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Barge East

Restaurant

#39 of 3942 Birthday Party venues in London
#37 of 3756 40th Birthday Party venues in London
  14 reviews  – 
River Lee, White Post Lane, Barge East, London, E9 5EN –
Hackney Wick Station (0.1 mi)
From £49
per person
Up to 300
seats
Up to 300
standing
Venue offers catering
British
cuisine
Parking available
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Venue overview

Historic 124-year-old Dutch barge turned floating restaurant on the River Lee, featuring rustic charm and sustainable, organic produce from its own edible gardens. Perfect for private parties, birthdays, or celebrations with dance floors, DJs, and picturesque waterside views.

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Spaces for hire at Barge East

Riverside Rooftop at Barge East
Riverside Rooftop
Rooftop
·
Private space
30 seats
40 standing
Riverside Rooftop is a Rooftop at Barge East that provides a covered timber deck and a direct waterside outlook. Design: Weathered timber tables and bench seating paired with dark metal stools create a simple, utilitarian aesthetic under a low-coloured canopy. Festoon lighting outlines the roofline and the layout feels compact and open to daylight...
Alcohol licence until 22:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from £200 hire fee
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Entire Boat at Barge East
Entire Boat
Boat
·
Whole venue
80 seats
140 standing
Barge East is an impressive bar & kitchen built upon a historic 124-year-old Dutch boat. With an award-winning restaurant and homegrown ingredients, your guests are in for a culinary treat. 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...
Alcohol licence until 22:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £1500 minimum spend
Enquire now
Flexible Garden Spaces at Barge East
Flexible Garden Spaces
Garden
·
Private space
300 seats
300 standing
The Barge East Gardens is one of the largest spaces for outdoor dining in East London, with over 30 tables, benches & barrels, seating over 300 guests. The gardens is a unique space filled with rustic garden furnishings and ambient festoon lighting, with flexibility for us to create bespoke areas amongst our homegrown produce for larger bookings....
Alcohol licence until 22:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from £600 minimum spend
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Captains Cabin at Barge East
Captains Cabin
Dining Room
·
Private space
9 seats
Tucked away on the historic top deck of our 125-year-old Dutch barge, the Captain’s Cabin is a small but characterful private dining room, perfectly suited for intimate gatherings of up to eight guests. With original features, cosy nautical vibe, and riverside views across Hackney Wick, it offers a unique and memorable setting away from the bustle ...
Alcohol licence until 22:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £49 per person
Enquire now
The Canopy - Dining Room at Barge East
The Canopy - Dining Room
Dining Room
·
Private space
26 seats
The Canopy - Dining Room is a private dining room in Barge East characterised by its nautical, barge‑interior look and exposed rustic timber finishes. Design: The room has painted timber panelling, large windows and a compact, low ceiling that concentrates daylight. A long reclaimed‑wood communal table sits among metal dining chairs and botanical ...
Alcohol licence until 22:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £1200 minimum spend
Enquire now

