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Boathouse Studios, Barking, Blue Anchor

Location pin

62-76 Abbey Road, Barking, IG11 7BT - 

  • Credit card

    From
    £150 min spend

  • Users

    Up to
    80 standing

  • Table with chairs

    Offers
    catering

  • Delivery truck

    External Catering
    allowed

An unusual and quirky riverside venue offering two large and flexible large for a variety of uses: training, corporate and private events. rehearsals, exhibitions, small scale performances,The Boathouse is ten minutes from Barking station and 18 minutes on the Overground from Tower Hill and Fenchurch Street.
Both studios have sprung floors and offer empty spaces that can be transformed to suit your needs. This peaceful ‘get-away-from it all’ offers great privacy for you and your guests.

Quotes for catering are available on request.

BOATHOUSE STUDIOS HIRE CHARGES
STANDARD 
WEEKDAYS
Monday - Friday
9.00 am - 5.00pm
£45.00 per hour per studio
Monday - Thursday
6.00 pm - 11.00 pm
£55.00 per hour per studio

PEAK
WEEKENDS
Saturday/Sunday
9.00 am - 5.00 pm
£55.00 per hour per studio
Friday/Saturday/Sunday
5.00 pm - 11.00 pm
Plus fixed standard service charge £75.00


* Bank Holiday bookings are charged at peak weekend evening rates.

PLEASE NOTE THAT SITE VISITS TO THE STUDIOS ARE BY APPOINTMENT. PLEASE ENQUIRE AND WE WILL BE HAPPY TO ARRANGE THIS FOR YOU
*Please note - When BYO alcohol is supplied at no charge by the host there is an alcohol surcharge of £150

The Blue Anchor is a light and airy space right next to the River Roding and part of our four studio venue.

A dry hire includes
Up to 10 trestle tables, chairs.
Standard spandex black table covers supplied.
Bluetooth connected sound system.
Free parking for up to 40 cars with a code for the barrier, after 6pm weekdays and all weekend, prior to this there is own on road Ringo parking on St Paul's Road which is a one minute walk away.
Clients are permitted to use their own caterers, or the Boathouse will recommend suppliers.
The venue has a small galley kitchen which can be used for setting up food. It is not licensed for cooking but a microwave is available for warming food.

Clients may decorate the studios subject to the terms and conditions below.

Time should be carefully factored in for set up and clear away of the event. Recommended no less than an hour for each.

Alcohol surcharge of £150.00 for hirer providing alcohol at no charge to guests.

This is the link to our slideshow video which shows the studio in a number of set-ups.

https://youtu.be/e9Izj9k3ElI

* Please enquire about our wedding and civil partnership reception packages.

Capacity & layout

Standing

Standing

up to 80

Dining

Dining

up to 80

Theatre

Theatre

up to 80

Boardroom

Boardroom

up to 30

Cabaret

Cabaret

up to 60

Classroom

Classroom

up to 60

Pricing
& opening hours

Weekly schedule
  • monday

    0:00 - 24:00

  • tuesday

    0:00 - 24:00

  • wednesday

    0:00 - 24:00

  • thursday

    0:00 - 24:00

  • friday

    0:00 - 24:00

  • saturday

    0:00 - 24:00

  • sunday

    0:00 - 24:00

Price type:
  • from £45 per hour

  • from £45 per hour

  • from £45 per hour

  • from £45 per hour

  • from £45 per hour

  • from £45 per hour

  • from £45 per hour

Catering & drinks

Catering arrangements

Catering arrangements

Catering facilities

Catering facilities

Refreshments

Refreshments

Alcohol

Alcohol

Amenities

Cloakroom

Cloakroom

Disabled access

Disabled access

Heating

Heating

Lectern

Lectern

Natural light

Natural light

Table / chairs included

Table / chairs included

Public transport

Public transport

Premises parking

Premises parking

Breakout rooms

Breakout rooms

Audio & visual

Sound system

Sound system

Microphone

Microphone

Projector & screen

Projector & screen

TV screen

TV screen

Flipchart

Flipchart

WiFi

WiFi

Other

BOATHOUSE STUDIOS HIRE CHARGES STANDARD  WEEKDAYS Monday - Friday 9.00 am - 5.00pm £45.00 per hour per studio Monday - Thursday 5.00 pm - 11.00 pm £55.00 per hour per studio PEAK WEEKENDS Friday/Saturday/Sunday 9.00 am - 5.00 pm £55.00 per hour per studio Friday/Saturday/Sunday 5.00 pm - 11.00 pm £75.00 per hour per studio * Bank Holiday bookings are charged at peak weekend evening rates. PLEASE NOTE THAT SITE VISITS TO THE STUDIOS ARE BY APPOINTMENT. PLEASE EMAIL OR CALL US AND WE WILL BE HAPPY TO ARRANGE THIS FOR YOU

