Barge East Restaurant in Tower Hamlets

Great food and unique environment. Perfect for pre game for Abba voyage! Farm to table food was wonderful, and great service.

On walking up the barge looks a bit dated on the outside but quite pleasantly surprised on the inside. Menu reasonably varied and would cater for most. I booked as going to the Abba concert and looked at the many good reviews. By coincidence my partner and my self ordered the same starters and mains. As you can see from the pictures both courses were absolutely swimming in oil. When brought to the attention of the young lady serving the reply was I'll let the chef know. I presume he would already know as he would be the one plating up. No other course of action was mentioned at all. Paid up including the 12.5 % service charge as this would afford me to leave an honest and unbiased review. See attached images.

... I'm in. I only found out about the "Monday Roast" the day before, and thought it would be a great way to finish off my easter weekend. I had booked for an early table for the day, and we were the only customers there for a while, so service was top notch. After a short wait, lunch turned up, and it looked good. Trio of roasts, with each meat cooked beautifully. Roast Potatoes were soft on the inside, and nicely crispy on the outside. Veg was a great selection, and the crispy kale was to die for. Gravy was decent too (not thin jus, but gravy!) All in all, a solid roast. The only slight downside was the Yorkshire wasn't the best, but that didn't remove from the score.

Found this restaurant after a short walk from Abba Voyage. Good reviews were accurate - there are only 10 tables in a small space but the food served, service and atmosphere were all 5 star. Even though we were allocated 2 hrs 10 minutes, we finished on time and with no pressure from the staff. And in addition, for a London restaurant, this was good value.

We booked an ABBA Voyage trip and wanted somewhere to disappear to afterwards. A 15 minute walk away is the atmospheric Barge, in the shadow of the West Han stadium you step down into this small, wood clad, full of history old barge originally from Holland. The waiting staff were friendly, happy to advise, and the food was excellent. A little pricey but worth it for the quality and the experience. A wine list with carafes (a nice touch for a driver) and a desert of cheese and Eccles cake to follow some amazing mackerel and rump steak this was a visit to remember.

Fabulous evening! Recommended by a Hackney Wick local so travelled over to this part of London with which I am unfamiliar to be greeted by a gastronomic delight. Unusual but delicious cocktails featuring local fruits, tasty starters and delicious main courses with as much local ingredients as possible, beautifully presented and cooked to perfection. Quaint, cosy atmosphere and despite the tight space we didn't;t feel crowded. Looking forward to a return visit in the summer.

Amazing food and the best service. Attentive, friendly and helpful. We had the tasting menu and the food was faultless.

Barge East was perfectly positioned for our pre-ABBA Voyage dinner which is why we booked. However, on arrival we were delighted to find it had much more to offer than being conveniently situated. The warm welcome and friendly service, coupled with an excellent menu choice and delicious wines to accompany, all helped to make this a fabulous experience - one not to be kept just for convenience. The ambience aboard Barge East is fab and talking with the staff about their ethos regarding sustainability and zero waste all added to our evening. I have no hesitation in awarding 5* rating and would encourage everyone to visit. Thank you.

We went for a pre-theatre meal before seeing the Abba show. Barge East is a leisurely 15 minute walk from the arena and was a perfect venue to begin our special night out. We received a warm welcome and enjoyed an exceptional meal in a cosy and fun environment. The menu was diverse, the food was beautifully presented and delicious, and the staff were attentive and friendly. Great for groups or couples. We will definitely go back.

Went for Burns night for the second year running. With the Scottish owners, it's a fun and intimate night out. Since our first visit, we've also been on several other occasions, for a dinner with friends and Sunday lunch. Overall, this is a great restaurant and one our favourite east London spots. A great setting and very good food. Recommended.

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

Excellent ambiance, food and service. Amazingly cute touch with the birthday card signed by all the staff, limoncello shot and mini birthday cake for my cousin. Thanks for a great night BE!

Good atmosphere with friendly staff and great entertainment. Was a modern twist tasting menu of Scottish food. Portions large for a tasting menu and food indescribable: Cullen skink was a slab of fish with sauce and chips on the side. Haggis dry with no whisky gravy. Vegan Haggis like an extremely dry crumb sprinkled over tatties and neeps. Tablet served with ice cream (would normally be on the side with coffee in place of mints) Deep fried mars bar was a triangle of chocolate tort, caramel ice cream and a pile of tasteless fried battter. I was given no tablet but two cranachan: one made with freeze dried raspberry granola and the other Raspberry couli, was unsure which one was Vegan. (No fresh raspberries) Vegan alternative to Cullen skink was undercooked vegetables swimming in a vinegar liqour. Due to lighting and vinegar unsure what vegetables apart from leek. No explanation by staff of what was being placed in front of you. Overall great night let down by poor food.

