Where to find us

One of the largest capacity events venues in London, Tobacco Dock is located in the buzzing heart of Wapping, close to St Katharine Docks and just ten minutes walk from Tower Bridge. Our full address is:

Tobacco Dock, Tobacco Quay, Wapping Lane, London, E1W 2SF


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How to find tobacco dock

Tobacco Dock is located in the heart of East London’s thriving enterprise zone, within striking distance of Central London and straightforward to reach by public transport, lying between Wapping (Overground) and Shadwell (Overground and DLR) stations, as well as plenty of nearby bus stops (routes 100 and D3).

  • Shadwell Station

    5 mins

  • canary wharf dlr

    15 mins

  • shoreditch overground

    2 stops

  • wapping rail Station

    6 mins

  • bank dlr

    1 stop

  • tower hill station

    15 mins

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nearby accommodation

We offer an accommodation service to help our clients secure hotel rooms at discounted rates. Within this service, we can make hotel bookings for delegates, guests and speakers as straightforward, cost-effective and responsive as possible. We provide a key contact who will oversee each event, working with event organisers to monitor the rooms and service levels are maintained throughout the stay.

book your parking ahead of time

There is a car park opposite the venue's Wapping Lane entrance with capacity for 615 vehicles. This is owned and run by an external company, YellowPark, and spaces can be booked through their website.

book your parking via Yellow Park

Explore our surroundings

We're located in Wapping, one of London's most charismatic areas, with a multitude of waterside areas, Dickensian buildings, cobbled streets and bustling pubs. Take a stroll along the Thames path to spot some historical gems or relax in one of the many nearby gardens. St. Katharine Docks is just a ten-minute walk away and offers a host of restaurants and shops.