Exclusive Venue Hire at Le Pont de la Tour

Tower Bridge from this close is not a view — it is a presence. Le Pont de la Tour sits directly on the Thames at Butlers Wharf, Shad Thames, where the restaurant’s terrace puts diners and event guests within what feels like touching distance of London’s most photographed bridge. The restaurant has occupied this prime riverside position for over thirty years, and that longevity reflects both the quality of the kitchen and the irreplaceable nature of the location. The interior draws on the glamour of the SS Normandie, the Art Deco cruise liner that defined 1930s transatlantic style. Nautical elements, roaring twenties upholstery, and a design sensibility that channels Parisian chic create an atmosphere of grown-up elegance — the kind of restaurant where the setting enhances the occasion rather than competing with it. Le Pont de la Tour is part of the Evolv Collection, and the kitchen delivers classic French cuisine with the confidence of a venue that has been refining its approach for three decades.

Exclusive Hire at Le Pont de la Tour

Full venue hire accommodates up to 150 seated for dinner or 300 standing for receptions, with summer terrace access extending standing capacity to approximately 400. The restaurant can be themed and transformed for exclusive events, or kept in its existing restaurant format — the Art Deco interiors are striking enough that many event planners find the venue needs little additional dressing. A champagne and canape reception in the contemporary bar, with Tower Bridge framed through the windows, provides a natural event opener before guests move through to the main dining hall. The bar itself accommodates 40 seated or 100 standing as a semi-private hire, complete with its own year-round terrace.

Le Pont de la Tour Private Dining

The Salon Prive sits at the far end of the main restaurant, accessed through the Wine Cellar — a route that is itself a feature. A glass wall displaying over 300 bottles of wine divides the two spaces, creating one of the most distinctive private dining room entrances on the river. The Salon Prive seats up to 20 for intimate dinners, corporate boardroom meals, and celebrations where privacy and the quality of the room matter equally. The Semi-Private Wine Cellar offers a middle ground between full privacy and restaurant atmosphere, accommodating up to 40 standing or 30 seated. Surrounded by the restaurant’s wine collection, it provides exclusivity while remaining connected to the energy of the main room.

The Riverside Terrace

The terrace is Le Pont de la Tour’s signature feature beyond the dining room. In summer, tables extend directly along the Thames with Tower Bridge as an unobstructed backdrop. Winter brings L’Apres du Pont — a transformed terrace with three firepits, seasonal cocktails, and a cosier atmosphere that keeps the riverside location viable year-round. For event photography, the terrace provides images that guests share and remember long after the evening.

Practical Hire Details

In-house catering covers all events — the French kitchen provides everything from set menus and canape selections to bespoke event dining. The venue is licensed for weddings. Alcohol service operates until 22:00. A dedicated events manager works with organisers from initial planning through to the event itself. Tower Hill and London Bridge stations are both a short walk away, placing the venue within easy reach of the City, South Bank, and wider London transport network.