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On 17^th July 2019, the Museum of London Docklands launched the latest addition to its venue portfolio, The Rum Store, welcoming clients, agents and press to an exclusive drinks reception on the docks of Canary Wharf. The event was designed to showcase the endless possibilities of the new space, housed in one of the oldest Georgian warehouses in Britain.

The Rum Store offers a stunning blank canvas space featuring exposed brick walls and original pitch pine columns, while the terrace offers the perfect area for a summer BBQ. Once home to 25,000 caskets of rum, The Rum Store will be able to host a variety of events for up to 200 guests.

As part of the launch event, guests were able to explore the new space while enjoying a range of exciting food stations from the museum’s catering partner, CH&Co, as well as a selection of exclusive rum cocktails including a ‘Berry Daquiri’ and ‘Nelson’s Blood’, inspired by the venue itself.

Tours of the museum were also available courtesy of the experienced events team, and guests were also given access to the major exhibition, Secret Rivers.

Sarah McQueen, Assistant Head of Commercial Services at the Museum of London, commented: “We’re delighted to have The Rum Store back in our events offering at the Museum of London Docklands and can’t wait for guests to experience what this historic space has to offer. Our Nautical Nights summer parties are currently in full swing at the museum, and clients are now able to book the Rum Store as part of our Deck The Halls Christmas Package. It’s set to be a very exciting few months at the Museum of London Docklands!”

Room hire for The Rum Store at the Museum of London Docklands starts from £1500+VAT. For more information about hosting your next event at the Museum of London Docklands, please get in touch with the team on 020 7814 5789.

Award-winning cultural destinations the Museum of London and the Museum of London Docklands have unveiled their new list of catering suppliers following a competitive tender process.

Underpinning both venues’ reputation for superb event services, the new caterers at both museums include new and existing contractors.

New appointments include 6 classic British caterers: Blue Strawberry, By Word of Mouth, Caper & Berry, Food by Dish, Moving Venue, and Seasoned Events. For the first time the museum is including street food aficionados Kerb, Asian cuisine specialists Laguna and Kosher caterer Tony Page.

The 3 year contract will commence from 8th April and will be available in time for both museums’ summer party packages; Urban Safari at the Museum of London and Nautical Nights at the Museum of London Docklands.

Sarah McQueen, Venues and Hospitality Manager at the Museum of London, commented: “Our city and the wider UK has gone through a culinary revolution in recent years, with London leading a global food transformation and boasting arguably the best food scene in the world. As such, we wanted to remain ahead of the event catering curve by creating an offering which reflected our capital’s world leading approach to food.

“Our new accredited caterers list has been refreshed in order to meet the changing tastes and dietary requirements of guests and to ensure there is a diverse variety of options available for clients. We’re delighted to welcome some new faces doing amazing things, as well as a selection of our longstanding partners and look forward to guests sampling the new menus this summer!”

This Autumn, we are offering clients one hours free access to the museum’s galleries during a drinks reception at evening events – an opportunity guaranteed to make your event standout from the rest!

Whether an awards dinner, product launch or celebratory party, guests can explore the galleries at either the Museum of London or Museum of London Docklands at their leisure, discovering our unique collections and getting closer to London than ever before.

Contact us to find out how our museums, and exclusive Autumn offer, can enhance your next event.