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As temperatures rise and the days grow longer, Canary Wharf transforms into London’s most vibrant summer playground. Our neighbourhood offers an unparalleled mix of entertainment venues, exceptional dining experiences, and lively bars perfect for summer parties and corporate events. 

Whether you’re planning a team building activity, group booking or simply looking for the perfect spot to enjoy those balmy summer evenings, Canary Wharf delivers with its stunning waterside venues, outdoor terraces and action-packed entertainment options. 

Interactive Entertainment Venues  

Take aim at Clays for an interactive clay shooting experience with spacious private hire areas and a stunning outdoor terrace. In the heart of Cabot Square, Electric Shuffle features cutting-edge shuffleboard tables, stylish bars, and vibrant interiors that can accommodate up to 350 guests, with dedicated Gamesmasters running tournaments and bespoke food and drink packages. 

For a unique summer social experience, Fairgame brings classic fairground games reimagined for adults, with a waterside terrace perfect for long summer evenings, frozen margaritas from outdoor bars and London’s hottest street food vendors. Adrenaline seekers will love K1 Speed’s exhilarating indoor go-karting experience featuring over 500m of track, next-generation electric karts, and an exclusive bar and lounge area for corporate events. 

Pitch Wharf offers a dynamic, multifunctional venue with a stunning waterside terrace accommodating up to 400 guests. From virtual golf games and Mario Kart in immersive bays to roulette and shuffleboard, it delivers a unique blend of energy and competition, complemented by handcrafted cocktails and Asian-inspired small plates. For immersive gaming enthusiasts, The Cube pushes boundaries with intense physical and mental skill-based challenges across seven games, perfect for team building activities. 

Exceptional Dining Options  

Canary Wharf’s dining scene is equally impressive, with options to suit every taste and occasion. Nestled beneath the train tracks of North Dock, Blacklock is perfect for group dining with sharing plates of chops, succulent steaks and a bar offering a wide selection of wine and cocktails. 

Marceline channels the timeless soul of Paris along the sparkling waterfront, with options from the elegant Main Dining Room to the breezy waterside Terrace, or private dining rooms for intimate gatherings. Tucked beneath the railway arches of North Dock, Kricket offers a vibrant setting for group bookings, combining British ingredients with the flavours and aromas of India. Their unique and innovative dishes create an atmosphere that inspires the senses, merging the energy of the kitchen with delicious and memorable food perfect for sharing. 

Dishoom brings to life the glittering-shimmering, metropolitan scene of ’70s Bombay in Wood Wharf, perfect for bringing people together over a leisurely meal. Visit Kricket for a vibrant atmosphere that inspires the senses, combining the energy of the open kitchen with the craft of delicious and memorable Indian-inspired food. Feels Like June draws inspiration from the sunny climes of California, serving everything from morning coffees to leisurely dinners with a wine list featuring distinguished Californian growing regions. Set across three stunning floors with a wrap-around terrace overlooking the water, Roe celebrates bold, sustainable British cooking with a nose-to-tail and root-to-stem approach. Roka offers several versatile spaces including a main dining room with central robata grill, an intimate lounge area, and a newly renovated second-floor terrace providing breathtaking views of Canada Square. 

Late Night Venues & Bars  

As the sun sets, Canary Wharf restaurants and bars come alive with venues perfect for DJs and dancing. Boisdale serves modern British food alongside the UK’s largest whisky bar, with a garden terrace overlooking Cabot Square and views of the City’s skyline. Brera Lounge, located next to the fountains in Cabot Square, offers authentic Italian pizza, expertly crafted cocktails, and premium shisha in a calming ambiance. 

The iconic Aegean restaurant and bar Hovarda recently arrived in Wood Wharf, offering bold, seductive flavours where Greece meets Turkey. As evening unfolds, it transforms into a dynamic music venue with renowned DJs and live artists creating an immersive atmosphere until 2am every weekend. Pergola on the Wharf provides a botanical waterside Eden flooded with natural light from floor-to-ceiling windows and strewn with vines and ferns, housing two bars, a beautiful open kitchen and private dining room. 

The Alchemist puts theatre and immersive experiences at its core, with cocktails that change colour, smoke and even levitate, while The Cocktail Club benefits from a large, open-plan space with eclectic interiors and a large outdoor terrace, ideal for corporate events and networking parties. 

Alfresco Experiences 

For those seeking outdoor dining options, Canary Wharf offers exceptional waterside venues. Six by Nico delivers an ever-changing six-course tasting menu that tells a story through food, with a beautiful terrace overlooking Eden Dock. Humble Grape combines an impressive wine list featuring over 400 sustainable, organic and biodynamic wines with a stunning waterside terrace perfect for summer socials. No35 Mackenzie Walk offers a relaxed dining experience with panoramic views across the water, making it an ideal spot for alfresco dining during the warmer months. 

Getting to Your Canary Wharf Summer Event 

With direct Elizabeth line services from Canary Wharf to Heathrow in just 45 minutes and excellent connections via the Jubilee Line, DLR and Thames Clipper, getting to and from your summer social couldn’t be easier. 

With over 300 shops, cafés, bars and restaurants across the neighbourhood, summer in Canary Wharf truly offers something for everyone. It’s all here – your perfect London summer social destination.