The Riverside

Pub

#5 of 155 Private Dining venues in Lambeth Borough
#90 of 3509 Engagement Party venues in London
  46 reviews  – 
Hamilton House, 5 St George’s Wharf, London, SW8 2LE –
Vauxhall Station (0.1 mi)
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Venue overview

Thames-side pub in Vauxhall with panoramic views of the London Eye and Battersea Power Station. Year-round outdoor terraces and a private room make it ideal for birthday parties, baby showers, or relaxed celebrations with great food and drinks.

This is an AI-generated summary based on client reviews and venue profile

Spaces for hire at The Riverside

The Green Room

Dining Room
·
Private space
24 seats
30 standing
The Green Room is a private dining room in The Riverside that combines an enclosed layout with folding glass doors so the space can feel separated or opened onto the main pub area. Design: The Green Room's interiors pair geometric wallpaper with timber panelling and cane-backed wooden chairs for a retro-modern look. The room uses low pendant light...

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

The Bow

Lounge
·
Shared space
40 seats
50 standing
The Bow is a lounge in The Riverside with floor-to-ceiling windows that provide uninterrupted riverside views. Design: The Bow presents a mid-century inspired interior featuring a brown tufted leather banquette, low wooden tables, mixed upholstered chairs and a patterned high-back armchair. The space uses dark timber flooring, framed prints and wa...

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

Nine Elms Corridor

Event Space
·
Private space
24 seats
30 standing
Nine Elms Corridor — Event Space in The Riverside, a long corridor-style room defined by its linear layout and flexible flow for arrivals and movement. Design: The room combines timber panelling, deep painted walls and mixed upholstery in leather and velvet, punctuated by low-hung pendant lights and sculptural wooden details for a contemporary pub...

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

Event offers

Christmas Party Offers

Christmas Buffet – The Bow

£20 per person

1. Pork, Leek & Apple Sausage Rolls
2. ScampiWith Homemade Tartar Sauce
3. Pork, Leek & Apple Scotch Eggs
4. Creamy Hummus & Sourdough Bread (VG)
5. Tomato & Basil Bruschetta (VG)
6. Chicken Croquette
7. Vegetarian Sausage (V)
8. Spiced PotatoWedges (VG)
9. Breaded Mushrooms (VG)
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Reviews and ratings

4.7
1 new review from verified user within the last 6 months
14 recent guests highly rated location
Amenities
4.6
Cleanliness
4.8
Location
4.9
Service quality
4.7
Value for money
4.8
Catering
4.6
Communication
4.7

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.

MP
Maria P.
Verified review
Private Dining · 18 guests · September 2026 · Nine Elms Corridor

Great time celebrating my sister's Hen do. Private area was great. The food was brilliant!!

5.0
CK
Caitlin K.
Verified review
Meeting · 10 guests · September 2024 · The Green Room

The staff were really friendly and helpful

It was unclear whether there was a screen to use before we arrived - there is!

4.3
GS
Gloria S.
Verified review
Dining Party · 16 guests · August 2024 · The Green Room

Excellent location. Privacy. Good service. Everyone enjoyed the food and the occasion.

Being dropped off at the building front and having to walk to the pub, as a disabled person.

5.0
JJ
Jack J.
Verified review
Pub · 14 guests · November 2022 · The Green Room

Fantastic staff Great private room Great food & drink Very accommodating

only reason 4 star for venue is that they said the speakers worked when I asked multiple times but when we turned up they didn't!

4.8

Prices and opening hours

Monday
11:00 – 0:00
from £10–£16 per person
The Bow
11:00 – 0:00
from £10 per person
Nine Elms Corridor
11:00 – 0:00
from £16 per person
The Green Room
11:00 – 0:00
from £16 per person
Tuesday
11:00 – 0:00
from £10–£16 per person
The Bow
11:00 – 0:00
from £10 per person
Nine Elms Corridor
11:00 – 0:00
from £16 per person
The Green Room
11:00 – 0:00
from £16 per person
Wednesday
11:00 – 0:00
from £10–£16 per person
The Bow
11:00 – 0:00
from £10 per person
Nine Elms Corridor
11:00 – 0:00
from £16 per person
The Green Room
11:00 – 0:00
from £16 per person
Thursday
11:00 – 0:00
from £10–£16 per person
The Bow
11:00 – 0:00
from £10 per person
Nine Elms Corridor
11:00 – 0:00
from £16 per person
The Green Room
11:00 – 0:00
from £16 per person
Friday
11:00 – 0:00
from £10–£16 per person
The Bow
11:00 – 0:00
from £10 per person
Nine Elms Corridor
11:00 – 0:00
from £16 per person
The Green Room
11:00 – 0:00
from £16 per person
Saturday
11:00 – 0:00
from £10–£16 per person
The Bow
11:00 – 0:00
from £10 per person
Nine Elms Corridor
11:00 – 0:00
from £16 per person
The Green Room
11:00 – 0:00
from £16 per person
Sunday
11:00 – 0:00
from £10–£16 per person
The Bow
11:00 – 0:00
from £10 per person
Nine Elms Corridor
11:00 – 0:00
from £16 per person
The Green Room
11:00 – 0:00
from £16 per person

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 50
standing
Up to 40
seats
In-house catering
British
cuisine
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Parking available
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About The Riverside

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

The Riverside is a pub centred on a marble-and-wood bar and contemporary British dining.

Venue highlights: The venue offers an enclosed private room that can be reserved for confidential meetings or private dining. The venue provides in-house catering and accepts pre-ordered group menus for private hires. The staff support event setup, including assistance with decorations, and can switch bookings between the bright front area and year-round terraces depending on weather.

Best for: Private dining, baby showers and corporate meetings.

Location: St George’s Wharf in Vauxhall sits along the Thames and forms part of a riverside stretch with several restaurants and bars for guests to continue the evening.

What guests say: The service is attentive and accommodating for private hires, including hands-on help with setup and decorations. The front area and terraces are bright and calm, keeping background music at a level suitable for conversation.

Usually booked for
Private Dining

Typically for 10-20 guests and costs about £1,000.


"Great time celebrating my sister's Hen do. Private area was great. The food was brilliant!!"

- Maria P. Sep 2026

FAQ

No, there is no karaoke machine.

Yes, the venue is all on one floor and has an accessible toilet on the ground floor.

Cancellations 30 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 30 days to 7 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 7 days are non-refundable.

At The Riverside, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available

The Riverside does not offer parking facilities.

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at The Riverside:

  • The Bow hosting 40 guests: £1671.20
  • The Green Room hosting 7 guests: £379.60
  • Nine Elms Corridor hosting 20 guests: £230.64

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

The Riverside is located at Hamilton House, in Vauxhall, London. The nearest metro station is Vauxhall Station.

Yes! Here's what guests who have hosted their birthdays at this venue say:

  • James M. rated it 5/5 stars
    'Great way to spend my 30th, lovely venue and excellent service from the staff. We had Nine Elms corridor booked and we easily had 30 people in it. Would highly recommend The Riverside for birthday bookings!'
  • Michael K. rated it 4.2/5 stars
    'Staff were all very friendly and helpful.'
  • Jo W. rated it 4/5 stars
    'Good area, good music, rugby playing, close to Waterloo, '

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