River Lee, Sweetwater Mooring, White Post Lane, London, E9 5EN
Harden's says
120-year-old Dutch barge converted into a restaurant; moored on the River Lee on Hackney. Established 2018.
Harden's survey result
Summary
“It’s so fun being on board a boat!” – this 120-year-old barge is moored in Hackney Wick, near the Olympic stadium, and is also surrounded by gardens providing an alternative backdrop to a meal. All reports agree on its “fantastic food and atmosphere”: there are a variety of menus, including tasting and group options, all featuring imaginative modern British dishes.
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Owner's description
Lovingly restored and converted into an award winning restaurant, Barge East offers a truly iconic dining experience. Behind our sensational, seasonal menus are our talented chefs who source the finest quality produce, and handpick homegrown ingredients from our Gardens for every dish.
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Pretheatre | £30.00 |  |
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| SundayLunch | £39.00 | |
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| Cost | Availability | Courses | |
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| Menu1 | 55.00 | Always available | 6 |
Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Veggies | Pudding |
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| £10.00 | £26.00 | £24.00 | £10.00 |
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| Wine per bottle | £34.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £0.00 |
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| Bread | £2.00 |
| Service | 12.50% |
Restaurant details
The chef
Executive Chef - Stefano Camplone
A professional chef for almost 10 years, Stefano graduated culinary school in his hometown of Pescara, Italy, and after a few years of work experience, arrived in London to grow his career in fine dining and Michelin starred restaurants.
Stef participated in the culinary competition ‘Young Chef of the Year’ by Bookatable and Pommery Champagne in 2018 and 2019, both years reaching the final stage of the competition.
Executive Chef at Barge East for the past 2 years, Stefano produces and develops seasonal menus that use some of Britain’s finest produce and incorporate a range of international flavours.
Barge East Restaurant Diner Reviews
"I loved our meal here - the concept is brilliant, with the interior of the barge turned into a cheerful dining room, and unusual dishes based on fish and foods grown in a kitchen garden by the barge. The service was friendly and helpful. So I would have given high marks for everything till I got the bill. £210 for two of us, only £45 of which was alcohol. It just wasn't of a calibre to justify that price. Part of the issue was that the dishes were so minute that when one found a particularly good one one instantly ordered another of the same, having devoured the first helping in one bite. "
"Absolutely fantastic! One of the most unique settings that i've been lucky enough to have dinner in. A short walk from the local overground station, situation on the river/canal in Hackney Wick - whole area has a very cool Berlin vibe. Charming and welcoming staff, fabulous food, presented beautifully, the staff happy to explain and go over dishes with you. Thoughtfully sourced and delicious too! We would recommend the Ox Cheek and Market Fish. plus the potato terrine. Interesting cocktail and wine lists as well. We took a walk in their gardens and stopped from drinks after dinner on the deck of the boat."
River Lee, Sweetwater Mooring, White Post Lane, London, E9 5EN
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | CLOSED |
| Wednesday | 4 pm‑11:30 pm |
| Thursday | 4 pm‑11:30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 4 pm‑11:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 4 pm‑11:30 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑6 pm, 5 pm‑8 pm |
