Boat Venues

Unique Events on the Thames

Looking to host an event with a difference? London’s boat venues offer a spectacular setting, combining iconic river views with a memorable experience your guests won’t forget. Whether you’re planning a celebration, corporate function, dinner or reception, a boat venue adds charm, atmosphere and a truly unique backdrop.

At Best Venues London, we work with a diverse selection of boats, barges and floating event spaces along the Thames. From elegant cruisers to contemporary floating venues, we’ll help you find the perfect space for your occasion.

Why Choose Us?

  • Access to London’s best boat venues for parties, meetings, dinners and corporate events

  • Free, fast and impartial venue-finding service

  • Options for static moored boats or fully cruising experiences

  • Facilities for dining, dancing, drinks receptions, presentations and entertainment

  • Expert support from initial brief to arranging site visits and final booking

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A selection of some of our Boats for Hire

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The Westminster Boating Base

The Westminster Boating Base is a truly stunning events venue, perched on the Thames in Central London.  If you’re looking for a venue with a city view, there are few better than this – as…

Bateaux London Harmony Boat Venue - Best Venues London

Bateaux London Harmony

Bateaux London Harmony Bateaux London Harmony is a stunning vessels with a distinctive European style. The Harmony boasts the largest open viewing deck on the Thames. Covered in astro turf, with trees and furnished with…

Silver Sturgeon

The Silver Sturgeon provides everything needed for large corporate events, weddings, presentations, product launches or private screenings.

Greenwich Yacht Club

Greenwich Yacht Club

The versatility of the spaces allows the Yacht Club to be used for all different types of event such as conferences, meetings and Team building days as well as parties, receptions, lunches and dinners.

HQS Wellington

A beautiful, versatile and spacious venue, HQS Wellington is perfect for hosting conferences, meetings, weddings, functions, parties, events as well as launches.

Christmas On A Yacht - Sunborn London - Best Venues London

Christmas On A Yacht – Sunborn London

Christmas On A Yacht Have you ever wanted to celebrate Christmas in style? In a fancy restaurant, a prestigious hotel or maybe, on board a Yacht? Well this year you can do just that! Celebrate…

T.S Challenger

The location of the building and its unique set up and decoration makes it an ideal venue for any maritime themed event, boat race watching or pirate party!

Book St Columba Boat Venue East London - Best Venues London

St Columba Boat Venue East London

Boat Venue East London The St Columba Boat Venue is a unique and new venue for hire in East London. Although they do not take bookings for private parties, the venue is ideal for meetings,…

Bateaux London Symphony Boat Venue - Best Venues London

Bateaux London Symphony

Bateaux London Symphony Bateaux London Symphony is a stunning vessel has with a distinctive European style. The Symphony’s all-glass structure enables guests to enjoy the magnificent views of London without interruption. Her wide expanse of…

The Naticia

The Naticia is one of the few vessels on the Thames with a sliding roof and on a warm evening, your guests can literally dance beneath the stars!

Tamesis

Having played host to a variety of events, Tamesis Dock is perfect for live music gigs, receptions, parties, get-together’s, functions as well as events.

HMS President - Boat Venue - Best Venues London

HMS President

HMS President HMS President is a wonderful historic boat for Hire on the North Bank of the Thames.Our highly experienced conference and events team can create your event from start to finish at one of…

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Ravens Ait

Ravens Ait is a private, secluded and surprising 2 acre island, nestled in the Thames and providing beautiful views over the gardens at Hampton Court Palace. Accessible only by boat (unless you want to swim,…