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Celebrate your birthday at Fox Excel

Big nights. Small gatherings. Everything in between.

Fox Excel is a relaxed, flexible place to celebrate your birthday with friends, family, great food and drinks by the water in East London.

Celebrate your birthday at Fox Excel

Big nights. Small gatherings. Everything in between.

Fox Excel is a relaxed, flexible place to celebrate your birthday with friends, family, great food and drinks by the water in East London.

Why choose Fox Excel

Fox Excel is a welcoming venue that people love coming to. That makes your event feel natural, not staged.‍

  • Space for groups of 10 to 150+Private and semi-private areas
  • A fully stocked bar
  • Great food
  • A team who knows how to look after celebrations‍
  • Convinient location
Wooden table with plates of fish and chips, burger, sausages, salad, chicken wings, and drinks.

food & drink

Food & drink

Our in-house chef and team work with you to shape a menu and drinks package that fits your event—simple to plan, well executed, and suited to the way you want to host.

  • Flexible menus, from relaxed to more considered dining
  • Options including canapés, buffets, sharing plates and pizzas
  • Drinks packages tailored to your group and budget
  • Beer, wine, soft drinks and more, ready to serve
  • Support from planning through to service on the day

Ideal location

In the heart of London's Docklands

Set among the waterside walkways and modern skyline of the Docklands, A welcoming spot to gather, unwind and make the most of your time with effortless connections across the capital.

  • Direct access from the Excel concourse
  • Seconds from the Elizabeth line at Custom House
  • DLR links across London
  • Easy access from London City Airport
Outdoor terrace with people socializing under Birra Moretti umbrellas and against a brick building.

Such a great experience. The Basement bar was lovely, the cocktails were amazing, and the host made it so much fun

Judith, London

No. You can book a table directly for up to ten guests, or fill in our Group Bookings & Event Enquiries form for parties of 11 or more.

Yes, our Basement Bar is available for private hire and includes a sound system, microphone, bar, TV, and pre-ordered food and drink.

Yes, balloons and decorations are welcome. Please note confetti isn't permitted.

Standard access is from 8am until close (usually 11pm). Daytime events typically run from 8/9am to 4/4:30pm, and evening events usually start at 4pm. Setup and breakdown time is included, and earlier access can be arranged on request.

Yes. The Snug and Mezzanine offer a dedicated but semi-private area, or the Basement Bar can be booked for full privacy.

No

small groups

Table bookings

For breakfast, lunch, dinner, Friday night pizza & cocktails or Sunday lunch for groups of upto 10 people.

groups of 11+

Group bookings

Planning breakfast, lunch, dinner for 11 or more? Tell us a bit about your group and we'll take it from there.

exclusive use

Private hire

From birthday celebrations to corporate events, The Fox has the space. Find out more

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