Barge East in London

We had our Christmas party here and they were amazing and very accommodating! Food was great, service, communication and organisation. The barge is a very cosy and a lovely environment. Would highly recommend!

Food was tasty but very slow, and all of the portions were fairly small. You need to add sides, otherwise your main is literally just the piece of meat youve chosen.

We had our Christmas party at Barge East this week and it was so wonderful - the team are super responsive beforehand, the food was great (Ive never had a better nut roast), the staff are super helpful and friendly and its just a really lovely venue. They were also really great re. allergens - we have a couple of coeliacs and the team were very mindful of their dishes, it was so great that they were able to fully participate in a food-based social event! I had people coming up to me all night saying how nice it was, and our CEO was thrilled. Would highly recommend! Vegetarian options: We had nut roast as the vegetarian / vegan option, it was delicious and the accompaniments were to die for! Dietary restrictions: We have a couple of coeliacs and the Barge East team was really careful to make sure they got the right meals, it was really appreciated.

Very interesting restaurant, lovely food and helpful staff

Beautiful and unique venue. I particularly like the area on the canal verge in spring and summer, always a good atmosphere and service. On this occasion I went to a Christmas dinner and party - wonderful to have an intimate space but the acoustics were tricky and cooking for a very large table in one go isn t easy. The roast beef dinner in a Yorkshire pudding were incredible !

The food at this floating restaurant in the heart of Hackney Wick is incredible. Every dish was amazing, even the bread and cep butter was the best we d ever had. Perfect for a special treat, date, event. Definitely worth the ££

We hosted a 30th birthday party on the top deck for 25 people and the team at Barge East couldn t have been more helpful. Delicious food, drinks flowing & fantastic service bringing out all the food for the whole table with a hiccup. Can t recommend Barge East and the team enough - big shout out to Daisy for all the help organising too.

Nice location and staff were friendly but food was terrible. Inedible fries with salt and overcooked. Really bad veggie burger with so much mango chutney it was difficult to tell what else was in the burger. And we had a burrata salad with some baguette when menu said it would come with focaccia. Not the cheapest either so definitely worth eating elsewhere.

An outstanding venue for my daughter s wedding, had absolutely the best time. Canopy s and food were excellent Staff delightful and the atmosphere was great. Would highly recommend Food : 5/5 |

Food-wise, portions are relatively small and not very well executed. We got the pidgeon and the steak and both were bland, unseasoned. The venue is really nice, but downstairs it gets so loud that it loses the nice intimate vibes. We arrived late (20-25 minutes) and we didn t get a very nice welcome.

Had our wedding party here a couple of weeks ago. Venue, service and food was all incredible! Definitely recommend this place for large groups / events.

Attended my nieces wedding here and it was lovely. Setting is great and convenient. Food was fab. Welcome heaters on the tow path area which made being outside comfortable even in October.

The wedding of the century! Such a good venue for it, a great mix of food, space and party in the boat, plus the staff were so attentive. I had a speech and a few bits to organise and they were always one step ahead of our schedule!

We had an amazing afternoon. The roast beef was SUPER tasty, the Yorkie was the same size as my head and the veggies were delish. Lovely bottle of red to wash it down with, too. Highly recommend! Food

Booked Barge East for my partners birthday. They made us feel outrageously warm and welcome! They Were incredibly accommodating and understanding to our very and excitable large group. Food was exceptional - fine dining standard, drinks amazing. Would absolutely recommend and cant wait to come back again! Thank you Jake, Micheal and Dylan for taking such good care of us with charm and a smile!

Recently attended Barge East for my brother s wedding. It was the most amazing venue. The staff were all so friendly and attentive and the food was lovely. Thanks so much Barge East for helping to make the wedding to special.

Such a fun dinner. The staff were attentive and so hospitable. The food ran the gamut in flavors. Vegetarian options: The menu uses a lettering system to call out food that is vegetarian, has a vegan option as well as a QR code to view further allergen information Dietary restrictions: The menu uses a lettering system to call out food that contains nuts, has a gluten free option, dairy free, vegetarian, has a vegan option as well as a QR code to view further allergen information

Fantastic food

Barge east have such an amazing setup on the canal with a large covered outdoor space and the boat the food from the both is amazing but especially the boat where it has more of a fine dining feel. My friend had her wedding here which was super unique and the staff were incredible the delivered on everything they were asked to do and were really on it!

Had the best time at my friends wedding there!!

Really nice experience, staff were super friendly and helpful, food very enjoyable. Well executed menu and good drinks also. Nice setting on the barge and a good location

I booked a table for my friend and her husband and they were not disappointed. The food was excellent and the staff were also excellent. It was my friends birthday and prior to booking Staff assisted with me buying a voucher which was all done online. Excellent service. My friend said she would definitely go back and would recommend Eastbarge. So much so her sister-in-law is going to pay a visit. Thanks to all the staff who made my friend feel really special with a card and a candle on her desert. Thanks

Was a guest here recently at my friends wedding and it was perfect. The atmosphere was so fun and the staff went out of the way to help us wherever possible. Also, the canapés were absolutely amazing.

Omg. Id give 10 stars if I could. Food was sublime, server was so polite and had good rapport. Cozy atmosphere in the captains cabin.

Very quirky, enchanting restaurant with delicious food. Service was excellent.

I came here to celebrate my partner s birthday with a group of 14. We booked the canopy which had a lovely view of the canal. It s in a great location in hackney wick - close to the station and easy to get to by foot. They had great comms prior to booking and were able to take a la carte orders on the day. The staff working on the day were very kind, professional and organised - shoutout to Dylan who took our order and looked after us! The food was absolutely incredible too and cooked to perfection. Wine choices were fab also and beers were tasty. They also gave us hot water bottles and blankets when we waited for our table to be prepared outside on the deck. Couldn t recommend this place enough for a nice date, special occasion or just a solo visit! Thanks Barge East :) will definitely be returning and recommending this place to friends.

