An event venue with exposed brick exterior, metal staircase, and large Malthouse signage at Boathouse Studios, Barking.

Boathouse Studios, Barking

Event Venue

#3 of 538 Baby Shower venues in East London
#9 of 2399 Bridal Shower venues in London
  154 reviews  – 
62 - 76 Abbey Road, London, IG11 7BT –
Barking Station (0.6 mi)
From £70
hire fee
Up to 160
seats
Up to 200
standing
Venue doesn't offer catering
Parking available
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Venue overview

Quirky riverside warehouse in East London's Barking offers exposed brick studios with an urban vibe. Ideal for unique weddings, artistic events, and private celebrations by the water.

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

Spaces for hire at Boathouse Studios, Barking

The Fishing Smack at Boathouse Studios, Barking
The Fishing Smack
Function Room
·
Private space
80 seats
85 standing
The Fishing Smack has white plaster walls, original brickwork, sprung flooring and three large windows that let the light do its thing. Walks in feeling welcoming whether it's a client presentation or a birthday - up to 80 guests depending on how the room gets laid out. Meetings, conferences, training days, birthdays, baby showers, weddings, commu...
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £75 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 1 day ago
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The Blue Anchor at Boathouse Studios, Barking
The Blue Anchor
Function Room
·
Private space
60 seats
65 standing
The Blue Anchor is a light, flexible studio space that suits professional hires just as well as private events. With capacity for up to 65 guests. It’s ideal for meetings, workshops, training days and conferences - as well as birthdays, baby showers, weddings, mehndis, community events and more. The space has a clean, welcoming feel with white pla...
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Conference call facilities
Play your own music
from £70 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 1 day ago
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Randells at Boathouse Studios, Barking
Randells
Function Room
·
Private space
40 seats
50 standing
The Randells Studio is a beautifully refurbished, light filled creative studio within The Boathouse, an artist led cultural venue in Barking’s historic Ice House Creative Quarter. Designed for meetings, training days, workshops and away days, the space offers a calm and characterful alternative to traditional corporate venues. With exposed brick, ...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Projector
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Conference call facilities
Play your own music
from £70 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 1 day ago
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Fishing Smack & Blue Anchor at Boathouse Studios, Barking
Fishing Smack & Blue Anchor
Dance Studio
·
Private space
160 seats
200 standing
Combine our two riverfront studios, Blue Anchor and Fishing Smack for larger events up to 200 guest. It's large capacity, gives you a seamless flow for arrivals, breakouts, dining, dancing, or networking. The studios offer a bright, “blank canvas” feel with high ceilings, white plaster walls, exposed brickwork, sprung flooring and six large window...
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Conference call facilities
Play your own music
from £145 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 1 day ago
Enquire now

Reviews and ratings

4.7
45 recent guests highly rated cleanliness
Amenities
4.7
Cleanliness
4.9
Location
4.5
Service quality
4.7
Value for money
4.7
Catering
4.8
Communication
4.9
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
CC
Christ C.
Verified review
Hall · 25 guests · March 2025
Amazing venue. Great response times. Exactly what we were looking for! Thank you Julie!
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
8:00 – 23:00
from £70–£145 hire fee per hour
The Fishing Smack
8:00 – 23:00
from £75 hire fee per hour
The Blue Anchor
8:00 – 23:00
from £70 hire fee per hour
Randells
8:00 – 23:00
from £70 hire fee per hour
Fishing Smack & Blue Anchor
8:00 – 23:00
from £145 hire fee per hour
Tuesday
8:00 – 23:00
from £70–£145 hire fee per hour
The Fishing Smack
8:00 – 23:00
from £75 hire fee per hour
The Blue Anchor
8:00 – 23:00
from £70 hire fee per hour
Randells
8:00 – 23:00
from £70 hire fee per hour
Fishing Smack & Blue Anchor
8:00 – 23:00
from £145 hire fee per hour
Wednesday
8:00 – 23:00
from £70–£145 hire fee per hour
The Fishing Smack
8:00 – 23:00
from £75 hire fee per hour
The Blue Anchor
8:00 – 23:00
from £70 hire fee per hour
Randells
8:00 – 23:00
from £70 hire fee per hour
Fishing Smack & Blue Anchor
8:00 – 23:00
from £145 hire fee per hour
Thursday
8:00 – 23:00
from £70–£145 hire fee per hour
The Fishing Smack
8:00 – 23:00
from £75 hire fee per hour
The Blue Anchor
8:00 – 23:00
from £70 hire fee per hour
Randells
8:00 – 23:00
from £70 hire fee per hour
Fishing Smack & Blue Anchor
8:00 – 23:00
from £145 hire fee per hour
Friday
8:00 – 23:00
from £80–£210 hire fee per hour
The Fishing Smack
8:00 – 23:00
from £90–£110 hire fee per hour
The Blue Anchor
8:00 – 23:00
from £80–£100 hire fee per hour
Randells
8:00 – 23:00
from £80–£100 hire fee per hour
Fishing Smack & Blue Anchor
8:00 – 23:00
from £190–£210 hire fee per hour
Saturday
8:00 – 23:00
from £80–£210 hire fee per hour
The Fishing Smack
8:00 – 23:00
from £90–£110 hire fee per hour
The Blue Anchor
8:00 – 23:00
from £80–£100 hire fee per hour
Randells
8:00 – 23:00
from £80–£100 hire fee per hour
Fishing Smack & Blue Anchor
8:00 – 23:00
from £190–£210 hire fee per hour
Sunday
8:00 – 23:00
from £80–£210 hire fee per hour
The Fishing Smack
8:00 – 23:00
from £90–£110 hire fee per hour
The Blue Anchor
8:00 – 23:00
from £80–£100 hire fee per hour
Randells
8:00 – 23:00
from £80–£100 hire fee per hour
Fishing Smack & Blue Anchor
8:00 – 23:00
from £190–£210 hire fee per hour
Pricing updated by venue 1 day ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 7 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 200
standing
Up to 160
seats
External catering allowed
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
BYO alcohol
Unavailable: In-house catering
Unavailable: Accommodation available

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.

An unusual and quirky riverside multi-purpose venue offering four flexible studios for a variety of business, corporate and private celebration events.

Our studios have sprung floors and offer a blank canvas that can be transformed to suit your needs. This peaceful 'get-away-from-it-all' offers great privacy.

Its urban warehouse feel with exposed brick walls gives it a contemporary feel. It's the perfect setting for people who want the freedom to create their own space in their own way, and stamp their individuality. We have a 'yes and' approach to events and if we can help you to make your idea work we'll do our best to make things possible. You can bring in your own decor, catering and entertainment. We have free parking after 5pm on weekdays and all weekend. :)

FAQ

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.

Event date of a confirmed booking can be changed to another date within 1 months from the original date, at no cost.

At Boathouse Studios, Barking, the following catering options are available:

  • Bringing your own catering/food is allowed
  • Refreshments for guests are offered
  • Bringing your own alcohol is allowed

  • Free parking is available on-site: 40 spaces
  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Boathouse Studios, Barking:

  • The Fishing Smack hosting 80 guests: £522
  • The Blue Anchor hosting 60 guests: £350
  • Randells hosting 50 guests: £642

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

Boathouse Studios, Barking is located at 62 - 76 Abbey Road, in Barking, London. The nearest metro station is Barking Station.

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Barking Station (0.6 mi)
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