festive events on the Water at Barge East
Make this Christmas one to remember with festive celebrations by the water in Hackney Wick.
From long lunches and festive feasts aboard our historic barge to curling and fondue on The Terrace, private celebrations aboard The Milk Float, and all-out Christmas parties with drinks included, there’s something for every kind of get-together.
Our Festive 2026 packages start from £39 per person, with options for intimate dinners, team celebrations and larger Christmas parties.
Expect seasonal feasting, flowing drinks, cosy riverside spaces and plenty of festive atmosphere — all just minutes from Stratford and the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
Explore our Festive 2026 packages below and start planning your Christmas celebration.
Example Menu
THE SPACES
THE BARGE
Capacity: 80 Standing / 50 Seated
Food options: Festive Menu, Group Set Menu & Canapés Menu
Facilities: Bar, DJ, Dance floor, Private Dining spaces
THE TERRACE
Capacity: 150 Standing / 120 Seated
Food options: Street Kitchen Menu
Facilities: Bar, DJ & Heaters
THE CANOPY
Capacity: Upto 26 seated gests
Food options: Festive Menu, Group Set Menu & Canapés Menu
Facilities: Private Dining space, riverside view, full covered & heated
THE CAPTAINS CABIN
Capacity: Upto 8 Gueast
Food options: Festive Menu, Group Set Menu & Canapés Menu
Facilities: Seating, fully covered, heaters, unique location
Festive Menu & Packages
Christmas parties, festive feasts and riverside celebrations in Hackney Wick.
From relaxed lunches and fondue with curling to full festive feasts with unlimited drinks, choose the package that suits your celebration.
Festive Lunch & Early Week Dinner
From £39pp
A relaxed festive meal aboard Barge East.
Includes:
2-course festive menu
Available at lunch, or for dinner on Mondays & Tuesdays
£39pp
Curling & Fondue
£49pp
A festive get-together with a little friendly competition.
Includes:
2 hours of curling
Cheese or chocolate fondue on The Terrace
£1,500 minimum spend
Milk Float Christmas Feast
£55pp
Your own festive feast aboard our riverside Milk Float.
Includes:
3-course Christmas feast
Private Milk Float setting
Minimum group size: 20 guests
Barge East Festive Feast
From £55pp
Our full four-course festive dining experience aboard Barge East.
Monday–Tuesday: £55pp
Wednesday–Sunday: £65pp
Includes:
4-course festive feast
The Barge Festive Feast
From £79pp
Dinner, fizz and wine all wrapped into one festive package.
Monday–Tuesday: £79pp
Wednesday–Sunday: £89pp
Includes:
4-course festive feast
Welcome glass of fizz
½ bottle of wine per person
The Full Monty
From £119pp
Our ultimate Christmas party package.
Monday–Tuesday: £119pp
Wednesday–Sunday: £139pp
Includes:
4-course festive feast
Welcome glass of fizz
3 hours of unlimited premium drinks
1 hour of curling
Planning a Christmas party?
Tell us your group size, preferred date and what you have in mind, and our events team will help you find the right package.