Dockside Vaults
Dockside Vaults is an exclusive location situated within the historic vaulted cellars of the Grade II listed Ivory House at St Katharine Docks.
Nestled between the Tower of London and Tower Bridge, Dockside Vaults is close to the city and benefit from fantastic transport links to central London, Excel, London City Airport, the 02 and London’s newest quarter, the East Village.
The 10,000 sq ft venue is available for private hire for groups of 100 – 450, devised of nine intimate vaulted private dining areas, interlinked by a vast open passageway.
The 200 year old structure exudes charm and individuality, perfect for a bespoke event unique to your company.
Our on site events and theatrical production team are experienced in delivering interactive and memorable events to a wide range of clientele.
Dockside Vaults are perfectly situated for private parties and corporate events. Immersed within Ivory House at St Katharine Docks, our venue provides fantastic access to the City and East London.
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Get my Free Venue ShortlistThe Ivory Vaults are also available as a dry hire option, this is particularly suitable for corporate events or larger productions and venue finders who are looking for a unique, stunning and historic venue situated in central London.
The Ivory Vaults is a venue with a difference, we host a variety of immersive theatrical productions, all with an interactive twist.
Each spectacular event theme has been drawn from current trends and has been devised to play on the location with its exclusive historic atmosphere.
Productions Available:
Medieval Banquet – A journey to a fantasy medieval land with torturous consequences.
Throne’s Night – A war of the throne
Lascivious – A cirque style burlesque fantasy
Masquerade Ball – A glamorous Venetian affair
Embargo – Everything is prohibited at this Gatsby inspired event
Vikings – Prepare to raid the West with Norse ruler Ragnar Lodbrok
Room Information
Dockside Vaults has one room, which holds up to 450 guests seated or 450 standing.
- Whole Venue50-450 seated450 standing
Travel Information
Tower Gateway (about 11 min walk)
Tower Hill (about 11 min walk)
Getting to Dockside Vaults by public transport
In St Katharine's Dock, Central London, Dockside Vaults is about 11 minutes' walk from Tower Gateway (Tube) and about 11 minutes from Tower Hill (Tube). Walking times are estimates.
Getting to Dockside Vaults by car
For sat nav, use the postcode E1W 1BP.
Getting to Dockside Vaults by air
The nearest major airports are London City (about 5.3 miles away) and Heathrow (about 17 miles away). Distances are in a straight line, so the road journey will be longer.
Dockside Vaults for private parties, corporate hospitality and dinners
Dockside Vaults sits within the historic vaulted cellars of the Grade II listed Ivory House at St Katharine Docks, between the Tower of London and Tower Bridge.
Nine vaults and a 200 year old structure
The 10,000 sq ft space is made up of nine intimate vaulted private dining areas, interlinked by a vast open passageway. Groups of 100 to 450 can hire it, and parties in the cellars move along the passageway from one vault to the next. The 200 year old structure has charm and character of its own, and gives a venue with individuality to suit a bespoke event.
A theatrical production team on site
An on site events and theatrical production team is experienced in delivering interactive, memorable events for a wide range of clients, which suits company events with theatrical flair as well as a seasonal dinner.
Transport to the City and beyond
Fantastic transport links connect central London, Excel, London City Airport, the 02 and the East Village, with the City and East London both close, so guests arriving for a function have an easy journey.
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