Barge East, Exclusive Private Hire
Barge East, River Lee White Post Lane, London, E9 5EN -
From
£2750 min spend
Up to
120 guests
Offers
catering
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
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.
Capacity & layout
Standing
up to 120
Dining
up to 50
Pricing
& opening hours
Weekly schedule
monday
11:00 - 24:00
tuesday
11:00 - 24:00
wednesday
11:00 - 24:00
thursday
11:00 - 24:00
friday
11:00 - 24:00
saturday
11:00 - 24:00
sunday
11:00 - 24:00
Price type: Minimum spend/day
from £2500 minimum spend/day
from £2500 minimum spend/day
from £3000 minimum spend/day
from £4000 minimum spend/day
from £5000 minimum spend/day
from £2750 minimum spend/day
from £2750 minimum spend/day
Catering & drinks
Catering arrangements
Catering facilities
Refreshments
Alcohol
Amenities
Heating
Air conditioning
Natural light
Outdoor / Garden / Beach
Table / chairs included
Public transport
Breakout rooms
Audio & visual
Sound system
Microphone
TV screen
WiFi
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
Sally Wells
September 2024Amazing Sunday roast! We had our meal on the barge during a storm and it was brilliant. The pork belly was delicious. Will definitely be back if I ever find myself in Hackney again.
Kat F
August 2024Such a great experience. The staff were so accommodating on a number of issues and so lovely. The ambience is the best - music, lighting, beautiful venue. Gave such a nice chill British 2000s feel! The food was exquisite. We ordered the steak, beef tartare, crab sando, cabbage and asparagus. For me the highlight was the cabbage and tartare but honestly everything was stunning. Will definitely be back again. The whole venue beyond the restaurant is amazing too, a real show stopper. You can tell the staff genuinely are passionate about offering a high quality experience and making sure their guests have a great time. Loved it!
Joseph M
August 2024The food, which is why you're considering this place tasted amazing but be prepared to wait for it. Our party of two was waiting 45 minutes for some tap water and nearly an hour for 2 mains, while a party of 10 got served 3 courses and drinks while we waited. We were given the excuse that this party had 'overwhelmed the kitchen' which doesn't really track, when the rest of the downstairs was basically empty. Its quirky, it's fun and the food tasted delicious. . . But it's overpriced considering the service and the general manic atmosphere.