We recently visited this restaurant and unfortunately had a very disappointing experience. The food was far from enjoyable, small portions and not tasty. We spent more than £60 per person. It was very poor value for money. On top of that, the environment was cold and uncomfortable due to inadequate heating, making it hard to relax or enjoy the meal. Overall, we left feeling dissatisfied and would not recommend this restaurant to others.

18 of us had the absolute pleasure of eating at Barge East for our Company Party, and it was amazing! I will be returning with family and friends. The food was so yummy, and staff were so nice, and the boat was so cool! High recommend. Thanks team, and sorry for being a bit noisy!

Great service and top quality bread

Been a local in hackney wick for a while and always wanted to check out this place. We spent around £70 on 4 dishes and drinks and we were served a fish and chips that made us both ill. I never give bad reviews on Google maps but it was an important date for me and I feel so disappointed.

Michael from South Africa, the best waiter

Shocking place that takes advantage of their location. Very expensive food and the flat bread mezze, which costs £13, came with deep fried something (Im not actually sure what it was) so we asked for non deep fried flat bread and got sliced up bread (photo). Half the beer taps were off. They couldnt handle the number of people so the queue was long. Id avoid this place. Awful.

Such a good roast here. Got the trio meats which was great and all the veg and sides were brilliant. Must go!

Great food: we tried the trio, a lot of good quality meat! Only point: very few vegs for a roast, I ordered a separate one to make up. Everything else was

Updated review following response from owner: The venue absolutely DID NOT provide me with a further larger portion as per their response as I didnt mention the portion size to them when I visited - not sure what a blatent lie hoped to achieve however based on this there are many places in the area & London which Id rather give my business too. Original review: Location is decent and venue is nice. We sat in the garden area off the canal rather than in the barge. The food portions were on the smaller side and tasted ok, would only visit again for the venue being decent for a group setting. FYI, the toilets are mixed use, didnt bother me but may bother some.

Staff is very unresponsive! Didn t clear our table for 30 mins! Super disappointed by the experience.

Great location! Make sure you book for the barge because it can book out. But there is also seating off the boat if you don t.

Lovely place to sit and hang out. Third time coming, but I got a hot coffee this time as the weather is cold and both the americano and flat white were horrible. Weak, watery with little taste at all. Disappointing. I will come back for the vibes, but never for the coffee!

We ate inside the barge - a beautifully decorated and well thought out space. The staff were friendly and welcoming, the cocktails were excellent and the food was interesting and delicious. It would not be accessible in a wheelchair and tricky if you use walking aids, but there is a covered area on dry land serving the same food and this looked equally pretty. Can whole heartedly recommend.

Wow, amazing location, wonderful staff, food and drinks, what a. Choice. Yum

Great place to go before or after ABBA Voyage

Such a lovely meal, staff & atmosphere brilliant

Lovely place next to canal to have a drink and so.e food. The cocktails were delicious and food really tasty. The staff were also really helpful and friendly. Will visit again. Food

Brilliant venue for a date night!

We had a lovely time at this restaurant its a charming spot with great potential. However, the service was much slower than we expected. Despite booking a table for our group of 12 in advance, it took about 1.5 hours just for our orders to be taken. We ended up rushing through our meal to make it to the nearby ABBA show, which was only 15 minutes away. Luckily, we got there with five minutes to spare, but it was a close call!

Barge East had been on our radar for some time and we decided to visit for a date night. We had a table on the deck which was nice and the atmosphere was bustling as you would expect on a Saturday night in Hackney Wick. The young man that seated and served us was friendly and helpful. We ordered a bottle of red & 3 starters. The Focaccia, Cod Croquettes and the Pork Belly Taco which were all delicious and were excited for our main course, we both went for the BBQ d Monkfish. Unfortunately our mains were cold and overcooked which was very disappointing. Our server handled the situation well and our mains were taken off the bill. Although we agreed to put the experience down to the kitchen having an off night, it s unlikely we will return.

Lovely roast, lovely staff, a great Sunday in the sunshine :)

Yeah it s unusual. But the food is beaten by the boat and that says a lot. And the staff are beaten by the food even though they think they are the stars (not all of them but the younger queers yes) which they most definitely aren t.

Outstanding food & cocktails here! Theres an amazing restaurant in the barge with a large private dining room on the deck, and a larger terrace outside with a separate bar and food. How they make such amazing food in what must be one of the smallest kitchens around is a mystery!

Very expensive for what you get. Food portions were small, my husbands rabbit portion was small, dry and tough, my fish was ok with some fancy sounding sauce. Dissapointing though when they charge £35 just for the meat, no vegetables or starch included. We had a voucher given to us fo£100. for a special celebration. We had one orange juice and one sangria between us. When we told our, must say very friendly waiter, that we were a bit dissapointed that some of the food was also black because it had been on a grill, he spoke to the manager and managed to get us a little strawberry pudding to share for free. Dietary restrictions: They offered a selection of glutenfree foods which my husband needs.

Delicious food and wine, excellent service, fun atmosphere. The staff were very happy to move us from our prebooked indoor table to out on deck, perfect location for an early evening dinner.

Amazing Sunday roast! We had our meal on the barge during a storm and it was brilliant. The pork belly was delicious. Will definitely be back if I ever find myself in Hackney again.

Sadly not a great experience at the Garden restaurant. Was asked to go up to the bar to pay when we were served, rather than after the meal or even when I ordered. £11 tomato burrata salad was bad. Tomatoes were plain, hardly dressed, definitely not marinated. The focaccia was two small, thin, chewy bits. Greens and leaves was only rocket... Full price would have been unacceptable (we used the weekday discount). I would come back to try the Boat restaurant as reviews are better... Location was amazing, such a shame as it has a lot of potential.

