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.