Moored on the River Lee in Hackney Wick, the historic 118 year old barge has been breathtakingly transformed from its former life as a cargo barge in Holland into a truly stunning floating bar & restaurant in East London.
Proudly awarded London’s ‘Best Rated Restaurant’ on TripAdvisor for 2019-2020, the floating dining experience is open 7 days a week.
Up to 6 guests from one household can enjoy a seasonal 4 course British set menu whilst taking in unrivalled riverside views of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Central London and a magical outdoor heated terrace.
Living up to the grandeur of the barges architecture, the restaurant dotes a rustic yet cosy and inviting decor with ambient candle lit tables, fresh wild flower arrangements and the soft glow coming from the busy galley.
They stock a variety of produce from local businesses, whilst harvesting produce weekly from their own Barge East Gardens.
Outdoor Heated Terrace
After a more casual vibe? The heated terrace offers an exclusive outdoor space, allowing guests of up to 6 from separate households to enjoy casual yet tasty street food, boozy hot chocolates and mulled wine. There's also exlusive Garden Greenhouses for those after something a little more private.
Experiences
There's a variety of bookable experiences on board the barge and in the heated terrace:
- Captain’s Cabin - An exclusive hidden cabin behind the Captains wheel for 6 guests
- Bottomless Bubbly on the Barge - Saturday’s 12pm - 4pm
- Sunday Roast - 2 Courses £25 / 3 Courses £30 [Only available inside our restaurant]
- Garden Greenhouses - Available upon request.
| Offer | Availability |
|---|---|
|
£25 Early Bird Set Menu
Available weekdays for bookings before 6pm. |
Monday 17:00 – 18:00
Tuesday 17:00 – 18:00 Wednesday 17:00 – 18:00 Thursday 17:00 – 18:00 Friday 17:00 – 18:00 |
| 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 | 23:00 | |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 23:00 | Restaurant Closed Between 16:00 & 17:00. |
| Sunday | 10:00 | 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.
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