Cutty Sark Greenwich Events
It doesn’t get much more unique than an event at Cutty Sark Greenwich – the only place in the world where you can entertain beneath the hull of a ship. Now permanently suspended in a dry berth in the Maritime Greenwich UNESCO World Heritage Site in an impressive feat of engineering, this world-famous ship has history, intrigue and wonder in all its four event spaces.
Built in 1869 to carry tea from China to Britain, the Cutty Sark was once the fastest of its time, and now its beautiful features can be enjoyed in all their glory for your wedding, party, brand launch or business dinner. Host it in the Dry Berth, the large event space underneath the ship’s awe-inspiring copper-clad hull, the ‘Tween Deck, where the ship’s cargo was stored – and that still boasts the original teak plank flooring – the small and intimate Master’s Saloon, or enjoy drinks in the open air of the Weather Deck, where three towering masts cut a striking figure against the backdrop of the River Thames.
Make your event at Cutty Sark your own, with food, floristry, and entertainment from some of London’s best suppliers, and bask in exploring this breath-taking river event venue.
Highlights of Cutty Sark Greenwich Events:
- World-famous ship
- Four event spaces of varying sizes
- Exclusive use available
- Approved list of caterers including Asian and Kosher
- Stunning location in the Maritime Greenwich UNESCO World Heritage Site
Capacity
Up to
400
Standing 
Up to
240
Dining 
Up to
300
Theatre Facilities
Dry Hire
Spaces At This Venue
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Under The Hull
Under the Hull is the Dry Berth, where the Cutty Sark is suspended three metres in the air to create an awe-inspiring feature in the middle of a large space. This is the biggest of the rooms and can host large dinners, galas, conferences, and dancing.
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Main Deck
The Main Deck – also known as the Weather Deck – is a stunning space to host a drinks reception. Three towering masts and overhead rigging create a dramatic and historic backdrop to your event, with the River Thames and London skyline beyond.
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'Tween Deck
The ‘Tween Deck is where the ship’s cargo used to be stored and is now a light and bright space that can host dinners, wedding ceremonies and drinks receptions. Original teak flooring and iron frames add a sense of history to this room.
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Master's Saloon
The Master’s Saloon is a small and cosy space for private dinners. With mahogany panelling, original details and luxurious dark brown leather furnishings, the Master’s Saloon is almost exactly the same as it would have been 150 years ago.
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Under the Hull is the Dry Berth, where the Cutty Sark is suspended three metres in the air to create an awe-inspiring feature in the middle of a large space. This is the biggest of the rooms and can host large dinners, galas, conferences, and dancing.
Guest Capacity
Standing: 0 - 400Dining: 0 - 240
Theatre: 0 - 300
Features
Wi-FiAudiovisual (AV) equipment
Natural light
The Main Deck – also known as the Weather Deck – is a stunning space to host a drinks reception. Three towering masts and overhead rigging create a dramatic and historic backdrop to your event, with the River Thames and London skyline beyond.
Guest Capacity
Standing: 0 - 100
The ‘Tween Deck is where the ship’s cargo used to be stored and is now a light and bright space that can host dinners, wedding ceremonies and drinks receptions. Original teak flooring and iron frames add a sense of history to this room.
Guest Capacity
Standing: 0 - 100Dining: 0 - 60
Theatre: 0 - 70
The Master’s Saloon is a small and cosy space for private dinners. With mahogany panelling, original details and luxurious dark brown leather furnishings, the Master’s Saloon is almost exactly the same as it would have been 150 years ago.
Guest Capacity
Dining: 0 - 10
Events Catering
Location
Nearby Hotels
- De Vere Devonport House
- The Admiral Hardy
- Innkeeper’s Collection London, Greenwich
- ibis London Greenwich
Nearby Restaurants
- Sticks’n’Sushi Greenwich
- Bill’s Greenwich Restaurant
- Bianco43 Greenwich
- Rivington Greenwich
Nearby Parks
- Greenwich Park
- The Old Royal Observatory Garden
- Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park
- Central Park
Nearby Attractions
- Old Royal Naval College
- Cutty Sark
- Royal Observatory Greenwich
- Greenwich Foot Tunnel / River Thames
Venue Testimonials
What a superb place. What a buzzing atmosphere in the bows of The Cutty Sark, it holds 100 people in one theatre & 300 in the other. The bar area is directly under the ship, just Wow ! Plus the staff are very friendly & helpful to.
Adam M
Seriously, this venue really is unique – on the banks of the river with the masts rising to the sky and a copper plated hull under which to feast. As a Londoner its always such a magic moment to discover new places and especially wedding venues like this.
Natasha H
An excellent place [...] The ship is beautifully restored and presented.
Martin B
Frequently Asked Questions
Weddings at Cutty Sark Greenwich cost from £7,000 + VAT.
The Cutty Sark can host up to 400 guests for weddings and events. The Master’s Saloon is the smallest venue, holding up to just 12 guests for dinner.
Weddings at the Cutty Sark end at 11pm, with extensions available.
Weddings at the Cutty Sark are unique and full of rich, historic detail. They can be small and intimate with just a handful of guests, or large and grand with dancing and entertainment. Cutty Sark can be hired exclusively to make use of all four venues.
Yes, Cutty Sark can host corporate events and functions, including conferences, presentations, and dinners.
Hotels near Cutty Sark Greenwich include:
- Admiral Hardy, London, with rooms starting from £87 per night
- De Vere Devonport House, with rooms starting from £92 per night
- InnKeeper’s Collection London, Greenwich, with rooms starting from £49 per night
There is parking available at Cutty Sark Gardens, which is free from 6:30pm – 8am.
Food at Cutty Sark comes from an approved list of external caterers, ranging from street food to fine dining, and bespoke options available. There are also several Kosher and Asian caterers to choose from.
Yes, however for fire evacuation purposes, Cutty Sark Greenwich can accommodate a maximum of three wheelchair users.