One of my favourite places to eat in London - such a special setting, really friendly and knowledgeable staff, inventive cocktails, interesting wine list and above all, superbly confident and first rate cooking! We love their commitment to sustainability and the fact that they use so much produce from their own gardens. A great vibe and culinary treat! Can’t wait to return - thank you

Great spot, great food! A bunch of us went for lunch and spent the afternoon there. Great atmosphere, cool staff, easy to get too!

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 captain's 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 !

Visiting London for 2 nights for my Mothers 70th Birthday and to see Abba Voyage. I choose this restaurant based on good reviews and the fact that it is close to our hotel. I contacted the restaurant prior to reservation asking if they could pop a candle in my mother’s dessert or similar, my communication was replied to quickly and I was told a note would be put to the booking. The venue is different and cosy but to be honest a little tired in comparison to the pictures. The food was beautifully presented and beautiful flavours but it wasn’t overly hot, warm at best. The weather outside today is freezing but so was the inside of Barge East. I had to put my coat back on after being there a short while as I was so cold. The service started well and whilst the staff were all friendly, we seemed to struggle a little to get the waiters attention to order dessert and get the bill. I guess with a 12.5% service charge automatically added to the bill, the waiting staff arent worried about earning tips. When we received our dessert, no little candle or anything else. This would have been a small gesture my mother would have loved! And something most restaurants and more than happy to do. All rather disappointing for what I had hoped to be a special meal.

We were welcomed with smiles and enjoyed a superbly delightful meal from the restaurant menu. So glad to discover the gastronomical gem that is Barge East and totally recommend Barge East to everyone who enjoys great food in a unique atmosphere. Also, before dining, or after dining, there are nearby entertainments to visit including ABBA Voyage.

We came for Sunday lunch after visiting the Horizons of Khufu virtual experience in Westfield and wanted somewhere a little different. So why not a barge! We started with a cocktail outside - it was a very cold day and the heaters were just not warming us at all, but the overall vibe was lively and we wished that we could have stayed out in the cold for longer. We were very happy to move to the cozy barge when our table was ready. The space is very small, but we didn't feel cramped or intruded by our neighboring tables. The background music was fun and lively and helped create a good atmosphere. The whole team were really friendly and helpful, but a special mention to Fraser the Scot!. All the food was REALLY good. The roast beef was delightfully pink and juicy and the porchetta perfectly cooked with a crispy surround. The onion tarte tatin looked amazing - properly caramelised! We ordered additional sides of Chile Brussel sprouts, little mouthfuls of deliciousness and the Leek gratin was gooey and cheesy, exactly the comfort food you need on a cold day! We didn't have room for dessert (which was a shame) as these are not little portions. I think I had at least 6 crispy, fluffy on the inside roast potatoes on my plate, but only ate a couple as everything else was just too good to be missed! This was one of my favourite finds, and we will be back whenever we are in the area again.

We enjoyed a different and special dining experience with quality food. Loved the cosy, authentic atmosphere and friendly staff. Our starters and dessert were delayed by staff error and we were a bit rushed for Abba Voyage. Had also booked for Abba Voyage pre theatre but given A la Cartè menu. It was all delicious. Would still recommend this restaurant and return.

A fabulous Sunday lunch before heading to ABBA Voyager. highly recommend. Excellent food and a lovely choice of unusual wine.

Found this place through trip advisor and the reviews were good and it looked pretty cool so thought would check it out before going to Abba voyage. Was really happy with my choice as shown by being arsed to review!! We arrived early but thought...

We've eaten here three times now and it's definitely become one of our favourites in the area. Food has all been very tasty and wine list is decent. Both have a mix of the unexpected and traditional staples. Staff have been friendly and efficient. In...

OMG, what an amazing restaurant! Not the easiest place to find - our taxi driver dropped us in a car park based on the postcode.... but well worth finding! We had such an amazing pre-ABBA dinner. A cold damp night and then we opened the...

Amazing food, relaxed but attentive service, they were great with our boys (11 and 8) and we all loved the food, especially the ox cheek. Lovely touches for our birthday boy. Can’t believe how lucky we were to find and book this place and we...

We had a fantastic dinner with old colleagues, staff were warm, welcoming and attentive. We were sat near the kitchen pass so go to see 'all the action' of other delicious dishes we didn't choose coming passed us! If you're looking for delicious, contemporary dining,...

