000–£8500 min. spend
Indoor Middle Deck
13:00 – 0:00
from £150 hire fee
Sunday
12:00 – 23:00
from £150 hire fee
East Deck (partially covered)
13:00 – 23:00
from £150 hire fee
Lower Deck
12:00 – 23:00
from £185 hire fee
Terrace - (Partially Covered)
13:00 – 23:00
from £250 hire fee
Whole Boat/ Partial Boat hire
13:00 – 23:00
from £1000–£3000 min. spend
Indoor Middle Deck
13:00 – 23:00
from £150 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 2 verified users

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 150
standing
Up to 100
seats
In-house catering
Italian
cuisine
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

Reviews and ratings

4.6
4 recent guests highly rated cleanliness and service quality
Amenities
4.5
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
4.8
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
4.5
Catering
3.0
Communication
4.8
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EB
Emily B.
Verified review
Boat · 15 guests · May 2025
The Battersea Barge were incredibly helpful in facilitating a space for a birthday party. The online team were super responsive and I was able to meet Murtaza in advance to look at the space and decide on the best area. Overall would definitely recommend the barge for any event :)
5.0
SP
Sai P.
Verified review
30th Birthday Party · 60 guests · March 2025
All hopes of having a great time were met with ease at the Battersea barge. From communication about viewing the venue (which they recommended) to testing the audio prior to the event, pre-ordering and food/drinks - everything sailed smoothly. As soon as interest was expressed, detailed information was shared with regards to options and next steps. The setting of the barge can’t be beaten and everyone who visited remarked on how unique and nice the place was. Thirsty guests found themselves a nice drink at the bar; hungry ones munched on some pizzas and garlic bread; breathless ones climbed to the terrace to steal some stunning views of the city line. The sound system at the venue was perfect and I played music from my phone. The staff were very friendly and patient. From greeting upon arrival to ensuring that everyone on board was having a good time. Kudos to the team who run this place. It’s definitely a spot to regular. Overall a 10/10 experience. Had a memorable evening.
Chips / fries would be a nice add to the food menu.
4.7
MW
Magenta W.
Verified review
Pub · 50 guests · August 2022
Great venue. And great space to host any event. Staff were accommodating to all our needs and made it all work to come together. Drinks prices and atmosphere were really good for being in Battersea.
The pricing of the food package is extremely high and over priced. A very small cheese platter for 30-40 people- no where near enough crackers and for the Price of £250 is insane. Definitely not worth the money
4.5
BS
Bruce S.
Verified review
Riverside · 25 guests · July 2022
Drinks catering was great, the venue great, the staff very helpful and the way they set aside the space for the party was great.
There was a lack of clarity and inconsistent information about whether food would be available and when. In the end, food was not available, and we wish we had known that prior and during the party. Otherwise we would have ordered in, but were left hanging for some time when the messaging was unclear and staff could not confirm whether they could provide food or not. Please be more clear in your messaging prior and during about capacity of food delivery
4.4

About Battersea Barge

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

The newly refurbished Battersea Barge is a unique venue in Nine Elms on the Thames. We are docked between Chelsea and Vauxhall Bridge, by the new Battersea Power & Nine Elms tube Stations as well as Vauxhall. We offer views of the Battersea Power Station & City.

With food, drinks and a stage it’s the perfect venue for riverside weddings (we are licensed), parties & shows – music, comedy, cabaret or theatre.

For a video walk-through of the Battersea Barge, please visit our website.

FAQ

At Battersea Barge, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available

  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Battersea Barge:

  • Lower Deck hosting 60 guests: £684.96
  • Whole Boat/ Partial Boat hire hosting 80 guests: £4000
  • East Deck (partially covered) hosting 25 guests: £300
  • Terrace - (Partially Covered) hosting 20 guests: £182.96

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

Battersea Barge is located at Nine Elms Lane, in the Battersea, London district of London. The nearest metro station is Pimlico Station.

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