Corporate Summer Party Venue Hire in London
Bring people together for a company celebration with atmosphere, energy and plenty of room to enjoy the season at Tobacco Dock, one of London’s most flexible corporate summer party venues. From courtyard drinks and summer BBQs to large-scale production company events, our industrial spaces, creative catering and experienced team will help you plan a corporate summer party that feels effortless from first arrival to final cheers.
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Architectural Backdrop
Historic architecture, striking spaces and spacious courtyards provide a distinctive backdrop for a summer celebration.
Atmospheric Courtyards
Tobacco Dock’s courtyards offer characterful open air spaces for welcome drinks, entertainment and relaxed summer socialising.
Flexible Spaces
From dramatic arrivals to immersive production and late night dancing, multiple spaces can transform to match the occasion of the party.
Award Winning Catering
Award winning caterers offer summer menus, drinks packages and bespoke options designed around the style and flow of the celebration.
Inclusive Packages
Straightforward packages bring together venue, catering and essential event services, making summer parties simple to plan and easy to budget.
A Corporate Summer Party Venue Made for Celebrating
Looking for corporate summer party venues in London with more character than the usual hotel terrace or city bar? Tobacco Dock brings together cobbled walkways, open-air courtyards and light filled spaces with atmospheric indoor rooms ready for food, drinks, entertainment and dancing.
From relaxed team socials and client summer events to BBQ parties, company milestones and festival-style celebrations, our flexible spaces give you the freedom to create a corporate summer event that feels generous, memorable and easy for guests to enjoy.
Corporate Summer Party Capacity
Whether you’re planning a smaller team gathering or a large company-wide summer event, Tobacco Dock offers spaces to suit your guest list, format and weather plan, from 40 to 4,000+ guests. Use one self-contained space or bring several areas together for arrival drinks, catering, games, live music, DJ sets, socialising and late-night entertainment.
Everything Your Corporate Summer Party Needs in One Venue
A great corporate summer party needs the right mix of food, music, atmosphere and organisation. Tobacco Dock works with trusted partners across catering, entertainment, AV, styling, branding and furniture to help every part of the celebration run smoothly.
WHERE IS TOBACCO DOCK LOCATED?
Tobacco Dock is located in the heart of East London’s entrepreneurial hub, centrally located between Bank and Canary Wharf.
Easily accessible from both in and outside of London, located on the border of Zone 1 and 2. Our closest stations are Wapping (Overground) and Shadwell (Overground and DLR) stations.
Corporate Summer Party Venue FAQs
How many guests can Tobacco Dock host for a corporate summer party?
Tobacco Dock can host corporate summer parties for a wide range of guest numbers, from smaller team celebrations to large company events for over 4,000 people. Final capacity depends on the spaces and layout selected.
Does Tobacco Dock have outdoor corporate summer party spaces?
Yes, we do! The venue has internal open air courtyards and a fully outdoor Quayside Walkway that can be used for drinks, food, games and entertainment.
What happens if it rains?
Tobacco Dock’s mix of indoor and outdoor spaces makes it easy to plan for changing weather. Catering, seating, entertainment and guest flow can be arranged across covered and indoor areas.
Can we host a corporate summer BBQ?
Yes. Summer catering can include BBQ menus, street-food stalls, bowl food, sharing dishes, drinks stations and bars, subject to your chosen spaces and event plan.
Is Tobacco Dock suitable for client summer events?
Yes. Tobacco Dock is well suited to client summer parties, stakeholder events, team celebrations, company milestones and large corporate summer events.
Can Tobacco Dock host a smaller corporate summer party?
Yes. Smaller rooms, bars and self-contained spaces are available for private team celebrations, intimate client events and relaxed summer drinks receptions.
Can we create a festival-style corporate summer party?
Yes. The courtyards, cobbled walkways and blank-canvas spaces work well for festival food stalls, games, live music, branded areas and immersive summer themes.
Can we have live music or a DJ?
Of course. Tobacco Dock can support DJs, bands, performers, sound, lighting, staging and dancing, depending on your chosen space and event format.
Can we use several spaces for one corporate summer party?
Of course. Organisers can combine multiple rooms to create separate zones for arrival drinks, catering, entertainment, networking and dancing. Our expert team will advise on the best options based your specific event brief.
Can we brand our corporate summer party?
Absolutely, the venue has countless branding opportunities to personalise the space. Tobacco Dock offers strong branding opportunities that include entrances, bars, signage, screens, photo backdrops, furniture and creative installations throughout the guest journey.
Where is Tobacco Dock located?
Tobacco Dock is located in Wapping, London, within easy reach of the City, Canary Wharf, Tower Bridge and wider London transport links. Please see our Location page for more details.
How do I enquire about corporate summer party venue hire?
We love a phone call, so encourage you to pick up the phone to our team on 0207 680 4001. Alternatively, please use the ENQUIRY FORM and our team will get straight back to you.