We were very impressed with the restaurant, it is a little gem. Its really cosy and we were really lucky to sit in front of the kitchen. The chef was really chatty and engaging which really added to the experience. The food is a little...

Sad to say we have to give a poor review here after visiting for Sunday lunch yesterday. While the waitresses serving us were attentive and excellent, the food took a heck of a lot of time coming. The explanation given that the restaurant had a...

After a dodgy experience with Uber we arrived almost 25 minutes late with kitchen about to close. Staff were incredibly affable, kind and understanding. Excellent atmosphere, great service, nice wine and yummy food. Great restaurant, highly recommend.

Made the visit before Abba Voyage, the stadium is only a 20 minute walk away and part along the canal which is lovely. A meal here really completed the evening and made it special as I had family come down from the Midlands for the...

Really cool bar place on a boat on the River Lea in East London. It is in an area called Fish Island and there are quite a few bars in the area, with a few being boats as well. This place is good with a...

This restaurant is excellent. Not only excellent food but the staff are so helpful and friendly. They make you feel very welcome like an old friend. It was a cold October afternoon when we arrived but the welcome we were given cheered us up no...

What a great venue ! I had an evening roast dinner with three friends. The atmosphere was excellent, helped by the friendly service of the staff. I will no doubt dine again at Barge East and perhaps try the a la carte menu.

I made initial contact in September 23 and was told someone would call me back. I then filled in a contact form as that call never came. A friend then visited to enquire about the booking in October 23’ and was advised to that I...

A birthday treat for me from my family, we had a delicious dinner, and were looked after by very efficient friendly staff. The barge is very special, cosy atmosphere but still felt as if it had been a workhorse in its day, would highly recommend...

We all felt really cosy on board the barge despite heavy rain outside. Loved the quirky environment and layout and atmosphere was good as was the service. We were a party of four including one vegan and one gluten free and all dietary needs were...

Fabulous gem of a restaurant in a quirky setting on a hundred year old barge. Fantastic unique food and flavours, great service and brilliant atmosphere. A wonderful lunch before a concert at the O2. We'll be back for dinner!!

Very disappointed with the menu choice. Sunday lunch was awful. Very cramped inside - would never go back.

Back in August we tried to book a meal on the Barge as it is convenient after Abba Voyage. The barge was full (obviously popular - was surprised that one needs to book 3 months ahead even for 5pm!) but we were offered the outdoor...

Perfect little spot for an unusual meal on the water. Considering the space constraints it didnt feel cramped. And the Cheesy leeks are by far the star of the show, followed closely by Yorkshires thanks team will be back again

We had a delicious Sunday roast lunch on a warm summer's day outside on the barge deck under the sail-type canopies which jep us well-shaded. Meal and service were both excellent.

We hired the room on the deck for a large party of friends and family. Staff were brilliant and food was amazing.

16 of us enjoyed a lovely lunch and lots of drinks in the rooftop treehouse for grown-ups. From booking (and asking endless questions) with Lizzie, to Daisy and Marcus (amongst others) who took care of us on the day everything was great and they made...

We had a pre Abba Voyage meal on the Barge. Two course pre theatre menu for £30 a head. the food was both interesting and delicious. Lovely venue for considerate quality food. The staff were really friendly and welcoming. We suggest you give the Barge...

Tried this place whilst staying at Stratford. We booked this place for Sunday lunch. The Sunday lunch is excellent. Well worth a try, there are a few bars nearby to make an evening out. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Outstanding Sunday Roast—easily among London’s finest. The gravy was so sumptuous we couldn’t resist asking for seconds. Seated on the top deck of the charming old barge, we enjoyed scenic views over the canal. For a complete experience, I’d recommend arriving early to enjoy drinks...

An excellent spot, fantastic food and attentive staff. We had been to Abba Voyage at 3pm on Saturday and wanted to finish the afternoon/ early evening with something a bit special as we were celebrating my husbands 60th birthday. It was an excellent choice and...

After having a memorable evening here with friends in October 2022, I wanted to share the experience with my family. Unfortunately, the menu had changed as well as the portion sizes all served with a side order of poor customer experience. Where on the previous...

Absolutely loved our very special meal at / on Barge East. Recommended by a friend it didn’t disappoint! We shared a few different starters - the ceviche and steak tartar (with a bit of a twist) were stand out. The monkfish was new on the...

