Tamesis Dock

Bar

#11 of 157 Birthday Party venues in Southwark
#1 of 98 Drinks Reception venues in Lambeth Borough
  106 reviews  – 
Albert Embankmemt, London, SE1 7TP
Vauxhall Station (0.4 mi)
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Spaces for hire at Tamesis Dock

The Lower Deck
Bar
·
Private space
70 seats
120 standing
The Lower Deck, offering high ceilings and fantastic views of Parliament, may be privately hired for events until 1 am. You must must have a minimum of 70 guests for a Friday or Saturday night (50 plus guests on all other days or daytimes) but may invite more as you still have access to the rest of the vessel which has a kitchen and a fully stocked...

Alcohol licence until 0:30
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

The Outside Stage Deck
Bar
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Semi-private area
15 seats
25 standing
The Outside Stage Deck, situated on the front of our Dutch Vessel, offers great views of the city including the Houses of Parliament and the London Eye! It provides a more exclusive area for you and your guests to enjoy your occasion. Please note that hire fees and minimum spends differ depending on the time and day.

Alcohol licence until 0:30
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

The West Facing Deck
Bar
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Semi-private area
30 seats
40 standing
The West-Facing Deck provides a more private area away from the rest of the boat and offers great views of London. The West-facing deck can accommodate 50+ people and you will have access to the rest of the boat. Hire fees start from £400 and for those with more of a budget we have minimum spend options also (minimum spends must be pre-paid) Ple...

Alcohol licence until 0:30
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

Whole Venue
Bar
·
Whole venue
100 seats
260 standing
Tamesis Dock is the perfect unique venue for your next celebration. Being able to hold up to 260 standing guests, this venue will provide enough place for all the people you are thinking to invite. The whole venue combines all of the spaces we offer - the Lower Deck, the West-facing deck and the Stage deck. Our facilities will make your event...

Alcohol licence until 0:30
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

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Albert Embankmemt, London, SE1 7TP
Vauxhall Station (0.4 mi)
Public transportation
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Public transportation
  • Bus Salamanca Street (Stop SK) 0.1 mi
  • Bus Tinworth Street (Stop SL) 0.1 mi
  • Bus Lambeth Bridge (Stop ND) 0.2 mi
Parking
  • Parking Parking Lot for Motorcycles - London 0.2 mi
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Prices and opening hours

Monday
12:00 – 1:00
from £185 hire fee
The Lower Deck
12:00 – 1:00
from £185 hire fee
The Outside Stage Deck
12:30 – 0:00
from £300 hire fee + min. spend
The West Facing Deck
12:00 – 0:00
from £400 hire fee
Whole Venue
19:30 – 1:00
from £5500 min. spend
Tuesday
12:00 – 1:00
from £185 hire fee
The Lower Deck
12:00 – 1:00
from £185 hire fee
The Outside Stage Deck
12:30 – 0:00
from £300 hire fee + min. spend
The West Facing Deck
12:00 – 0:00
from £400 hire fee
Whole Venue
19:30 – 1:00
from £5500 min. spend
Wednesday
12:00 – 1:00
from £185 hire fee
The Lower Deck
12:00 – 1:00
from £185 hire fee
The Outside Stage Deck
12:30 – 0:00
from £300 hire fee + min. spend
The West Facing Deck
12:00 – 0:00
from £400 hire fee
Whole Venue
19:30 – 1:00
from £5500 min. spend
Thursday
12:00 – 1:00
from £185 hire fee
The Lower Deck
12:00 – 1:00
from £185 hire fee
The Outside Stage Deck
12:30 – 0:00
from £300 hire fee + min. spend
The West Facing Deck
12:00 – 0:00
from £400 hire fee
Whole Venue
19:30 – 1:00
from £15000 min. spend
Friday
11:30 – 1:00
from £185 hire fee
The Lower Deck
12:00 – 1:00
from £185 hire fee
The Outside Stage Deck
11:30 – 0:00
from £300 hire fee + min. spend
The West Facing Deck
12:00 – 0:00
from £400 hire fee
Whole Venue
19:30 – 1:00
from £15000 min. spend
Saturday
11:30 – 1:00
from £185 hire fee
The Lower Deck
12:00 – 1:00
from £185 hire fee
The Outside Stage Deck
11:30 – 0:00
from £300 hire fee + min. spend
The West Facing Deck
12:00 – 0:00
from £400 hire fee
Whole Venue
19:30 – 1:00
from £15000 min. spend
Sunday
12:00 – 1:00
from £185 hire fee
The Lower Deck
12:00 – 1:00
from £185 hire fee
The Outside Stage Deck
12:30 – 0:00
from £300 hire fee + min. spend
The West Facing Deck
12:00 – 0:00
from £400 hire fee
Whole Venue
19:30 – 1:00
from £5500 min. spend

Facilities and catering options

Up to 260
standing
Up to 100
seats
In-house catering
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
External catering allowed
Parking available
Accommodation available
BYO alcohol

Reviews and ratings

1 new review from verified user within the last 6 months
21 recent guests highly rated amenities, cleanliness and location
Amenities
4.8
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
4.9
Service quality
4.6
Value for money
4.7
Catering
4.6
Communication
4.9
GT
Genevieve T.
June 2024
30th Birthday Party · 70 guests
Brilliant venue Easy to link to music system Fab use of space Great location and prompt replies from hosts Had a really incredible time
Could have done with labels for the gluten free/vegan food dishes ordered It was busy downstairs with my guests so, though all food came out in a timely manner it was hard to distinguish what was what, and naturally important with dietary issues
5.0
JM
Jonny M.
March 2024
Boat · 70 guests
I hosted my birthday party at Tamesis Dock, and what can I say? It was a perfect night. The venue and location are top-notch, and the staff were friendly and accommodating throughout. Highly recommend to anyone who is planning a special event!
5.0
LB
Lahiru B.
September 2023
30th Birthday Party · 30 guests
I celebrated my 30th on the East Deck for about 35 people. The venue was great, the views are great and the boat is spacious. The staff were really friendly and professional, i found their communication before the booking to be great as they were really helpful getting the right type of booking. If you're looking for a more intimate gathering, I would highly recommend this place! Thanks for a great night
5.0
AB
Alexandra B.
June 2023
30th Birthday Party · 45 guests
Great venue at a central location. Area was marked out in advance, and communication with the venue was quick and helpful. Food came out on time and was more than enough for guests! Staff were very helpful on the day.
Probably wasn't quite large enough for 40 guests, it became quite hard to move around the boat.
4.6

About Tamesis Dock

This beautiful converted 1930's Dutch barge offers a range of booking options to suit every client and event.

Our most popular option for hire is the Lower deck often used for parties of 80+ it offers high ceilings, quirky interiors and full access to our PA system. Other booking options include the West-facing deck and our Stage deck, offering unbeatable views of London.

We are lucky enough to have hosted some amazing bands including Bastille, Carter USM, Allessi's Ark, Local Natives, Big Deal & Matt McHugh to name a few.

We have also been featured in numerous awards, publications and media.

FAQ

At Tamesis Dock, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
Tamesis Dock does not offer parking facilities.

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Tamesis Dock:

  • The Lower Deck hosting 50 guests: £695.04
  • The West Facing Deck hosting 40 guests: £2472
  • Whole Venue hosting 70 guests: £756
  • The Outside Stage Deck hosting 25 guests: £1026.40

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

Tamesis Dock is located at Albert Embankmemt, in the Southwark district of London. The nearest metro station is Vauxhall Station.