Blackfriars Pier — Local services in London

Appalling service since Uber took over. Myself and a woman with a very young and tired baby waited for the 1611 boat only to discover, via an Eastbound boat member of staff, that it had been cancelled. We then waited for the next one, to be told by an Uber pier member of staff (who hadn't been around earlier) that this boat had been cancelled too. There was absolutely no notification on the boards about these cancellations and when we asked about refunds, we were told "You'll be lucky!" Am really unimpressed. We don't blame the solitary member of staff, we blame the company. Get your...

The waiting area is covered from rain and boarding the boat is wheelchair accessible. The tickets are easily bought at a vending machine by the pier, rather expensive, but very convenient. The ride was smooth and significantly faster than making the same trip by...

The walk along the embankment past Blackfriars pier gives you great views of the Millenium bridge and, across the water, The...