Community space
Dockside Vaults
Ivory House, St Katharine Docks, East Smithfield, London, Tower Hamlets, E1W 1AT
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Details last checked 28 days ago
Andrew Diack, CC BY-SA 2.0
Ivory House at St Katharine Docks, above the Dockside Vaults.
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- Hire price
- £10,000per day
- Capacity
- 450guests maximum
- Listed spaces
- 1named space for hire
- Kitchen
- Full kitchenfor catering
Prices as published by the venue, checked 28 days ago. Confirm with them before you book.
About this venue
Dockside Vaults is a large subterranean event venue beneath Ivory House at St Katharine Docks. Its 10,000 sq ft of brick-vaulted space runs along a main concourse with ten alcoves for breakout use. The venue offers private event hire, in-house catering and a catering kitchen, fibre internet, PA and large event screens. Capacity and hire rates vary by layout and event; confirm the latest details through the active Lotus Events enquiry route.
Facilities
Catering & space
- Kitchen availableYes
- Bar on siteYes
- Tables and chairs includedYes
- StageNot confirmed
- Garden or outdoor spaceNot confirmed
Access & accessibility
- On-site parkingNo
- Step-free accessNo
- ToiletsNot confirmed
- Accessible toiletNot confirmed
Permissions & licensing
- Alcohol allowedYes
- Amplified music allowedYes
- Late licence availableConditional
- Bouncy castles allowedNot confirmed
- Dog friendlyNot confirmed
Connectivity & extras
- Wi-FiYes
- Projector or screenNot confirmed
Also features
- 10,000 sq ft
- Ten alcoves
- Built occasional seating for over 160
- PA and sound system
- Nine large plasma screens
- Fibre internet
- Fully equipped catering kitchen
- In-house catering
- Historic brick-vaulted interior
Good for
- Weddings
- Conferences
- Concerts & performances
- Private parties
- Birthday parties
- Exhibitions & fairs
Rooms and pricing
Hire rates and the spaces you can book.
Hire rates
Whole venue hire (Tagvenue starting fee)
Standard
Tagvenue partner listing gives a starting hire fee and opening hours of 10:00–23:30 Mon–Thu, 10:00–00:30 Fri/Sat and 11:00–23:00 Sun. Hire duration, VAT and effective date are not stated; request a current quote.
Source: www.tagvenue.com£5,000 (billing basis not stated)
Whole venue daytime hire (Hire Space guide rate)
Standard
Hire Space lists 09:00–17:00; its FAQ says reduced rates are typically £5,000–£6,000 depending on event, with VAT added. Marketplace guide only; confirm the event-specific quote and terms.
Source: www.tagvenue.com£10,000 per day
Bookable spaces
- Whole venue
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Sources & checks
Last checked 17 October 2026
Information taken from www.tagvenue.com, www.docksidevaults.com, lotus-events.co.uk, www.docksidevaults.com, hirespace.com, commons.wikimedia.org, www.openstreetmap.org.
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£10,000/day