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Rum Store

London Museum Docklands

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Elegant event space at Rum Store, London Docklands, perfect for weddings and corporate gatherings.
  • From £1595
  • 250 Reception
  • Canary Wharf Tube Station
  • From £1595
  • 250 Reception
  • Canary Wharf Tube Station
Canary Wharf's only Grade 1 listed venue with a private riverside terrace offering spectacular skyline views.
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  • AV equipment included in room hire
  • Guided museum tours available
  • Natural light throughout spaces
  • Flexible room configurations
  • Private riverside terrace with Canary Wharf views
  • Grade 1 listed Georgian warehouse setting
  • Built-in bar areas
  • In-house catering by Bovingdons
Whether you're planning a drinks reception, dinner, or a board meeting, London Museum Docklands has the perfect event space for you. Enhance your dinner or reception with the use of the built-in bar area and treat your guests to spectacular views of the Canary Wharf skyline from the riverside terrace.

Frequently asked questions

The Wilberforce Room accommodates up to 180 guests for dinner and dance or 300 standing. The Riverside Room is suitable for 100 standing reception. The venue's maximum overall capacity is 240 people seated across all spaces.

Bovingdons is the in-house caterer at Docklands. Christmas packages start from £162 + VAT per person (minimum 150 people) including room hire, four canapés, four bowls, unlimited drinks, and cloakroom. Summer packages start from £117 + VAT per person for BBQ or food stations.

Standard dining events typically run from 18:30-23:00. Access can be arranged from 08:00 for setup, with guest arrival from 09:00 and departure by 17:00 for daytime events. Evening events can extend until 23:00 or midnight for special occasions.

All rooms include projector, screen, PA system with 1 handheld mic, and Wi-Fi. Additional options include AV technician at £350 + VAT, extra mics at £50 + VAT each, stage setup at £500 + VAT, and uplighters at £25 + VAT each (4 included).

Yes, the Riverside Room has its own private terrace with additional capacity for 350 guests standing. This allows for outdoor drinks receptions, BBQs, and al fresco dining options as part of your event package.

Christmas packages have a minimum of 150 people. Some dates may be held on second option while awaiting confirmation from other clients. The venue requires contract confirmation to secure first option status on preferred dates.

The venue is housed in a Grade 1 listed late Georgian warehouse with exposed brick walls, original wooden columns and floors. It offers spectacular views of the Canary Wharf skyline from the riverside terrace and is Canary Wharf's only Grade 1 listed venue.

Yes, charity discounts are available for qualifying organizations. The venue also offers discounted rates for multi-day bookings, such as the 5-day filming rate of £3,000 + VAT per day for the Wilberforce Room (discounted from standard daily rate).

Contact Cristina Giudice, Events Sales & Marketing Manager at 020 7814 5516 or cgiudice@londonmuseum.org.uk. Her working days are Monday to Thursday 9:30am-5:15pm. For Friday inquiries, contact venuehire@londonmuseum.org.uk.

More about London Museum Docklands

Grade I listed Georgian warehouse museum in Docklands with professional event rooms, strong AV options and waterside views—ideal for conferences needing breakout potential.