We were here with friends to celebrate 2 birthdays before going to ABBA Voyage. We had some trouble finding Barge East walking from Westfield but we were pleased with the food, service and atmosphere

Really enjoyed dining here. The food and wine were absolutely delicious! And the service was great too. Really lovely atmosphere.

Amazing dining experience in London - highly recommend. We enjoyed the focaccia bread, wild rice crackers, cod croquettes and cured salmon for starters - all amazing! The glazed aubergine main course and potato terrine was especially delicious! 10/10 service! Dietary restrictions: 1 X guest has coeliac disease and was able to eat many options on the menu

Came for a Sunday roast, which was tasty! Boys had the beef roast which was very well cooked and prepared. I had the special, monk fish (Ive had this fish before other places but here, it felt very chewy in some areas of the fish), and came with the roast trimmings (except a Yorkshire pudding). Would def come back if the roast changes and they have a chicken another time.

Spent a sunny afternoon here on a Tuesday - we were on our own to begin with and enjoyed watching others come and go. As the restaurant is not open on a Tuesday lunchtime ( Thursday to Sunday ) we were in the garden which was lively and sunny and lets you see the world go by....... We went with a selection of small plates and these are tasty and very enjoyable ( we had to ask for plates to eat off as it got messy quickly otherwise!). Next time I shall try the restaurant on the boat. Happy days at a happy place. Go try and see for yourself! Lovely!

Amazing food, even better service, the waiter/ress knew all about the food and recommended perfectly for our large group. Would highly recommend.

Nice spot, had five points beer, reasonable price

Really nice and cosy peniche restaurant with 2 outdoor terraces! Starff friendly and food really tasty! The menubis limited for a reason, they have fresh products and quality is at the rendez vous. Definetly recommend if you are in the area!

Second time being here. The food is pretty good. We were in a big group so service took a while but in general it didnt matter. The location is amazing. Watch your head though if you quite tall it can be quite dangerous.

Great place right on the canal at Hackney wick. Food good. Big screens up so watched the Olympics whilst on a solo lunch

Absolutely lovely, friendly, helpful staff. Gorgeous location.

The food, which is why youre considering this place tasted amazing but be prepared to wait for it. Our party of two was waiting 45 minutes for some tap water and nearly an hour for 2 mains, while a party of 10 got served 3 courses and drinks while we waited. We were given the excuse that this party had overwhelmed the kitchen which doesnt really track, when the rest of the downstairs was basically empty. Its quirky, its fun and the food tasted delicious. . . But its overpriced considering the service and the general manic atmosphere. Wheelchair accessibility: There is none.

Booked a table for six here on Saturday, ordered our food, but only two plates emerged after half an hour. After 15 mins of waiting we asked where the rest of our food was to be told that they had a bigger table upstairs and our food had been given to them. Obviously not terribly impressed by that but told the cost of the four missing meals would be deducted from the bill. Food then turned up. Tucked in and afterwards asked for a sweet but that too failed to arrive, so asked for the bill. Bill arrived with all meals charged so queried that and told that only the wine would be deducted, contradicting what wed been told earlier. So new bill was calculated but that was also wrong, in fact we were given someone elses bill, so off again to re-calculate. Eventually ended up at the right number, paid and left. Its a great venue and the food we had was lovely as were the waitresses. But if you cant deliver an order and even worse you prioritise one order over another then its a no from me, wont be going back and cant recommend.

Good food and a nice atmosphere

STREET FOOD MENU ONLY : I am so sorry to say that the Street Food menu is absolutely terrible- I had a Cesar salad, that was a few cobb lettuce leaves, some mayo ( lacked any flavour or resemblance to a Caesar sauce ) and some croutons.. when i asked to add on tofu the anchovies were removed..... all for £13. It was shocking. Our friends chicken wings had nothing to them, and the burger wasnt great. This is sooo surprising seeing as people flock to this venue - and quite rightly so, as the bar, location, atmosphere and staff are great. With such amazing street vendors up the road at Hackney Bridge ( and amazing food in the East barge itself) - i would skip getting any food here, just stay for drinks- for a good vibe then move on to eat . Come on Street Food Barge East its time to up your game !

Simply can t fault Barge East. I ve been a few times and the food is fantastic, flavourful and creative, the staff are friendly and very knowledgable about the menu, and the atmosphere is always warm and welcoming. We sat upstairs/outside for the first time and it was brilliant - such a gorgeous spot for a sunset dinner.

An excellent experience overall! Wont lie, priced higher than most places I have had Sunday roast, but cannot deny the amazing atmosphere. The place has three/four areas to dine. I was below deck and loved the cozy feel! Due to crossed wires I was dining alone, but the staff and overall atmosphere made that an asset rather than an awkward experience. I enjoyed lovely wine and a delicious cocktail, but the highlight of course was the Lamb shank roast. The lamb was excellent! I am disappointed I only received 1, yes I counted, because how could you not, 1 honey carrot - delicious as it was, sadly stood alone. I loved most of my meal (I didnt finish as I have been trying not to eat too much carbs - but that isnt reflective of the deliciousness or amount of food provided which was a fair portion!) Though I must say the true allure and 5 star experience is the staff and overall atmosphere of this establishment!

Your girlfriend will love to have dinner with you in a boat, recommended.

Great spot over a summers day with friends and vibey electronic music. Not cheap, basic tasting cocktails and some of the bar staff clearly were not having a great day, but a couple of other bar staff were taking multiple orders, moving the cue fast and polite. Honestly a rarity to see in London! Hence getting a better rating. Fingers crossed you in into those members of staff when you visit. Recommend the place for summer vibes

We went for a Sunday roast. Amazing flavours, theres dedicated in what they do and.how they cook. Michael from SA was the best waiter EVER! Try his handmade limoncello! Food

Great space for events, the cocktails were fantastic and the tour with Blandy was fabulous thank you, cant wait to bring an event to you guys. And thank you to the awesome queen who served us at the end, he was simply fabulous

We had a beautiful lunch here on Saturday. The food and drinks were all incredible, couldn t fault it at all. Staff were a little slow to take orders / clear tables but they were so busy so that was to be expected. Would definitely recommend!

