Logo for The Exchange bar and kitchen, featuring a stylized roof or canopy above the text.

A Unique Riverside Tipi Venue for Every Occasion

A warm, atmospheric tipi set against the peaceful riverside at Barking Riverside.

Perfect for celebrations, workshops, community gatherings, and creative experiences.
Designed as a flexible indoor–outdoor venue,

The Exchange offers a beautiful backdrop for any event.

A large canvas tent with string lights hanging outside and a wooden sign that says 'THE EXCHANGE' at the entrance. The tent is set on a grassy area with trees nearby.
People gathered inside a large tent decorated with balloons and string lights, listening to a speaker on a small stage, celebrating an event or occasion.
A large beige teepee with balloons on its sides and a wooden entrance, labeled 'The Exchange.' The scene is outdoors on green artificial grass, under a blue sky with some clouds, and a tree on the right.
Night view of a restaurant sign reading 'The Exchange' with additional text 'Bar and Kitchen' on top, illuminated with bright yellow lighting, against a twilight sky.
Empty four beach chairs in pink, yellow, blue, and purple on a sandy playground with buckets and a Connect Four game, surrounded by a wooden fence and open grass landscape
Two teepees decorated with string lights by a body of water at sunset, with a distant industrial skyline and cranes in the background.
Nighttime scene of a tipi tent with string lights hanging above, surrounded by a wooden fence, with outdoor chairs and a table in the background near a body of water and city lights in the distance.
Map of parking and transportation options near The Exchange on the River Thames, including bus stops, underground stations, parking areas, and a river ferry.
Outdoor seating area with high tables, stools, and green umbrellas overlooking a river on a partly cloudy day.
People dining outdoors near a yellow tent with a sign that reads 'The Exchange'. Some individuals are sitting at tables, while a woman appears to be serving or handing something to a man.
An indoor tent with a green artificial grass floor, wooden chairs, and tables decorated with plants. Warm lighting and hanging lights create a cozy atmosphere.
View of a river with green bushes in the foreground and a cityscape with wind turbines, cranes, and buildings in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
Outdoor seating area with wooden picnic tables, a grassy lawn, trees, and a partly cloudy sky.
Two beige tipi tents set up outdoors near a river with trees and a cityscape in the background.
Backyard with artificial grass, string lights, wooden fencing, trees, and picnic tables.
A backyard with a beige tipi tent, string lights, green trees, and a view of a body of water in the background.
A lively outdoor event on a grassy area near water, with a large beige teepee, string lights, and a crowd of people enjoying activities and socializing on a sunny day.
People gathered outdoors near a body of water with colorful umbrellas, a checkered outdoor chessboard, and a grassy area for socializing and relaxation.
Aerial view of a backyard with two large beige patio umbrellas, picnic tables, green grass, trees, benches, and outdoor furniture, outlined with a red boundary line.

The Venue

The Exchange is a unique tipi-style venue with natural lighting, warm textures, and an inviting atmosphere.

Located on the riverfront, it blends the charm of an outdoor retreat with the comfort of a structured, modern space.

Whether you're planning an intimate celebration, a creative workshop, or a larger gathering, the tipi layout supports a range of seating styles, activities, and event formats.

Why People Choose The Exchange

  • Warm, intimate tipi environment

  • Beautiful indoor–outdoor flow

  • Flexible layout for all event types

  • Natural, ambient lighting

  • Riverside backdrop

  • Capacity for up to 140 guests inside

  • Ideal for private, corporate, community, and ticketed events

  • Supportive onsite team

Features & Facilities

  • Capacity for 140+ guests

  • Heated and lit for all-season events

  • Flexible seating and layout options

  • Outdoor decking area

  • On-site toilets and utilities

  • Power supply & PA/sound options

  • Optional licensed bar service

  • 200+ space nearby car park

Explore the Space

  • A tent with a sign reading 'The Exchange' at the entrance, decorated with string lights, situated next to a tree on a grassy area with a wooden pathway nearby.
  • A beige teepee with decorative beige, white, and gold balloons surrounding the entrance. Wooden doors are open, showing a dark interior. The teepee is outdoors on a grassy area under a blue sky with some clouds, and there is a tree on the right side. The sign above the entrance reads 'The Exchange'.
  • A large beige circus-style tent with pointed peaks, set up on a gravel and wooden surface, with a green tree on the left side and a building with a wind turbine on top in the background. The tent has clear plastic windows and a glass door at the front.
  • Two beige teepees decorated with string lights near a body of water at sunset.
  • Empty backyard with artificial grass, surrounded by small wooden fences, with string lights hanging across the yard, and trees in the background.
  • Inside a tents-like structure decorated with string lights, with wooden chairs arranged around tables and potted plants, and green artificial grass on the floor.
  • Outdoor seating with high tables, chairs, and green umbrellas on a wooden deck by a river, with trees and a cloudy sky in the background.
  • Aerial view of a residential backyard with two large beige patio umbrellas, green grass, trees, benches, and pathways outlined in red.

Perfect For

  • Private celebrations

  • Baby showers & milestone events

  • Workshops & community sessions

  • Corporate away days

  • Ticketed events

  • Cultural & creative experiences

  • Wellness & fitness sessions

Take a look at our gallery to see the venue in action:

From celebrations and workshops to community events and private gatherings.

  • A woman holding a pink drink and smiling at an outdoor gathering during sunset, with other people in the background.
  • A woman with long black hair and a woman with short curly hair standing indoors, each holding a circular sign with the phrase 'Everyday I'm Hustlin'.
  • An outdoor gathering with people sitting at tables under umbrellas, a checkered game on the grass, children playing, and a lakeside view in the background.
  • A man with dark hair, wearing a beige shirt and black shorts, stands beside a woman with long braids, dressed in a black dress with a leopard print headscarf, by a riverside with a bridge and buildings in the background during sunset.
  • Entrance to a bar and kitchen named 'The Exchange' with a wooden door open, warm string lights, and balloons in front. A man is walking into the venue during twilight, with part of a tent and a tree visible.
  • People dining outdoors in front of a yellow tent labeled "The Exchange" with some trees overhead and a wooden fence nearby.
  • An aerial view of a building and garden area with a red outline marking the property boundary. The property includes a house, large two-tone umbrellas over patio seating, a grassy area with benches and decorative features, and surrounding greenery.
  • An indoor celebration with people seated at tables in a tent decorated with balloons and string lights. A performer or speaker is on stage addressing the audience.

Getting Here

The Exchange is easy to reach by Overground, Uber Boat, and several local bus routes.
Parking is available just moments away with over 200 spaces.

By Train:

Barking Riverside (London Overground)
Services from:
• Barking
• Limehouse
• Whitechapel
• Shoreditch High Street
• Highbury & Islington

By Uber Boat:

Barking Riverside Pier
1–2 minute walk to the venue.
Services to:

  • North Greenwich

  • Canary Wharf

  • London Bridge

  • Embankment

  • Battersea

By Bus

Routes:

  • 111 / 116 / 400

  • EL1 / EL2 / EL3 (East London Transit)

    Closest stops: Barking Riverside Station / Northgate Road.

Parking

  • 200+ space car park located beside the venue.

Map of Barking Riverside area showing bus stops, underground station, river walk, Thames River, car park, and directions.

The Exchange

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