Lea Rowing Club

We had Sunday lunch here and loved the upstairs area. It's a place with lots of soul, with relaxed family & kid friendly vibes and lots of good views over the canal. Roasts were super tasty, and everyone seemed friendly. A stones throw from the edge of Springfield Park :)

Lovely surroundings but very entitled rowers who unfortunately seemed to think the river was theirs and theirs alone. Very unfriendly. Hopefully they change their attitude in the future

I used the space in front of the club to launch my paddleboard and was given a hard time time by a few of rowers. I couldn’t see any signs saying it was private but it was made very clear I wasn’t welcome. Have tried to call club to find out if it is private. Not a friendly place.

Was fun and interesting to try they said I had strong arms n obviously a complement is always nice lol

We had the most amazing wedding at the Boathouse on the Lea! After looking at many different venues in London, we chose this one for its beautiful location and dog-friendly policies.From the moment we arrived, the staff were incredibly responsive to our questions and needs. Stephen Mitchelson, the general manager, gave us a thorough tour of the venue and we could immediately see his vast experience with events. He gave us invaluable advice and instilled confidence that we could have the perfect wedding there.JC, the bar manager, was an absolute gem! With his immense knowledge of the wine industry, he helped us choose and try wine and let us know how we could optimise our purchases. He was even able to give us guidance on the interior setup, which turned out to be incredibly helpful.The venue was extremely considerate in allowing us to hang lanterns the day before and set up fairy lights on the balcony. They allowed an external vendor to bring in tables and chairs the night before who continued to finish setting up the next morning. On the day of the wedding, the venue was perfectly clean and air-conditioned, making it a comfortable space for all our guests for our summer wedding.We held our ceremony in the main hall, which had excellent natural lighting and acoustics that amplified recorded music, speeches and the DJ! The bar was staffed by JC and his son, who provided extremely fast and friendly service. The balcony area was a big hit with guests, who enjoyed canapés, drinks, and a stunning view throughout the day and night.We were so pleased with how all our vendors were able to work with Boathouse on the Lea to set up and work effectively. They were able to prepare a huge amount of food for our wedding and everything went off without a hitch. We highly recommend Boathouse on the Lea to anyone looking for a beautiful wedding venue in London. It truly was the perfect spot for our special day!We’d recommend this venue to any couple looking for a relaxed and beautiful wedding just steps away from green spaces for pictures and with beautiful views of the river. In any weather you’ll be comfortable as the main hall's AC kept our guests cool on a pretty warm day in June! We couldn’t be happier with our choice of venue and our guests loved the location.

Gem of a place for an excellent Sunday roast. Perfectly cooked veggies, and meat (Pork belly was particularly tender). Roast tatties were a little lacking, but the rest more than made up for it.Very reasonable prices, and friendly atmosphere top things off nicely.

We held our wedding reception at Lea Rowing at the end of July this year, and had a fantastic time. This venue is perfect if you’re looking for a laid back London event with beautiful scenery. It’s a blank space and we were able to add our own decorations, even gaining access the night before to get everything into place. Stephen was very communicative in the lead up, and we couldn’t have had a more successful night if it wasn’t for JC and his team - they kept the booze flowing all night, and made sure everything was in order. So many of our guests commented on the amazing place and it was everything we could have wanted and more. I highly recommend it and you’re in really safe and experienced hands!

I looked at this location to find out exactly how to get there by road. My wife, who actually took a group of rowers there, found it very friendly and well-organised. The setting is picturesque and it is accessible to the public as the canal towpath passes in front of the Club's premises, which are excellent.

A very unfriendly place, members of the club are rude to any others on the water near their club and have a huge sense of entitlement. The canal is not a private training ground but is open to all of those who live nearby or enjoy spending time on the water.

Excellent place quiet away from traffic ⛔