HMS President
Moored on the Embankment next to Blackfriars Bridge, HMS President (1918) offers an impressive variety of function rooms, bars and decks open until 2a.m. that make the perfect venue for hosting dinners, parties, conferences, weddings and boat hire.
The boat is located opposite the Oxo Tower and boasts spectacular views of the river Thames, as well as some of London’s most famous landmarks such as the London Eye, The South Bank Centre, The National Theatre, St Paul’s Cathedral, The Tate Modern and many more!
As it was built in 1918, it holds priceless authentic character and competes with some of the most luxurious venues in and around London. The boat now spends a majority of its time being hired out for events of all varieties.
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HMS President has 6 rooms. The largest, Ballroom, holds up to 350 guests standing or 250 seated.
- Ballroom250 seated350 standing
- Gun Room350 standing
- Wrennery100 seated130 standing
- Wardroom70 seated80 standing
- Boardroom 120 seated
- Boardroom 28 seated
Travel Information
Blackfriars (about 4 min walk)
Temple (about 8 min walk)
Getting to HMS President by public transport
In Central London, HMS President is about 4 minutes' walk from Blackfriars (Tube) and about 8 minutes from Temple (Tube). Walking times are estimates.
Getting to HMS President by car
For sat nav, use the postcode EC4Y 0HJ.
Getting to HMS President by air
The nearest major airports are London City (about 7 miles away) and Heathrow (about 15 miles away). Distances are in a straight line, so the road journey will be longer.
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