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Moored Canal Boat available for private and corporate hires

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Hackney Marshes, E9
The Space

Set on the picturesque canals of Hackney Wick, the Mary Read Boat offers a unique and versatile floating venue for private events, corporate gatherings, and creative projects.

The boat accommodates up to 80 people standing or 30 seated and comes equipped with its own PA system, so you can enjoy your music all night long!

We provide a range of menus, from canapés and sharing platters to a three-course seated dinner, catering to any event and ensuring a memorable experience on the water.

Venue Capacity
Standing:
80
Theatre:
30
Dining:
30
Boardroom:
30
Sq/ft:
2800.00
Price Guide
Minimum Spend
Monday - Sunday
18:00 - 00:00
From £ 1,000
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Perfect For
Anniversary
Away day
Baby shower
BBQ party
Birthday party
Bridal shower
Charity dinner
Christmas party
Corporate hire
Corporate party
Corporate reception
Creative space
Engagement party
Exhibition
Leaving party
Meeting
Networking
Office staff party
Pop Up
Presentation
Press day
Private dining
Private party
Product launch
Summer party
Team building
Workshop
Wrap party
Spaces Available
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Whole Venue Hire
from £1,000
min spend
Standing
80
Theatre
30
Dining
30
Boardroom
30
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Getting Here
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Hackney Wick
2 Minute Walk
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Stratford
10 Minute Walk
Features & Restrictions
Catering
Allow external caterers
Dry Hire
Inhouse caterers available
Tables & Chairs
Tableware & Crockery
Vegan Friendly
Venue can provide alcohol
Wet Hire
Approved caterers only
Can provide Halal
Can provide Kosher
Fridge/Freezer
Full catering kitchen
Kitchen facilities available
Allowed Events
21st Birthday Parties
Open past 12am
18th Birthday Parties
Child friendly
Loud Music
Ticketed Events
Licensing
Alcohol License
BYOB
Civil ceremony licence
Full wedding license
Late License
Noise restrictions
Temporary event notices (TENs) available
Venue Specs
Dancefloor
Dog friendly
Outside area
Rain friendly
Smoking area
Toilets
Wheelchair access
Accommodation
Air Conditioning
Breakout rooms
Cloakroom
Early access
Elevator
Goods lift
Loading bay
Parking Facilities
Ramps
Separate Entrance
Whiteboards/ flipcharts
Technical
PA System
Screens / Projector
Wi-Fi
AV equipment
Bring your own DJ
Hearing loop
High Speed Fibre Optic
Hybrid Events
Live Streaming
On-site technician
Sky Sports
Stage
Video Conferencing
Video Recording
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