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.
🥂 Saturday Bottomless Lunch at Barge East 🥂
Step aboard London’s most unique floating restaurant and settle in for a relaxed Saturday Bottomless Lunch on the barge. 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.
Bookings are now live — gather your table and make a Saturday of it aboard Barge East.
We’re proud to be part of the Hackney Wick community and would love your support.
Barge East has been nominated for The Good Food Guide’s 100 Best Local Restaurants 2026, celebrating the independent restaurants that make their neighbourhoods special.
If you’ve enjoyed dining with us, please take 30 seconds to cast your vote.
Everyone who votes is also entered into a prize draw to win £250, courtesy of The Good Food Guide.
Thank you for supporting local restaurants — and for supporting Barge East.
Summer Opening Hours
Restaurant (aboard The Barge)
Thu–Fri: 4pm – late
Sat–Sun: 12pm – late
Bank Holiday Mondays: Closed
Easter Friday: 12pm – late
Riverside Gardens & Terrace
April: Fri 12–10pm | Sat 11–10pm | Sun 11–9pm
Easter Monday: 12–8pm
May – Sept: Daily 12–10pm
The Milk Float (re-opens 30 April)
Thu–Sat: 10am – 11pm
Sun: 10am – 8pm
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 £35, 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.