Barge East, Exclusive Private Hire

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

If you’re looking for a unique venue to privately hire in London, then our 118 year old Dutch barge and adjacent garden offers private dining experiences like no other.

Looking for full venue hire in London? Our barge is available to privately hire Monday - Friday for parties up to 120 guests.

Offering canapes, bespoke menus, and continued drinks from our floating bar, full venue bookings have the ability to hire live entertainment throughout the day, with house music in the evenings. The hire is inclusive of all spaces '[Lower deck, canopy, outdoor decks & Captains Cabin], with decorations to suit the occasion welcomed.