Boasting an unparalleled location at the junction of two of London’s waterways, Barge East - a new bar & kitchen based aboard a historic Dutch barge has opened in Hackney Wick at the edge of the beautiful & vibrant Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
The striking, historic 114 year old barge, has been breathtakingly transformed from its former life as a cargo barge in Holland into a truly stunning bar & restaurant.
The British fusion menu introduces global flavours which Head Chef Ryan Craig has developed from his extensive time cooking aboard some of the world’s most luxurious private yachts. The kitchen also boasts the Big Green egg, indoor ceramic barbeque, giving a rich, smoked flavour to the food.
| Day | Open | Close | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 17:00 | 23:00 | |
| Tuesday | 17:00 | 23:00 | |
| Wednesday | 17:00 | 23:00 | |
| Thursday | 17:00 | 23:00 | |
| Friday | 12:00 | 0:00 | |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 0:00 | |
| Sunday | 11:00 | 22:30 |
Address
Barge East, River Lee, Sweetwater Mooring, White Post Lane, Hackney Wick, E9 5EN
Area
Hackney
Nearest Station
Hackney Wick (Rail)
| Name | Type | Capacity Seated |
Capacity Standing |
Cost | Min spend Midweek* |
Min spend Weekend* |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barge East - full venue hire | Venue Hire | 100 | 150 | - | 1000 | 3000 | |
| Top deck | Rooftop | 50 | 90 | - | 500 | 2000 | |
| Captains Cabin | Private Room | 10 | 15 | - | 50 | 200 | |
| Lower Deck | Venue Hire | 50 | 70 | - | 750 | 1500 | |
* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.
Talking The Tjalk: Did Barge East Walk The Walk?
The De Hoop is looking pretty good for its age. At 114 the Dutch Tjalk has lived more than a little and through the efforts of three childhood friends it’s been given a new lease of life entirely. Sailed from Amsterdam to Hackney Wick, the vessel now stands moored at Sweetwater, next to the Queen Elizabeth…
