GROUPS & PRIVATE Hire

Private Hire on the Water & Riverisde in East London

Host unforgettable events aboard our 125-year-old Dutch barge and riverside gardens — from intimate dinners to large-scale celebrations, all with seasonal, sustainable food and a seriously special setting.

Weddings · Corporate Events · Birthdays · Summer Parties · Christmas Celebrations · Meeting Space

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THE SPACES - THESE ARE PERFECT FOR LARGER GROUPS

**THE BARGE**

**Capacity:** 80 Standing / 50 Seated
**Food options:** A la Carte, Set menu, Chefs Tasting Menu, Canapés
**Facilities:** Bar, DJ, Dance floor, Private Dining
**Hire Price:** £1500 - £5000
**Venue:** A 120 year old historic Dutch Barge home to our award winning, 2AA Rosette Restaurant.

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**THE TERRACE**

**Capacity:** 150 Standing / 120 Seated
**Food options:** Street Food, BBQ Menu
**Facilities:** Bar, DJ, Dance Floor
**Hire Price:** £1500 - £5000
**Venue:** Sunny canal side terrace complete with retro airstream trailer bar & kitchen.

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**THE GARDENS**

**Capacity:** 300 Standing / 200 Seated
**Food options:** Street Food, BBQ Menu
**Facilities:** Bar, space for games, private rooftop
**Hire Price:** £1500 - £4000
**Venue:** Relax in our sunny edible garden where we produce many of the ingredients used in our kitchens.

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SPACES ABOARD THE BARGE

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Capacity: 80 Standing / 50 Seated

Food options: A la Carte, Set menu, & Canapés

Facilities: Semi private dining, space for DJ

Space: Situated on the lower deck, this space is usually our restaurant but can be easily flipped to an event space.

LOWER DECK

Lower Decks Enquiry

Capacity: 16 to 26 Seated

Food options: A la Carte, Set menu, & Canapés

Facilities: Semi private dining

Space: Situated on the upper deck, this space is perfect for group celebrations and offers a private dining experience.

THE CANOPY

Canopy Dining Enquiry

Capacity: Up to 8 guests, seated only

Food options: A la Carte, Set menu, & Canapés

Facilities: Private dining, bluetooth speaker

Space: Our private dining room, perfect for intimate special occasions.

CAPTAIN’S CABIN

Captains Enquiry

THE GARDENS

garden hire - WE HAVE SELECTION OF AREAS & SPACE ON THE RIVERSIDE

If you’re looking for a spacious outdoor venue in London to host a group get together, then our gardens is the perfect space. Adjacent to our historic barge and posing stunning riverside views of London’s skyline and the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, our heated & covered outdoor gardens has a variety of spaces available to host groups of all sizes.

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**ORCHARD**

**Capacity:** 60 Standing/50 Seated
**Food options:** Street Food, BBQ Menu
**Facilities:** Semi-private dining
**Space:** Sit in the shaded, leafy heart of our gardens, surrounded by our fresh produce - this is a **semi-private** space.

Orchard Enquiry

**GARDEN PODS**

**Capacity:** 20 Standing/15 Seated (per Pod - 5 available)
**Food options:** Street Food, BBQ Menu
**Facilities:** Semi-private dining
**Space:** Our interconnected pods allow for flexible, casual event spaces of varying sizes - your own space without having to be away from the atmosphere.

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**ROOFTOP**

**Capacity:** 45 Standing/30 Seated
**Food options:** Street Food, BBQ Menu
**Facilities:** Semi-private dining & toilets on same level
**Space:** Our Riverside Rooftop is the ultimate treehouse for grown ups. Enjoy views of the river in your own private space.

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**STREET FOOD**

Our Airstream produces our fantastic, home made, Street Food menu. Offering a selection of mains, sides, fries, slaws & dessert.

**Available in:** Gardens, Terrace or The Barge (private hire)
**Price:** £16 to £26 per person

**BBQ MENU & PACKAGES**

A new addition for this summer our BBQ Kitchen will be available for group bookings in the Gardens, choice of casual dish, we like to think we put the ‘funky’ in fast food.

**Available in:** Gardens, Terrace & The Barge (private hire)
**Price:** £21 to £ £26 per person

**DRINKS IN THE GARDENS & TERRACE**

We stock a range of local beers & ciders, sustainable spirits, as well as house cocktails and a selection of softs drinks.

**Available in:** All areas.

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**GROUP SET MENU**

We can offer a two or three course menu for large groups aboard the Barge. Enjoy seasonal menus, featuring home grown and locally sourced produce.
**Available in:** The Barge
**Price:** £45 to £49 per person

ACTIVITY PARTNERS

**SKUNA BOATS**

London’s No.1 on the water activity experience, Skuna Boats operate self-drive Hot Tub & BBQ Boats at West India Quay.
**Price:** £39 Hot Tub Boat & £45 BBQ Boat Experience’s per person

**MOOCANOES**

Explore the waterways of the River Lee and see Hackney Wick from a total different perspective!
**Price:** From £36 per head

ENTERTAINMENT

At Barge East we have a great selection of, trusted, rotating DJs who perform regular and a selection of live musicians and bands we have worked with, and would trust, to make your event one to remember!

DJ’s & Live Music

Artists & Workshops

We collaborate with local makers and artists to host interactive workshops, from painting and crafts to floristry and printmaking. It’s a relaxed, memorable way for guests to learn a new skill and take home something they’ve made.

Entertainment & Performers

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Want to add a little something extra, or even extreme, to our event? We have a ‘little black book’ fire breathers, performers and entertainers who can add something really unique to your event!

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AND MUCH MORE!

Our venue allows you to have a festival in the city, we can arrange bands and DJ's to make the ultimate London festival experience for you and your guests.