Event Spaces & Function Rooms
Tunnel Shaft
·216038
About Tunnel Shaft
80 Banquet
120 Theatre
125 Standing / Reception
Descending 15 meters into the Tunnel Shaft feels like entering a secret London that most people never see. Here in Rotherhithe, just moments from the station, we've transformed what was once the Grand Entrance Hall to the Thames Tunnel into one of the city's most dramatic party spaces. The smoke-blackened Victorian brickwork tells stories of the world's first underwater tunnel, while our DMX lighting system lets you wash these historic walls in any colour imaginable. We regularly watch guests stop mid-conversation as the lights shift from deep purple to warm amber, transforming the entire atmosphere of the cylindrical chamber around them. The acoustics in here are something special, whether you're using our professional PA system for speeches or having our small grand piano played for live entertainment. We can welcome up to 125 guests for standing receptions, arrange theatre-style seating for 120, or create an intimate banquet setting for 80. The circular design means there's no bad spot in the room, and the mezzanine level accessed by our staircase gives you another dimension to play with. Our high-power projector works brilliantly against the curved walls for everything from wedding photos to corporate presentations. Above ground, our rooftop garden provides a complete change of pace. The Midnight Apothecary serves botanical cocktails made with herbs grown right here, giving your guests a chance to experience both the depths of Victorian engineering and the freshness of our garden space in one evening. When you book the Tunnel Shaft, you get exclusive use after museum hours. We've hosted fashion shows where models emerged from the shadows, wedding receptions where the first dance happened 50 feet underground, and corporate parties where the unusual setting got everyone talking. The adjacent Grade II listed engine house provides extra space for catering preparation or quieter conversations away from the main party. With convenient parking nearby and approved caterers who know how to work in this unique space, we make sure the logistics run smoothly while you focus on creating an unforgettable experience in this industrial cathedral.
Response rate:95%
Response time:within an hour
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Prices
Flat rate | from £493
Mon – FriClosed
Sat – Sun10:30 - 15:30from £493 hire fee
Amenities
Speakers
Free parking on premise
Wireless Internet Access
Projector/TV/Screen
Menu
Food And DrinkPrice
Location
Rotherhithe · 1 minute
Canada Water · 5 minutes
Wapping · 5 minutes
Bermondsey · 10 minutes
Opening hours
Monday:Closed
Tuesday:Closed
Wednesday:Closed
Thursday:Closed
Friday:Closed
Saturday:10:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Sunday:10:30 AM - 3:30 PM
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