Usually booked for
Meeting
Typically for 5-25 guests and costs about £200.
"It was our second time renting this venue and the experience was as good as the first one. Will use again."
- Jonathan C. Apr 2025
Britain's Biggest Houseboat
Boat
#30 of 579 Private Dining venues in North East London
#2 of 119 Children's Birthday Party venues in Tower Hamlets
4 reviews
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50 Saint Katharine's Way, London, E1W 1LA
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Tower Gateway Station (0.3 mi)
Mael Leboucher
Your Personal Event Manager from Woolly limited
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Excellent communication - 4.7/5
96 verified clients rated their communication with the venue manager as 4.7. They appreciated the manager's professionalism and quick response times.
Spaces for hire at Britain's Biggest Houseboat
Britain's Biggest Houseboat
Boat
·
Whole venue
30 seats
30 standing
This space is looked after by Woolly Mammoth London, the only company in the city that specialises in hosting professional events in one-of-a-kind private homes. We believe there's no better way to create a unique, intimate atmosphere for creative businesses and bold ideas.
But we don’t just rent out homes, we take care of the whole event. From pl...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Conference call facilities
Storage space
Play your own music
from £160 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
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Event offers
Christmas Party Offers
Christmas Dinner Package – Luxury (French inspired cuisine) – Britain's Biggest Houseboat
£140 per person
3 course Christmas dinner (include service, beer, wine and soft drinks for the duration of the event).
Please find below a non-exhaustive list of items that can be ordered (Full sample menu here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HLSBaD2d3PHBBletZByqnLWB6DDg3wSw/view?usp=sharing)
Starters:
Comte, butternut and mushroom tartlet with green leaves
Burnt leek salad with "Oeuf Mimosa"
Butternut cream and vegan scallops (mushrooms)
Mains:
cod (or other white fish) with a chorizo crust, mashed potatoes and a red pepper coulis with seasonal vegetables
poussin stuffed with chestnuts served with seasonal vegetables and gratin dauphinois
duck breast with sarladaise potatoes and seasonal vegetables
Desserts:
Marcelle's cheesecake with seasonal fruit compote
Pears poached in red wine with almond cake and vanilla cream
Paris Brest
Reviews and ratings
5.0
Amenities
5.0
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Communication
5.0
Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
JC
Jonathan C.
Verified review
Meeting · 5 guests
· April 2025
· Britain's Biggest Houseboat
It was our second time renting this venue and the experience was as good as the first one. Will use again.
Submitted 1 year ago
5.0
JC
Jonathan C.
Verified review
Meeting · 5 guests
· April 2025
· Britain's Biggest Houseboat
An outstanding experience from start to finish. We booked the space over three separate days for a sit-down interview, and it exceeded all expectations. The space is as impressive as the photos suggest – even larger in person. It was exceptionally quiet, making it perfect for filming. The Woolly Mammoth team were fantastic, providing all the information and support we needed, and guiding us seamlessly through every stage of the process, right up to check-out. Booking was effortless thanks to their attention to detail. We’ll absolutely be using this venue again for future shoots.
Nothing
Submitted 1 year ago
5.0
RD
Russell D.
Verified review
Excellent communication
Submitted 3 months ago
5.0
JC
Jonathan C.
Verified review
Excellent communication
Submitted 1 year ago
5.0
Prices and opening hours
Monday
6:00 –
6:00
from
£160
hire fee per hour
Britain's Biggest Houseboat
6:00 –
6:00
from
£160
hire fee per hour
Tuesday
6:00 –
6:00
from
£160
hire fee per hour
Britain's Biggest Houseboat
6:00 –
6:00
from
£160
hire fee per hour
Wednesday
6:00 –
6:00
from
£160
hire fee per hour
Britain's Biggest Houseboat
6:00 –
6:00
from
£160
hire fee per hour
Thursday
6:00 –
6:00
from
£160
hire fee per hour
Britain's Biggest Houseboat
6:00 –
6:00
from
£160
hire fee per hour
Friday
6:00 –
6:00
from
£160
hire fee per hour
Britain's Biggest Houseboat
6:00 –
6:00
from
£160
hire fee per hour
Saturday
6:00 –
6:00
from
£160
hire fee per hour
Britain's Biggest Houseboat
6:00 –
6:00
from
£160
hire fee per hour
Sunday
6:00 –
6:00
from
£160
hire fee per hour
Britain's Biggest Houseboat
6:00 –
6:00
from
£160
hire fee per hour
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
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 30
standing
Up to 30
seats
In-house catering
Asian
cuisine
External catering allowed
Parking available
Accommodation available
BYO alcohol
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: Alcohol provided
About Britain's Biggest Houseboat
Britain's Biggest Houseboat is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.
Currently docked at St Katharine Docks in London, this boathouse is the largest in the UK. It boasts a 50-foot furnished winter garden on the foredeck, providing stunning waterside views. The venue spans two decks and includes a kitchen, a dining area, a sauna, and two reception areas.
The open-plan living space is both spacious and elegant, offering breathtaking views of St Katharine Docks Marina. One reception area features a large sofa and a coffee table, while the modern, fully-equipped kitchen stands nearby. The second reception area, with its decorative fireplace and large sofa, provides incredible views of the River Thames.
This unique and sizable venue is ideal for a variety of events, ranging from corporate meetings and private dinners to networking events and large conferences. It's also perfect for artistic activities such as photo shoots and film production.
FAQ
Yes, outside catering and refreshments are permitted.
The venue does not permit party-type events; it only accepts corporate/professional events.
No, there is no air conditioning on the boat. Opening all windows and using fans usually keeps the temperature comfortable; avoid using the veranda in summer as it can make the interior very hot.
Cancellations 7 days in advance will receive a full refund.
Cancellations 7 days to 24 hours in advance will receive a 50% refund.
Cancellations for events starting within 24 hours are non-refundable.
At Britain's Biggest Houseboat, the following catering options are available:
- In-house catering service is available
- Bringing your own catering/food is allowed
- Refreshments for guests are offered
- Bringing your own alcohol is allowed
- Paid parking facilities are available nearby
Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Britain's Biggest Houseboat:
- Britain's Biggest Houseboat hosting 5 guests: £240
For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.
Britain's Biggest Houseboat is located at 50 Saint Katharine's Way, in Wapping, London. The nearest metro station is Tower Gateway Station.
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