It was a special day for us - three fellows all hitting 60 plus families. We are so pleased that we picked Barge East for our pre-ABBA Voyage lunch. We were given a delightful spot on the top deck - full of atmosphere and with...

We had a great time here. We were an adult family party celebrating a birthday. The food was excellent with plenty of choice for everyone. One of our group would have liked larger portion sizes but I thought portions were reasonable. The service was friendly...

Came here last week for supper before Abba Voyage. What a fabulous experience! Delicious, inventive food combos, portion sizes just right. And all served by a wonderfully friendly team in such a cool location. So glad we found you!

We loved it! We have had a Great service, awesome food in a unique and beautiful location! Becoming our new favourite in east London.

The weather was dreadful, but the barge made up for it. A fabulous meal, fantastic service. Can’t recommend enough 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

Was here for a late lunch after Abba Voyage. Sunday lunch was amazing and desserts were even better. Service was excellent. Would recommend.

We booked Barge East as it had a special menu and timings to fit in with the ABBA voyage concert nearby. The menu was quite brief as a result but my wife and I found it easy to chose. The food was absolutely excellent -...

Amazing place - our waiter Fraser was super knowledgable, friendly and funny. We had oysters, a couple of small plates, and a roast dinner each. Two wonderful bottles of chianti as well and some lovely after dinner cocktails. It's a really nice environment and the...

The food is fantastic, the staff are friendly and knowledgeable, the atmosphere is relaxed, the venue is totally unique. A fantastic experience all round, and very eco friendly - what more can you ask for? Oh, and their cocktails are excellent. Will definitely be back!

The atmosphere and vibe is amazing . The barge - had to ask to make a drink order , had to ask to order out food , had to ask for dessert , had to ask for the bill ( they don’t take cash )...

Wonderful dining experience before going to see Abba Voyage (just a 25 min walk or so away). The waiters were so welcoming and particularly helpful in view of my fish allergy. We chose from the pre show menu, which had a great choice of fresh...

Had a wonderful after Abba Voyage dinner here. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was great! Only reason for giving 4 stars is that the toilets were disgraceful. It's a good job I wasn't put off to eat here given you can judge a...

This was such a lovely meal and a great place for a birthday or special occasion. The staff were lovely and attentive and the food was beautiful. We had the tomatoes with goats cheese, sea bass and asparagus to start, then the chicken, venison and...

Everything we ate was either battered or sweet. Chicken was of very bad quality. Avoid eating here. Perhaps the barge itself is better, but doubt it since it’s the same place and the waiter said we could sit on the quay not mentioning the food...

Vibrant venue with friendly staff serving great food and drink. I will definitely be returning soon.

What a Treat, Barge East Offers a range of tasty foods. We had made a booking for Sunday roast and my word it did not disappoint. Our Servers Rachel and Brie are amazing and made us feel more than welcome. I'd happily go back just...

Turned up without booking and staff went out their way to accommodate. Ordering food through app said 30mins food which sounded quick but arrived after 20 and was fantastic Top notch all around and wouldn't hesitate to eat here again

Having family and friends over from the USA I was all out to impress with a dining reservation that would impress with location, vibe and food and all I can say is that Barge Eat delivered on all fronts. The sun shone brightly which made...

Celebrated my 80th birthday with the family. Wonderful venue and great ambience. The food fully lived up to expectations and the staff got it just right. Roll on the next celebration.

Pre Abba show visit - excellent burgers - really fabulous tasting food. Reason not 5 star - seating very higgly piggly and could be cleaner - but sent to bar quite a walk away for drinks - not sure why these can’t be ordered with...

Great stop off before Abba Voyage. Just a short walk to the Arena and easy to park the car on your roadside within walking distance and walk along the canal to the venue. Would recommend for the ambience rather than the food but tbh the...

Cool setting, the food was good but the service was a bit hit and miss. It was a very hot day and they couldn’t make any cocktails as they didn’t have any ice but we still somehow got charged for 3. We had to ask...

We came to the Barge before going to ABBA. The service was ok but we felt the server was not really listening. She seemed preoccupied. Starter course turned up wrong so they had to cook a new one.The food was superb and the main courses...

Went for sunday lunch and had the trio of meats .Pork was nice but lamb and beef tough and raw. Flat yorkshire puddings and awful desserts. We didn't complain as we just wanted to pay and leave . There were 6 of us and over...

This place is well worth it. We live in the neighbourhood and havent been for a while. The upgrade of the garden area is lovely. Love the street food too. This time we booked the deck for the new Sunday roast menu. I had the...

