Dinners and receptions

Step through the museum’s doors and into the Muscovado Hall, where grand proportions and beautiful original features create a perfect backdrop for evening events for up to 400 guests.

Enhance your dinner or reception with the use of the built-in bar area and treat your guests to spectacular views of the Canary Wharf skyline from the riverside terrace.

The Sugar Store is a dedicated event space on the ground floor. With striking pitch pine columns and original shuttered windows, it is ideal for themed or branded dinners and receptions for up to 250 guests.

For larger events the entire ground floor can be hired to create a stunning environment for up to 800 guests.

The Quayside Room’s bare brick walls and direct views of West India Quay imbue the space with distinct character and atmosphere.

With flexibility in layout, it is a popular venue for dinners and receptions for up to 100 guests. Located on the third floor, it leads directly in to the museum’s galleries.

The newly-refurbished flexible Wilberforce Room has capacity for up to seated 273 guests.

Perfect for a whole variety of different events, from dinners to parties, the Wilberforce Room has all of the unique charm of a 19th century warehouse, whilst being brought right up to date with a state of the art audio-visual system.

The exclusive Boardroom is situated on the first floor of the museum with views out to the towering Canary Wharf skyline.

This room is ideal for smaller dinners for up to 16 people. Its peaceful location makes it a charming choice for more intimate events.

The Museum of London Docklands tells the story of London and the many transformations the docklands area has undergone.

Up to 120 guests can dine in amongst the artefacts in the No. 1Warehouse gallery, where the history of the building is brought to life.

Your guests can experience the vivid atmosphere of Sailortown, our immersive recreation of Victorian Wapping. Wind through the narrow streets, visit the tavern, and peer through the window of a wild animal emporium.

Adding actors to set the scene and mingle with your guests is the perfect way to complete the illusion.

The Rum Store’s pitch pine columns and direct views of West India Quay imbue the space with a distinct character and atmosphere. Perfect for a range of evening receptions, with seated dinners for up to 100 guests, the room’s private entrance and direct access to the terrace make it ideal for summer parties.

Whether you would like nibbles, or a three course dinner, the Museum of London Docklands has a wide variety of recommended caterers.