Cannot fault anything. I love the Lee Valley location, which is trendy and vibrant. The food was delicious and plentiful. We had the Sunday £39 three course set menu. Being pescetarian it offered us plenty of choice and we opted for fish as a starter an exquisite salmon dish and the shallot tart for the roast. Wow was the roast tasty and plentiful. Our waitress was friendly accomodating and helpful, as was the manager, who although obviously busy, found time to speak to us and answer our queries. I will definitely be eating here again, above deck next time, so will book further in advance to secure that. Lovely vibe all round.

Ive been going to here for years and still love the place. As must to visit when in Stratford

Always lovely there in Hackney Wick

Hackney Wick! On a barge in east London outside in the glorious sunshine the venue was perfect for a summers evening. The evening started well with our waitress being very nice and attentive drinks came and all was great. However it went a bit wrong when we made our food order... about 5mins later the waitress was back to tell us they didnt have any aubergine left for the vegetarian main or cod collar left for the specials, so reordered a different fish course and then switched the aubergine for cabbage. Back again 10minutes later to say there was no specials left and also the last potato stack had been ordered. This carried on for about 3 trips until finally the food was ordered albeit a severely restricted menu. This unfortunately was a real shame as the food itself was good and if we had just been told at the start that only 2 mains and 3 starters were left then we would have ordered appropriately. I think if you were going for lunch or early dinner this wouldnt have been an issue so tip here is go early and just check they have everything as advertised! Vegetarian options: Aubergine main dish ran out and also one of the veggie starters was not available

A fabulous quirky venue to dine. The food was all freshly cooked and delicious. Service was first class!

Had a bit of a disappointing birthday meal for a friend here. We booked a table and explicitly said we weren t watching the football and got put right next to the loudest speaker in the garden. I ordered a chicken caesar salad which, I kid you not, was half a romaine lettuce (like, not cut up), about half a chopped chicken breast, loads of thick dressing, and probably 2 anchovies. For £14!

Popped by before our foo fighters concert. Lovely staff and a great view, they let me charge my phone my phone while we relaxed and chatted with us plenty! Highly recommend if youre killing time before a gig or in the area.

Excellent venue, visited with family as kids table (arts & crafts) had a pop up. Great food and drink. Easy parking (free) on weekend.

Great service and atmosphere, but my chicken burger was horrendous and didnt even eat it. I am sure you guys can do better

Fantastic Sunday lunch at Barge East at the weekend. Superb and reasonably priced food, and really excellent service. They were very accomodating to us wanting to move tables, the staff were really personable and attentive, and in what must be a very tough enviroment to work in (operationally) the service was slick and efficient. We had a great time and will definitely be back!

Great venue to enjoy summer! Very friendly and helpful staff and excellent vibes

Food was very tasteful, the only detriment was no halal meat available. Joe, Luke and I were left overwhelmed with appreciation with how kind, considerate and conscientious Maryam was. Thank you.

Been to Barge East a few times now. Nice atmosphere especially in nice weather. Had the croquettes which were pretty nice but maybe steep at £2 a piece (it costs £8 you get 4). Guess thats just London these days. Drinks are London prices too but service is quick especially if youre on an outside table. Seems like a nice place for a catch up with friends or a first date.

I booked a table during a Euro 2024 game. I specifically chose the option to NOT make the booking for the Euro 2024 which I assumed meant that me and my friends would not be in front of a giant screen... We ended up having the table literally in front of the screen (the best spot by far for Football fans). When I discussed it with members of the staff they said that I should have made it clear when booking online (which I did by choosing the NOT Euro 2024 booking).

I had Sunday lunch at Barge east yesterday, with some friends who are visiting from New Zealand. It was amazing! The food was lovely and very well presented, it was like eating a work of art. We all went for the three course special. We had a different starter each, they were all fantastic. The roasts were cooked to perfection, very crunchy roast potatoes and even the Yorkshire puddings were outstanding. We didnt recognise many of the wines so asked for a robust red. The bar staff had a little debate and sent us up a sample, which was exactly what we wanted. The desserts were fantastic, again very well presented. And they made me a hazelnut espresso martini which was absolutely superb. The service was excellent, the staff were there just when we wanted them. They knew the menu well and were very helpful. Its a great place to eat out, we will definitely be going back. Thanks everyone for a great meal.

Amazing 3 course lunch roast with a pretty view of the canals. The cauliflower is so good

Really loved this place. The service was truly amazing. We had the 3 course Sunday lunch and let me tell you it was frigging delicious.... The food is fun, experimental and delicious. Wine list is well thought out with some interesting choices that are not readily available. Value for money. Loved it, will be back

Outstanding food and service in a unique location. Last time we only had the truffle cauliflower, glad they haven t taken it off the menu four years later. Last nights roast was off the hook!

Came here with family for my birthday. This gave me everything I wanted and more. The boat is well designed, from the inner decor to the little details like the shipping forecast in the toilet, you get the sense that every detail was checked extensively. Food was phenomenal, it was the best Sunday Roast Ive had in London at least. Highlights for me were the Mackrel special and burnt leak small plate, the combination of the ash oil and tunworth cheese was a delight. Staff were attentive but relaxed enough to be authentic, a fine line that is hard to tow. If there was one negative it was the Limoncello Spritz lacked a bit of character for me. However the Negroni made with Cynar instead of Campari was a superb twist of the classic and more than made up for the Spritz earlier. I will recommend Barge East to all who can make their way over to the area

Really nice Sunday roast menu

Superb!