We booked a first table today but they didn´t recive the confirmation on their system. The booking was at 4.00pm and when we arrived, they didn´t have space available because they didn´t expect our booking so, they told us to come back 30 minutes later....

Unique venue with lovely feel, attentive service and fabulous food, highly recommended. Went for tasting menu which was great!

We visited because it’s one of the only options within walking range of the ABBA Voyage show, but despite having the read the good reviews, we were still very positively surprised. This place is worth the commute from central London for the dining experience itself,...

Excellent, relaxed venue on the river, we stayed on the riverbank but there is a converted Dutch barge next door. Great beers and burgers. Fantastic spot if you are going to an event at the 5 minute walk London Stadium nearby. And did I say...

Superb venue, went for a bite to eat before walking to the copper box. Great location food and staff especially.

Some of the tastiest food in London ! Cannot praise this place more ! If you like cosy relaxed places, book this now, youll love it.

Great gin based signature cocktail thabks James. Great adaptions on the menu due to allergies. Delicious venison and beef cheek. Will definitely be back. Best waiter i. The form of James.

Non existent service. Had to keep reminding them of what they had forgotten. Staff meeting going on in one side of the restaurant. No one seemed to be managing te place. Don’t go. Go to Silo Restaurant just a few metres away where we ad...

Excellent atmosphere on the barge. Cool thing to do. Food was brilliant we had the Ox Cheek and the Venison. Cooked to perfection. Great waiter, fun. Highly recommended.

If you’re arriving by public transport, make sure you come via Hackney Wick station -just three minutes walk away. We travelled on the DLR via Pudding Mill Lane, which was a long, bleak and lonely walk on a dark night - not a route for...

The food was absolutely incredible! We had the market fish and the ox cheek and both were unreal! Also recommend the croquette and buckwheat cracker to start- delish! The staff were incredibly lovely- moved our table with no fuss and were so friendly and helpful....

We visited for a Sunday lunch on 26 March for a friend's birthday. We travelled up from Essex and were blown away by the food and the service was 2nd to none. (Also my friend is a chef and pretty particular about his food and...

We absolutely loved our experience on Barge East as it was far more than just a meal. We were seated in front of the tiny kitchen and we marvelled at the dishes that chef and the team turned out. I had oysters followed by the...

Fantastic little location on the cancel just by the train station. Really good service and an exquisite menu for foodies - proper cocktails too. Good atmosphere, highly recommended!

Thank you at Barge East for a lovely roast lunch and a warm welcome. Very funky setting and friendly team

Hi guys, The service and food were alright, just unfortunately not suitable for our 2 children. Our roast beef was rare to the point of being bloody on the plate. We were told only chocolate or lemon ice cream was available for our kids, but...

So many restaurants in London and we were looking for somewhere different to celebrate our 35th wedding anniversary. This place was recommended and it did not disappoint our party of 4. A very down to earth location, on a barge, incredible staff, great drinks and...

Incredible food and incredible atmosphere. The décor inside the boat is classy and chic but not too fancy and the menu is phenomenal - especially for vegetarians!

We had the pre-show menu so just had the three courses (haddock rillettes, ox cheek and sticky toffee pudding for both of us); they were all delicious and presented in a clean and stylish way. The service was lovely and efficient and the wine was...

We had a family party of 12 which for a small venue was a talk order but we pre booked and pre ordered our meals. The menu is small but innovative and thoughtful. The only complaint was from the pescatarians who could get no further...

Fabulous tasty food, great service friendly staff, lovely atmosphere. Ox cheek was the best I’ve tasted. Would definitely recommend if you are on that area.

Had a fantastic evening here for a birthday. The cocktail we had to start the evening ‘Imperfect Rose’ was fantastic such a sophisticated blend of flavours. The food was great I had the braised Ox Cheek with a delicious baked celeriac. The service impeccable from...

Always the best food, drinks, service and atmosphere. The menu is so reasonably priced and all the staff are friendly and helpful. I love Barge East so much!

What a brilliant place - delicious food, wonderful service and a brilliant ambience. Very different from usual restaurants, but fabulous setting.

My partner and friends surprised me with a 30th birthday meal here and it was fantastic. Friendly staff, great food and good value. I’m told that the booking process/system was seamless (Blandy was also brilliant).

Absolutely delicious food at this barge merged at Sweetwater, close to Hackney Wick and Stratford. The food was excellent and every single dish was a winner. Bacon butter with local E5 sourdough? Wonderful. Excellent drinks and wonderful, warm and friendly service. 10/10.