Space rules

Cancellation policy

50% refundable 7 days before the event

Location

Reviews

  • Saira Ilyas

    January 2020

    Booked Studio One for Event Venue event for 80 guests Perfect venue

  • Daniella Nzekwe

    January 2020

    ----- From: Daniella Nzekwe > Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2020 at 15:49 Subject: RE: Event Feedback Hi Julie, I wanted to thank you for the amazing job you did with setting up the tables and chairs. I had lots of compliments the tables/chairs and the venue. I also really appreciate the encouragement you gave me when I had low ticket number last week. It made me feel much better. I would definitely recommend this venue to family and friends. Have a great week. Daniella

  • Ali

    January 2020

    Booked Studio One for Event Venue event for 40 guests I would like to thank Carole for allowing me to have my special day at this really beautiful venue! We have created memories that will last a lifetime. Me and my wacky family have been pestering you for the last couple months bombarding you with questions and requirements for the ceremony during all types of unsociable hours and you handled us with such class! You gave us your time and made us feel important... for this I am humbled. In a place that is becoming increasingly more gentrified boathouse creative studios is a true community gem! A place that embraces a new Barking whilst keeping true to it's heritage. All for a price that is literally peanuts in comparison to the overall value. loosing my mother to cancer not too long ago my family has been overwhelmed with grief. This was the first day everyone cried happy tears and you were responsible for that Carole. I thank you for being a part of this beautiful journey. Love, Ali

  • James Welford

    January 2020

    Booked Studio One for Convention event for 70 guests Was a great space for what we were doing. Easy Access to the bar next door was lovely and allowed for people to come and go, have a drink etc and chat outside. The inside space was nice for everyone to gather and sit around and talk as well as being good value for money. The location beside the river was very nice and gave a very English flair to it.

  • Aktar

    January 2020

    Aktar Gani Great little place for parties. it beats your old and crooked community halls, which are normally a little run down. This place looks a little more trendier and modern. I would not have any issues booking it again for future parties.

  • Sarah Utulu

    March 2024

    We threw a bridal shower for my friend in the blue anchor hall at the boathouse studios and it was amazing! The whole process was very smooth, from booking the venue to hosting the bridal shower. Julie specifically went above and beyond and was so helpful both before the event and during. I'd highly recommend this venue! Thanks for everything, I'll defo be back!

  • Ehab Aboud

    January 2024

    This wonderful group of people were so lovely for our Mehndi in October 2022. They seemed like the only professionals left in the wedding event industry when we'd been going through so much, both with the wedding and with buying a house. Even prior to the wedding, when we scoped the venue, I met Carole (on a Sunday morning, might I add), she was super lovely and I had a great chat with her. I left there feeling complete trust in their hands to help us deliver a great event. They also hired a wedding coordinator for the day, who proved immediately that she was more conscientious and trustworthy than our very own overpriced wedding planner! They were super understanding of our needs and just made life so easy for us - thanks so much again and again for giving us the smiles we needed. 14 months later and we haven't forgotten - we probably never will.

  • Chii CC

    March 2024

    From the first interaction, Julie was easy to talk to, friendly and accommodating. She dealt with our requests efficiently and worked with us to ensure our event was a success. On the day Julie and her team did a beautiful job helping us to set up, and even throughout our event, kept checking to see we were okay. Venue itself had all necessary amneties, was clean and spacious. Would definitely use boathouse again. All in all, a good experience with a really lovely host.

  • Cindy Murray

    December 2023

    Boathouse Studios proved to be the perfect venue for my son's wedding celebration. Both Carole and Julie were so accommodating and went out of their way to ensure the evening went smoothly. The hall was perfect, and the fairy lights added to a spectacular and magical atmosphere. I also loved the little, but thoughtful touches, such as the personalised notification chalkboards directing guests to the location of the celebration, these were beautifully done. My son and his wife had an amazing time and the guests were definitely impressed with the venue. Thank you so much for making this such a special occasion. It was a complete success in every way.