April 1, 2026

The National Wedding Show is in the Docklands this April - are you?

You’ve looked at dresses, flowers, entertainment, venues and napkins. Maybe even perused honeymoon options. You’re likely to have walked miles around the show and you have definitely earned a drink!

TheFox Excel - right next door to the National Wedding Show - is your perfect pitstop before or after your visit. We’re a converted warehouse bar and restaurant, family-owned and independently run and we’re as good at celebrating as you are at planning. Come find us down the steps on the right (look for the red door!) take the weight off your feet, and let us do the rest.

FREE MINI COCKTAIL MASTERCLASS Running throughout the WeddingShow weekend, our bartenders are shaking things up with free mini cocktail masterclasses. Learn to make something spectacular because every great wedding deserves a cocktail or two!

FREE BUBBLES FOR THE HAPPY COUPLE Engaged? Congratulations! This one's on us. Flash that ring (or just tell us, we're trusting souls) and we'llpour the prosecco. You said yes. That calls for bubbles. (While stocks last.So don't hang about).

We do too!

Planning the big day itself? Let's talk.

TheFox isn't just a bar, it's a venue. Think stunning Docklands water side, a converted bar steeped in Docklands history, and lots of Instagram-worthy photo opportunities. Your photographer will send you a thank-you card!

Whether you're dreaming of an intimate engagement party, a full wedding reception, or something in between, we do it all and we do it brilliantly. Bespoke packages, signature cocktail menus, exclusive hire options, and a team who genuinely love what they do. Speak to Jennifer in our office to discover more.

Did we mention that the Fox is literally next door to the Excel Centre?

You don’t need a cab, the DLR or a bus. Simply step next door. Our location means we’re perfect for a pre-wedding show brunch, a lunchtime break or an after-show drink and dinner. You can book a table in advance or just pop in as the mood takes you.

Want to make it a Wedding Show weekend?

Check out our sister property, theFox Connaught. The Connaught is a traditional public house in the heart ofLondon’s Docklands with very comfortable ensuite rooms. They’ve been welcoming guests for over 130 years andoffer a real home-from-home environment.

As well as rooms, there’s a barthat’s retained its original charm, a great restaurant serving a hearty breakfast and FREE PARKING for all Connaught guests. Almost unheard of in theDocklands these days. Book your room today and visit both the Fox Excel and the Fox Connaught!

Come and find us at the show weekend, have a drink, and let's start making plans.After all, you've already found the love of your life so finding the perfect venue should be the easy part 🙂