We know venues. And we know that when it comes to finding a venue space for your event, it can get boring sifting through pubs and restaurants. Luckily, we have a lot of really different spaces on the site. Why not look for a boat party hire in London? You can cruise down the Thames or enjoy your party on a boat that’s moored up in a cool location (HMS Belfast, with views of Tower Bridge, we’re looking at you). Whatever kind of event you’re looking to throw, we can help you find the perfect boat for you. It’ll be a night that you and your guests remember forever.
Boat Party Hire in London: The Coolest Boats For Your Next Event
Bar&Co
Located conveniently between Holborn and Temple, Bar & Co is a super cool bar, club, and restaurant on a boat. You can hire the entire boat for your next party. They even have an events management team that will make it easy for you to customise your event. Whether you plan a conference, meeting, happy hour, birthday party, or wedding, they can definitely handle it. The great thing about this floating venue is that it can fit up to 100 people and it has a late-night license that runs through until 3 am.
Barge East
This East London hotspot is 118 years old! Originally a Dutch boat, Barge East has been transformed into a floating bar and restaurant. With views of both the Olympic stadium and London skyline, you and your guests are in for a treat. Hire the entire venue and you can fit up to 120 people. If you’re looking to accommodate fewer people, there are multiple spaces available for hire. Plus, Barge East gives you the opportunity to customise your event. They offer canapes, bespoke food menus, as well as cocktails and other drinks. Plus, if you do end up going for the full hire of the venue, you even have the option to hire live entertainment throughout the day. Sounds like a great spot to us.
The Milk Float
Built in 2014, the popular bar and cafe, The Milk Float has become a really popular place to visit in Hackney Wick. They have a really cool rooftop terrace that has flame heaters and warm blankets, so it’s a great space for a party no matter what time of year. They also offer their cabin space, below deck, for hire. Slightly smaller, this part of the venue can fit up to 26 people. No matter which space you book, you’ll be sure to enjoy your boat party.
The Symphony
The ultimate boat party hire in London is going to have to be The Symphony. Part of the Bateaux fleet, this all-glass boat is simply gorgeous. They serve up delicious food and most of the tables are set next to the windows so you can be sure to get a great view as you cruise down the Thames. The Symphony has two spaces available for hire, the Millenium Section, which can fit 36 people, and the Tower Room which can hold 40.
City Cruises
Pick the boat that suits your event from the fleet of City Cruises. They have small boats that can accommodate as little as 56 people and large ones that can hold up to 500 guests. This is a great option for a brand launch, wedding, birthday, or corporate event. City Cruises are really up for anything and can offer sightseeing tours, lunch, dinner, afternoon tea, or even a Showboat experience. The options are endless with this popular cruise line.
HMS Belfast
Can you believe that you can have an event on this iconic ship? Launched in March 1938, this vessel not only served throughout the Second World War, it also supported UN forces in Korea and remained in service until 1965. It’s been moored in the Thames close to Tower Bridge since October 1971. And as well as exploring the ship during the day as a museum, you can also hire it out for private events. There are seven different spaces you can choose from. Each one accommodates a different number of people ranging from 35-250. It seems like a really unique and interesting place to host your next event.
Sunborn London
The Sunborn London is a hotel on a yacht. It’s moored at Royal Victoria Docks which is close to the Excel Center, making it an excellent place to host a corporate event after one of the many events that are held at the center each year. With a number of spaces available for private hire, you can accommodate between 12 and 110 people, making it an ideal spot for your next event. And if you’re coming from out of town, you can even stay onboard at the hotel.
Cutty Sark
Imagine hosting your next vent beneath the copper-clad hull of a ship. That can actually be a reality when you hire out the Cutty Sark Greenwich. It’s the only place in the entire world where you can host an event underneath an old ship. You can fit between 240 guests seated or 400 standing which makes it perfect for corporate events. Hold brand launches or a Christmas party at this venue that is steeped in history. Your guests will remember it forever.
Absolute Pleasure Yacht
Located in Canary Wharf, Absolute Pleasure Yacht is an ideal spot for several events, year-round. You can have a birthday party, engagement party, hen/stag night, wedding reception, dinner party, cocktail party, Christmas party, and more in this venue. They offer both catered and self-catered packages and can fit up to 40 people. Plus, they can accommodate guests overnight.
The Boathouse London
This canal boat is seriously gorgeous and you can find it in Paddington. It can seat up to 30 guests and even offer catering. Choose from lunches to canapes, or a 5-course private dining menu. Whatever you’re looking to do, odds are they can help you achieve it. This boat party hire in London is an excellent space for supper clubs, brunches, meetings, product launches, and film screenings.