Reviews and ratings

4.9
Amenities
5.0
Cleanliness
4.3
Location
5.0
Service quality
4.8
Value for money
4.8
Catering
5.0
Communication
5.0
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Olivia C.
Verified review
Boat · 25 guests · September 2025 · Riverside Rooftop
Incredible venue! They hosted our friends hen party and really made the day special. Thank you so much!! Highly recommend!! 5 stars!
5.0
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Fiona H.
Verified review
Summer Party · 25 guests · July 2024 · Riverside Rooftop
The staff were very helpful and responsive when booking. The venue was nice with lovely views across the water and even when it got chilly there were good heaters. Really enjoyed our evening!
The only thing that was slightly frustrating was people coming up and using the private toilets in the space all night which made them get quite dirty. I know this was because it was a busy night but would have been good to have a sign on the door to say private function or something.
4.5
EA
Elizabeth A.
Verified review
Boat · 22 guests · May 2024 · Riverside Rooftop
Fantastic location and venue; highly attentive service and fantastic roast lunches for a big group in one go. We loved the flowers on the table, the quality of the wine and the fact the set up was exactly as we asked. The children had space to enjoy being on a boat and on the water - albeit with close supervision. We'll definitely be back. Also v well connected to Stratford, or via cabs from East London.
4.9
DS
Diana S.
Verified review
Party · 40 guests · November 2021 · Riverside Rooftop
I had my birthday with 40 people at barge east and it was amazing! From the beginning the communication was so quick and helpful. The space itself was beautiful, great view and a very private spot. Despite it being end of November it was cozy and the staff made sure of it by setting up blankets and a hot water bottle station before we arrived. I couldn’t be happier and would definitely recommend to everyone to have an event here
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
12:00 – 23:00
from £49 per person
Entire Boat
12:00 – 23:00
from £1500–£2500 min. spend
Riverside Rooftop
12:00 – 22:00
from £200 hire fee
Flexible Garden Spaces
16:00 – 22:00
from £600 min. spend
The Canopy - Dining Room
12:00 – 22:30
from £1200–£1500 min. spend
Captains Cabin
12:00 – 22:00
from £49 per person
Tuesday
12:00 – 23:00
from £49 per person
Entire Boat
12:00 – 23:00
from £1500–£2500 min. spend
Riverside Rooftop
12:00 – 22:00
from £200 hire fee
Flexible Garden Spaces
16:00 – 22:00
from £600 min. spend
The Canopy - Dining Room
12:00 – 22:30
from £1200–£1500 min. spend
Captains Cabin
12:00 – 22:00
from £49 per person
Wednesday
12:00 – 23:00
from £49 per person
Entire Boat
12:00 – 23:00
from £2000–£3000 min. spend
Riverside Rooftop
12:00 – 22:00
from £200 hire fee
Flexible Garden Spaces
16:00 – 22:00
from £600 min. spend
The Canopy - Dining Room
12:00 – 22:30
from £1200–£1500 min. spend
Captains Cabin
12:00 – 22:00
from £49 per person
Thursday
12:00 – 23:00
from £49 per person
Entire Boat
12:00 – 23:00
from £2250–£4000 min. spend
Riverside Rooftop
12:00 – 22:00
from £200 hire fee
Flexible Garden Spaces
12:00 – 22:00
from £600 min. spend
The Canopy - Dining Room
12:00 – 22:30
from £1200–£1500 min. spend
Captains Cabin
12:00 – 22:00
from £49 per person
Friday
12:00 – 0:00
from £49 per person
Entire Boat
12:00 – 0:00
from £2500–£5000 min. spend
Riverside Rooftop
12:00 – 22:00
from £200 hire fee
Flexible Garden Spaces
12:00 – 22:00
from £600 min. spend
The Canopy - Dining Room
12:00 – 22:30
from £1500–£1800 min. spend
Captains Cabin
12:00 – 22:00
from £49 per person
Saturday
12:00 – 0:00
from £49 per person
Entire Boat
18:00 – 0:00
from £5000 min. spend
Riverside Rooftop
12:00 – 22:00
from £200 hire fee
The Canopy - Dining Room
12:00 – 22:30
from £1500–£1800 min. spend
Captains Cabin
12:00 – 22:00
from £49 per person
Sunday
12:00 – 0:00
from £49 per person
Entire Boat
18:00 – 0:00
from £5000 min. spend
Riverside Rooftop
12:00 – 22:00
from £200 hire fee
The Canopy - Dining Room
12:00 – 22:30
from £1500–£1800 min. spend
Captains Cabin
12:00 – 22:00
from £49 per person

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 300
standing
Up to 300
seats
In-house catering
British
cuisine
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About Barge East

Barge East is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

Barge East is an award-winning restaurant, bar, and kitchen aboard a historic 125-year-old Dutch boat, permanently moored in Hackney Wick. With a unique location at the junction of two of London’s waterways, guests can enjoy unrivalled views across the city skyline and the iconic Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

Our site offers a capacity of up to 300+, with both beautiful riverside gardens and atmospheric indoor dining areas, making it a versatile space for everything from intimate dinners to large group celebrations. Alongside our sustainable, seasonal menus crafted by Head Chef Kayla Dimmick, guests can also enjoy casual dining and drinks in our buzzing gardens.

Recognised with multiple awards, including holding the #1 London restaurant spot on TripAdvisor in 2019, Barge East continues to impress with its blend of heritage, hospitality, and outstanding food in one of the capital’s most distinctive settings.

FAQ

No, external catering is not permitted.

No. Guests won’t need to go to the main garden bar for drinks.

Yes. Children are absolutely welcome, with no restrictions.

Yes, guests are more than welcome to bring a birthday cake.

No, additional décor is not typically provided; the space is already dressed for summer.

The venue usually provides its own playlist; music or DJs can be played on weekends on the rooftop, and guests can bring their own speaker or playlist.

At Barge East, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
  • Refreshments for guests are offered

  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Barge East:

  • Riverside Rooftop hosting 30 guests: £1500
  • Entire Boat hosting 50 guests: £3924
  • Flexible Garden Spaces hosting 130 guests: £2800

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

Barge East is located at River Lee, White Post Lane, in Stratford, London. The nearest metro station is Hackney Wick Station.

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