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Tobacco Dock

Tobacco Quay Wapping Lane, London, England, E1W 2SF
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About us

Tobacco Dock is a multi-award-winning experiential venue in London for 50 - 7,000 delegates. - 57 versatile event spaces with capacities ranging from 6 - 1,500. - State-of-the-art WiFi infrastructure with 10Gb bandwidth and capable of supporting up to 8,000 devices simultaneously. - Easily accessible location, just one stop from the London financial centre and benefitting from a 600 space car park opposite. - Dry Hire to offer our clients the ultimate creative freedom, or make use of our Venue Hire or Full Event Management Packages. - For your smaller events, we can offer packages & DDRs in our self-contained Dock Gallery – ideal for those meetings, conferences and product launches for up to 250 pax theatre style or 500 standing. -Industry leading service partners on hand to help deliver world-class events. - Grade 1 listed building with original architectural features offers a beautiful backdrop to all your creative branding.

Venue Details

Total meeting space172,223 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms-
Standing capacity5,000
Seating capacity1,500
Built1812
Renovated2023
Venue typeSpecial event venues

Awards

Industry awards
Most recent awards include Gold for Best Event Venue in the 2023 Micebook Awards, Gold for Best Conference Venue and Silver for Best Large Scale Events Venue in the 2023 Conference and Venue Awards, Gold in Venue, Large Venue and Versatile Venue categories of the 2022 EVENTEX awards and Silver in for Best Venue Customer Service in the 2022 Conference and Venue Awards. We're currently shortlisted in Best Global Event Venue category in the 2023 SKIFT awards.

Amenities

Facilities
  • Furniture (Preferred vendors)
  • Internet access
  • Lighting (Preferred vendors)
  • Other decor (Preferred vendors)
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Table linens (Preferred vendors)
  • Wheelchair accessible
Alcohol and catering
  • Alcohol (Preferred vendors)
  • Alcohol allowed
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite kitchen

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Nov 12, 2025 - Dec 23, 2025

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
172,222.6 sq. ft.
Largest room
12,679.9 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
57
Second largest room
8,395.9 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
172,222.6 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
Available
Standing capacity
5,000
Seating capacity
1,500

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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
Banquet rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
Great Gallery
12,679.9 sq. ft.
131.9 x 96.1 sq. ft.
12.8 ft.
1500
910
1500
--
640
Little Gallery
6,652.1 sq. ft.
134.8 x 49.2 sq. ft.
12.1 ft.
900
310
550
270
-
248
Dock Gallery
6,673.6 sq. ft.
88.6 x 81.7 sq. ft.
12.8 ft.
500
150
250
120
72
120
South Dock Meeting Suite
538.2 sq. ft.
16.4 x 32.8 sq. ft.
8.2 ft.
120
-
100
60
68
-
Quayside 1
4,779.2 sq. ft.
108.2 x 49.8 sq. ft.
12.8 ft.
700
250
450
210
-
200
Quayside 2
1,248.6 sq. ft.
26.8 x 46.6 sq. ft.
12.8 ft.
200
80
126
72
48
64
Quayside 3
1,356.3 sq. ft.
45.1 x 30.3 sq. ft.
12.8 ft.
250
60
120
72
-
48
Quayside 4
1,937.5 sq. ft.
44.8 x 51.0 sq. ft.
12.8 ft.
300
90
205
96
-
72
Quayside 5
1,345.5 sq. ft.
26.8 x 51.0 sq. ft.
12.8 ft.
200
80
130
--
64

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 5.3 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking

