Barge East

Barge East, River Lee White Post Lane, London, E9 5EN -

From
£200 min spend
Up to
250 guests
Internal Catering
allowed

A unique & sustainable venue that brings Christmas to your doorstep by transforming Hackney Wick into a winter wonderland, with cosy heated spaces, Christmas markets, hot cocktails and festive feasts.

Festoon lights and pyramid flame heaters illuminate the area, creating shimmering & magical reflections across the waterside. There is no better place to get those festive vibes flowing this winter; Barge East will fill your hearts with joy and tummies with fresh pints!

With plenty of cosy & warm outdoor spaces, winter BBQs, live music and DJ events to seated Christmas feasts or Cocktail & Canape parties, the Barge East events team will personalise each event to spark your true Christmas spirit.

Book your 4-course festive meal or private dining experience on the barge for up to 45 guests. Alternatively, we offer a fantastic, seasonally inspired canapé selection, bookable for parties of varied sizes between 20 - 100.

Prefer alfresco dining, winter markets, heated terraces and street food? The large canopy that covers & heats the riverside terrace is perfect for your team social, away day or Christmas party. Hot water bottles & blankets are always available for extra cosy vibes. Available for groups up to 150!

We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

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Can't stop thinking about summer? Its not too early to book our venue for next year!

Recently awarded Taste of London 2022, and rated London's #1 Restaurant on Tripadvisor in 2019 and 2020, step aboard the 120 year old Dutch Barge or bathe in the sun in our sensory home-grown Gardens and Terrace.

Whether you may be looking to create a sophisticated evening of cocktails and canapés or a street food inspired summer BBQ, the Barge East team caters with you in mind, striving for the finest yet causal experience and designing all event packages to what you want!

Perfect for celebrating Weddings, Birthdays and Engagements to Corporate Events and Team Away Days, we can be flexible in creating a tailored experience for you.

The venue offers several dynamic and unique areas that can be hired simaltaneously or as private and partial hires:

The Barge (120)

The Canopy Room (26)

Captain's Cabin (8)

The Terrace and Airstream Kitchen (160)

The Terrace Cabins (6 x 6)

The Garden & Alotments (200)

Riverside Rooftop (30

Just minutes away from transport links such as Hackney Wick Overground and Stratford International, Barge East is located on Sweetwater mooring, The Lea Navigation Canal and Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Stadium. For more information on exciting activites and experiences that can partner your experience with us, get in touch!

Private & Corporate Events only

Capacity & layout

Standing

up to 250

Dining

up to 100

Theatre

up to 55

Boardroom

up to 26

Catering & drinks

Catering arrangements

Catering facilities

Refreshments

Alcohol

Amenities

Air conditioning

Outdoor / Garden / Beach

Natural light

Table / chairs included

Heating

Public transport

Breakout rooms

Disabled access

Audio & visual

TV screen

WiFi

Sound system

Microphone

Other

Minimum spend varies depending on time and day. We can also offer non exclusive hire for a lower minimum spend.

Space rules

Allowed events

Licensed for alcohol

Location

Reviews

Harry Wiley
October 2024
We dined tonight for the new menu all I can say is my taste buds are summersaulting! The flavours and combinations are amazing and definitely worth a try. I would recommend going for a collab of small plates and a main to top it off with a vermouth to finish! Thanks team Barge East!
Illy
December 2024
I was invited there for dinner by my sister and her partner. To be honest, at first I was kind of sceptical about what kind of a place it is since it looks a bit deserted outside. However, it turned out to be a total surprise for me in the end. I was amazed by the taste of all the dishes I ordered (focaccia with a mushroom butter, pumpkin soup and Angus ox cheeks as starters; fried aubergine with crispy lettuce touches and the onglet steak with the delicious sauce 😋). I would have had a dessert afterwards but sadly we didn’t have much time for that because we had to catch the basketball game in the end. All in all, it was a great experience with excellent & quick service by experienced staff in this small boat! ⛴️
Ayşe Nur Ülker
November 2024
The other day, I had dinner with friends at Barge East. When I first arrived in the evening, I thought the place was closed or empty. But as soon as I stepped inside, I was blown away by the ambiance they had created on the boat. The lights and candles set such a cozy, magical atmosphere that we instantly fell in love with it. I was especially happy to find draft beer on such a small boat. Every dish we tried was amazing, with each bite offering a different burst of flavor. We started with focaccia, which came with a mushroom butter that was absolutely delicious. The pumpkin soup was incredible, and the Angus ox cheeks we had as a starter were outstanding. For the mains, the aubergine was a flavor explosion! However, the onglet steak had a slight odor that I found off-putting—though it might just be because I’m quite sensitive to it. Other than that, everything was perfect. The service was excellent, and the staff made the experience even more enjoyable. They are doing an amazing job on this small boat—truly impressive!