Tamesis Dock

This is one of the greatest places in London, the atmosphere is entertained by great music, nice staff and tasty food (samosas in my case). Special thanks to Isla!

Riverside floating bar set over two floors with outside deck space providing iconic views towards Houses of Parliament and towards the skyscrapers of Nine Elms. Close to Vauxhall station and a pleasant walk from the South Bank.

Perfect atmospheric small riverboat bar with delicious snacks and pizza. Went twice during our three day stay nearby. Recommend baked goats cheese and hummus both excellent - and if it's a bit chilly there's an outside heater and an indoor bar. Thanks, we'll be back

Amazing view from the top , good prices , can get busy but also very quiet depending on the day. Food is also good

Is it possible to walk past a bar that floats and is so close to the house of parliament? I don't think so! What an incredible view when we went in, both inside and outside would highly recommend going if you haven't been before.

Absolutely unacceptable service from this provider who seem to scam you for your deposit to hire, We were not made aware of any incidents involving guests bringing alcohol or causing disruption. I spoke directly with both management and security at the end of the night, all of whom confirmed that the event ran smoothly with no issues reported. I even swapped numbers with your security that was there on the night for future events, if there was much of an issue would he have done this? Additionally, there were multiple shortcomings on your side that significantly impacted our event: Incorrect venue booking – The event was promoted in collaboration with you as taking place at Battersea Barge. We were then informed last minute that the venue had changed, forcing us to notify guests late, which negatively affected attendance and our setup. Access to space – We were explicitly told via phone call that we would have exclusive access to the mid and lower decks. Upon arrival, there were approximately 15–20 people on the upper deck. Lighting control – We specifically asked in advance whether we would have full control over the lighting, including colour changes and dimming, and were told this would be possible. On the night, we were informed this was not allowed. Sound system issues – Three separate audio engineers confirmed that the speakers and microphone inputs were substandard and caused ongoing technical difficulties. Furniture not cleared – We were assured all chairs and furniture would be removed prior to the event. This was not done, requiring us to move everything ourselves, wasting time and contributing to a delay in our performance.

Attended an event here recently and found the conditions of this venue to be substandard and borderline unsafe, leaking roof, loose and uneven floor boards, rude staff (particularly in the kitchen), and overpriced food and drinks on what felt like a sinking ship quite literally. The venue is much smaller than the pictures show, and definitely not what was expected which is a shame as it’s a waste of a good location. Definitely needs an overhaul from the inside out.

Great little venue 👍 Right on The Thames - Rosie Holloway and her band are performing a Halloween Gig here on 30th October 2025