Wasn t on the barge. Was in the garden. It was great!

Feckin love this place. Visited recently and always reliably satisfied by the shiny happy people working there, unique setting and excellent tiny kitchen. Chefs do a stellar job. Fine dining without the stick up it. Superb.

Edible food but nothing special, easygoing vibe, inoffensive service.

Sunday lunch prior to ABBA Voyage.Really great atmosphere, service,food and staff were really great. Well priced food and drinks. Would totally recommend.

Good place if you want to enjoy the view while seating alongside the canal.

All staff made us feel looked after. We were there to celebrate a 40th birthday. The wife of the birthday girl had booked a private indoor table on top deck which would have been great, but on such a warm day we asked if we could instead sit out on deck. No problem! We were moved without any fuss. My partner & I chose every non-dairy option on the menu between us and we thoroughly enjoyed every delicious mouthful. Michael, our waiter, was kind, very respectful, and attentive. He even had a unique cocktail made which was not on the menu simply by asking our friend what sorts of flavours she liked because she didn t fancy any of the published options. All the cocktails were as tasty as the food and the service was top notch. The setting was beautiful and it s good to know there are indoor options on deck for when the weather isn t so good. Thank you Barge East. And a special shout out to lovely Michael! Dietary restrictions: The lactose-free options were delicious and truly lactose-free (I didn t swell up after eating). Most of those options were also suitable for vegans.

The food is always so good and so unique and interesting! The team work so hard to deliver a great meal. Fraser is an excellent staff member, attentive, extremely knowledgable and excellent customer service. Kitchen staff were amazing. Always a great time

Genuinely mind blowing. Have wanted to try this place since I moved to Hackney 2 years ago and it exceeded every expectation. Service was attentive, friendly, and relaxed - Fraser went absolutely above and beyond for us and we were insanely grateful for his recommendations. The food was incredible - indulgent without being ridiculously filling or overly rich, with really interesting flavour combos that left us totally bowled over. Chef - if you re reading this, my boyfriend wants your hispi cabbage recipe. Thank you for a faultless evening, we can t wait to be regulars.

Terrible fine dining in all ways. The waiter was completely lost. People were having to go to her instead of the opposite, and the restaurant had 3 customers... I ordered 2 small plates, the clam, which clearly came from a jar, but ok, and the Cornish Crab Sando, which had gone bad. I dont know how a restaurant that charges what they charge is still open. Hopefully, I will survive the one bite of the bad Crab.. Its a trap, be aware.

Not impressed in the slightest. Waited 45 minutes for bar food, chicken burgers and chips with no prior indication that the food would take this long. I m more than happy to wait if given prior warning, instead you re sat there thinking your order is lost and required me to get up and check. Chicken burger had barely any chicken in it. Not a full breast but thigh which again is absolutely fine!, but almost non existent in the bun considering the price of £14 for this alone. Both burgers were the same. I notified the staff of the poorly made portion and got a refund on only one of the burgers..however had to wait 15 minutes sat at the bar for this to happen as the staff member that offered to do it ran off and failed to return. I absolutely hate complaining about food like this, but this was ridiculous and unfortunately the terrible refund experience warrants this review. Do it on the spot or don t bother. I understand it was busy but a 15 minute wait in the dark, to be simply refunded half of a poor purchase is unacceptable in my opinion.

Wonderful dinner at Barge East. Started with delicious cocktails based on local fruits; tasty appetizers and superb main courses all served with flair and humor, accompanied by a nice (non local) Prosecco. Very cosy, quaint establishment - but ambiance was perfect. Definitely on my return list as the menu changes according to availability. And return I did on May 25, 2024 to enjoy another superb meal. Once again close to the kitchen to observe the constant hum of activity and stream of exquisitely cooked and beautifully presented dishes heading out to customers. Cocktails and wine well matched to our chosen meals. This time the whole of Hackney Wick seemed to be out enjoying the lovely summer day, warm temperature and balmy evening. Very reasonable price for such exquisite food! Vegetarian options: Good range of vegetarian dishes

Loved it. Worth a visit.

That rabbit took Some Time but the people here are incredible. Bravo

Great find, succulent food and lovely service, wasn t expecting to be so pleasantly surprised. Will definitely go back!

Top notch food, with some exceptionally and inventive dishes. This is a brilliant example of modern British cooking. All of the food, service, and the overall vibe of barge East are great. What sets it apart, however, is the bold new dishes that feature as specials. Last time I visited I had the cod collar, which I had never heard of before. The sauce, tenderness, and meatiness of this cut of fish makes me wonder why it isnt more common. 10/10 would visit again.

Wonderful service. Great food served quickly and really tasty. Atmosphere great and children made to feel special and welcome. I will be coming again soon. Kid-friendliness: We went with small people who were made very welcome. The swing was really appreciated

The food was even better this time than last time. My beef roast was THE BEST beef Sunday roast I have ever had. Upon enquiry , I found it was supplied by Ethical Butcher so no wonder it was so damn good! The rest of the meal shone too, especially the beef tartare, snacks and the rice pudding. The food no doubt is exceptional, but the immersive experience of dining aboard 124-year-old Dutch barge makes it all the more special and unique. If you are looking for a unique Sunday roast experience in London, put this place on your radar.

Quite nice but a bit noisy for me. I though the food was very tastly although a cheeseboard with only one cheese was a tad surprising.

I honestly cannot rate our meal at Barge East highly enough - immediately the staff were super welcoming, the food was absolutely outstanding, the setting was glorious and OMG the cocktails are insane - their Barge-Arita is probably the best cocktail Ive ever had. Cater well for different dietary requirements too - great menu for gluten free options. 10/10

We didnt eat but were grateful for a refreshing drink during a beautiful walk along the canal. Our waitress was very helpful and attentive. A really lovely location and vibe.

