Best Boat Bars In London

On the hunt for a fabulous floating spot? Then you're going to want to hop aboard The Lowback bar by Hawksmoor. This stunning eatery is not only serving up delicious cuts of steak, from fillet to ribeye, and bespoke cocktails at the 9-metre-long bar, but it also offers pretty views.

With a tasty food menu, a great selection of beers, wines and cocktails, and ukulele jam sessions, this cool space is perfect for sunshine chilling or winter snuggling, as well as having cracking views over the Thames.

Fronting an onboard bar, dining room and fish and chip shop, The Tattershall Castle is one of the best floating pubs in London. Whether you're turning up for one of their comedy or jazz nights, or just a few drinks on their suntrap of a deck, this place has something for everyone.

The London Craft Beer Cruise is bringing one of the best outdoor bars to the city with stunning views of the Thames. Head to their events for delicious fare, plenty of tipples and sommeliers so they can teach you a thing or two about your fave booze.

With a variety of menus developed by head chef Stefano Camplone, to an impressive menu of drinks and stunning views over the water, this unique barge is the ultimate destination if you're looking for something a little different.

Looking to do a boat brunch in London? The ultimate for quirky dining, Darcie & May Green are the two of the most colourful barges on the river. Offering bottomless brunches, friendly staff and gorgeous views down the Union Canal, this Australian spot is a must-try.

Home to Silent Sounds, this is one of our top choices for London boat trips with drinks. Make your way to Tower Millennium Pier where The Silent Disco Boat will take you on a voyage past iconic landmarks, with a banging soundtrack to top it all off.

It might be seriously cute, but London Shell Co isn't just a pretty face. The blue barge is also a renowned restaurant floating on the river, serving an ever-changing and seasonal menu as it putters up Regent's Canal.