Local Attractions

Tate Modern
Tate Modern
Museum
3 kms
See some of the world’s most exciting modern and contemporary art at Tate Modern. Enjoy innovative works that shaped art as we know it. © visitlondon.com/Jon Reid
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Theatres in the West End
Theatres in the West End
Theater
5 kms
Catch all the big hit musicals and theatre performances in London's West End. © visitlondon.com/Jon Reid
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London Eye
London Eye
Recreation
5 kms
The perfect way to explore London's iconic skyline! © visitlondon.com/Jon Reid
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Heathrow International Airport
Heathrow International Airport
Airport
26 kms
Heathrow is now reachable through the Elizabeth Line. Change at Whitechapel and Tobacco Dock is just one stop further. Photo by Nick Fewings on Unsplash
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Tower of London
Tower of London
Historical landmark
2 kms
An iconic World Heritage Site, the Tower of London is a must-visit. A walk around with one of the yeoman warders (Beefeaters!) is guaranteed to fascinate you with tales of the tower's past, from the famous ravens to prisoners of the past as well as the crown jewels. Photo by Nick Fewings on Unsplash
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Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge
Historical landmark
2 kms
Image credit: © visitlondon.com/Antoine Buchet One of London's most distinctive landmarks, Tower Bridge is a short walk from Tobacco Dock through St Katherine Docks.
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Preferred vendors

