The Blue Anchor at Boathouse Studios, Barking

Event Space in an Event Venue · Private space

  132 reviews  – 
62 - 76 Abbey Road, London, IG11 7BT –
Barking Station (0.6 mi)
Up to 50
seats
Up to 65
standing
Venue doesn’t offer catering
External catering allowed

About this space

The Blue Anchor is a light and airy space right next to the River Roding and part of our four studio venue.

Hire includes:
Tables (round or trestle) 
Chairs (black or white)
Freshly laundered black spandex table covers
Bluetooth sound speaker
Microphone
Extension leads
Projector
LED fairy lights
Additional equipment can be provided at an extra cost.

Free parking for up to 40 cars with a code for the barrier, after 6pm weekdays and all weekend
The venue has a small galley kitchen which can be used for setting up food.

Time should be carefully factored in for set up and clear away of the event. Recommended no less than an hour for each. 

Alcohol surcharge £200 plus VAT (BYOB) for hirer providing alcohol at no charge to guests OR paying bar (minimum spend £250).

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

Event offers and packages

Christmas Party Offers

BLUE ANCHOR
Monday - Friday 8AM-5PM £50 ph
Monday - Thursday 5PM - 11PM £60 ph
Saturday, Sunday 8AM -5PM £60 ph
Fri, Sat, Sun 5PM-11PM £80 ph
Christmas Party Package: Boathouse Studios
£390 total
• Trestle Tables
• Freshly laundered black table covers
• Chairs
• Bluetooth sound system
• Free Parking, weekdays from 6pm and all weekend
• Fully accessible lift and toilets
• Baby changing facility

Prices

Monday
8:00 – 23:00
from £66 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 – 23:00
from £66 hire fee per hour
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Please note that our prices are 'from', we provide tailored estimates for events.
We have a range of excellent suppliers who can cater for most requirements.
Tuesday
8:00 – 23:00
from £66 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 – 23:00
from £66 hire fee per hour
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Please note that our prices are 'from', we provide tailored estimates for events.
We have a range of excellent suppliers who can cater for most requirements.
Wednesday
8:00 – 23:00
from £66 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 – 23:00
from £66 hire fee per hour
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Please note that our prices are 'from', we provide tailored estimates for events.
We have a range of excellent suppliers who can cater for most requirements.
Thursday
8:00 – 23:00
from £66 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 – 23:00
from £66 hire fee per hour
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Please note that our prices are 'from', we provide tailored estimates for events.
We have a range of excellent suppliers who can cater for most requirements.
Friday
8:00 – 23:00
from £72–£84 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 – 18:00
from £72 hire fee per hour
Per hour
18:00 – 23:00
from £84 hire fee per hour
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Please note that our prices are 'from', we provide tailored estimates for events.
We have a range of excellent suppliers who can cater for most requirements.
Saturday
8:00 – 23:00
from £72–£84 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 – 18:00
from £72 hire fee per hour
Per hour
18:00 – 23:00
from £84 hire fee per hour
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Please note that our prices are 'from', we provide tailored estimates for events.
We have a range of excellent suppliers who can cater for most requirements.
Sunday
8:00 – 23:00
from £72–£84 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 – 18:00
from £72 hire fee per hour
Per hour
18:00 – 23:00
from £84 hire fee per hour
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Please note that our prices are 'from', we provide tailored estimates for events.
We have a range of excellent suppliers who can cater for most requirements.
Pricing updated by venue 5 months ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 3 verified users

Capacity

Standing
up to 65
Theatre
up to 50
Boardroom
up to 40
Cabaret
up to 50
U-Shaped
up to 40
Classroom
up to 50

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering
External catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
PA system / speakers
Conference call facilities
Natural light
Free parking is available on-site (40 spaces)
Paid parking facilities available nearby
River View
Original Brick wall
Free car parking weekdays after 6pm and weekends
Paying Mobile Bar
Small kitchen space
Tables & Chairs
Air conditioning
Storage space
Quiet space
Accommodation available

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restriction

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Temporary event notices (TENs) available
Wedding licence

Host rules

Our terms and conditions are available on request.

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day

Show cancellation details

Reviews and ratings

(132 reviews and ratings - )

AM
Ansu M.
August 2024
PR Event · 50 guests
It’s an excellent venue suitable for all other events and the CEO of my company was pleased. Above all Julie the lady there was an excellent host and been very good in communicating from day one.
Nothing
4.7
DN
Danni N.
July 2024
Hall · 50 guests
We hosted our baby shower at this venue and the team couldn’t do enough to help us. Very friendly and approachable staff who were easily contactable for all planning purposes, and visible on the day of the event for additional support. The venue itself is exactly as pictured, clean and fit for purpose. The team were able to provide tables and chairs for our booking, and had a number of optional additions such as table covers. We also had access to a kitchen for our event which was super useful for our catering needs. Free onsite parking is available at the venue with an access code which was a plus for us and our guests. The venue is also accessible via a lift. I highly recommend this venue and many thanks to Julie, Carole and Shadene for their support!
5.0
S
Ssayi@yahoo.co.uk
November 2021
Baby Shower · 25 guests
The staff was so helpful and kind to my guest. Planning the Event with Julie, was like I was planning it with a member of the family. They made sure they facilitated our needs. A great team
Nothing
5.0
CQ
Chloe Q.
December 2021
Baby Shower · 40 guests
4.5

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About Boathouse Studios, Barking

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. :)

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