Tourist Review. An awesome place to have dinner or a drink outside on a nice day. The food was incredible, and the service and staff were all very polite and professional. Would recommend to anyone who is going to be at the London Stadium or is visiting/touring the Olympic Park and Gardens.

Really nice food - creative and delicious. I usually good for the area! And very helpful service!

Liked it

This place is a vibe... Great attention to detail and amazing details

Great place, we were in the restaurant on a nice hot day but the barge was lovely and cool and the staff were a great laugh and made the difference. Great food, with good choices on fish and meat. Very good wine and good recommendations from Francis.

I phoned in the morning to check that I would be sat inside, because the weather was cold, and was told explicitly Yes, you re inside, downstairs . Got to barge east that evening to be told actually our booking was up on the deck. They couldn t turn the heaters on so it was freezing, the lights tripped out, and no music plays upstairs so there s no atmosphere up there at all. It was a really disappointing experience for my partners birthday.

The best part of my experience was the atmosphere, music and the fantastic service. The roast dinner exceeded my expectations. I had the Trio of Roasts and Selection of Sauces served with duck fat roasted potatoes, honey roasted miso carrots, seasonal greens and Yorkshire pudding. The Yorkshire pudding was enormous and so tasty. I m still thinking about the delicious roast potatoes, they were fluffy inside and crunchy on the outside. For starters I had Fowey Mussel Escabeche with Salt & Vinegar Crisps. Perfect service from all, and thank you to Tess for the great service.

Excellent, we arrived late but we were superbly welcomed

Amazing service/food/vibe. Had an excellent time with my good friend Colin Grafton. Will definitely come again! Thank you to the whole team for an amazing experience!

Very cute boat the atmosphere is magical and relaxing Very good service and the food is amazing Good proportions between price and quality I will raccomandate And so cute the idea to bring you the bill inside of a bottle Vegetarian options: The aubergine is amazing

It was a delightful experience, the food was much better than I thought it would be, the staff were all so lovely. The main downside is that its so far away from where I live.

Quirky location and fantastic food.

Wanted to try for awhile, had their trio of roast selection. Pint, good bottle of red. Very good indeed, I really thought the portions and quality of the food was excellent. Very good potatoes, good vegetables. Only two small gripes, Id suggest slightly bigger plates, as the generous portions meant the plate was a bit crowded. And, just slightly bigger portions of the tasty gravy. But very much would recommend and willing be looking to bringing others, especially with all that Hackney Wick has to offer.

Big group of us (17!) eating upstairs at the lovely banquet table with views over towards the gherkin and along the pretty canal side. Amazing food and service. Thanks guys for a memorable day and fab catch up with all our friends x

Don t be put off by the outside this is an absolute gem in the culinary world. The food is amazing, the chefs are outstanding and the staff welcoming and helpful. We went for a special birthday before ABBA Voyage and enjoyed every moment. Thank you Barge East we had a ball.

A rare find in Hipsterland - good food at a good price, fairly decent coffee, a nice canal setting and service to match. Will be back soon.

We had been recommended Barge East and it didnt disapoint.It was for a friends special birthday and we had the best time .The food was fantastic as were the Staff.Will certainly be recommending it myself .

Amazing food and a great cosy atmosphere - highly recommend!

Perfect spot to sit in the sun (if its sunny) the staff are lovely and they serve tasty hotdogs... and the whole restaurant is a real boat!

Sunday lunch AWFUL... Only one vegetarian option and it was disgusting... I couldnt eat it.. The potatoes were not cooked inside and the yorkshire pudding was burnt and tasted like charcoal and the gravy was tasteless and tasted like water... I would never ever come back here again.. total RIP OFF

Best fish and chips I had in ages, very nice IPAs and cool vibes on the terrace

Food was great, if a little expensive. Service was great for the most part but we had to prompt for another round of drinks, and for the bill. Could have been a little more attentive :) Also the steak knives desperately need sharpening, but that wasn t a big deal.

Very disappointing experience. I have been to Barge East a couple of times before and previous experiences were excellent. We even gave them a 5* review last time. Sadly, the wheels came off on this visit. Admittedly it was 7.30 on a Friday night - no doubt one of their busiest times. We waited 20 minutes for drinks - slow but not a disaster. Starters were ok but we then had to wait an hour before mains arrived - after we have them a reminder that we were still waiting. Unfortunately, the problems continued. The beef was overcooked and tasteless. The rabbit loin was overcooked, cold and inedible. I sent it back uneaten. There was no apology from the staff. They even left the charge for this dish on the bill - which I had to ask to be removed. Sounds like my experience is similar to the review from Ryan Wang. The staff didnt care that we had a poor experience so I wont be going back.

Went on Monday late afternoon. The barge part of the restaurant was closed but there was a cafe bar (The Garden) running out of a large silver American style trailer with chilled music playing in the background. It was great dining out next to the river. The food was carefully cooked, we had the Jamón Croquettes and Mushroom And Potato Arancini for starters followed by Cauliflower Bhaji Burgers for the main. The cooking was excellent, the croquettes were crisp on the outside, soft inside, the Bhaji Burgers had a soft but slightly crunchy texture. Cost was £14 per person as they were doing the main course half price. Staff were friendly and helpful. Vegetarian options: Vegetarian and vegan options.

Incredible food & an amazing atmosphere

An extraordinary place! People having fun all around you. The atmosphere was so friendly and light. And the boat and the surroundings added a special flaviour, for sure.

Not great, mains took ages to come and £37 for a steak that wasn t properly cooked, fat hadn t even been rendered. Didn t bother bringing it up at the time as had been there for ages and by the time it came to pay the bill just wanted out of there. Deffo not worth the cost, won t be eating there again.

