Barge East

With Executive Chef Gavin Gordon at the helm and sustainability at its core, Barge East offers a seasonal a la carte and 'super sustainable specials' & a Sunday roast menus using readily available produce and ingredients from Barge East's on-site gardens and local suppliers. 

Moored on the River Lee in Hackney Wick, the historic 125-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. 
  • The Canopy - a beautiful private dining space for up to 26 guests with views of the Gardens and river. 

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.  

Day Open Close Notes
Monday 12:00 23:30 Private Hire Only.
Tuesday 12:00 23:30 Private Hire Only.
Wednesday 16:00 23:30 Private Hire Only.
Thursday 16:00 23:30
Friday 12:00 0:00
Saturday 12:00 0:00
Sunday 12:00 22:30

Special opening hours

Day Open Close Notes
Friday 18th April 2025 12:00 23:30
Monday 21st April 2025 12:00 23:00
Monday 5th May 2025 12:00 23:00
Monday 26th May 2025 12:00 23:00
Monday 25th August 2025 12:00 23:00
  • Experience, Daytime, Brunch
  • Drinkonomical £
  • Taking Bookings
  • None
  • By the Water, Heated Outdoor Space, Outdoor Dining
  • Booking required

Address

Barge East, Floating restaurant serving modern British menu, 98 White Post Lane, E9 5EN

Area

Hackney

Nearest Station

Hackney Wick (Rail)

Getting there

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  • Cuisines

    This venue serves British, Vegan Friendly, Vegetarian Friendly, European and Fine Dining food.

  • A word from the chef:

    Gavin Gordon is the Executive Chef at Barge East. Gordon, previously at Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen and Gordon Ramsay’s The Narrow, will lead the 120-cover restaurant and Barge East Gardens. Gordon, an East London native, is committed to sustainability and seasonality. His Spring menu features dishes like ‘homemade sourdough with wild garlic’, ‘British Asparagus, Dandelion, Chive Oil Dressing’, ‘Aged Beef Tartare, Smoked Marrow Croquette, Stilton, Focaccia Crumb’, and ‘British Market Fish Over Coals, Bouillabaisse Sauce, Samphire’. Weekly changing specials will also be available.

Offer Availability
ABBA Voyage Pre Show Dinner
2 courses for £35 		Thursday 16:00 – 18:00
Friday 16:00 – 18:00
ABBA Voyage Pre Show Dinner
2 courses for £35 		Friday 16:00 – 17:00
ABBA Voyage Pre Show Dinner
2 courses for £35 		Thursday 16:00 – 18:00
Friday 16:00 – 18:00
Name Type Capacity
Seated		 Capacity
Standing		 Cost Min spend
Midweek*		 Min spend
Weekend*
Barge East - full venue hire Venue Hire 50 120 - 2750 5000

Located riverside in Hackney Wick, East London, our quirky floating restaurant and riverside gardens, Terrace & Riverside Rooftop offer a plethora of spaces & experiences. We are a charming and versatile space that have hosted a range of different events, from corporate work parties to weddings and product launches.

Steeped maritime charm, our 124-year-old Dutch Barge is a testament to timeless elegance. Transformed into an award-winning restaurant, 'De Hoop' exudes a unique charm with a 90-person capacity, making it an intimate and unforgettable setting for your event.
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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