What’s on at barge east?
We have a variety of food events, activities, classes, markets and special offers at Barge East & in our Gardens, book in or grab your tickets in advance.
Our opening hours | Autumn & Winter
The Barge - Floating Restaurant
Our award winning restaurant is open:
Monday – Wednesday
Closed - Available for Private Bookings & Hire
Thursday
4pm – 11pm
Friday & Saturday
12pm – late
Sunday
12pm – 10pm
The Milk Float
Our new venue is open at weekends throughout autumn and winter for coffee, brunch, drinks and food by the canal.
Saturday
Bar: 10am – 10pm
Kitchen: 10am – 9pm
Sunday
Bar: 10am – 6pm
Kitchen: 10am – 5.30pm
Monday – Friday
Closed - Available for Private Bookings & Hire
The Terrace Bistro
Our casual outdoor dining venue is changing for winter - Summer Terrace service has now finished for the season.
But we're not packing away for winter...
The Terrace will transform into Curl East, our canalside curling club, for the winter season.
Want to be one of our first Curling guests? CLICK HERE to join our wait list!
Opening hours may vary on event days and across the festive period. Please check specific areas pages for upcoming changes or contact us directly.
Private hire, events and group bookings are available outside our usual opening hours.
Free Halloween Pumpkin Carving
Saturday 31st October | 12–2pm | Barge East Gardens
Join us for some spooky, family-friendly fun this Halloween! We're teaming up with our creative neighbours, the world-renowned puppetry and production specialists at AMS, for a FREE pumpkin carving afternoon in our riverside gardens.
We'll provide the pumpkins, tools and a helping hand — just bring your creativity!
Make a day of it with a delicious brunch, coffee or hot chocolate aboard The Milk Float.
Free entry | All ages welcome | Pumpkins available while stocks last.
🎄Festive Bookings Are Open🎄
Christmas 2026 is coming to Barge East.
From festive lunches and feasting aboard the barge to curling & fondue, private parties and all-out celebrations with drinks included, we’ve got Christmas parties covered.
Festive packages from £39pp. Whether it’s the office Christmas party, a festive get-together with friends or something a little bigger, start planning your celebration by the water.
Wick Wonderland 2026
Festive Riverside Markets
5th & 6th, 12th & 13th, 19th & 20th December
Wick Wonderland returns to Barge East Gardens for three magical weekends of festive markets! Discover independent makers, local artists, unique Christmas gifts and seasonal treats, alongside delicious food, mulled wine and plenty of riverside festive cheer.
Interested in joining us as a trader? We'd love to hear from you!
🥂 Saturday Bottomless Lunch at Barge East 🥂
Enjoy a starter and main from our lunch menu, paired with 90 minutes of bottomless drinks, all served in the unmistakable Barge East setting.
Expect thoughtful, sustainable cooking, free-flowing Fizz, Lager, Cider, No & Low alcohol options and soft drinks — perfect for easy afternoons, group catch-ups and celebratory lunches by the water.
Available Saturdays at lunch.
CURL EAST IS COMING
Curling by the canal lands in Hackney Wick this November.
Grab your mates, colleagues or family and take to the ice, with festive food and drinks nearby.
Bookings coming soon - come get your Curl on!
BRUNCH IS COMING
Weekend brunch is coming to the newly refurbished Milk Float.
Expect great brunch plates, coffee and cocktails, all served by the water in Hackney Wick.
Menus and bookings coming very soon.
CANAL CLEAN UP | EARN YOURSELF A PINT!
Help keep our local waterways clean! Join Barge East and Moo Canoes on the last Wednesday of every month for our free community Canal Clean-Up.
Give us just one hour of your time, enjoy being out on the water, and help protect Hackney Wick's canals for everyone to enjoy.
Carols on the Canal Returns This December! 🎄
Two magical evenings of festive music beside the water.
Our much-loved Carols on the Canal returns to Barge East for two special nights this December!
Join us for Christmas carols, festive cheer, warming winter drinks and a wonderful atmosphere beside the canal in Hackney Wick.
We're putting the finishing touches on this year's celebrations, with dates and further details to be announced very soon!
Keep an eye on our website and socials for updates.
your events, with us
Plan effortlessly with our 2025 Events Brochure—your complete guide to hosting at Barge East.
From our floating restaurant to lush riverside gardens, explore curated menus, bespoke packages, and exclusive hire options.
Whether it’s a corporate event, birthday, or wedding, our award-winning, sustainable venue in Hackney Wick sets the stage for unforgettable moments.
Download now and start planning
PRE-show MENU ABOARD THE BARGE
A short walk from Sadlers Wells East and the ABBA Arena in London, enjoy a special pre-show menu at Barge East.
Enjoy two course, award winning menu, for just £30, for limited seatings before your show.
Lay All Your Love On a meal before an incredible evening out as a Dancing Queen at the ABBA Arena in London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
Drinks tables after your experience are available at Barge East as well.
SUNDAY ROAST - RESTAURANT
Wind down for the week ahead on board our award winning restaurant for our take on a traditional Sunday roast.
Serving one of the finest Sunday menus in London, enjoy only the freshest ingredients, with produce grown onsite in our gardens.