Toilets ruined it. They were absolutely disgusting. Urine and faeces sprayed all over toilet and seat. We were there quite a few hours and toilets werent cleaned. This is the problem having shared toilets (men and women). The women were unable to use the toilets and each looked and came out gagging. There is no excuse for this. We had to use the disabled, and that was only marginally better. It wasnt even that busy, Id hate to see them when bar is full capacity and in the summer

Lovely food, great location by the River Lea,

Absolutely fabulous Sunday roast! And that s coming from someone who never likes going out for roasts as they usually disappoint me. Barge East s was perfect in every way; just wish I d been hungry enough for sides and dessert too

Fraser (our waiter) was brilliant! His knowledge of the food and wine was incredible and made the evening very special. Thank you for the 150% ganache! We would highly recommend Barge East!

We were lucky enough to try Barge East s new menu, which was incredible. The food presentation, quality, and taste were all fantastic. Service a bit slow.

Came here after the West Ham game a couple weeks ago and had a lovely Sunday roast. The three courses were a great value and the service was excellent. Very relaxed and fun environment. Good options on the menu and clearly a commitment to quality.

Could only describe this as very mid overpriced food. Booked for the ABBA menu as a pre treat however when arrived was told there was a new chef/menu so just assumed it had been discontinued. However, the table next to us were offered this when they arrived. Service wasnt great, in spite us being rather early in the evening really struggled to get waiters attention. Sourdough focaccia delicious but £4 for 2 slices of bread and garlic butter is a lot. Cocktails excellent. Mussels good. The rest of the dishes we tried were just ok/under seasoned (beef, red mullet, leeks). Was overall disappointed and for the price there are much better restaurants in London.

There menu is always amazing, it s definitely worth a try even though it is slightly pricy but it is definitely worth what it costs. Brilliant service and a great atmosphere Parking: You have to park across the cannal then walk over the bridge

Had the most amazing meal for my sisters birthday. We were excited to taste the new menu and it didnt disappoint! All the food was so delicious but in particular the crab sambo for starter was incredible. For mains, the highlight was a rabbit terrine which is well worth trying! The care and attention that is put into all parts of the meal meant that the hispi cabbage came out as a surprise favourite from the whole night. We were well looked after by Fraser our waiter, who was knowledgeable about explaining where different parts of the menu had come from locally. Very warm inviting atmosphere and we enjoyed being able to see the kitchen where the chefs were working. We hope to be back soon! Thanks again Barge East team

(4 guests) nice atmosphere, great selection of interesting cocktails and the food were decent. Sharing 4 sides, 3 mains, 3 cocktails. £50 per person. - The portion sizes were very small for both sides and mains. - And for the waiting time between courses were way too long, whats worse was that staff didnt seem to care when we ask about it? We waited almost 80minutes before getting our mains!

Nice little spot to have a few drinks, hang out with friends and have some food. Service was good, friendly staff and food arrived quickly. The burgers looked yummy however the chicken wings were too greasy, was litterly deep fried, placed on a plate and served. Not much batter to it and unappealing to eat. Should have ordered a burger instead!

The team did an amazing job. We came here for our anniversary dinner and felt well taken care of by the service staff and the kitchen. We wanted to do a tasting menu, which they no longer had so they gave us several alternative options. We opted to have the chef send us his picks from the menu as a pseudo tasting menu instead of which we shared each and every dish. The food exceeded our expectations and was well priced, the atmosphere was cozy but comfortable (we opted to sit inside the boat on the lower level). We are looking forward to coming back here. Highly recommended. Vegetarian options: Limited vegetarian options, but they do ask about dietary restrictions.

Amazing food and lovely spot for a Sunday lunch. Was really busy , so the service was a bit slow, but I definitely recommend and will come back Food

Great roasts and lovely service Vegetarian options: Some veggie options Food : 5/5 |

Look, if ur gonna charge £31 for a steak and serve a mean portion then it needs to be good. It wasn t, and neither was anything else. £100 per person with wine and left so hungry we got a butty from wicked fish, which slapped

We have been meaning to try Barge east for ages and last night went . It was such a brilliant experience. The boat was lovely to be on for dinner and the food was absolutely brilliant. So fresh and the staff were great help recommending wine to go with our meal. The menu is seasonal and they grow a lot of their own ingredients. Definitely recommend and will be coming back to try some of the street food

Great food and the atmosphere was brilliant.. friendly staff .. very trendy and chilled .. will definitely be coming back xx Vegetarian options: Selection Kid-friendliness: Lovely area and plenty of grass to play in Wheelchair accessibility: There is a ramp ..

This was my third visit to the restaurant. I was seriously disappointed for a number of reasons: 1) the food took really long to come out. We were close to leaving without eating our mains, 2) the food was average, small and generally cold - unlike my previous visits, 3) it was massively overpriced. The mains should have been priced as small plates. 140 pounds for a bottle of wine and a small amount of average food. We left very hungry.

A wonderful experience and would certainly recommend a visit, I have already recommend to friends to visit.

The ambiance in the boat is so nice and cosy. Thanks to Fraser, the service was amazing. Good food for reasonable prices.

Ive been to barge east twice, once for their Sunday roast and once for dinner and would highly recommend! Super interesting dishes with unique flavour combinations and great sustainability concept. The restaurant is in a boat and its super cool to see, how the space has been used to deliver a full restaurant experience. The service is very nice, giving lots of recommendations and being very attentive. The restaurant is dog friendly. The food choices always offer unique options that you wont find elsewhere and the changing menu makes it very interesting to come back regularly. If you are looking for a super cozy restaurant with interesting and new food options and a very friendly and relaxing atmosphere, then this is the perfect restaurant!

Maple jalapeño chicken burger was super dry and tiny compared to the others. Rosemary fries had zero rosemary flavor and desperately needed salt. For £17, I expected much better food. I couldn t order using the app because I already had an account through Facebook, but you can no longer sign in using Facebook. Smh. The location and atmosphere is nice. I would come back for a pint, but will be sure to eat beforehand.

