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Quayside Room

London Museum Docklands

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Quayside Room at London Museum Docklands, round table for meetings, creative event space.
  • From £1300
  • 150 Reception
  • Canary Wharf Tube Station
  • From £1300
  • 150 Reception
  • Canary Wharf Tube Station
Canary Wharf's only Grade 1 listed venue housed in a splendid late Georgian warehouse with 2000 years of London's maritime history as your backdrop.
Aidan De Forest-Brown
Aidan De Forest-Brown

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  • Exposed brick walls and original wooden columns
  • Private terrace with additional capacity for 350 standing
  • Flexible space suitable for multiple event types
  • In-house catering by Bovingdons
  • Accessible venue with lift access
  • Grade 1 listed Georgian warehouse setting
  • Theatre capacity up to 250 people
  • Cabaret layout for 180 guests
  • Built-in AV equipment with projector and screen
  • PA system with handheld microphone
  • Stage and lectern included
  • Wi-Fi access throughout

The Quayside Room is located on the third floor of London Museum Docklands and overlooks the Canary Wharf skyline. The bare brick walls provide a blank canvas for evening receptions and dinners. With full AV equipment, the space is also one of the best conference venues in London.

Frequently asked questions

The Wilberforce Room costs £2,450-£3,000 + VAT per day and accommodates up to 150 cabaret/180 dinner/250 theatre style. The Riverside Room costs £2,000-£2,350 + VAT per day for up to 100 cabaret/theatre or 250 standing reception, with private terrace access. The Quayside Room is £1,200-£1,300 + VAT per day for 55 theatre/40 cabaret layout. The Docklands Boardroom accommodates 20 people boardroom style for £750-£820 + VAT per day.

All rooms include projector, screen, PA system with 1 handheld mic, and Wi-Fi at no extra charge. Additional services cost extra: AV technician £250-£350 + VAT, extra microphones £50 + VAT each, stage setup £500-£600 + VAT, and additional uplighters £25 + VAT each (4 uplighters included free).

Standard daytime events run 9:00am-5:00pm with 8:00am access for setup. Evening events typically run 6:30pm-11:00pm or 6:00pm-midnight. Christmas packages run 6:30pm-11:00pm with 1-hour early access to Sailortown included.

Bovingdons is the in-house caterer for London Museum Docklands. Daytime packages start from £50 + VAT per person including three tea/coffee services, lunch buffet, and refreshments. Christmas packages start from £107 + VAT per person at Docklands, with minimum numbers typically required at 150 people for evening events.

The maximum capacity is 250 people in theatre style (Wilberforce Room) or 240 people seated across the venue. For larger events up to 350 people standing, you can hire multiple rooms together such as the Muscovado Hall and Riverside Room combination for £7,600 + VAT, which includes terrace access.

Yes, charity discounts are available for registered charities. The venue offers reduced rates for charitable events, with discounts applied to the total room hire cost. You'll need to provide charity registration details when booking to qualify for these rates.

Popular dates like Christmas party season and specific fixed dates get booked as 'second option' while awaiting confirmation from other clients. The venue requires contract confirmation to secure dates, and they may deadline other clients if you're ready to proceed. Book well in advance for peak periods and fixed dates.

Yes, London Museum Docklands is fully accessible with facilities for wheelchair users and disabled parking available. The venue is located in a Grade 1 listed Georgian warehouse at West India Quay with good transport links to Canary Wharf.

Contact the events team at docklandsevents@londonmuseum.org.uk or venuehire@londonmuseum.org.uk. The Events Sales & Marketing Manager works Monday-Thursday 9:30am-5:15pm (contact the general venue hire email on Fridays). Phone numbers include 020 7814 5516 and 020 7814 5635.

Yes, site visits can be arranged by contacting the events team. A 3D virtual tour is available online at londonmuseum.org.uk/commercial/venue-hire/docklands/virtual-tour/ to explore all rooms and spaces before your visit. The team is happy to show you around the venue.

More about London Museum Docklands

London Museum Docklands traces the 2000 year history of London’s river, port, and people, from the arrival of the Romans to the rise of Canary Wharf.

Located over five floors within a splendid late Georgian warehouse and is Canary Wharf’s only Grade 1 listed venue. The Museum offers outstanding settings for corporate events -meetings and conference. As well as Drink receptions and private dining. We also provide space for weddings.