Driftwoods: London’s Newest Party Boat

By Carrie Larwood, November 11, 2024

Driftwoods reimagines a simple river boat design, with the spacious, rectangular footprint of a pavilion framing the cinematic London riverbank. The restored interior, by leading British designer Tom Dixon, features soft, neutral wool carpeting reflecting the patterns of London’s iron bridges, the bar is wrapped in charcoal grey cork and lacquered finishes.

Driftwoods’ huge windows glide open to wooden decks adding to the epic views, letting cool breezes flow through on warmer days together with the shade of electric canvas awnings throughout (and if you still desire it, air con).

Do you prefer feast tables or would you like to wander and graze all night? Driftwoods menus feature the very highest quality of seasonal, sustainable ingredients arriving from UK farms and fisheries straight into the immaculate, two-floor galley. Choose to drop anchor (super eco) at a private pier (Westminster or Tower Bridge) or plot a voyage with the crew anywhere between Chelsea and Royal Greenwich.

Driftwoods is propelled by Shell GTL, a low emission, non-toxic and biodegradable new fuel. The mood is casual, wholesome and delicious.

Spaces and capacities:

Four spaces flex into any configuration you would like to dream up.

The Long Room

The Bar

The Music Room + The Decks

Capacities The Long Room // Seated // 231 guests

Entire vessel // Standing Grazing Menu // 265 guests

The vessel is fully accessible.

Driftwoods stats:

58m long

9m beam.

Behind the scenes:

Driftwoods is the casual, younger sibling of Woods’ Silver Fleet, a company who have been creating luxe events on the Thames for over 75 years. Their crews, chefs and events team share the same training and ethos to deliver an extraordinary London experience, exactly as you wish. The beauty of Driftwoods is the curated events packages which make your planning effortless and your bill surprisingly affordable.

The Plan:

Receptions

Standing Receptions from £98 + VAT per person

Choose from charming selections of roving bowl food or canapes alongside free-flow drinks packages of beers, wines and soft drinks.

* Charter fee not included

Seated menus

Lunchtime or evening charters for 3 course dining from our seasonal and relaxed menus. Reception drinks and wine with dinner included in our recommended packages.

3 course seated from £112 + VAT per person

* Charter fee not included

Book your event on Driftwoods today and impress your guests big time!