Best roast in london!

Update: March 2024 Just had dinner at the barge and dropping down to 3*, mainly due to a mixup which really spoiled our experience. We both arrived and explained to our waitress that we were vegetarian, at which point it was explained that the only vegetarian main was off the menu but we could have a starter as main instead. That was fine, and we actually elected rather than having a small dish large to just have all of the vegetarian starters and sides together in a tapas style of dinner. The homemade focaccia with wild garlic butter was amazing, as were most of the other small dishes. Only hiccup was we received, by mistake, the roasted leeks with pork crackling, as well as the three cornered leak dish, and only after several mouthfuls that I realised I was eating something not vegetarian. The host was lovely about it and apologised and took it off the bill and remade without the meat but I did feel a bit sick after that as it was the first time I ve ever really eaten meat. Otherwise wine, staff and atmosphere all great. Just really need to improve the vegetarian offering, probably great for non vegetarians but don t think we ll return until they can guarantee vegetarian main (or have more than one vege main in case of issues, come on guys it s not hard) and appreciate that when a client says they re vegetarian please don t serve them meat by mistake. Original review from 2021: We all had an absolutely joyous time on the barge for a birthday party lunch with bottomless Prosecco. The venue, staff, food and drinks were all absolutely exceptional. I would have no concern recommending barge east to friends, colleagues and family for a truly fantastic experience. Vegetarian options: Only one main dish, was unavailable at the time. Had to order sides, served one with meat

They dont accept cash. If youre ok with excluding people who dont have access to a bank card (think foreigners, refugees, old people, etc, etc) then this place is for you

Myself and my friend dined at Barge East on Friday 12th January and it was top notch. The food was all delicious. The service from Fraser, our waiter, was exceptional. The cocktails were piquant and the wine delectable. For the standard of food and service, combined with the quirky setting of the barge, Id also say it was good value for money. 5* would recommend. Excuse the oyster shell pic, I only managed to take a snap after we had gobbled them all! But they came with mignonette sauce, lemon and tabasco, again very fresh and tasty.

Just been to a brilliant Burns Night party here and we had an absolute blast. Everything from the food, to the wonderful staff was fantastic! And what a great atmosphere. Ask about the history of the boat ... its very interesting!

4* only purely because the service was so so slow. The food was 5/5 - absolutely amazing, really imaginative, one of the best roasts I ve had out, sticky toffee pudding out of this world. All of the meats were perfectly cooked, the pork melted in the mouth, beef the perfect medium, lamb just pink. Starters were mainly fishy or veggie which suited us and balanced out the meaty main. There was just one option for veggie roast which was an onion tart so there s better places for veggies but if not then I d highly recommend. We were sat right opposite the pass and the chef was really calm despite how busy it was, excellent team! Great choice of beers. Such a nice atmosphere downstairs on the boat. We booked via firsttable on a Sunday arvo so it was very reasonable. But I m not quite sure why they re on firsttable because they were so so busy! We had 3 courses and it took around 2.5 hours, which considering the dessert was very quick seemed a longgg time. Really recommend but if we were paying full whack I would ve been a bit miffed at the service!

Lovely food and very friendly welcome. Long waits for food but they were very busy and smiling. Vapers sneaking puffs not pleasent and not stopped. Wine excellent.

Food ok-ish. Lovely setting, but took an hour to get the food and we were on deck. Wheelchair accessibility: No wheelchair access

Fantastic and unusual setting down on the Lea Canal; friendly staff and wonderful food, with great combinations of flavours. This was our second visit and it feels like a really reliable venue. We took friends from Hungary and they were completely wowed by it. Many thanks

We had dinner inside the boat and it was exceptional! Not the largest plates but really tasty from nose to tail. Nice ambience, music is at sensible volume. Recommend.

Ive been here twice with friends and family for the Sunday roast deal and left super happy both times., The starters and desserts selection is even better than the roast itself in my opinion. Good selection of wines reasonably priced, friendly staff and relaxed, not rushed atmosphere. The place is so unique , a must try

Very nice place to stop for a snack while we were hiking the canal path. We had the croquette and oysters and both were tasty. I could have eaten more!

Definitely visit this place. Oysters were lovely. Aspalls on tap. Wood burning stove. Lovely atmosphere and staff

The Sunday roast was exceptional, as as the service and atmosphere!

Great little spot. Just highly priced drinks, but just like everywhere around there. So if you cant beat the prices its a good spot for pre match drinks.

Great service with good atmosphere! Must try the leek!

Good lived up to expectation, delicious service was good but could be better and the atmosphere was nice ideal for a romantic dinner or just a great meal with friends

Great atmosphere but food was average despite the good presentation. Slow service too Food : 3/5

The food was outstanding - fresh, beautifully presented and delicious. The service was attentive and fun. The atmosphere was great. Weve already recommended it to friends!

Very cute and lovely space, great food & great staff.

Best roast Ive had in London at a really unique venue. Great wine and very reasonably priced for the quality of the food. A wonderful place for a special occasion!

Burns night at Barge East. For sure we will be booking for next year! Great food and atmosphere. Audience volunteers for the reading of Burns really livened up the place.

Great food and location but opening hours may vary and always fully booked

Had a wonderful Sunday lunch here for my Dads birthday. The food and the setting were both fantastic, and a special thanks to Aled for looking after us so well. You must visit Barge East!

Welcomed with smiles into the unique atmosphere of this fab restaurant serving delicious food. Will definitely return again to enjoy Barge East, and the nearby entertainments including ABBA Voyage.

Last Sunday, we went to see ABBA Voyage and Barge East was suggested to be a good place to have lunch prior to the show. Great experience! We sat in the captains cabin. Food was excellent and service was first class. Thank you to one of their team members, Aled, who looked after us very well indeed !