Barge East

Description

Developed by Head Chef, Stefano Camplone with sustainability at its core, Barge East offers a variety of set menus and Sunday roasts using readily available seasonal produce and ingredients from Barge East's on-site gardens and local suppliers. 

Moored on the River Lee in Hackney Wick, the historic 121-year-old Dutch barge has been transformed from its former life as a cargo barge in Holland into a floating restaurant and bar in East London. Sitting adjacent to its sister venue, riverside street food and bar Barge East Gardens & Terrace

Offering a variety of dining experiences in its authentic spaces:

  • The Lower Deck Main Dining Room based in the hull of the barge offering views of the chef's kitchen
  • The Upper Deck for heated covered or uncovered outdoor spaces boasting 360 degree riverside views of London's skyline
  • Exclusive dining experience in the secluded Captain's Cabin for groups of 6 to 10 - a quaint, fairy lit space located behind the Captains wheel, guests can play their own music and decorate the cabin to help theme their occasion. 

Now offering Bottomless Brunch offer from 12-3.30pm on Saturdays

For street food and drinks sourced from local suppliers and brewers, head to Barge East Gardens and Terrace, our adjacent riverside gardens.

Barge East has been proudly awarded the coveted Newcomer Award at the 2021 Catey Awards, the equivalent to an Oscar in the restaurant world, other accolades for this unique dining experience in East London include London’s #1 Restaurant 2019 - 2020 and Travellers' Choice 2020 and 2021 by Tripadvisor 

Offers

Offer Availability
Go Bottomless
- Free flowing Fizz and Bloody Mary's for 90 mins £20pp (whole table)
Saturday 12:00 – 15:00
ABBA Voyage Pre Show Dinner
2 courses for £30
Wednesday 16:30 – 18:00
Thursday 16:30 – 18:00
Friday 16:30 – 18:00

Info

  • Experience, Daytime, Brunch
  • Drinkonomical £
  • Taking Bookings
  • None
  • By the Water, Heated Outdoor Space, Outdoor Dining
  • Booking required

Hours

Day Open Close Notes
Monday 17:00 23:30
Tuesday 17:00 23:30
Wednesday 17:00 23:30
Thursday 12:00 23:30
Friday 12:00 0:00
Saturday 12:00 0:00
Sunday 12:00 22:30

Special opening hours

Day Open Close Notes
Monday 10th April 2023 12:00 22:00
Monday 1st May 2023 12:00 22:00
Monday 8th May 2023 12:00 22:00
Monday 29th May 2023 12:00 22:00
Monday 28th August 2023 12:00 22:00
Wednesday 3rd May 2023 - -
Wednesday 10th May 2023 - -
Wednesday 17th May 2023 - -
Wednesday 24th May 2023 - -
Wednesday 31st May 2023 - -
Wednesday 7th June 2023 - -
Wednesday 14th June 2023 - -
Wednesday 21st June 2023 - -
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Wednesday 30th August 2023 - -

Location

Address

Barge East, A floating restaurant serving a seasonal set menu, 98 White Post Lane, E9 5EN

Area

Hackney

Nearest Station

Hackney Wick (Rail)

Menus

  • Cuisines

    This venue serves British, Bottomless Brunch, Vegan Friendly, Vegetarian Friendly, European and Bar Snacks food.

Private Hire

Name Type Capacity
Seated
Capacity
Standing
Cost Min spend
Midweek*
Min spend
Weekend*
Barge East - full venue hire Venue Hire 100 150 - 2750 5000
Top deck Rooftop 50 90 - 1000 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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Customer Reviews (1450)

Our Review

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…

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