

Barge East, Riverside Rooftop (seasonal)
Barge East, River Lee White Post Lane, London, E9 5EN -
From
£200 min spendUp to
35 guestsOffers
cateringInternal Catering
allowed
A unique & sustainable venue that brings Christmas to your doorstep by transforming Hackney Wick into a winter wonderland, with cosy heated spaces, Christmas markets, hot cocktails and festive feasts.
Festoon lights and pyramid flame heaters illuminate the area, creating shimmering & magical reflections across the waterside. There is no better place to get those festive vibes flowing this winter; Barge East will fill your hearts with joy and tummies with fresh pints!
With plenty of cosy & warm outdoor spaces, winter BBQs, live music and DJ events to seated Christmas feasts or Cocktail & Canape parties, the Barge East events team will personalise each event to spark your true Christmas spirit.
Book your 4-course festive meal or private dining experience on the barge for up to 45 guests. Alternatively, we offer a fantastic, seasonally inspired canapé selection, bookable for parties of varied sizes between 20 - 100.
Prefer alfresco dining, winter markets, heated terraces and street food? The large canopy that covers & heats the riverside terrace is perfect for your team social, away day or Christmas party. Hot water bottles & blankets are always available for extra cosy vibes. Available for groups up to 150!
We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
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Can't stop thinking about summer? Its not too early to book our venue for next year!
Recently awarded Taste of London 2022, and rated London's #1 Restaurant on Tripadvisor in 2019 and 2020, step aboard the 120 year old Dutch Barge or bathe in the sun in our sensory home-grown Gardens and Terrace.
Whether you may be looking to create a sophisticated evening of cocktails and canapés or a street food inspired summer BBQ, the Barge East team caters with you in mind, striving for the finest yet causal experience and designing all event packages to what you want!
Perfect for celebrating Weddings, Birthdays and Engagements to Corporate Events and Team Away Days, we can be flexible in creating a tailored experience for you.
The venue offers several dynamic and unique areas that can be hired simaltaneously or as private and partial hires:
The Barge (120)
The Canopy Room (26)
Captain's Cabin (8)
The Terrace and Airstream Kitchen (160)
The Terrace Cabins (6 x 6)
The Garden & Alotments (200)
Riverside Rooftop (30
Just minutes away from transport links such as Hackney Wick Overground and Stratford International, Barge East is located on Sweetwater mooring, The Lea Navigation Canal and Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Stadium. For more information on exciting activites and experiences that can partner your experience with us, get in touch!
Private & Corporate Events only
Boasting some of the finest riverside views of London’s incredible skyline and the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, this sky-high experience is about to become one of the hottest spots to book outdoors in Hackney Wick.
Parties of 20 - 40 guests can privately hire our riverside rooftop for 4 hours 30, ordering food & drinks from The Flatbread Society’s menu, while taking in the stunning waterside views, ambient festoon lighting and buzzing atmosphere from our Gardens.
We offer the following rooftop sittings: 12:00pm - 4:30pm OR 5:30pm - 10pm (close) for a small hire fee.
Capacity & layout
Standing
up to 35
Dining
up to 18
Pricing
& opening hours
Weekly schedule
monday
11:00 - 24:00
tuesday
11:00 - 24:00
wednesday
11:00 - 24:00
thursday
11:00 - 24:00
friday
11:00 - 24:00
saturday
11:00 - 24:00
sunday
11:00 - 24:00
Price type: Minimum spend/day
from £200 minimum spend/day
from £200 minimum spend/day
from £200 minimum spend/day
from £200 minimum spend/day
from £200 minimum spend/day
from £200 minimum spend/day
from £200 minimum spend/day
Catering & drinks
Catering arrangements
Catering facilities
Refreshments
Alcohol
Amenities
Air conditioning
Outdoor / Garden / Beach
Natural light
Table / chairs included
Heating
Public transport
Breakout rooms
Audio & visual
TV screen
WiFi
Space rules
Allowed events
Licensed for alcohol
Location
Reviews
Stephanie Burtenshaw
June 2025We came for a Sunday roast but I skip the traditional roast and went for the beef rib - food was really really tasty. Yorkshire pudding as large as my head. Do not skip dessert and order the chocolate peanut one, it was delicious! Overall, a lovely sunny afternoon on the canal with superb food to indulge in. Will be back soon!
Xillen van Rooyen
June 2025I’ve been to Barge East a few times now and I always love the experience. I had a roast today for lunch and it was amazing! Friendly staff, good service and beautiful view of the canal. I would definitely recommend! Thanks to the Barge for a great day out!
Kerry Bruce
June 2025Always such a great timing dining here. The food is top quality using the finest and freshest ingredients. My partner and I had the lamb and pork roasts which were fantastic! The sides - out if this world (special shout out to that cauliflower- wow). Other dishes to mention are the steak, focaccia, and…. The choc peanut delice 🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠 Thanks to the team for the superb service and incredible food!
Elizabeth Boultbee
April 2025This was an unusual.venue. The gardens and upper decks were heaving on a warmish Saturday evening. The main restaurant area wasn't so busy but good in that we were able to have a table for 4 for the 2 of us and we could hear each other talk. We really enjoyed the oyster and the croquettes and the pork t bone was better than.the monkfish which looked nicer than it tasted. (Personal opinion). Probably not worth having the salad leaves side but the potato gallete was great. Overall, pretty good all washed down with a bottle of rose. £114 for 2
Ian Allen
June 2025Sunday roast was so so tasty, I had the trio of meats, all were tender and the veggies were good too, loved the gravy as did my daughter who kept dipping my Yorkie in it. Peanut and chocolate delice for dessert, worth a visit just for that. We had the same waiter as our last visit, from Liverpool I think, excellent service. Will return for the Sunday roast
Other spaces
in this venue
Terrace Bar And Kitchen
£Min spend £2000up to 250 standing
80% would book it again
Lower Deck (Partial Hire)
£Min spend £2500up to 65 standing
80% would book it again
Exclusive Private Hire
£Min spend £2750up to 120 standing
80% would book it again
Canopy (Partial Hire)
£Min spend £1500up to 26 standing
80% would book it again