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The Waterway

Location pin

54-56 Formosa Street, London, W9 2JU - 

  • Users

    Up to
    70 guests

  • Delivery truck

    Internal Catering
    allowed

About Venue

Since 2002 The Waterway has established itself as one of Maida Vale’s best local restaurants and one of London’s greatest outdoor terraces with spectacular views overlooking the beautiful Grand Union Canal.
We have a large terrace outside in the summer and a cosy inside for the winter that feels like a ski chalet, complete with fireplace, live music and a superb menu all year round.

Our newly developed luxury function room is perfect for any event your mind can imagine. From speed dating, weddings, table tennis tournaments to birthday celebrations our versatile room can suit so many needs for that special event. Equipped with its own bar, self serving keg pourers and lounge area your guests will be wowed by the space.

Our menu is predominantly French and Modern European and focuses on delivering classic brasserie dishes. On the weekends come and enjoy brunch and a delicious Sunday Roast.

Guests count

Capacity & Layout

Standing

Standing

up to 70

Theatre

Theatre

up to 40

Boardroom

Boardroom

up to 24

Cabaret

Cabaret

up to 30

Classroom

Classroom

up to 40

Food & Beverage

Catering arrangements

Catering arrangements

Catering facilities

Catering facilities

Refreshments

Refreshments

Alcohol

Alcohol

Facilities & Amenities

Cloakroom

Cloakroom

Air conditioning

Air conditioning

Disabled access

Disabled access

Premises parking

Premises parking

Breakout rooms

Breakout rooms

Audio & Visual

TV screen

TV screen

WiFi

WiFi

Other

There is a plasma screen that you can connect a laptop to and ipod dock for any music you are wanting to play

Space Rules

Cancellation policy

100% refundable 5 days before the event

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Reviews

  • Mahta Shourideh
    July 2026

    Had a lovely experience at Waterway London! The salmon was absolutely delicious and perfectly cooked and full of flavor. A special thank you to Maria at the front of house, who went above and beyond to help us get a table despite it being busy. She was so warm, welcoming, and accommodating, and her excellent service really made our visit even more enjoyable. Great food, fantastic atmosphere with great views, and outstanding customer service. We’ll definitely be back!

  • Broke Dirty Blonde
    July 2026

    The Waterway in Little Venice was perfect. The staff were kind, attentive and really went out of their way to check we were happy with our seating, food and the relaxed atmosphere was perfect for a lazy, sunny afternoon. Food was delicious and reasonably priced! Highly recommend!

  • Ali F
    July 2026

    We arrived on a busy Friday summer’s evening with no booking. The maitre d couldn’t have been more accommodating and after a couple of drinks at the bar he found us a table. The food was great (shoutout for the corn and bean humous starters) and our waitress, Shwetha, was an absolute Superstar and made sure we left with smiles on our faces. Whoever does the recruitment here knows their stuff. Outstanding staff.

Guests count

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