Tobacco Dock, North Dock

About Venue

Tobacco Dock opened in 2012 and has, over the past decade, firmly cemented its place as one of the most in-demand venues in the UK. Combining a historically and architecturally significant building with an exceptional team, industry-leading service partners, and best-in-class data infrastructure, Tobacco Dock is a thoroughly modern venue, perfectly positioned to help clients create extraordinary events and brand experiences for up to 7,000 guests.

The Grade I listed building spans 16,000 sqm and features over 50 versatile spaces that can be combined in various ways to create bespoke layouts for events of all sizes. With both indoor and outdoor areas, including covered sections to offset unpredictable British weather, the venue retains many original features such as exposed brickwork, timber beams, and ironwork. These characterful yet minimalist interiors provide a strong sense of place while offering ample scope for creative branding.

An impressive list of service partners, all experienced in delivering excellence within the venue, along with in-house catering and AV teams, helps streamline the planning process. The skilled Operations and Sales teams take pride in crafting exceptional experiences that ensure every event is truly memorable.

Spanning three inter-connected spaces, North Dock has stunning vaulted ceilings as well as access to the North Bandstand. This space offers a memorable and high-spec space for exhibitions, corporate parties, experiential events and conferences. Benefitting from environmental control, self-contained washrooms and feature up-lighting, North Dock provides an atmospheric setting for your next event.

Measurement and capacity figures are based on the largest space in North Dock. The other spaces in this area range from 230.5 sqm - 231.5 sqm space and capacities for 154-161 theatre style, 100 banqueting and 300 reception style.


All capacities are subject to final layouts and Health & Safety sign off.