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La Costa Limousine
Carlsbad, multi-city
La Costa Limousine provides safe, clean and reliable chauffeured transportation. We achieve this goal with highly trained chauffeurs, the newest vehicles available and a commitment to Five Star service. The difference between La Costa Limousine and other companies can be explained using one word – quality. From our perfectly maintained fleet of late model luxury vehicles to the highly experienced and professional team of chauffeurs and support staff; you will know quality when you travel with La Costa Limousine.
Transportation
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RubyLemon
RubyLemon
Abu Dhabi, multi-city
RubyLemon provides a wide range of entertainment options and hospitality staff for events of all sizes. Based in Los Angeles with local performers in all major cities. With a team of experienced professionals and a variety of acts to choose from, we can help make your event a success. From stilt walkers and music acts to walkabout characters, face painters, and brand ambassadors, we have something to suit every occasion. Our staff are professional, reliable, and trained to provide the highest level of service to ensure that your event runs smoothly. Contact us today to learn more and book our entertainers and staff for your next event.
Hired Entertainment
Logistics/Decor
Preferred staff
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Go! Running Tours ApS
Go! Running Tours ApS
Amsterdam, multi-city
Sustainable and healthy: Make your conference unforgettable with activities that boost well-being and lower carbon footprints. Explore the world on the run with expert local running guides.
Activity
Hired Entertainment
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Grand Ole Opry
Grand Ole Opry
Nashville
The Opry House is the place where artists and performers gather, and a place many call home. We invite guests to walk with the stars and legends on a backstage tour that tells the stories of country music, the stars, and the stage that’s home to the unbroken Circle.
Activity
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Tour America LLC
Tour America LLC
Amsterdam, multi-city
Tour operator specializing in MICE, FIT & leisure groups, educational & special interest groups, and SIC packages.
Activity
Preferred staff
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American Guest
American Guest
Austin, multi-city
Our American Guest family builds generations of experience into every travel program. Since 2002, our mission has been to capture the imagination of your corporate guests with tailored incentives, events, meetings, and VIP travel experiences throughout the USA and beyond. From initial contact, through planning, sourcing, contracting, and on-site management, we treat your project as if we were the client. Our personal network of global suppliers helps us bring your vision to life. With genuine passion, an international team, and American hospitality, we deliver our promise: your business matters.
Activity
Transportation
Preferred staff
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Axe Habits Miami
Axe Habits Miami
Miami
Welcome to South Florida's first axe throwing range! Axe Habits currently has two convenient locations for you to choose from, one in Downtown Miami and the other in Palmetto Bay. Each location is unique but both are guaranteed to deliver fantastic service and an unforgettable experience for all participants. Both of our locations have a variety of beer and wine to choose from, as well as complimentary bottled water for when you just need to hydrate. Whether you are new to the sport of axe throwing or you have tried it before and want to brush up on your skills, we are thrilled to invite you to share a drink and throw some axes with the best! In addition to our axe throwing lounges, Axe Habits is also available for various events, including corporate events, birthday parties, and team building activities.
Activity
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C & L Executive Transportation
C & L Executive Transportation
Memphis
At C & L Executive Transportation, our mission is to redefine the standards of luxury transportation by providing exceptional service, unmatched comfort, and unwavering professionalism. With our strong foundation, commitment to customer satisfaction, and strategic growth plans, we are poised to become a top leader in the charter bus industry.
Activity
Transportation
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Pier 17 New York
Pier 17 New York
New York
Located in New York City’s founding neighborhood, Pier 17 is drenched in history. A stone’s throw from the Financial District and The World Trade Center, the area has more recently been synonymous with Wall Street workers and tourists visiting the 9/11 Memorial. But this summer changes all that with the re-launch of Pier 17 at the Seaport District NYC. Home to the Seaport Museum and the city’s largest concentration of restored maritime buildings, Pier 17 is being reclaimed for New Yorkers via dynamic food, drink, art, architecture, retail, and entertainment concepts that foster community and engage the city’s denizens, year-round. Pier 17 and the surrounding Seaport District comes out of its tourist trap shadows as its new tenants incorporate the neighborhood’s rich past, while embracing its future as a port of discovery. For history buffs, Pier 17 is one of the most interesting places in NYC. The economic growth of New York in the first half of the 19th century was driven by the Port of New York’s position as an import–export exchange and cargo center for emerging American and global markets. The Seaport and Pier 17 became a gateway for international shipping, maritime activities and the wholesale fish trade. South Street was known as the “Street of Ships” and the Wavertree, which is docked alongside Pier 17 to this day, arrived in New York City in 1895 en route to Calcutta with jute cargo aboard. The ship was acquired by the South Street Seaport Museum in 1968 and went through a 16-month, $13 million restoration. “These are the kinds of ships that built New York,” says Jonathan Boulware, executive director of the South Street Seaport Museum. A hub of commercial virtue (the finance, sea trade and printing press businesses were all located in this dense port) and accompanying vice (the area is home to some of the city’s oldest drinking dens, which played host to all manner of illicit activities back in the day), the Seaport was the first 24-hour district in New York, hence the phrase “the city that never sleeps”.
Restaurant/Bar
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Strayboots - Elite Corporate Events and Team Building Activities
Strayboots - Elite Corporate Events and Team Building Activities
New York, multi-city
Welcome to Strayboots, the leading provider of corporate team-building experiences. With over a decade of experience and a global presence in 300 cities, we are trusted by over 5000 corporations worldwide. At Strayboots, we believe in the power of relationships, trust, and communication to drive successful team dynamics. Our diverse and inclusive approach creates fun and exciting environments where teams can build strong connections. We offer a wide range of on-site, off-site, remote, and hybrid activities and training programs designed to boost productivity and employee satisfaction. From corporate leadership events to scavenger hunts and onboarding programs, our carefully curated experiences entertain, educate, and inspire purpose within your team. Through our interactive challenges, we foster open communication, strengthen relationships, and enhance problem-solving skills. Our dedicated team of experienced facilitators ensures flawless execution and leaves a lasting impression on your employees or students. With Strayboots, you can expect professionalism, innovation, and expertise. We deliver transformative experiences that equip your team with the skills and mindset needed to thrive in today's business landscape. Join us on an extraordinary journey of growth, camaraderie, and achievement. Choose Strayboots as your partner in team building and unlock your organization's full potential!
Activity
Hired Entertainment
Preferred staff
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Additional Information

Event Insurance

Event insurance is mandatory.

Cancellation Policy

Should the Hirer cancel the booking as set out in the Venue Hire Agreement, the following charges will apply: * Over 120 days before the Hire Period: loss of the full 50% Deposit * Between 90-120 days before the Hire Period: 75% of the Hire Charges * Less than 90 days before the Hire Period: 100% of the Hire Charges

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Tobacco Dock Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Tobacco Dock's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
No response.
Does Tobacco Dock have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
No response.

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Tobacco Dock and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Tobacco Dock's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
No response.

Health and Safety

Were practices at Tobacco Dock developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
No response.
Does Tobacco Dock clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
No response.
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