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Venue Type

Historic Venue

City

London

Region

East London

Standing

1500

theatre

1500

dinner

910

bedrooms

About Venue

Located in the heart of Wapping, Tobacco Dock is one of London's most iconic and versatile event venues, offering over 16,000 square metres of flexible event space within a beautifully restored Grade I listed warehouse. Blending historic industrial character with cutting-edge event infrastructure, the venue provides an exceptional setting for conferences, exhibitions, awards ceremonies, product launches and large-scale corporate events.

Originally built in the early nineteenth century as a tobacco warehouse, the venue has been transformed into one of the UK's leading event destinations while preserving its original brick vaults, timber beams and cobbled walkways. Multiple interconnected event spaces, outdoor courtyards and contemporary production capabilities allow organisers to create bespoke experiences for events ranging from intimate meetings to multi-thousand delegate conferences and exhibitions.

Situated close to the City of London and Canary Wharf, Tobacco Dock combines impressive heritage architecture with excellent accessibility, making it one of the capital's premier destinations for corporate events, exhibitions and experiential activations.

Event Spaces

Great Gallery

The Great Gallery is the venue's largest event space, offering an expansive open-plan environment with exposed brickwork and original warehouse features. Ideal for exhibitions, conferences, gala dinners and large receptions, the space provides exceptional flexibility for large-scale productions and bespoke event layouts.

Little Gallery

Located adjacent to the Great Gallery, the Little Gallery offers a versatile contemporary event space suitable for conferences, networking events, exhibitions and breakout sessions. It can operate independently or alongside the larger venue spaces for multi-room events.

East Mall

The East Mall provides a dramatic vaulted setting lined with original brick arches and warehouse architecture. Perfect for receptions, exhibitions, brand activations and hospitality events, it creates an unforgettable backdrop for guests.

North Dock

The North Dock offers one of the venue's most distinctive spaces, featuring exposed timber beams and waterside character. It is well suited to dinners, networking events, product launches and private receptions requiring a unique industrial atmosphere.

Vaults & Meeting Rooms

A collection of smaller vaults, studios and meeting rooms provides flexible accommodation for workshops, board meetings, breakout sessions, production offices and VIP hospitality, allowing complex multi-stream conferences and events to operate seamlessly.

Facilities and Services

Tobacco Dock offers comprehensive event infrastructure including high-capacity power, fibre connectivity, integrated audiovisual capabilities, extensive rigging points and experienced technical support teams. Dedicated event managers work alongside trusted production partners to deliver conferences, exhibitions and live events of every scale, while a wide range of catering options, hospitality services and branding opportunities can be tailored to individual requirements. The venue also offers extensive outdoor space, loading facilities and vehicle access for complex event builds.

Location and Access

Located in Wapping, close to Tower Bridge and St Katharine Docks, Tobacco Dock enjoys an excellent East London location with superb transport connections. Wapping Overground Station is approximately five minutes' walk away, while Shadwell Station provides both DLR and Overground services nearby. Tower Hill Underground Station and Fenchurch Street Station are also within walking distance. The venue offers step-free access throughout most public event areas via lifts and ramps, accessible facilities and extensive loading access for production vehicles and suppliers. On-site parking is available by prior arrangement, while London City Airport is approximately 6 miles away, making the venue highly accessible for international delegates.

Ideal For

Corporate Conferences
Exhibitions
Awards Ceremonies
Product Launches
Networking Events
Trade Shows
Experiential Events
Private Dining
Corporate Hospitality
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Key Features

Iconic Grade I Listed Warehouse
Over 16,000 sqm of Event Space
Flexible Multi-Space Venue
Historic Industrial Architecture
Large Exhibition Facilities
Integrated Event Infrastructure
Outdoor Courtyards Available
Extensive Production Capabilities
Excellent Central London Location
Ideal for Large Scale Events

Why Hire

Tobacco Dock combines one of London's most distinctive historic buildings with world-class event infrastructure to create an exceptional venue for conferences, exhibitions and large corporate events. Its versatile spaces, unique atmosphere and experienced event team allow organisers to create truly bespoke experiences within one of the capital's most recognisable event destinations.