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SOAK Bathhouse

London, England

An off-grid sauna and cold plunge built into a converted canal boat, which re-moors at a new London waterway spot every two weeks.

Wood-lined sauna interior with benches, wood stove, and urban view through windows
  • Sunset view over river with city skyline and boat deck in foreground
  • SOAK Bathhouse photo 3
Photo: matt stevenson via Google

At a glance

Price
$$
Hotel guests only
No
Visit website
Access
Reservation required
Amenities
Cold plungeSauna
Good for
Adults only
Price
Moderate

SOAK Bathhouse isn't a fixed address so much as a floating one. The operators have converted a working canal boat into a small off-grid bathhouse, running its sauna and hot showers on fire, sun and water power, with cold plunges moored alongside. Every fortnight the whole setup shifts to a new location along London's waterways, so the experience stays the same but the view and mooring point change.

The current spot sits on Regents Canal near City Rd, though that's temporary by design. Sessions run on a fixed weekday evening slot of 18:00 to 21:00, with longer daytime windows on weekends: Saturday from 9:30 to 20:00 and Sunday from 8:30 to 20:00. Booking ahead is required; there's no dropping in or day-pass option, and this is an adults-only space.

Inside, the draw is simple: a proper wood-fired sauna, a cold plunge to shock the system afterward, and hot showers to round things out. It's a no-frills, back-to-basics kind of bathhouse rather than a spa with treatments or extras. Given its moving schedule, it's worth checking the website before booking to confirm which London location is currently hosting the boat and whether the Regents Canal mooring is still current.

Good to know

Do I need to book in advance?
Yes, SOAK Bathhouse requires a reservation made through its website; there's no walk-in or day-pass access.
Where exactly is it moored right now?
The bathhouse is currently near Regents Canal on City Rd in London, but it relocates to a new waterway spot every fortnight, so check the site before heading out.
What are the opening hours?
Weekday sessions run 18:00 to 21:00, while Saturday runs 9:30 to 20:00 and Sunday 8:30 to 20:00.
Is this suitable for kids or families?
No, it's an adults-only bathhouse.
How much does a session cost?
Pricing sits in the moderate range for the area, but exact rates aren't listed here, so confirm current prices on the booking page.

Details checked November 2, 2026. Prices and hours change; confirm before you go.

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