Lower Deck at Battersea Barge

Hiring the entire Battersea Barge can range from £3k to £8.5k depending on the date and event specifics. The inside Lower Deck is available for hire at £285 on a Saturday evening, £235 on a Thursday (peak) or Friday evening. Alternatively, we can waive this for a £2,500 minimum spend/budget.

Yes, a £200 authentication deposit is required, which covers access to the PA system and ensures compliance with the terms and conditions.

The whole boat has a capacity of 150 people, while the Lower Deck can seat up to 75 guests.

While you can bring your own DJ or use the Barge's recommended DJ for £285, music should match the venue's vibe: easy-listening, fun, and upbeat. We have sound engineers that you can use or you are welcome to use your own sound engineers, for which we would simply need a CV and references.

Food and drinks can be pre-ordered up to two weeks in advance. The kitchen is open until 10pm, and pre-orders are encouraged to ensure availability.

Bookings require payment of the hire fee or deposit to confirm; dates cannot be held without payment.

Yes, this is possible, but we would require a corkage fee.

Once confirmed and paid for we do not offer cancellations / refunds. In the extremely unlikely event that an event might need to be cancelled from our side for reasons beyond our control; we will either offer a full refund, offer a change of date or endeavour to relocate you on our sister vessel, Tamesis Dock.