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The Boathouse Paddington

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Venue Type

Unique Venue

City

London

Region

Central London

Standing

theatre

dinner

bedrooms

About Venue

The The Boathouse London – Paddington East is one of London's most unique waterside event venues, offering an exclusive floating event space in the heart of Paddington Basin. Permanently moored on the Grand Union Canal, this beautifully designed boat combines contemporary interiors with panoramic waterside views, creating an intimate and memorable setting for meetings, private dining, networking events and product launches.

Designed as a dedicated event venue rather than a traditional boat, Paddington East provides a stylish blank canvas that can be adapted for both corporate and private events. Floor-to-ceiling glazing fills the interior with natural daylight, while the waterside location offers a peaceful escape from the city without leaving Central London. Whether hosting a breakfast meeting, executive dinner, client reception or creative workshop, the venue delivers an experience that guests are unlikely to forget.

Located just a short walk from Paddington Station and Little Venice, The Boathouse is easily accessible from across London while offering a completely different atmosphere from conventional meeting venues. The venue also offers bespoke catering options and exclusive hire, ensuring every event feels private and personal.

Event Spaces

Paddington East

The Boathouse's dedicated event space offers an elegant floating venue with contemporary interiors, natural daylight and uninterrupted canal views. Designed exclusively for private hire, the space comfortably accommodates meetings, private dining, networking receptions, breakfast events, product launches, film screenings and intimate celebrations. The adaptable layout allows organisers to configure the venue for seated dining, presentations or informal standing receptions, while the waterside setting provides a truly distinctive backdrop for every occasion.

Facilities and Services

The Boathouse offers complimentary WiFi, exclusive venue hire, bespoke catering, private dining, drinks packages, natural daylight throughout, external catering by arrangement, flexible layouts and experienced event support to help deliver tailored events from start to finish.

Location and Access

Located at 37 North Wharf Road, Paddington Basin, London W2 1AF, The Boathouse is approximately five minutes' walk from Paddington Station, providing excellent access via National Rail, the Elizabeth line, Circle, District, Bakerloo and Hammersmith & City lines. Little Venice is also within easy walking distance.

Ideal For

Meetings
Board Meetings
Private Dining
Networking Events
Product Launches
Breakfast Meetings
Corporate Entertaining
Film Screenings
Team Away Days
Drinks Receptions

Key Features

Floating Event Venue
Waterside Location
Exclusive Hire
Paddington Basin
Natural Daylight
Contemporary Interior
Unique London Venue
Canal Views
Private Dining Venue
Walking Distance from Paddington Station

Why Hire

The Boathouse offers a refreshing alternative to traditional meeting venues, combining the tranquillity of a waterside setting with contemporary event facilities in the heart of Central London. Its intimate size, exclusive hire model and distinctive floating location make it particularly popular for client entertaining, executive meetings, networking events and product launches where creating the right impression matters.