The Waterway, Function Room
54-56 Formosa Street, London, W9 2JU -
Up to
70 guests
Offers
catering
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.
The room is 90 square feet and has its own fully stock bar, lounge area and self serving kegs. You have your own private toilets and small garden. The room is very versatile and can be arranged to suit your event needs
Capacity & Layout
Standing
up to 70
Theatre
up to 40
Boardroom
up to 24
Cabaret
up to 30
Classroom
up to 40
Pricing
& Opening Hours
Weekly schedule
monday
00:00 - 24:00
tuesday
00:00 - 24:00
wednesday
00:00 - 24:00
thursday
00:00 - 24:00
friday
00:00 - 24:00
saturday
00:00 - 24:00
sunday
00:00 - 24:00
Price type:
from £250 per hour
from £250 per hour
from £250 per hour
from £250 per hour
from £250 per hour
from £250 per hour
from £250 per hour
Food & Beverage
Catering arrangements
Catering facilities
Refreshments
Alcohol
Facilities & Amenities
Cloakroom
Air conditioning
Disabled access
Premises parking
Breakout rooms
Audio & Visual
TV screen
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
Location
Reviews
- Ashley ThomsonOctober 2025
Had such a nice meal here! The chicken pollo is 10/10, highly recommend!! Great service
- J EnnisFebruary 2026
Great pub and service is very friendly. Menu is decent too. Dissapointed that there aren’t any bar snacks but have to settle for side orders. If you allow people to sit just for drinks, then should offer some snacks to those that don’t want a full meal. It would work out good for both customers and the pub in terms of generating extra sales and keeping people happy. Overall a good night as always.
- Mark SuttonFebruary 2026
This was my first visit and overall it was a very positive experience. The location is excellent and the décor is stylish and well thought out, creating a really pleasant atmosphere. Although it was busy during my visit, the staff were clearly well organised, attentive, and appeared genuinely happy and confident in what they were doing, which always makes a big difference. The venue is dog friendly, which many guests will appreciate. However, during my visit there was some persistent barking, which was clearly unpleasant for a few nearby guests and did detract slightly from the otherwise relaxed atmosphere. There is a good range of draught beers available, along with a solid wine list. Unfortunately, there was no Shiraz available at the time, which was a slight disappointment, but there were still plenty of other options to choose from. The food arrived in good time, was served hot, and tasted very good — exactly what you’d hope for. Portion sizes were reasonable and the quality matched expectations given the setting. When it came to paying, I noticed that a compulsory 12.5% service charge had already been added to the bill. I had been intending to leave a 20% tip due to the good service, but as this was already included, I didn’t add anything further. Overall, a great experience in a fantastic location. A well-run venue with good food, a strong atmosphere, and professional staff — I would happily visit again and recommend it to others.
- Sofia cardinaliMarch 2026
I recently visited The Waterway in Maida Vale and unfortunately left feeling disappointed with the service. At the start, our waiter was very polite and welcoming, which gave us a great first impression. However, shortly after, his attention shifted to another couple, and we were seemingly forgotten about — despite him walking past our table numerous times on the way to the till. What made this more frustrating was that it was particularly quiet, with only three tables occupied, so there didn’t appear to be any reason for the lack of attentiveness. We asked for the dessert menu as we intended to order, but after being ignored for a while, we decided not to bother. It was frustrating trying to catch someone’s attention and feeling overlooked. I also ordered soup and was surprised that it didn’t come with bread. When I asked for some, they brought a single slice and then charged me for it, which felt unnecessary. It also took about 5–10 minutes to arrive, and we had to ask again as my soup was getting cold by the time the bread finally came. Overall, while the initial welcome was pleasant, the lack of attentiveness — especially on a quiet service with only three tables — and small details like charging for a slice of bread really let the experience down. I hope they improve their service so all tables feel equally valued.
