There’s nothing quite like sailing down a river with the wind in your hair and a drink in your hand…that is, unless you get sea sick, because drunk-ness and sea sickness do NOT go well together (trust us on that…) But we’re assuming any of you that do probably won’t be reading this. So, let us present you with the 5 best boozy boats and barges in London. They’re so good that you’ll feel like you’re on a yacht in the south of France. That is, if you’re in a waterproof and about 11 vodkas down..
1. Subsoul Summer Residency
Running right through July, these day-and-night/boat-and-club parties showcase the SubSoul label: a spin-off from the mega-popular YouTube house music channel. With acts including Chris Lorenzo, Bodhi, Low Steppa and Mak & Pasteman playing out across daytime boat parties and evening sessions at Dalston party pit The Nest, it’s unsurprising that they’ve proved popular. And, seeing as it’s half way through July already pretty much, it’s ‘aboat’ time you get yourself down there! The next one is Saturday 16th July, but if that’s a bit too spontaneous for you, there’s one next weekend too. Yay.
2. Move @ Amor Boat/Lightbox
This, our friends, is a two-parter. First, move your hips, arms and in fact all body parts aboard the Amor Boat, meeting at Westminster Pier for an evening of ship-faced madness. Sailing along the beautiful Thames is the perfect way to start a night, with two decks of London’s best underground DJ’s. And that ain’t all of it. Next, shimmy over to the legendary Lightbox club, one of the most immersive clubbing venues in the capital, where the talented David Pher (Viva) and Newbie Nerdz (Gruuv) will be playing! Spread out over three rooms, we advise getting a chilled beverage and staking your spot in what’s going to be one of the most memorable nights on the 2016 calendar. Tickets are from £5 and it’s taking place on 23rd July! All aboard!
3. Canal Boat Party
4. Battersea Barge
Nine Elms Ln, SW8 5BP
5. Retro Gaming VS Silten Disco: The MEGA Yacht Party
At the Sunborn Yacht on Friday 5 August 2016.
6. Alfred le Roy
Crate Brewery in Hackney have opened up a boozy barge for the summer, to keep our summer afloat. They’re serving up cocktails, beer, wine and food (including delicious sharing charcuterie boards) while moored. Alfred le Roy also offer private hire and 2 hour canal cruise experiences, which must be booked in advance. For more info, check out their website. Alternatively, check out these Hackney pubs!
Canalside Mooring 7 Queens Yard,, White Post Ln, Hackney Wick E9 5EN
Featured Image Credit: TimeOut